Pathology of the Digestive System Flashcards
A protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal in the diaphragm.
Hiatal Hernia
The earliest stage of periodontal disease. The inflammation affects only the gums.
Gingivitis
aka “Bad breath”
Halitosis
The twisting of the intestine on itself that may cause an obstruction.
Volvulus
Difficulty in swallowing
Dysphagia
A condition in which blister-like occur on the lip and adjacent tissue.
Herpes Labialis
An eating disorder characterized by binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviours such as self-induced vomiting or excessive exercising.
Bulimia Nervosa
aka “icterus”. A yellow discolouration of the skin caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood.
Jaundice
Pain in the gallbladder
Cholecystalgia
aka “Heartburn”. Discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward along the esophagus
Pyrosis
Condition of vomiting blood
Hematemesis
Sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
Peptic Ulcers
Are peptic ulcers that occur in the stomach
Gastric Ulcers
