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.
Site of inflammation differs between Crohnâs disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohnâs disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum and anus. Ulcerative colitis is located in the colon, usually starting from the rectum.