irritable bowel syndrome

irritable bowel syndrome

n.

A chronic disorder characterized by motor abnormalities of the small and large intestines, causing variable symptoms including cramping, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. Also called irritable colon, spastic colon.

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irritable bowel syndrome  (r-t-bl)

A gastrointestinal disorder without demonstrable organic pathology, characterized by abdominal cramping, constipation, diarrhea, and mucus in the stool.

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irritable bowel syndrome - recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress mucous colitis, spastic colon colitis, inflammatory bowel disease - inflammation of the colon