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• Pseudomembranous enterocolitis
  |Short definition=severe inflammation of the colon as a result of antibiotic use by an immunocompromised individual {{PAGENAME}} (definition) severe inflammation of the colon as a result of antibiotic use by an immunocompromised individual<br>{{gloss
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• Ulcerative Colitis
  ...and ulceration can cause abdominal discomfort and frequent emptying of the colon. ...ion'. Thus, it literally translates to 'inflammation and ulceration in the colon'.
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• Chemical colitis
  ...s to inflammation caused by the introduction of certain chemicals into the colon. ...hich comes from the Greek words "kolon" meaning colon, and "-itis" meaning inflammation.
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• Proctitis
  ...-tis) Inflammation of the lining of the rectum (the last few inches of the colon closest to the anus). Also called rectitis  ...-tis) Inflammation of the lining of the rectum (the last few inches of the colon closest to the anus). Also called rectitis {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:D
  501 bytes (69 words) - 20:36, 12 January 2023
• Rectitis
  ...-tis) Inflammation of the lining of the rectum (the last few inches of the colon closest to the anus). Also called proctitis  ...-tis) Inflammation of the lining of the rectum (the last few inches of the colon closest to the anus). Also called proctitis {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:
  498 bytes (69 words) - 05:58, 13 January 2023
• Microscopic colitis
  ..."skopein" meaning to look at, and "kolon" which is the Greek term for the colon. ..."skopein" meaning to look at, and "kolon" which is the Greek term for the colon.
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• Ulcerative
  ...large intestine]], also known as the [[colon]], in which the lining of the colon becomes inflamed and develops tiny open sores, or [[ulcer]]s, that produce ...in words "ulcus" meaning "sore" and "colitis" meaning "inflammation of the colon".
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• Diversion colitis
  ...tis''' (/daɪˈvɜːrʒən kəˈlaɪtɪs/) is a medical condition that affects the [[colon]] after surgical procedures that divert the normal flow of the [[feces]]. ...course, and the Greek word "kolitis", which refers to inflammation of the colon.
  2 KB (232 words) - 23:29, 9 February 2024
• Ileocolic
  ...ld of [[medicine]] to describe anything related to the [[ileum]] and the [[colon]]. ...ived from the Greek words "ileon" (meaning intestine) and "kolon" (meaning colon).
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• Colitis
  ...rt definition=colitis - {{Pronunciation}} (koh-ly-tis) inflammation of the colon  colitis - {{Pronunciation}} (koh-ly-tis) inflammation of the colon {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• COX-2 inhibitors
  ...lieve pain and inflammation. COX-2 inhibitors are being studied to prevent colon polyps and as anticancer drugs.  ...lieve pain and inflammation. COX-2 inhibitors are being studied to prevent colon polyps and as anticancer drugs. Also called cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor {{di
  583 bytes (76 words) - 15:29, 11 January 2023
• Colonic ulcer
  ...(pronounced kuh-lon-ik ul-ser) is a type of [[ulcer]] that occurs in the [[colon]], the longest part of the [[large intestine]]. The term "Colonic Ulcer" is derived from the Latin word "colon" meaning large intestine, and the Latin word "ulcus" meaning sore.
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• Enterocolitis
  ...digestive tract, specifically the [[small intestine]] (entero-) and the [[colon]] (colitis). ...g colon, combined with "-itis", a common suffix used in medicine to denote inflammation.
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• Inflammatory bowel disease
  ...OR-ee BOW-ul dih-ZEEZ) A general term referring to the inflammation of the colon and rectum. Inflammatory bowel diseases include ulcerative colitis and Croh ...OR-ee BOW-ul dih-ZEEZ) A general term referring to the inflammation of the colon and rectum. Inflammatory bowel diseases include ulcerative colitis and Croh
  630 bytes (77 words) - 23:42, 11 January 2023
• Lymphocytic colitis
  ...characterized by chronic, non-bloody [[diarrhea]] and inflammation of the colon's innermost lining, the [[epithelium]]. ...so named because it is characterized by an increase in lymphocytes in the colon lining.
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• Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors
  ...ation. Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors are being studied for the prevention of colon polyps and as anticancer drugs.  ...ation. Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors are being studied for the prevention of colon polyps and as anticancer drugs. Also called COX-2 inhibitors {{dictionary-s
  768 bytes (84 words) - 19:00, 11 January 2023
• Hartmann's operation
  ...ɪʃən/) is a surgical procedure involving the resection of the rectosigmoid colon and closure of the rectal stump, with the formation of an end colostomy. It ...e procedure involves the removal of a diseased section of the rectosigmoid colon, followed by the closure of the rectal stump and the creation of an end [[c
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• Proctocolitis
  ...g 'rear' and 'kolon' meaning 'colon', and the suffix '-itis' which denotes inflammation. ...[[sigmoidoscopy]]. Laboratory tests may also be used to check for signs of inflammation and infection.
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• Epiploic appendagitis
  ...ammation of the [[epiploic appendages]], small fat-filled pouches on the [[colon]]. ...olon. The suffix "-itis" is commonly used in medical terminology to denote inflammation.
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• Pseudomembranous colitis
  ...oh-lie-tis) is a condition of the colon (large intestine) characterized by inflammation and the formation of pseudomembranes on the intestinal lining. ...rom the Greek words "pseudēs" (false), "membrana" (membrane), and "kolon" (colon).
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