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spastic colon

–noun Pathology.
irritable bowel syndrome.

irritable bowel syndrome

–noun Pathology.
any combination of common disturbances of the bowel, as diarrhea or constipation, occurring with abdominal pain, sometimes accompanied by psychological stress. Abbreviation: IBS
Also called irritable colon, spastic colon.
irritable bowel syndrome  
n.  A chronic disorder characterized by motor abnormalities of the small and large intestines, causing variable symptoms including cramping, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. Also called irritable colon, spastic colon.
spastic colon  
n.  See irritable bowel syndrome.

Main Entry: spastic colon
Function: noun
: IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
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