Crohn disease

Definition / meaning of Crohn disease

Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the small intestine and colon. Crohn disease increases the risk for colorectal cancer and small intestine cancer. Also called regional enteritis.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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