Chapter 8 Disease

Question 1

Anal Fistula

Answer 1

Abnormal tube-like passageway that forms between the anus and skin near the anus

Question 2

Anorexia Nervosa

Answer 2

Kind of condition that involves self-deprivation of food and pathological weight loss

Question 3

Appendicitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the appendix

Question 4

Bulimia

Answer 4

Gorging with food (eating a lot) and then purging

Question 5

Celiac Disease

Answer 5

Malabsorption syndrome, characterized by weight loss and diarrhea

Question 6

Cholecystitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of gallbladder

Question 7

Cholelithiasis

Answer 7

Abnormal condition of stones in gallbladder

Question 7

Cirrhosis

Answer 7

The scarring of liver

Question 8

Dental caries

Answer 8

A tooth decay or cavity

Question 8

Colon cancer

Answer 8

Malignant tumor of the glandular tissues in the colon, the rectum, or even both

Question 9

Crohn’s disease

Answer 9

Chronic disease that caused inflammation of the digestive tract

Question 10

Enteritis

Answer 10

An inflammation of the intestines

Question 11

Esophageal varices

Answer 11

Swollen tortuous veins in the distal portion of the esophagus or even the upper part of the stomach

Question 12

Gastroenteritis

Answer 12

An inflammation of the stomach and of the intestines

Question 13

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Answer 13

A backward flow of the stomach acids into the esophagus

Question 14

Hepatitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of liver

Question 15

Hepatitis A

Answer 15

An acute form of hepatitis

Question 16

Hepatitis B

Answer 16

A chronic, potentially life threatening form of hepatitis

Question 17

Hepatitis C

Answer 17

A chronic hepatitis transmitted by blood or even other bodily fluids

Question 18

Hernia

Answer 18

A protrusion of an organ or structure through the muscle

Question 19

Hiatal Hernia

Answer 19

A type of hernia where the upper part of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal opening in diaphragm

Question 20

Inguinal hernia

Answer 20

A hernia in which portion of intestine protrudes through weakened spot of the lower abdominal wall/groin

Question 21

Intestinal obstruction

Answer 21

A partial or complete stoppage of digested food inside of intestinal tract

Question 22

Ileaus

Answer 22

A temporary stoppage of the intestinal peristalsis

Question 23

Intestinal adhesions

Answer 23

A fibrous band of tissue that abnormally binds the intestines together

Question 24

Intussusception

Answer 24

The folding of one part of the intestine into the opening of an adjacent section

Question 25

Strangulating Obstruction

Answer 25

Condition in which blood flow to segment of intestines is blocked causing necrosis, gangrene, perforation

Question 26

Vovulus

Answer 26

The abnormal twisting of the intestine

Question 27

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Answer 27

A group of symptoms

Question 28

Pancreatitis

Answer 28

The inflammation of the pancreas

Question 29

Peptic ulcer

Answer 29

A gastric or even duodenal ulcer that is usually caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacterium

Question 30

Periodontal disease

Answer 30

Inflammation and degeneration of the gums, teeth, and the surrounding bones

Question 31

Peritonitis

Answer 31

Inflammation of the abdominal cavity

Question 32

Ulcerative colitis

Answer 32

Chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcers

Question 33

Anorexia

Answer 33

The lack of or no appetite

Question 34

Ascites

Answer 34

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

Question 35

Borborygumus

Answer 35

The movement of gas and fluid through the digestive tract, produce grumbling noises

Question 36

Constipation

Answer 36

The difficult elimination of stools

Question 37

Dehydration

Answer 37

A type of condition in which the fluid loss exceeds the fluid intake

Question 38

Diarrhea

Answer 38

The abnormally frequent elimination of loose or watery stool

Question 39

Dyspepsia

Answer 39

A painful of difficult digestion

Question 40

Dysphagia

Answer 40

Painful or difficult swallowing

Question 41

Emesis

Answer 41

Vomiting

Question 42

Eructation

Answer 42

The release of gas from the stomach through the mouth

Question 43

Flatus

Answer 43

Gas that is expelled through the anus

Question 44

Halitosis

Answer 44

Bad breath that may be caused by dental, digestive, or respiratory disease

Question 45

Hematemesis

Answer 45

Vomiting of blood

Question 46

Hematochezia

Answer 46

Bright red blood (meaning it’s fresh) being discharged from the anus

Question 47

Jaundice

Answer 47

A yellow discoloration of the skin and other tissues due to high blood levels of bilirubin, the yellow substance in bile

Question 48

Nausea

Answer 48

The unpleasant sensation in the stomach that can cause the urge to vomit

Question 49

Regurgitation

Answer 49

The return of swallowed food from the stomach

Question 50

Ulcer

Answer 50

An open sore of lesion of the mucous lining in the gastric organ