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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Alzheimer's: Scientists Analyze Body Fluid to Find New Drugs for Disease Why Astronauts Age Faster in Space One study highlighted by the project revealed a rare gut cell type involved in inflammation, offering clues for addressing conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 Despite their diets, research indicates that calcium levels are generally lower in people with Crohn's disease than in those who do not have the disease.6 Calcium is absorbed in the small intestine, where Crohn's disease typically attacks. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2024 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 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 30 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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