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

The steroid is more commonly used to treat asthma, mild to moderate active Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, and other inflammatory conditions. —Angrej Singh, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025

Every eight weeks to manage her Crohn's disease, Stacy has given herself a shot that, without health insurance, would cost $27,500, almost her entire annual salary with the park service. —Karen Hua, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025

Frank had also been suffering from Crohn's disease at the time of his death, according to his longtime manager, Bill Stankey. —Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025

Stomach and intestine issues: People with gastrointestinal disorders like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis may have difficulty absorbing magnesium. —Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Burrill B. Crohn †1983 American physician

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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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