Meaning of INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  inflammation of the colon
	Synonyms:		colitis
	See Also:		Crohn's disease, inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, mucous colitis, redness, regional enteritis, regional ileitis, rubor, spastic colon, ulcerative colitis
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		long-lasting problems that cause irritation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract - the most common disorders are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.