Digestion Diseases Flashcards
Anal fistula
An abnormal, tube-like passageway that forms between the anus and the skin near the anus.
Anorexia nervosa
condition involving self-deprivation of food and pathological weight loss.
appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix, caused by a blockage that results in an infection
cholecystitis
inflammation of the gall bladder
cholelithiasis
Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder
cirrhosis
Scarring of the liver due to alcohol, drugs, or a virus such as hepatitis
colon cancer
Malignant tumor of glandular tissues (adenocarcinoma) in the colon, the rectum, or both.
Chron’s disease
chronic disease that causes inflammation of the digestive tract
dental carries
tooth decay or cavity; an infection that destroys the enamel or dentin of the teeth
enteritis
Inflammation of the intestines; characterized by diarrhea.
hepatitis
inflammation in the liver
Hernia
Protrusion of an organ or structure through the muscle that normally contains it
intestinal obstruction
partial or complete stoppage of digested food in the intestinal tract
ileus
Temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis, commonly seen 24 to 72 hours after abdominal surgery.
intestinal adhesions
Fibrous bands of tissue that abnormally bind the intestines together; may result from trauma or inflammation.
Intussusception
The folding of one part of the intestine into the opening of an adjacent section.
strangulating obstruction
Condition in which blood flow to a segment of the intestines is blocked, potentially leading to necrosis (tissue death), gangrene, and perforation.
volvulus
Abnormal twisting of the intestine
periodontal disease
Inflammation and degeneration of the gums, teeth, and surrounding bone.
peritonitis
Inflammation of the abdominal cavity caused by bacterial infection; occurs after rupture of an abdominal organ or trauma to the abdominal region.
ulcerative colitis
Chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcers.
