noun
- inflammation of the colon (large intestine)
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with ulcerative colitis after reviewing the test results.
- Symptoms of colitis include abdominal pain and diarrhea.
- He was hospitalized due to a severe flare-up of his colitis.
- The medication helped reduce the inflammation caused by colitis.
- Stress can sometimes trigger colitis symptoms.
- She follows a special diet to manage her colitis condition.