Digestive Flashcards
1
Q
- Inflammation of the appendix requiring surgical removal.
A
Appendicitis (a PEN di SI tis):
2
Q
- Inflammation of the gallbladder caused by gallstones made up of
precipitated bile blocking the bile duct.
A
Cholecystitis (KO le sis TI tis):
3
Q
- Chronic inflammation of the liver caused by alcoholism, hepatitis, or malnutrition, resulting in degeneration of liver cells.
A
Cirrhosis (si RO sis):
4
Q
- Acute or chronic inflammation of the colon.
A
Colitis (ko LI tis):
5
Q
- Autoimmune disorder producing chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract
accompanied by diarrhea and mal absorption.
A
6
Q
- Inflammation of the pouches in the walls of the colon.
A
Diverticulosis (DI ver TIK u LO sis):
7
Q
- Inflammation of the stomach lining.
A
Gastritis (gas TRI tis):
8
Q
- Inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tracts.
A
Gastroenteritis (GAS tro en ter I tis):
9
Q
- Enlargement of the veins in the an orectum.
A
Hemorrhoids (HEM o royds):
10
Q
- Protrusion of an organ or structure through the wall of the body cavity in which it is contained.
A
Hernia (HER ne a):
11
Q
- Acute inflammation of the liver caused by exposure to toxins or the hepatitis viruses.
A
Hepatitis:
12
Q
- Inflammation of the pancreas.
A
Pancreatitis (PAN kre a TI tis):
13
Q
- Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity (the peritoneum).
A
Peritonitis (PER i to NI tis):
14
Q
- Open lesion in the lining of the stomach, caused by increased acid secretion or bacterial infection.
A
Ulcer:
