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Definition of
irritable bowel syndrome noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
irritable bowel syndrome
noun
noun
[
uncountable
]
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a condition of the
bowel
that causes pain and
diarrhea
or
constipation
, often caused by stress or anxiety
See
irritable bowel syndrome
in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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irritable bowel syndrome
Nearby words
irrigate
verb
irritable
adjective
irritable bowel syndrome
noun
irritant
noun
irritate
verb