Plural form of colitis, referring to multiple cases or types of inflammation of the colon.
From Greek 'kolon' (colon) plus '-itis' (inflammation), with regular English plural '-es'. The condition has been recognized since ancient times but the medical term became standardized in the 19th century.
Colitis can be caused by infections, autoimmune attacks, or just stress—it's one of those frustrating conditions where the body is essentially attacking its own digestive system, and doctors still argue about the best treatments.
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