ALL meanings of irritable bowel syndrome
ir·ri·ta·ble bow·el syn·drome
I i - 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