ulcerative colitis

An inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine, or colon, and is characterized by ulcerations in some portion (right, left, segments or entirety) usually leading to bloody diarrhea and often with complications in other parts of the body.

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Ulcerative Colitis

Last Modified: July 29, 2010

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition affecting the colon (large intestine), which is a part of the digestive system. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In cases of ulcerative colitis,… View Full Article