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The following activity is for the "key terms" in chapter 11 of your textbook.

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Achlorhydria   absence of hydrochloric acid  
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Adhesions   parts of tissue that cling to the surface of adjoining organs as normal fibrous scar tissue develops in an operative site, resulting in a fibrous band  
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Asymptomatic   not displaying symptoms  
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Colorectal   pertaining to both the colon and rectum  
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Defecate   to have a bowel movement  
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Dental plaque   tough, sticky material that adheres to the tooth enamel; caused by bacteria  
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Enterotoxin   intestinal poison  
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Exacerbation   a time when symptoms flare up or become worse  
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Feces   evacuated bowel contents; commonly called bowel movement or BM  
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Gingivitis   inflammation of the gums  
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Hematemesis   vomiting blood  
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Hematochezia   bright red blood in the feces  
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Ileus   absence of peristalsis  
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Intrinsic factor   a substance secreted by the stomach lining necessary for absorption of vitamin B12  
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Intussusception   the telescoping of one part of the intestine over the adjoining section  
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Malaise   general ill feeling  
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Melena   dark tarry stool due to blood in the feces  
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Motility   ability to move  
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Occult blood   hidden blood; invisible except under microscopic examination  
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Ova and parasite (O&P)   an examination of a stool specimen for the presence of adult parasites or their eggs (ova)  
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Paralytic obstruction   a decrease or absence of peristalsis that causes intestinal blockage  
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Perforation   an abnormal opening in an organ or tissue  
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Peristalsis   the contraction of muscles along the intestinal tract to move food and liquid  
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Peritonitis   an inflammation of the peritoneum  
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Polyp   an inward projection of the mucosal lining of the colon  
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Remission   a time when symptoms are diminished or temporarily resolved  
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Salmonella   a group of gram  
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Septicemia   a systemic disease caused by the spread of microorganisms in the blood; also called blood poisoning  
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Stool   fecal matter; feces; bowel movement (BM)  
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Strep throat   an acute pharyngitis caused by streptococcus  
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Vermiform   worm  
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Virulent   difficult to kill; able to produce disease  
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Volvulus   the bowel twisted on itself  
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