colonic diseases
definition: The colon is the large intestine, and is divided into several regions, based on distance through the large intestine and functional purpose of the region. Colonic diseases include colon cancer, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, polyps, and ulcerative Colitis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Colonic Diseases (General)]
broader: localized diseases
type: Concept

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: colonic diseases

localized diseases
type: Concept
narrower: colonic diseases