What does colitis mean?
Inflammation of the colon, often causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Colitis can be acute or chronic, and its causes can include infection, inflammation, or an autoimmune response.
Example
"The doctor diagnosed the patient with ulcerative colitis, a type of chronic colitis that affects the large intestine."
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