Ulcerative colitis

Therapeutic area
Immunology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
An inflammatory bowel disease involving the mucosal surface of the large intestine and rectum. It may present with an acute or slow onset and follows an intermittent or continuous course. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, weight loss, and intestinal hemorrhage.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Ulcerative colitis
Therapeutic area
Immunology

  • ulcerative colitis
  • colitis ulcerative
  • ulcerative colitis
  • ulcerative colitis (disease)
  • left-sided ulcerative colitis

Severity
Moderate

  • Genetic
  • Hereditary
  • Inflammatory

  • Gastroenterology
  • Immunology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0005292

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