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Pathology Qtr 3

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The liquid portion of the blood   Plasma  
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Name the 3 types of cells suspended in the blood plasma   Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Thrombocytes (Platelets)  
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AKA Erythrocytes *Carry oxygen to the body tissues *Remove carbon dioxide *Most numerous of the blood cells   Red Blood Cells (RBCs)  
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An immature red blood cell   Erythroblast  
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AKA Leukocytes *Important part of the defense system *5 types: Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes   White Blood Cells (WBCs)  
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Cells involved in the process of clot formation   Platelets/Thrombocytes  
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A decrease in the number of RBCs and/or hemoglobin *Results in a diminished supply of oxygen to the body tissues   Anemia  
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Name the 2 primary types of anemia   Primary & Secondary  
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Decreased production of RBCs   Primary Anemias  
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Increased loss or destruction of RBCs AKA Hemolytic Anemias   Secondary Anemias  
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*Primary Anemia *Associated with older age *Results from a lack of vitamin B12 *Characterized by a smooth, red, painful tongue and damage to the nervous system   Pernicious Anemia  
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*Primary Anemia *Virtual stoppage of blood cell formation in the bone marrow *May be related to drugs, radiation, chemical agents, etc   Aplastic Anemia  
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*Hemolytic Anemia (Secondary) *Genetic defect in the manufacture of hemoglobin *Results in an abnormal crescent shaped RBC *Very common in people of African descent   Sickle-Cell Anemia  
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*Hemolytic Anemia (Secondary) *Problem of blood incompatibility between a mother and her unborn fetus   Erythroblastosis Fetalis  
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An increase in the number of circulating WBCs   Leukocytosis  
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A malignancy of the hemopoietic tissues of the body *Somtimes referred to as "Cancer of the Blood"   Leukemia  
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How many major types of leukemia are there?   4  
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A decrease in WBCs   Leukopenia  
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An increase in the number of blood cells in the body   Polycythemia  
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An increase in RBCs AKA Polycythemia Vera *treated by phosphorus 32   Erythrocytosis  
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A hereditary bleeding disorder characterized by a greatly prolonged clotting time   Hemophilia  
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Type of hemophilia that is due to the lack of the blood clotting factor VIII   Hemophilia A  
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Type of hemophilia that is due to a lack of the blood clotting factor IX AKA Christmas Disease   Hemophilia B  
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A decreased number of platelets in the blood   Thrombocytopenia  
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Widespread, spontaneous hemorrhages into the skin and mucous membranes   Purpura (Thrombocytopenic Purpura)  
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Bruise-like patches of hemorrhage under the skin   Ecchymosis  
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Small, red spots of hemorrhage often described as "pin point" hemorrhages   Petechiae  
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Massive bleeding from anywhere in the body   Exsanguination  
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A decrease in the level of oxygen within a tissue   Hypoxia  
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The presence of blood in the urine   Hematuria  
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A condition which refers to excess blood in a body part   Hyperemia (Congestion)  
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Excess blood in a body part which was actively (purposely) taken there by the arterial system   Active Hyperemia  
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If the active hyperemia results from a normal, healthy bodily function it is known as...   Active Physiological Hyperemia  
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If the active hyperemia is a result from some disease process it is known as...   Active Pathological Hyperemia  
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Occurs when venous drainage from an area is decreased *always pathological & may be localized or generalized   Passive Hyperemia  
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Localized Passive Hyperemia can be caused by....   *Clot formation in a vein *Thickening of vessel walls *Pressure from an outside lesion  
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Passive Hyperemia that is normally the result of a heart disorder which affects the efficiency of the heart's pumping action   Generalized Passive Hyperemia AKA Hypostatic Congestion  
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Bluish discolorationof the tissues   Cyanosis  
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The formation of a solid mass (blood clot) within the heart or vessels of the body   Thrombosis *the mass is also known as a thrombus  
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The condition of an object having floated through the bloodstream and causing an obstruction of a vessel   Embolism *the object is referred to as an embolus  
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Refers to decreased blood flow to a body part   Ischemia  
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An area of tissue which was deprived of its blood supply dies, when as a result of ischemia is known as....   Infarction AKA Ischemic Necrosis *the area of dead tissue is known as an infarct  
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The escape of blood from the vascular system   Hemorrhage  
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Tumor-like swelling filled with blood ex: Blood Blister   Hematoma  
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Very dark, tarry feces or vomitus   Melena  
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Bleeding into the pleural cavity   Hemothorax  
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Bleeding into the pericardial cavity   Hemapericardium  
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Bleeding into the peritoneal cavity   Hemoperitoneum  
