Definition of "colitis" [co•li•tis]

• Inflammation of the colon. Also called colonitis. (noun)

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• "Ulcerative colitis is potentially curable if the colon is removed."
• "Dr. Turek's team is also studying the intestinal condition known as colitis."
• "Next day saw a "real" doctor in town and he said it was colitis, which is what I thought in the first place."