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📋Overview
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the colon's inner lining, primarily affecting the rectum and extending proximally in a continuous manner. It is a modern term for a well-defined condition distinct from Crohn's disease, with symptoms related to colonic inflammation.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0009324ICD-10-CM
K51K51.9
MeSH
D003093
SNOMED CT (US)
64766004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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