Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • abbreviation irritable bowel syndrome

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  • initialism Initialism of identical by state.
  • noun Initialism of irritable bowel syndrome.

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Examples

  • Re: Ibs pune 2009 / 2011Re: Ibs pune 2009 / 2011sure abhisekh, well as far as IBS is concerned,

    unknown title 2009

  • IBS is caused by a polymorphism of the serotonin receptors lining the digestive tract, causing digestive dysfunction based on mood.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Adderall 2010

  • IBS is caused by a polymorphism of the serotonin receptors lining the digestive tract, causing digestive dysfunction based on mood.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Adderall 2010

  • If these cells are being overstimulated in IBS patients, it may explain why they complain of widespread pain and hypersensitivity as well as abdominal symptoms.

    Solving the Mystery of IBS Steve Carper 2008

  • The problem with IBS is that it's early symptoms are so common - breast itch, rash, redness, pain.

    An Inflammatory Video on Inflammatory Breast Cancer aka TBTAM 2008

  • Insoluble fiber can cause problems in IBS sufferers; soluble fiber, however, is more easily absorbed by the body and helps prevent constipation for those with IBS.

    Dispelling The Top 10 Nutrition Myths | Impact Lab 2007

  • ● Many doctors believe IBS is not an important condition because it doesn't affect a person's lifespan.

    Archive 2007-04-01 Steve Carper 2007

  • ● Many doctors believe IBS is not an important condition because it doesn't affect a person's lifespan.

    Busting Misconceptions About Irritable Bowel Syndrome Steve Carper 2007

  • But I’m used to that; I can’t tell you the number of times people have said that my IBS is all in my head – I think that’s the worst thing you could say to someone who suffers from this condition.

    IBS - Irritated Being Single Steve Carper 2007

  • FACT: “Many physicians believe that IBS is not an important condition because it does not affect a person’s lifespan,” says Chey.

    Archive 2007-04-01 Steve Carper 2007

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