Western Terms Flashcards
Celiac
Small intestine 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 micro organisms
Cirrhosis
Widespread fibrosis and modular formation throughout the liver
Interstitial parasite
Infection of the intestines by any of a number of opportunistic works as well as protozoa, flukes and yeast
Ulcerative colitis
A chronic inflammatory disease of the large interesting causing ulcerations in the mucosal and muscular tissue
Irritable bowel syndrome
A disorder of the small and large intestine 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
Crohn’s disease
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease that produces ulcers in any part of the digestive tract
Gastroesophageal reflux disorder
Backflow of stomach content upward into the esophagus