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Blood in the sputum (or from the lungs)   Hemoptysis  
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Blood in the vomit (or from the stomach)   Hematemesis  
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Bleeding from the nose   Epistaxis  
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The process of blood changing from a liquid, free-flowing state to a semi-solid state   Coagulation  
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The condition that results from a serious reduction of blood flow in the body resulting in reduced oxygen supply to the tissues   Circulatory Shock  
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A mild form of shock due to a temporary decrease of blood flow to the brain   Fainting (Syncope)  
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An excess accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the body   Edema  
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Generalized or widespread edema   Anasarca  
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Edema which collects around an inflammation site   Exudate  
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Edema of the pleural cavity   Hydrothorax  
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Edema of the pericardial cavity   Hydropericardium  
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Edema of the peritoneal cavity   Ascites  
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A decrease in total body fluids   Dehydration (Dessication)  
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Inner layer of epithelial tissue in the heart   Endothelium  
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Middle layer of muscle tissue in the heart   Myocardium  
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Outer layer or tissue of the heart   Epicardium (visceral portion of the pericardium)  
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Name the two layers of the pericardium   *Fibrous Pericardium -> outer layer *Serous Pericardium -> inner layer  
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Name the two layers of the serous pericardium   *Parietal Serous Pericardium *Visceral Serous Pericardium (epicardium)  
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Two upper chambers that serve as the receiving chambers of the heart   Atria  
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Two lower chambers that serve as pumping chambers of the heart   Ventricles  
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Name the three vessels that open into the right atrium; transport O2 poor blood   *Superior Vena Cava *Inferior Vena Cava *Coronary Sinus  
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Name the valve connecting the right atrium and right ventricle   Tricuspid aka Right Atrioventricular Valve  
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Name the valve connecting the left atrium and left ventricle   Mitral, Bicuspid aka Left Atrioventricular Valve  
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Name the valve O2 poor blood passes through to leave the right ventricle   Pulmonary Semi-lunar Valve  
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Name the valve O2 rich blood passes through to leave the left ventricle   Aortic Semi-lunar Valve  
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Shortness of breath   Dyspnea  
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A quivering or spontaneous contraction of the individual cardiac cells   Fibrillation  
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The area between the two layers of the pericardium become inflamed   Pericarditis  
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An increase in the size of the heart due to an increase in the size of the muscle fibers   Hypertrophy ex: athletic heart  
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An increase in the size of the heart or chamber due to a stretching of the muscle fibers in the walls of the chamber   Dilatation ex: pathological heart  
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Blocking or closing off of the coronary arteries *Caused by arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, embolism   Occlusion  
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Decreased blood flow   Ischemia  
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Death of heart tissue due to a lack of blood supply   Myocardial Infarction *area of dead tissue = infarct  
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The various changes which occur in the heart as a result of prolonged pumping against unusual resistance   Hypertensive Heart Disease  
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High blood pressure   Hypertension  
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Indicates the arterial pressure upon the vascular walls   Systolic Pressure  
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Indicates the pressure within the arteries when the ventricles of the heart are relaxing and filling back up with blood   Diastolic Pressure  
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The narrowing of an opening or passageway   Stenosis aka Stricture  
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One or more of the cusps of the heart valve turns backwards into the atrium upon ventricular contraction   Prolapse  
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Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart or heart valves   Bacterial Endocarditis  
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Characterized by chronic thrombi (vegetations) which occur on the valves   Sub-acute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE)  
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Inflammation of the heart muscle   Myocarditis  
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A febrile systemic disease which normally follows an attack of tonsillitis or strep   Rheumatic Fever  
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An excessive amount of fluid accumulates in the pericardial sac and restricts the heart   Cardiac Tamponade  
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Small nodules that form in the heart caused by rheumatic fever   Aschoff's Bodies  
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A general term given to the condition in which the heart is diseased and not able to adequately pump blood to meet the body's needs   Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)  
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Disease of the heart muscle   Cardiomyopathy  
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The opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta fails to close   Patent Ductus Arteriosus  
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Bluish discoloration to the skin   Cyanosis  
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The arteries of the heart become hardened, thickened, and inelastic as a result of the deposition of calcium in the walls   Arteriosclerosis  
