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22 Cards in this Set
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abnormal growing together of two peritoneal surfaces that normally are separated.
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adhesion
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chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and colon
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Crohn Disease
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abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus, causing heartburn and the gradual breakdown of the mucous barrier of the esophagus
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gastroesphageal reflux (GERD)
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non-mechanical obstruction of the intestine, often caused by failure of peristalsis
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ileus
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telescoping of a segment of the intestine
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intussusception
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periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and/or constipation, usually associated with abdominal pain
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irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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erosion of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum associated with increased secretion of acid from the stomach, bacterial infection, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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peptic ulcer
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tumor like growth extending outward from a mucous membrane; usually benign; common sites are the nose, throat, & intestines.
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polyp
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inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers that produces bloody diarrhea
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ulcerative colitis
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twisting or kinking of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction
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volvulus
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connection created by surgically joining two structures
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anastomosis
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abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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ascites |
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expelling matter from the stomach to the mouth, vomiting
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emesis
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waste from the digestive tract expelled through the mouth
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feces
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gas in the digestive tract or expelled through the anus
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flatus
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washing out of the stomach
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gastric lavage
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vomiting of blood
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hematemesis
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passage of bloody feces
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hematochezia
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black, tarry stool that contains digested blood; usually a result of bleeding in the upper GI tract
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melena
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involuntary wavelike contractions that propel food along the digestive tract
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peristalsis
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abnormal backward flow
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reflux
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