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ulcerative colitis

/ˈʌlsərətɪv kəˈlaɪtɪs/

Tradução: Doença inflamatória crônica do intestino que causa inflamação e úlceras na mucosa do cólon e do reto, frequentemente levando a dor abdominal, diarreia e outros sintomas digestivos.

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/ˈʌlsərətɪv kəˈlaɪtɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ptDoença inflamatória crônica do intestino que causa inflamação e úlceras na mucosa do cólon e do reto, frequentemente levando a dor abdominal, diarreia e outros sintomas 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.

    ptRetocolite ulcerativa

    • 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.