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Deposition of fatty deposits (plaque) in the artery walls   Atherosclerosis  
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A localized weakening and dilation of an artery wall   Aneurysm  
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Rupture of a cerebral aneurysm   Stroke  
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Bulging, sac-like dilation on the wall of an artery   Saccular Aneurysm  
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Tubular swelling of the artery around the entire circumference of an artery   Fusiform Aneurysm  
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Weakening and separation between the walls of an artery   Dissecting Aneurysm  
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Inflammation of an artery   Arteritis  
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Inflammation of veins   Phlebitis  
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Veins that become dilated and torturous   Varicose Veins aka Varices  
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Chest pain associated with heart attacks   Angina  
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Inflammation of veins that cause clots   Thrombophlebitis  
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Ventricular Defect+Aorta shifts to the right+Coarction of the Pulmonary Artery+Right Ventricular Hypertrophy   Tetrology of Fallot  
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Self digestion of tissues by cellular enzymes   Autolysis  
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Surgical procedure to create an opening of a portion of the colon through the abdominal wall to its skin surface   Colostomy  
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Surgery to remove the colon and rectum   Proctocolectomy  
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Difficulty in swallowing   Dysphagia  
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Name the three segments of the small intestine   *Duodenum *Jejunum *Ileum  
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Name the four segments of the large intestine   *Cecum *Colon *Rectum *Anal Canal  
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Inflammation of the mouth (oral mucosa)   Stomatitis  
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Condition characterized by the formation of tiny white ulcers which form at the base of the gums, lips, & cheeks   Aphthous Stomatitis *Ulcers = canker sores  
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A fungal infection of the oral cavity caused by Candida albicans   Thrush  
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Caused by herpes simplex I   Cold Sores aka Fever Blisters  
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Inflammatory lesions in the mouth caused by Treponema pallidum   Mucous Patches  
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Inflammation of the gums (gingiva)   Gingivitis  
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Inflammation of the tongue   Glossitis  
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Inflammation of the tonsils   Tonsilitis  
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Inflammation of the pharynx (throat)   Pharyngitis  
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Inflammation of the esophagus   Esophagitis  
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Inflammation of the stomach   Gastritis  
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Vomiting of blood from the stomach   Hematemesis  
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Heartburn   Dyspepsia  
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A localized area of necrosis on the skin or mucous membrane   Ulcer  
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Ulcers which occur in the stomach and duodenum (caused by Helicobacter pylori)   Peptic Ulcers  
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Infection of the lining membrane of the abdominal cavity   Peritonitis  
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Inflammation of the small intestine   Enteritis  
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Inflammation of the colon   Colitis  
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Inflammation of the rectum   Proctitis  
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Inflammation of the vermiform appendix   Appendicitis *treated by an appendectomy  
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The condition of having one or more diverticula   Diverticulosis  
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Abnormal sac or pouch in the walls of a hollow organ   Diverticula  
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Inflammation of diverticula   Diverticulitis  
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Varicose veins in the rectal areas   Hemorrhoids  
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Protrusion of an organ through the walls of the body cavity in which it is contained   Hernia  
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A twisting loop of intestine   Volvulus  
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Slipping or telescoping of one segment of intestine into the succeeding one   Intussusception aka Invagination  
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Scar tissue forms and loops of the bowel adhere together where they normally would not   Adhesions  
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Inflammation of the liver   Hepatitis  
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Food borne or water borne illness, usually a less serious form of hepatitis   Hepatitis A aka Infectious Hepatitis +caused by Hepatitis A virus  
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Blood borne pathogen likely transmitted through contaminated body fluid; may result in chronic hepatitis & perm. liver damage   Hepatitis B aka Serum Hepatitis +caused by Hepatitis B virus  
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The "silent epidemic", higher risk of chronic liver disease, also a blood borne pathogen   Hepatitis C aka non-A, non-B Hepatitis +caused by Hepatitis C virus  
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A long-term degeneration of the functioning cells of the liver with a proliferation of fibrous connective tissue & scarring   Cirrhosis  
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Due to the build up of bile pigments (bilirubin) in the bloodstream   Jaundice aka Icterus  
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Inflammation of the gallbladder   Cholecystitis  
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Formation of gall stones   Cholelithiasis  
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Inflammation of the bile ducts   Cholangitis  
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Inflammation of the pancreas   Pancreatitis  
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Inflammatory bowel disease   Crohn's Disease aka Ileitis  
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