Term: irritable bowel syndrome

Pronunciation: (EER-ih-tuh-bul BOW-ul SIN-drome)

Description:

A disorder of the intestines commonly marked by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in a person’s bowel habits. This may include diarrhea or constipation, or both, with one occurring after the other. Also called IBS, irritable colon, mucus colitis, and spastic colon.