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co⋅li⋅tis

[kuh-lahy-tis, koh-]
–noun Pathology.
inflammation of the colon.

Origin:
col- 2 + -itis


co⋅lit⋅ic [kuh-lit-ik, koh-] , adjective
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co·li·tis   (kə-lī'tĭs)   
n.  Inflammation of the colon. Also called colonitis.
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Cultural Dictionary

colitis [(kuh-leye-tis)]

An inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the colon. Colitis is characterized by pain in the abdomen, with alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: co·li·tis
Pronunciation: kO-'lIt-&s, k&-
Function: noun
: inflammation of the colon —see ULCERATIVE COLITIS
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Medical Dictionary

colitis co·li·tis (kə-lī'tĭs)
n.
Inflammation of the colon.

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