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Hiatal hernia
Occurs when the stomach protrudes upward Ito the mediastinum through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm
Hernia
Protrusion of an organ or the muscular walk of and organ through the cavity that normally contains it
Inguinal hernia
Occurs when part of the intestine protrudes downward into the groin region and commonly
Into the scrotal sac in the male
Cystocele
Part of the urinary bladder herniated through the vaginal as well as a result of weakness is the pelvic muscles
Rectocele
Protrusion of a portion of the rectum toward the vagina
Omphalocele
Herniation of the intestines through a weakness in the abdominal wall around the navel occurring in infants at birth
Streptococcus
Berry shaped bacterium which grows in twisted chains
Streptococci
Causes strep throat
Staphylococci
Berry shaped bacteria that grows in small clusters
Abscess
Collection of pus, white blood cells, and protein that is present at the site of infection
MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus)
Serious staphylococcal condition that is difficult to treat with antibiotics
Diplococci
Berry shaped bacteria organized in pairs
Pneumococci
Bacteria phenomena
Gonococci
Invade reproductive system
Erythrocytes
Red blood cells