irritable bowel syndrome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-004521",
  "term": "irritable bowel syndrome",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A disorder of the intestines commonly marked by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in a person’s bowel habits. This may include diarrhea or constipation, or both, with one occurring after the other. Also called IBS, irritable colon, mucus colitis, and spastic colon.",
  "synonyms": [
    "IBS",
    "irritable colon",
    "mucus colitis",
    "spastic colon"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/irritable-bowel-syndrome/"
}