Western Disease Terminology Flashcards
Ulcerative Colitis
A chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine causing ulcerations in the mucosa and muscular tissue
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A disorder of the small and large intestines causing constipation or diarrhea along with varying degrees of abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Increased volume, fluid content, or increased frequency of bowel movements relative to the usual pattern
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder
Backflow of stomach contents upward into the esophagus.
Crohn’s Disease
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease that produces ulcers in any part of the digestive tract
Gastritis
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach
Celiac Disease
Small intestinal disease caused by gluten sensitivity.
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
Cholelithiasis
Formation of stones in the gallbladder
Gastroenteritis
Symptoms associated with the ingestion of food contaminated with toxins or microorganisms.
Cirrhosis
Widespread fibrosis and nodular formation throughout the liver
Intestinal Parasite
Infection of the intestines by any of a number of opportunistic worms as well as protozoa, flukes, and yeast
Bronchitis
Acute inflammation of the tracheal/bronchial passages
Influenza
Acute respiratory disease of viral origin caused by specific group or virus
Strep throat
Primary pharyngeal infection with group a beta hemolytic streptococcal bacteria
