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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. digestive system diseases
  5. irritable bowel syndrome
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. digestive system diseases
  5. irritable bowel syndrome

Preferred term

irritable bowel syndrome

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Definition

  • Information A disorder with chronic or recurrent colonic symptoms without a clearcut etiology. This condition is characterized by chronic or recurrent abdominal pain, bloating, mucus in feces, and an erratic disturbance of defecation.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/232249

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