ulcerative colitis
nounDefinition of ulcerative colitis
: a nonspecific inflammatory disease of the colon of unknown cause characterized by diarrhea with discharge of mucus and blood, cramping abdominal pain, and inflammation and edema of the mucous membrane with patches of ulceration
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Ads for this injectable drug, which treats several forms of arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and more, aired 46,526 times from Jan. 1 through July 15, according to iSpot.tv, which tracks national ad campaigns. — Fortune, "How the World’s Biggest Companies Fight to Stay Ahead," 22 July 2019 Other medical conditions - such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, hyperparathyroidism - or other rare genetic disorders can make stones more likely to form. — Marcos Del Rosario-santiago, baltimoresun.com, "Doctors say summer is kidney-stone season. Here’s what you should know.," 11 July 2019 Other medical conditions - such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, hyperparathyroidism - or other rare genetic disorders can make stones more likely to form. — Marcos Del Rosario-santiago, baltimoresun.com, "Doctors say summer is kidney-stone season. Here’s what you should know.," 11 July 2019 The company uses the engines to discover molecules that help fight diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ulcerative colitis, then licenses the resulting drugs to customers. — Agam Shah, WSJ, "Engine Behind ‘Fortnite’ Is Harnessed to Power Business Technology," 13 June 2019 That includes Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, chronic pancreatitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and diverticulosis or diverticulitis. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "How Much Fiber Should I Be Eating to Feel Regular?," 30 May 2019 The safety trial, which was required by the FDA, did not focus on the other two conditions for which the drug is approved — ulcerative colitis and psoriatic arthritis. — John Fauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "FDA didn't act as forcefully as European regulators on safety concerns over Pfizer drug," 3 July 2019 Other medical conditions - such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, hyperparathyroidism - or other rare genetic disorders can make stones more likely to form. — Marcos Del Rosario-santiago, chicagotribune.com, "Doctors say summer is kidney-stone season. Here’s what you should know.," 1 July 2019 The drug disrupted the DNA of fast-growing cancer cells and was effective not only against ALL, but also adult leukemias and ulcerative colitis. — Marie Mccullough, https://www.inquirer.com, "How conquering a rare leukemia in children revolutionized cancer care for millions," 6 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ulcerative colitis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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