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Abnormal Diseases DS

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Appendicitis   acute inflammation of the appendix  
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cholecystitis   an inflammation of the gallbladder  
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cirrhosis   a chronic destruction of liver cells accompanied by the formation of fibrous connective and scar tissue  
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constipation   when fecal material remains in the colon too long, causing excessive reabsorption of water  
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diarrhea   a condition characterized by frequent watery stools  
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diverticulitis   an inflammation of the diverticula, pouches (or sacs)that form in the intestine as the mucosal lining pushes through the surrounding muscle.  
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gastroenteritis   an inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the stomach and intestinal tract.  
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hemorrhoids   painful, dilated or varicose veins of the rectum and/or anus  
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hepatitis   a viral inflammation of the liver  
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hernia   rupture, occurs when an internal organ pushes through a weakened area or natural opening in a body wall  
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pancreatitis   an inflammation of the pancreas  
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peritonitis   an inflammation of the abdominal peritoneal cavity, usually occurs when a rupture in the intestine allows the intestine contents to enter the peritoneal cavity.  
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ulcer   an open sore on the lining of the digestive tract  
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ulcerative colitis   a sevcere inflammation of the colon accompanied by the formation of ulcers and abscesses  
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