Colitis

C2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /kəˈlaɪtɪs/

Definitions of colitis

noun an inflammatory disease of the colon

Example Sentences

A1 Colitis is a medical condition that causes inflammation in the colon.

A2 My uncle was diagnosed with colitis and has to follow a strict diet to manage his symptoms.

B1 Treatment options for colitis include medication, dietary changes, and sometimes surgery.

B2 Living with colitis can be challenging, but with proper management, many people are able to lead normal lives.

C1 Researchers are constantly studying new therapies for colitis in order to improve outcomes for patients.

C2 Patients with severe colitis may require hospitalization and intensive medical intervention to control the disease.

Examples of colitis in a Sentence

formal Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the colon and rectum.

informal My friend was diagnosed with colitis last year and has been managing it with medication.

slang Dealing with colitis can be a real pain in the gut.

figurative The political turmoil in the country can be likened to a colitis, causing inflammation and disruption.

Grammatical Forms of colitis

past tense

colitised

plural

colitises

comparative

more colitic

superlative

most colitic

present tense

colitises

future tense

will colitis

perfect tense

has colitised

continuous tense

is colitising

singular

colitis

positive degree

colitis

infinitive

to colitis

gerund

colitising

participle

colitised

Origin and Evolution of colitis

First Known Use: 1875 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'colitis' originated from the Greek word 'kolon' meaning colon, and the suffix '-itis' indicating inflammation.
Evolution of the word: The term 'colitis' has been used since the late 19th century to describe inflammation of the colon. Over time, advancements in medical knowledge and technology have led to a better understanding and diagnosis of different types of colitis, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's colitis.