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Definition of colitis

colitis

/koʊˈlaɪ.tɪs/
co · li · tis
Plural:colitides
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Adjective:colitic
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colitis Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medical condition characterized by acute or chronic inflammation of the inner lining of the colon, typically causing abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea.

Example

"The gastroenterologist prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication and a modified diet to help manage the patient's colitis."

• Rhymes for colitis

• Nearby Words

colima
colin
coliseum
colitis
collab
collaborate
collaboration

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Modern Latin in the mid-19th century from Ancient Greek 'kolon' (the large intestine) combined with the medical suffix '-itis' (inflammation).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colitis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colitis
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