colitis

(noun)

An inflammation of the colon or the large intestine.

Related Terms

Examples of colitis in the following topics:

  • Bacterial Flora

    • The most prevalent bacteria are the bacteroides, which have been implicated in the initiation of colitis and colon cancer.

  • Dietary Fiber

    • Prebiotic soluble fiber products, like those containing inulin or oligosaccharides, may contribute to relief from inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Clostridium difficile, due in part to the short-chain fatty acids produced with subsequent anti-inflammatory actions upon the bowel.

  • Colorectal Cancer

    • People with inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease, are at increased risk of colon cancer.

  • Abdominopelvic Regions

    • Pain in this region is generally associated with colitis (inflammation of the large intestine) as well as pelvic inflammatory disease and ovarian cysts in females.