colitis

[kuh-lahy-tis, koh-]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the colon.

colitis

/ kɒˈlɪtɪk, kə-, kɒˈlaɪtɪs, ˌkɒləˈnaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the colon

colitis

1. Inflammation of the colon.

colitis

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

• colitic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of colitis¹

col- ² + -itis

Example Sentences

Hunter Renfrow, WR, Panthers: The former Clemson star didn’t play last season because of ulcerative colitis and there was hope the former Pro Bowl receiver would come back strong with his hometown team.

From Los Angeles Times

She won all three of her professional fights, between October 2021 and October 2022, later revealing she did so while suffering from what was eventually diagnosed as ulcerative colitis.

From Los Angeles Times

The Durham native announced earlier this year she had been diagnosed with cancer after previously battling ulcerative colitis.

From BBC

Dowden said being presented with her MBE "hasn't sunk in yet", adding that she was determined to continue her awareness and fundraising work for Crohn's and colitis.

From BBC

Fariba had lived with ulcerative colitis since she was 18, when three-quarters of her bowel were removed.

From BBC