Crohn's Disease Definition

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noun
Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, esp. of the lower small intestine and colon, which may develop thick scars.
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Origin of Crohn's Disease

  • After Burrill Bernard Crohn (1884–1983), American physician

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Crohn's Disease Sentence Examples

  • I had Crohn's disease which meant support from me would always be slightly hit-and-miss.

  • I have had Crohn's Disease since 1992 and a permanent ileostomy since September 1993.

  • Difficulty may be encountered in the thickened mesentery of patients with Crohn's disease.

  • Evidence suggests flaxseed oil and other natural remedies for Crohn's disease may reduce the symptoms and even reduce the need for medications or surgery.

  • Secondary amyloidosis occurs in patients suffering from chronic infections or inflammatory diseases such as tuberculosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's disease.

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