Immunological Disorders

noun an inflammatory disease of the colon

• Colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the colon and rectum.
• My friend was diagnosed with colitis last year and has been managing it with medication.
• Dealing with colitis can be a real pain in the gut.
• The political turmoil in the country can be likened to a colitis, causing inflammation and disruption.

noun a structure where bees live and store honey

• The patient developed hives as a reaction to the medication.
• I broke out in hives after eating that seafood.
• I hate when I get those itchy hives from stress.
• The hives of gossip spread quickly throughout the small town.

noun an autoimmune disorder that affects the nervous system

noun a type of autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the walls of medium-sized arteries throughout the body

• Kawasaki disease is a rare condition that mainly affects children under the age of five.
• My cousin was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease last year, but he's doing much better now.
• I heard that Kawasaki disease can be pretty scary for parents to deal with.
• Dealing with a difficult boss can feel like battling Kawasaki disease in the workplace.