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Virtual anatomy: ulcerative colitis

Written byOlesya Galuzina, PharmD, RPh

Medically reviewedbyMark Arredondo, MDin July 2024

Updated onOctober 22, 2024

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Crohn's & Colitis Digestive Health

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease of the colon and rectum. Join your host, Kimberly, to explore the pain and suffering brought on by UC.

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