AMCA Digestive System Terms Flashcards
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gingivitis
A
inflammation and swelling of the gums, often the result of poor oral hygiene
2
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esophagitis
A
inflammation of the mucosal lining of the esophagus
3
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
A
condition characterized by the return of stomach contents into the esophagus causing a burning sensation or heartburn
4
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regional enteritis
A
crohn’s disease, condition of the intestinal tract characterized by patches of inflammation and ulceration
5
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diverticulosis
A
presence of diverticula in the colon
6
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diverticula
A
abnormal pockets in the gastrointestinal tract
7
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enteritis
A
inflammation of the intestine, particularly in the small intestine
8
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hepatitis
A
infectious inflammation of the liver most caused by either type A or type B hepatitis virus
