Question | Answer |
achalasia | blockage of the lower esophagus b/c of weak peristalsis and malfunction of lower esophageal sphincter |
cholecystitis | PAINFUL condition caused by blockage of the cystic or common bile duct by GALLSTONES |
cholelithiasis | presence of GALLSTONES in the gallbladder |
cirrhosis | a condition caused by scarring of LIVER following destruction of Hepatocytes by drug exposure, viral infection, ischemia or other factors |
colitis | Irritation of COLON, leading to abnormal bowel function |
colostomy | attatchment and opening of the colon to the abdominal wall, bypassing the distal portion of the Large Intestine |
diverticulosis | a condition in which pockets (diverticula) form in the mucosa of the colon, usually in the SIGMOID colon |
enteritis | irritation of Small Intestine by toxins or other irritants; causes diarrhea due to frequent peristalsis along small intestine |
esophagitis | Inflammation of esophagus due to erosion by gastric juices |
gastrectomy | surgical removal of Stomach; a potential treatment for stomach CANCER |
Gastric stapling and gastric bypass | Surgical procedures to promote weight loss by blocking off a large portion of the gastric lumen |
gastritis | inflammation of gastric mucosa |
gastroenteritis | vomiting and diarrhea caused by an extremely powerful irritating stimulus |
gastroscope | a fiber-optic instrument used to visualize the interior of the stomach |
mumps | a Viral Infection that most often affects the PAROTID SALIVARY Gland between ages 5-9 |
pancreatitis | an inflammation of the Pancreas due to blockage of the pancreatic ducts, bacterial or viral infections, or drug reactions |
peptic ulcer | a localized erosion of the gastric or duodenal mucosa by acids and enzymes in chyme |
periodontal disease | a progressive condition resulting from erosion of the connections between the necks of teeth and the gingiva |
peritonitis | a painful condition resulting from inflammation of the PERITONEAL Membrane |
plaque | a dense deposit of food particles and bacterial secretions on the surfaces of teeth |