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ulcerative colitis

/ˈʌlsərətɪv kəˈlaɪtɪs/

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/ˈʌlsərətɪv kəˈlaɪtɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruХроническое воспалительное заболевание кишечника, вызывающее воспаление и язвы в слизистой оболочке толстой кишки и прямой кишки, часто приводящее к болям в животе, диарее и другим симптомам со стороны пищеварительной системы.

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum, often leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other digestive symptoms.

  1. Chronic inflammatory bowel diseaseC1formal

    A long-term condition where the colon and rectum become inflamed, causing ulcers and symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea.

    ruХроническое воспалительное заболевание кишечника

    • The patient was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis after a colonoscopy.
    • Ulcerative colitis can cause frequent and urgent bowel movements.
    • Treatment for ulcerative colitis often includes anti-inflammatory medications.