Concept information
Preferred term
inflammatory bowel disease
Definition
- Inflammatory bowel disease consists of two disorders: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Both conditions result from abnormal activation of the body's immune system, resulting in an inflamed bowel and concurrent systemic symptoms. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Inflammatory Bowel Disease]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/inflammatory_bowel_disease
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