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colitis
co·li·tis [ kə ltiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
inflammation of colon: inflammation of the colon, characterized by lower-bowel spasms and upper abdominal cramps
[Mid-19th century. <colon2]

co·lit·ic [ kə líttik ] adjective
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