Crohn's disease

noun

ˈkrōnz- 

variants or less commonly Crohn disease

ˈkrōn- 

or Crohn's

: chronic inflammation that typically involves the lower portion of the ileum, often spreads to the colon, and is characterized by diarrhea, cramping, loss of appetite and weight, and the development of abscesses and scarring see inflammatory bowel disease

Examples of Crohn's disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Malabsorption: Conditions like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions can impair your body's ability to absorb iron—even if dietary intake is sufficient. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024

This includes budesonide, a steroid used in treating the inflammatory bowel disease Crohn's disease, and Medrol (methylprednisolone), which treats several inflammatory conditions. —Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024

For example, if digestive disorders such as Crohn's disease impair nutrient absorption, medications can help improve nutritional status.16 How To Prevent Malnutrition Take proactive steps that address your dietary needs and underlying health conditions to prevent malnutrition. —Sarah Jividen, Health, 26 Oct. 2024

The list includes medications for type 2 diabetes, allergic diseases, chronic kidney disease, heart failure and Crohn's disease including Dupixent, Farxiga, Jardiance, Skyrizi, Trulicity and the popular type 2 diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Burrill B. Crohn †1983 American physician

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Crohn's disease

noun

ˈkrōnz-

variants also Crohn disease

ˈkrōn- 

or Crohn's

: chronic ileitis that typically involves the distal portion of the ileum, often spreads to the colon, and is characterized by diarrhea, cramping, and loss of appetite and weight with local abscesses and scarring

called also regional enteritis, regional ileitis