GI Pathology Terms Flashcards
1
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Hypertrophy
A
A sphincters inability to relax
2
Q
Resection
A
Surgical Repair of an organ
3
Q
Fistula
A
Abnormal passageway between two organs
4
Q
Achalasia
A
An increase in the number of cells unrelated to a tumour
5
Q
Nosocomial
A
A hospital acquired disease/infection
6
Q
Retrograde
A
Against the natural/normal flow of nature
7
Q
Abscess
A
A loculated collection of pus
8
Q
Polyp
A
A mass of tissue that branches into a lumen
9
Q
Ischemia
A
Deficient/lack of blood supply
10
Q
Iatrogenic
A
A condition caused by medical intervention
11
Q
GERD
A
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- affects lower esophageal (gastroesophageal) sphincter
- causes esophageal inflammation, strictures and or ulcerative lesions
12
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NSAID
A
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
-ex: Tylenol, ibuprofen, aspirin, Motrin
