Inflammatory bowel disease

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005830",
  "term": "Inflammatory bowel disease",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A group of chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, primarily Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis. These diseases are characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. The exact cause is unknown but involves genetic, environmental, and immunological factors.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoantibody",
    "Crohn disease",
    "idiopathic",
    "Th1 cell",
    "autoimmune",
    "immune system",
    "mucosa",
    "neutrophil"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1194 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/inflammatory-bowel-disease/"
}