Lesson 7B Diseases of Digestive System and Respiratory Tract Flashcards
lesion of necrotic tissue; in stomach/sm. intestine
peptic ulcer
dialated/engorged superficial veins surrounding oustide of body; anus
hemorrhoid
end stage of chronic liver disease which functional cells are replaced by surrounding cells
cirrhosis
inflammation of bile ducts
cholangitis
inflammation of gallbladder
cholecystitis
intestinal hernias
diverticulosis
narrowing of opening of lower portion of stomach
pyloric stenosis
abnormal protrusion of body part/organ into area where not normally found
hernia
obstruction of bile duct
gallstones
twisting of intestinal tract
vovlulus
telescoping of bowel
intussuception
develope from scar tissue
adhesions
pus in pleural cavity
empyema
group of lung disorders characterized by enlonged inhalation of foreign materials
pneumoconosis
black lung; coal miners disease
anthracosis
prolonged inhalation of silica
silicosis
prolonged inhalation of asbestos
abestosis
failure of lungs to expand at birth; collapse of lung due to complete bronchial obstruction
atelectasis
chronic; rupture of aveoli due to partial/incomplete bronchial obstruction
emphysema
localized area of pus in lung
lung abscess
histoplasmosis
fungal disease