Crohn's disease: Meaning and Definition of

Crohn's' disease"

Pronunciation: (krōnz), [key]
— Pathol. Pathol.
  1. a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes scarring and thickening of the intestinal walls and frequently leads to obstruction. Also called
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