Crohn's disease

noun

variants or less commonly Crohn disease 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

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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 Some health conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can put you at risk of routinely experiencing more digestive issues than others. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Crohn's disease 

Word History

Etymology

Burrill B. Crohn †1983 American physician

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Crohn's disease was in 1935

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“Crohn's disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Crohn%27s%20disease. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

Crohn's disease

noun
ˈkrōnz-
variants also Crohn disease 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

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