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Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which involves ongoing (chronic) inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's-related inflammation usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the end of the rectum (anus. See also: Ulcerative colitis
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2008
Crohn ' s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), resulting in swelling and dysfunction of the intestinal tract. Crohn ' s disease involves swelling, redness, and loss of function of the intestine, especially the small intestine.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Crohn ' s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), resulting in swelling and dysfunction of the intestinal tract. Crohn ' s disease involves inflammation of the intestine, especially the small intestine.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel dis- ease (IBD) caused by inflammation along any portion of the alimentary canal (the mouth to the anus). Although Crohn's disease may involve any part of the alimentary canal, it most commonly affects the small intestine .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
What Is Crohn’s Disease?Crohn’s disease is swelling and irritation of the digestive tract.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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