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ulcerative colitis

 

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Noun ulcerative colitis has 1 sense
  1. ulcerative colitis - a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever and chills and profuse diarrhea
    --1 is a kind of
    colitis, inflammatory bowel disease

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Ulcerative Colitis

Definition: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by ulcers and inflammation in the colon and rectum.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: a chronic disease of the large intestine characterized by inflammation and ulcers.

Example Sentence: My sister was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis last year, and she has been managing it with medication.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: relating to or affecting ulcerative colitis.

Example Sentence: The doctor recommended a specific diet plan for patients with ulcerative colitis.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: pertaining to a specific region or locality, and affected by ulcerative colitis.

Example Sentence: The local support group offers guidance and resources to individuals with ulcerative colitis in our area.

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