colitis
noun/kəˈlaɪtɪs/
Frequency rank: #14,590 most common English word
Meaning
inflammation of the colon (large intestine), causing pain, diarrhea, and discomfort.
Example sentence
The doctor told her that her stomach pain was caused by colitis, an inflammation of the large intestine.
Synonyms & related words
- enteritis
- gastroenteritis
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