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Week 4 Flashcards

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Angina pectoris

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severe chest pain caused by an insufficient amount of blood reaching the heart.

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Arteries

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vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body.

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Cardiomyopathy

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diseases of the heart muscle.

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Cerebral hemorrhage

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bleeding in the brain or layers of brain lining.

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Cerebrovascular disease

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abnormal nontraumatic conditions that affect the cerebral arteries.

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Diastolic blood pressure

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the pressure on the arterial walls during relaxation of the heart muscle.

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Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

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disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain; also called a stroke.

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Endocarditis

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the inflammation of the inner layer of the heart.

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Healed myocardial infarction

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identifies a history of a heart attack in the past.

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Heart attack

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occurs when there is inadequate blood supply to a section or sections of the heart; also known as myocardial infarction.

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Heart

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a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

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Heart failure

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a decreased ability of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood to the body’s tissue.

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Ischemic heart disease

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an inadequate supply of blood to the heart caused by an occlusion.

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Myocardial infarction (MI)

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occurs when there is inadequate blood supply to a section or sections of the heart; also called a heart attack.

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Hypertension

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an increase in systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, or both.

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Lymphadenitis

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inflammation of the lymph nodes.

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Hypotension

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low blood pressure.

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Occlusion

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complete closure of an orifice or lumen of a tubular body part, such as a vessel.

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Myocarditis

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inflammation of the heart muscle.

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Occlusion of cerebral and precerebral arteries

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the blocking of arteries.

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Pericardium

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the outer layer of the heart.

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Pericarditis

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the inflammation of the outer layers of the heart.

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Old myocardial infarction

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identifies a history of a heart attack in the past.

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Phlebitis

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the inflammation of a vein.

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25
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Thrombolytic therapy

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the intravenous administration of thrombolytic agents, often completed to open the coronary artery occlusion and to restore blood flow to the cardiac tissue.

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Stenosis

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narrowing of the cerebral arteries that supply blood to the brain.

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27
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Secondary hypertension

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high arterial blood pressure due to another disease, such as vascular disease.

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28
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Portal vein thrombosis

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a blood clot in the main vein of the liver.

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Stroke

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the disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain; also called a cerebrovascular accident.

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Systolic blood pressure

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the pressure on the arterial walls during heart muscle contraction.

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Thrombophlebitis

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the inflammation of a vein with the formation of a thrombus.

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Unstable angina

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an accelerating, or crescendo, pattern of chest pain that occurs at rest or during mild exertion, typically lasting longer than angina pectoris and not responsive to medication.

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Transient hypertension

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the synonymous term used to describe elevated blood pressure.

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Veins

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vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

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35
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Varicose veins

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dilated superficial veins of the legs.

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36
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Acute bronchitis

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inflammation of the bronchus that lasts for a short period of time.

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Bronchitis

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inflammation of the bronchus.

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Bronchi

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formed when the trachea branches off in the chest.

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Emphysema

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the loss of lung function due to progressive decrease in the number of alveoli in the bronchus of the lung.

40
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Aspiration pneumonia

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occurs when a solid or liquid is inhaled into the lung.

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Pharyngitis

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a sore throat.

42
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Pharynx

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the throat.

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Lungs

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the main organs of the respiratory system.

44
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Chronic bronchitis

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prolonged inflammation lasting for more than 3 months and occurring for two consecutive years.

45
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Influenza

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highly contagious respiratory disease.

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Larynx

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made up of cartilage and ligaments that compose the vocal cords or voice box.

47
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Pneumonia

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a condition in which liquid, known as exudates, and pus infiltrate the lung and cause inflammation.

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Chronic sinusitis

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prolonged inflammation of one or more of the sinus cavities.

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Tonsils

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protect the entrance to the respiratory system.

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Respiratory system

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the system containing structures that exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.

51
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Trachea

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the windpipe.

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Vocal cords

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ligaments that produce sound or speech when air passes through them.

53
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Alimentary canal

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another name for the digestive system.

54
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Cecum

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the end of the ileum and the start of the large intestine.

55
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Accessory organs

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secondary organs.

56
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Appendix

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a wormlike structure that is found at the blind end of the cecum.

57
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Cholelithiasis

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formation or presence of gallstones.

58
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Bile

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chemical secreted by the liver to help in digestion.

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Cholecystitis

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inflammation of the gallbladder.

60
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Appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix.

61
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Colitis

A

an inflammation of the colon.

62
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Diverticula

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pouches or sacs in the lining of the intestine that cause diverticulitis if the sacs become inflamed.

63
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Diverticulitis

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inflammation of the diverticula.

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Crohn’s disease

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a form of inflammatory bowel disease that can cause the thickening and scarring of the abdominal wall; also known as regional enteritis.

65
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Direct inguinal hernia

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a protrusion in the groin area.

66
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Diverticulosis

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abnormal condition of the pouches or sacs in the lining of the intestine known as diverticula.

67
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Enteritis

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an inflammation of the intestines.

68
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Duodenum

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the start of the small intestine at the end of the stomach.

69
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Esophagitis

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an inflammation of the esophagus.

70
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Duodenal ulcer

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an ulcer that occurs in the upper part of the small intestine.

71
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Esophagus

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structure that connects the throat to the stomach.

72
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Gallbladder

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stores bile secreted by the liver.

73
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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the reflux of stomach acid and pepsin into the esophagus, causing inflammation.

74
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Gastrojejunal ulcer

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an ulcer that occurs in the stomach and the jejunum.

75
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Hernia

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a protrusion or bulge through the tissue that normally contains the structure.

76
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Gastric ulcer

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an ulcer that occurs in the stomach.

77
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Hepatic

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pertaining to the liver.

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Gastrointestinal (GI) tract

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tract of the digestive system.

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Hiatal hernia

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the sliding of part of the stomach into the chest cavity.

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Ileum

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the last part of the small intestine, starting at the end of the jejunum.

81
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Geographic tongue

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on the tongue, irregularly shaped patches that resemble landforms on a map.

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Pancreas

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anatomically located under the stomach in the upper abdomen; performs various physiological functions.

83
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Jejunum

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starts at the end of the duodenum and is the middle section of the small intestine.

84
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Inguinal hernia

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part of the intestine passes through a weak point or tear in the abdominal wall.

85
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Liver

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considered an accessory organ of the digestive system that filters red blood cells, produces glycogen, and secretes bile.

86
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Indirect inguinal hernia

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a protrusion that has moved to the scrotum.

87
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Peptic ulcer

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an ulcer that occurs in an unspecified site of the GI tract.

88
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Periapical abscess

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an infection of the pulp and surrounding tissue.

89
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Peritonitis

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inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity.

90
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Pulp

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the center of a tooth.

91
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Pulpitis

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an abscess of the pulp.

92
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Stomach

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pouchlike structure at the end of the esophagus.

93
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Ulcerative colitis

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the colon becomes inflamed, and ulcers develop in the lining of the intestine.

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Regional enteritis

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a form of inflammatory bowel disease that can cause the thickening and scarring of the abdominal wall; also known as Crohn’s disease.

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