A centimeter (cm) is a length unit in the metric system. It is the base length unit in the metric unit system. 1 centimeter is equal to 1 hundredth of a meter (m). There are 10 mm in 1 cm. An inch is a length unit used in different systems, such as the U.S. customary units and Imperial units.
Difference Between Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis. Definition. Colitis is a general term used to describe the inflammation of the lining of colon. Ulcerative colitis is one form of colitis, which results in the chronic inflammation of colonic mucosa and rectum giving rise to ulceration and bleeding.
The symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC) depend on how severe the irritation and swelling are in your colon. They also depend on what part of your colon is affected. Symptoms can come and go. You might not have any for weeks, months, or years, and then they come back.