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Unit 4 - Medical
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ascites | Retention of fluid in the peritoneum |
| Cellac disease | A disease of the intestines due to an adverse reaction to gluten |
| Cholecystitis | Inflammation of the bile (gallbladder) |
| Enterocele | Hernia of the intestines |
| Enterorraphy | Suture of the intestines |
| Esophagitis | Inflammation of the esophagus |
| Gastrodynia | Stomach pain |
| Gastroenterocolitis | Inflammation of the stomach, intestine, and the colon |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | A disease in which acid comes up from the stomach and damages the esophagus |
| Gingival hyperplasia | Overformation of gum tissue |
| Glossoplegia | Paralysis of the tongue |
| Glossotrichia | The overdevelopment of bumps on the tongue, making the tongue appear to be hairy |
| Hemmorroid | Inflammation of the veins surrounding the anus |
| Hepatitis | Inflammation of the liver |
| Hypermesis | Excessive vomiting |