Etymed
colitis
Definition
Inflammation of the colon
Clinical context
A 28-year-old woman presents with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and blood in her stool. Colonoscopy reveals erythematous mucosa with ulcers throughout the colon. She has a history of arthritis and is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. The inflammation primarily affects the mucosal layer of the large intestine.
Mnemonic
C-O-L-I-T-I-S: Colitis Onset Lesions In The Intestine Suffers