Chapter 11 Digestive Diseases

Question 1

Appendicitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of the appendix

Question 2

Cholangioma

Answer 2

Tumor of the bile duct

Question 3

Cholecystitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the gall bladder

Question 4

Choledocholithiasis

Answer 4

Condition of stones in the common bile duct

Question 5

Cholelithiasis

Answer 5

Condition of gallstones

Question 6

Colitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the colon

Question 7

Diverticulitis

Answer 7

Inflammation of the diverticulum

Question 8

Diverticulosis

Answer 8

Abnormal condition of having diverticula

Question 9

Esophagitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of the esophagus

Question 10

Gastritis

Answer 10

Inflammation of the stomach

Question 11

Gastroenteritis

Answer 11

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines

Question 12

Gastroenterocolitis

Answer 12

Inflammation of the stomach, intestines and colon

Question 13

Gingivitis

Answer 13

Inflammation of the gums

Question 14

Glossitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of the tongue

Question 15

Hepatitis

Answer 15

Inflammation of the liver

Question 16

Hepatoma

Answer 16

Tumor of the liver

Question 17

Palatitis

Answer 17

Inflammation of the palate

Question 18

Pancreatitis

Answer 18

Inflammation of the pancreas

Question 19

Peritonitis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the peritoneum

Question 20

Polyposis

Answer 20

Abnormal condition of polyps in the mucous membrane of the intestine, esp the colon. High potential for malignancy if not removed when small.

Question 21

Proctoptosis

Answer 21

Prolapse of the rectum

Question 22

Rectocele

Answer 22

Protrusion of the rectum

Question 23

Sialolith

Answer 23

Stones in the salivary gland

Question 24

Steatohepatitis

Answer 24

Inflammation of the liver associated with excess fat (often caused by alcohol abuse and obesity and over time may cause cirrhosis)

Question 25

Uvulitis

Answer 25

Inflammation of the uvula