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Ch.5-Pathology-Pt.4
The Language of Medicine-8th Edition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hemorrhoids | swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region |
| ileus | farilure of peristalsis |
| intussusception | telescoping of the intestines |
| irritable bowel syndrome | group of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress and tension |
| ulcerative colitis | chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers |
| volvulus | twisting of the intestine on itself |
| cholelithiasis | gallstones in the gallbladder |
| cirrhosis | chronic degenerative disease of the liver |
| pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
| viral hepatitis | inflammation of the liver caused by a virus |