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ulcerative colitis

/ˈʌlsərətɪv kəˈlaɪtɪs/

Traducción: Enfermedad inflamatoria crónica del intestino que causa inflamación y úlceras en la mucosa del colon y el recto, produciendo con frecuencia dolor abdominal, diarrea y otros síntomas digestivos.

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/ˈʌlsərətɪv kəˈlaɪtɪs/C1formalmedical
  • esEnfermedad inflamatoria crónica del intestino que causa inflamación y úlceras en la mucosa del colon y el recto, produciendo con frecuencia dolor abdominal, diarrea y otros síntomas digestivos.

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.

    esColitis ulcerosa

    • 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.