Irritable bowel syndrome

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Irritable bowel syndrome
TermIrritable bowel syndrome
Short definitionIrritable bowel syndrome (EER-ih-tuh-bul BOW-ul SIN-drome) A disorder of the gut, often characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in a person's bowel habits. This may include diarrhea or constipation, or both, occurring one at a time. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Irritable bowel syndrome - (pronounced) (EER-ih-tuh-bul BOW-ul SIN-drome) A disorder of the gut, often characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in a person's bowel habits. This may include diarrhea or constipation, or both, occurring one at a time. Also called IBS, irritable bowel, mucous colitis and spastic colon

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