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Bodt Structure
Diseases and conditions
Term | Definition |
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adhesion | abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separated |
ascites | abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity |
edema | abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces |
febrile | pertaining to a fever; also called pyretic |
gangrene | death and decay of soft tissue, usually caused by circulatory obstruction, trauma, or infection |
hernia | protrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it |
inflammation | body defense against injury, infection, or allergy marked by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and, sometimes, loss of function |
mycosis | any fungal infection in or on the body |
perforation | hole that completely penetrates the structure |
peritonitis | inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and covers its organs |
rupture | sudden breaking or bursting of a structure or organ |
sepsis | pathological state, usually febrile, resulting from the presence of microorganisms or their products in the bloodstream |
suppuration | producing or associated with the generation of pus |