noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of irritable bowel syndrome.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: irritable bowel syndrome
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
spastic colon
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noun
Meaning 2
recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: irritable bowel syndrome, mucous colitis
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: colitis, inflammatory bowel disease
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