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APD - Chapter 15
Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease: Chapter 15
Question | Answer |
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DEGR | GERD; A combination of symptoms caused by a backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus. |
spetihati | hepatitis; Inflammation of the liver most commonly caused by an exposure to an infectious agent, or excessive exposures to drugs (such as acetaminophen), or toxins (such as alcohol). |
clssticieothy | cholecystitis; Acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder because of gallstones. |
otntaioicpsn | constipation; Decrease in the frequency of defecation accompanied by difficult or incomplete passage of stool. |
srisrtittgenaoe | gastroenteritis; infection and/or inflammation of the stomach and small intestines due to virus or bacterium. Source may also be chemical in nature. |
oirrhscis | cirrhosis; chronic liver disease that exhibits liver scarring, loss of normal liver architecture and function, often caused by alcoholism and chronic viral hepatitis. |
uprpceictel | pepticulcer; An ulcer occurring in the lower end of the esophagus, stomach or in the duodenum. |
iatalhaehnir | hiatalhernia; protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm and extending into the thoracic cavity; reflux esophagitis is a common symptom. |
eaftplelcat | cleftpalate; congenital anomaly in which the roof of the mouth has a split of fissure. |
ohdrresimho | hemorrhoids; varicose veins in the rectum. |
istllhcoihaeis | cholelithiasis; one or more gallstones in the gallbladder |