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Diseases of DS
Abnormal Diseases of the Digestive System
Question | Answer |
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Appendicitis | an acute inflammation of the appendix ,usually resulting from an obstruction and infection |
Cholecystitis | inflammation of the gallbladder |
Cholethiasis | gallstones form from crystallized cholesterol,bile salt and bile pigments |
Cirrhasis | chronic destruction of liver cells accompanied by the formation of fibrous connective and scar tissue |
Constipation | when fecal material remains in colon too long,causing excessive reabsorbtion of water |
Diarrhea | condition characterized by frequent watery stool |
Diverticulitis | inflammation of the diverticula pouches(or sacs)that form in the intestine as the mucosal lining pushes through the surrounding muscle |
Gastroenteritis | an inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the stomach and intestinal tract |
Hemorrhoids | painful,dilated or varicose veins of the rectum and/or anus |
Hepatitis | Viral inflammation of the liver |
Hernia | Rupture,occurs when an internal organ pushes through a weakened area or natural opening in a body wall |
Pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
idiopathic | unknown cause |
Peritonitis | inflammation of peritoneal cavity |
ulcer | open sore on the lining of the digestive tract |
Helicobacterpylori | bacterium that burrows into the stomach membranes,allowing stomach acids and digestive juices to create an ulcer |
ulcerative colitis | severe inflammation of the colon accompanied by formation of ulcers and abcesses |