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ulcerative colitis  listen  (UL-seh-RUH-tiv koh-LY-tis)

  Chronic inflammation of the colon that produces ulcers in its lining. This condition is marked by abdominal pain, cramps, and loose discharges of pus, blood, and mucus from the bowel.