irritable bowel syndrome

ir·ri·ta·ble bow·el syn·drome

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- UK Pronunciation
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- [ir-i-tuh-buh l bou-uh l, boul sin-drohm, -druh m]
- /ˈɪr ɪ tə bəl ˈbaʊ əl, baʊl ˈsɪn droʊm, -drəm/
- /ˈɪr.ɪ.tə.bl̩ ˈbaʊ.əl ˈsɪn.drəʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ir-i-tuh-buh l bou-uh l, boul sin-drohm, -druh m]
- /ˈɪr ɪ tə bəl ˈbaʊ əl, baʊl ˈsɪn droʊm, -drəm/

Definitions of irritable bowel syndrome words

noun irritable bowel syndrome any combination of common disturbances of the bowel, as diarrhea or constipation, occurring with abdominal pain, sometimes accompanied by psychological stress. Abbreviation: IBS. 1
noun irritable bowel syndrome painful intestinal disorder 1
noun irritable bowel syndrome a chronic condition of recurring abdominal pain with constipation or diarrhoea or both 0
noun irritable bowel syndrome a chronic gastrointestinal ailment lacking a specific known cause, characterized by abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhea 0
noun irritable bowel syndrome (pathology) A functional disorder causing the nerves and muscles of the large intestine to be oversensitive, leading to symptoms such as cramp, bloating, flatulence, diarrhoea and constipation. 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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