Ch.11 - Disease & Disorder Terms (NOT built from word parts)

Question 1

adhesion

Answer 1

abnormal growing together of two peritoneal surfaces that normally are separated

Question 2

gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD)

Answer 2

abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus

Question 3

hemorrhoids

Answer 3

swollen or distended veins in the rectum or anus

Question 4

polyp

Answer 4

tumorlike growth extending outward from a mucous membrane, usually benign

Question 5

ulcerative colitis

Answer 5

disease characterized by inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers, causes bloody diarrhea