colitic

/kɒˈlɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affected by colitis, especially relating to ulcerative colitis

“The patient had a colitic condition that caused severe abdominal pain.”

2. noun

a person or animal affected by colitis, especially ulcerative colitis

“The doctor specialized in treating colitic patients with new medications.”

Synonyms

  • gastrointestinal
  • inflammatory

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • non-inflammatory