Crohn's disease
Medical term · C
A chronic disease that causes swelling of the digestive tract, pain, and diarrhea.
Related terms
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Digestive tractThe series of hollow organs, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum, and anus, which break down and digest food and expel waste.
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ChronicSomething that persists or continues for at least six months.
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DiseaseAn abnormal condition in the body causing harm.
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Erythema nodosumPainful, red lumps beneath the skin; associated with Crohn's disease.