Colitis ulcerative

Definition: An inflammatory bowel disease involving the mucosal surface of the large intestine and rectum. It may present with an acute or slow onset and follows an intermittent or continuous course. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, weight loss, and intestinal hemorrhage.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): ulcerative colitis, colitis ulcerative

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