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Ulcerative Colitis Glossary of Terms

The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Ulcerative Colitis article.

Abdomen: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abdominal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abdominal pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abnormal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Abscess: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Absorb: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Absorption: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acne: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Acute: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Adjacent: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Allergy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Analogous: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Analysis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anaphylactic shock: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anastomosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Anemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ankylosing: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ankylosing spondylitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antibiotic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Antibody: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Anus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Arthritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Aseptic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Aseptic necrosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Aspirin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Asplenia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Atypical: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Back pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bacteria: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Barium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Barium enema: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Barium enema x-ray: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bile: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood clots: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bone density: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bone marrow: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bowel: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Bursitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

C-reactive protein: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Calcium: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cancer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Capsule: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cell: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chemotherapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Chest: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chest pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cholangitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cholesterol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chromosomes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Chronic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cirrhosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Clinical trials: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Colectomy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Colitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Colon: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Colon cancer: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Colonic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Colonoscopy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Complication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Compression: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Conception: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Contrast: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Corticosteroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cortisol: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cortisone: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Crohn's disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Cytokine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dehydration: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Depression: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diabetes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diagnosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Diarrhea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Digestive system: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Dilatation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dilate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Distal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Distention: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Dyspepsia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Effective dose: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Endoscopy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Enema: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Enteric-coated: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Enzyme: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Episcleritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Erythema: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Erythema nodosum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fatigue: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fats: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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FDA: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fertility: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fetus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fever: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Flare: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Flatulence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Flu: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Food and Drug Administration: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Fungi: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Gene: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Genes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Genetic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Genetics: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Genome: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Glaucoma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Gout: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Headache: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heart disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Heartburn: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hemorrhage: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hepatitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hepatitis A: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hepatitis B: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Herpes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

High blood pressure: See the definition from MedTerms.com

HPV: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Hypogonadism: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ileostomy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ileum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Immune: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immune system: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immunity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immunoglobulin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immunosuppressant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immunosuppression: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Immunosuppressive: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Incidence: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Indicate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Indication: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Infection: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammation: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammatory bowel disease: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Inflammatory response: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Influenza: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Insomnia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Integrin: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Intestine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Iron: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Jaundice: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Joint: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Kidney: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Knee: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Large intestine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Leukemia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lifetime risk: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Linkage: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Liver: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Low back pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lungs: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Lymphatic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lymphocyte: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Lymphoma: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Malaise: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Malignant: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Malnutrition: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Marker: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Marrow: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Megacolon: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Meningococcal vaccine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

MMR: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Molecule: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mortality: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Mortality rate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Motor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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MRI: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Muscle: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nausea: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Necrosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nerve: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Neuritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Neuropathy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Nicotine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Obesity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Onset: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Open-label: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Optic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Organ: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Osteoporosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pain: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Pancolitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pancreas: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pancreatitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pap Smear: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pathogenesis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pathology: See the definition from MedTerms.com

PEG: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pharmacist: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Placebo: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Placental: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pneumonia: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Postmenopausal: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Precancerous: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pregnancy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Primary sclerosing cholangitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Proctitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Prognosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Protein: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Proteins: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Psoriasis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Psoriatic arthritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Pus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Quality of life: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Rash: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Receptor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Rectal bleeding: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Rectum: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Recurrent: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Red blood cells: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Refractory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Rejection: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Relapse: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Remission: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Reservoir: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Resistance: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Resolution: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Respiratory: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Rheumatoid arthritis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Risk factor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Rupture: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Salmonella: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sclerosing cholangitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sedimentation rate: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Shingles: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Shock: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Shortness of breath: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sigmoid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sigmoidoscopy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sinusitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Small bowel: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Small intestine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Sperm: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Spine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Spondylitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stage: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Steroid: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stomach: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stool: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Stress: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Substance: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Surgery: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Symptom: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Systemic: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tendinitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tenesmus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Therapy: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Topical: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Toxicity: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Transverse: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tuberculosis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tubes: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tumor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Tumor necrosis factor: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ulceration: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Ulcerative colitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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Ulcerative proctitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Universal colitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Urinary: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Urinary tract: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Urine: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Uveitis: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vaccination: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vaccines: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Viral: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Virus: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Viruses: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Vitamin D: See the definition from MedTerms.com

Weight loss: See the definition from MedTerms.com

White blood cell: See the definition from MedTerms.com

White blood cell count: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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X-ray: See the definition from MedTerms.com

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