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Chapter 8 Disease Flashcards

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Anal Fistula

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

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Anorexia Nervosa

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

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Appendicitis

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Inflammation of the appendix

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Bulimia

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Gorging with food (eating a lot) and then purging

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Celiac Disease

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Malabsorption syndrome, characterized by weight loss and diarrhea

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of gallbladder

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Cholelithiasis

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Abnormal condition of stones in gallbladder

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Cirrhosis

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The scarring of liver

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Dental caries

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A tooth decay or cavity

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Colon cancer

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

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Crohn’s disease

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Chronic disease that caused inflammation of the digestive tract

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Enteritis

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An inflammation of the intestines

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Esophageal varices

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

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Gastroenteritis

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An inflammation of the stomach and of the intestines

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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A backward flow of the stomach acids into the esophagus

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of liver

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Hepatitis A

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An acute form of hepatitis

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Hepatitis B

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A chronic, potentially life threatening form of hepatitis

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Hepatitis C

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A chronic hepatitis transmitted by blood or even other bodily fluids

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Hernia

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A protrusion of an organ or structure through the muscle

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Hiatal Hernia

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

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Inguinal hernia

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

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Intestinal obstruction

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

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Ileaus

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A temporary stoppage of the intestinal peristalsis

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Intestinal adhesions

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A fibrous band of tissue that abnormally binds the intestines together

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Intussusception

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

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Strangulating Obstruction

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

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Vovulus

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The abnormal twisting of the intestine

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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A group of symptoms

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Pancreatitis

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The inflammation of the pancreas

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Peptic ulcer

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

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Periodontal disease

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

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Peritonitis

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Inflammation of the abdominal cavity

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Ulcerative colitis

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Chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcers

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Anorexia

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The lack of or no appetite

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Ascites

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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

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Borborygumus

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

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Constipation

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The difficult elimination of stools

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Dehydration

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

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Diarrhea

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The abnormally frequent elimination of loose or watery stool

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Dyspepsia

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A painful of difficult digestion

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Dysphagia

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Painful or difficult swallowing

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Emesis

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Vomiting

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Eructation

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The release of gas from the stomach through the mouth

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Flatus

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Gas that is expelled through the anus

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Halitosis

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

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Hematemesis

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Vomiting of blood

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Hematochezia

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

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Jaundice

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

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Nausea

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

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Regurgitation

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The return of swallowed food from the stomach

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Ulcer

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

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