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colitis
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co·li·tis
/ kəˈlītis; kō-/
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n. Med.
inflammation of the lining of the colon.
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Microscopic colitis
Magazine article from: Mayo Clinic Proceedings; 5/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; Microscopic colitis has 2 main subtypes, collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis, that are similar clinically and histologically and are distinguished mainly by the presence or absence of a thickened subepithelial collagen band. Microscopic...
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Ischemic colitis revisited: a prospective study identifying hypercoagulability as a risk factor.(Original Article)
Magazine article from: Southern Medical Journal; 2/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...Background: Although causes for ischemic colitis have been identified, many cases are...suggest an association between ischemic colitis and coagulation disorders. Our purpose was to explore the relationship of ischemic colitis and clotting abnormalities. Methods...
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CMV Colitis Mimicking Recurrent Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Report of Three Cases
Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 1/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and/or Crohn's disease). Because...pathologic features of cytomegalovirus colitis and inflammatory bowel disease often overlap...possible coexistence of cytomegalovirus colitis with idiopathic colitis, the possibility...
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Microscopic Colitis Syndrome-A Review Article
Magazine article from: Journal of the National Medical Association; 5/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...diarrhea. This review is on microscopic colitis syndrome, a recently described cause...countries. Key words: microscopic * colitis * diarrhea * developing countries INTRODUCTION...syndrome and, more recently, microscopic colitis. Definition Microscopic colitis is now...
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Prevention of Colitis- Associated Colon Cancer.
Newspaper article from: Cancer Research Alert; 9/1/1999; 700+ words
; Prevention of Colitis- Associated Colon Cancer By M.L...dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis provides a unique opportunity to evaluate...cancer. The similarity of DSS-induced colitis to human disease makes this model a valuable...
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Cytomegalovirus colitis after systemic chemotherapy in a patient with recurrent colon cancer: A case report.(Case report)(Case study)
Magazine article from: Journal of Medical Case Reports; 8/28/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...occurrence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis is well known in immunosuppressed patients...an unusual viral complication with CMV colitis diagnosed 2 weeks after a first course...colon (Figure 2A and 2B) typical for CMV colitis. Following colonoscopy, CMV antigen...
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Collagenous Colitis in a Patient with Systemic Sclerosis: A Rare Entity
Magazine article from: Journal of the National Medical Association; 6/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; Collagenous colitis has been associated with autoimmune diseases...of systemic sclerosis and collagenous colitis is particularly rare. Herein, we described...abdominal cramping were due to collagenous colitis. We have reviewed the clinical and histopathological...
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Research on colitis immunology published by scientists at Nanchang University, Department of Gastroenterology.(Report)
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 5/6/2009; 700+ words
; ...alpha2-adrenoceptor blockade in acute murine colitis' new findings in colitis. According to recent research from People's...the function of catecholamines in the progress of colitis is unclear. In this study, we examined the role...
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The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Granted $5.6 million by the Leona M. & Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Newspaper article from: Biotech Week; 5/13/2009; 700+ words
; The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), the...for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, announced that it has been awarded...see also The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America). Chronic...
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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Names Two-Time PGA TOUR Champion National Spokesperson.
PR Newswire; 10/10/2008; 700+ words
; ...from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, two painful and often debilitating chronic...bowel diseases, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation today proudly announced its...increasing awareness about Crohn's and colitis, funding research for better therapies...
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Colitis
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
Colitis Colitis (ko-LY-tis) is the general term meaning inflammation of the lining...reference sources Digestive system Enteritis Gastroenterology Inflammation Colitis is a type of bowel disease that affects mainly the large intestine and...
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Ulcerative Colitis
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Ulcerative Colitis Definition Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes...but the result is a swollen, boggy intestine. In ulcerative colitis, the inflammation affects the lining of the rectum and large...
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Antibiotic-Associated Colitis
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Antibiotic-Associated Colitis Definition Antibiotic-associated colitis is an inflammation of the intestines that sometimes...Clostridium difficile . Description Antibiotic-associated colitis, also called antibiotic-associated enterocolitis...
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colitis
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
colitis inflammation of the colon, or large intestine . The term "colitis" may be used to refer to any of a number of disorders...mucus), abdominal pain, and fever. Ulcerative colitis is a serious chronic inflammation and ulceration of...
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Pseudomembranous Colitis
Book article from: World of Microbiology and Immunology
Pseudomembranous colitis Pseudomembranous colitis is severe inflammation of the colon in which raised, yellowish...white blood cells, and fibrous protein. Pseudomembranous colitis is usually associated with antibiotic use. When the normal...
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