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cirrohis
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Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterized by hepatomegaly, edema, ascites (fluid in the abdomen), and jaundice. Progression of the disease leads to internal bleeding, and brain damage caused by changes in the blood's composition
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splenomegaly
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and the formation of varices (varicose veins) in the distal portion of the esophagus with possible hemorrhage. The main cause of cirrhosis is the excess consumption of alcohol.
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Gallstones
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Cholelithiasis refers to the presence of stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts, which is usually associated with cholecystitis, inflammation of the gallbladder. Cholelithiasis is characterized by biliary colic (pain) in the right upper quadrant (RUQ), nausea, and vomiting
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Pancreatitis
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Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, may result from alcohol abuse, drug toxicity, bile obstruction, infections, and other causes. Blood tests in acute pancreatitis show increased levels of the enzymes amylase and lipase. Glucose and bilirubin levels may also be elevated. Often the disease subsides with only treatment of the symptoms.
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appendicitisa-pen-di-SĪ-tis
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Inflammation of the appendix
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Ascitesa-SI--te-z
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Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity; a form of edema. May be caused by heart disease, lymphatic or venous obstruction, cirrhosis, or changes in plasma composition.
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biliary colicBIL-ē-ar-e- KOL-ik
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Acute abdominal pain caused by gallstones in the bile ducts
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bilirubinbil-i-RŪ-bin
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A pigment released in the breakdown of hemoglobin from red blood cells; mainly excreted by the liver in bile
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celiac diseaseSĒ-lē-ak
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Inability to absorb foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat and some other grains; caused by an excess immune response to gluten
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Endocardium
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a thin membrane that lines the chambers and valves (the prefix endo- means “within
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Myocardium
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the thick muscle layer that makes up most of the heart wall (the root my/o means “muscle
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Epicardium
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thin membrane that covers the heart (the prefix epi- means “on
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pericardium
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contains the heart and anchors it to surrounding structures, such as the sternum (breastbone) and diaphragm (the prefix peri- means “around”)
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atrium (plural: atria
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Each of the upper receiving chambers of the heart
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cardiovascular system
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The system that includes the heart and blood vessels.
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myocardium
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The thick, muscular layer of the heart wall is the
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ventricles
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The lower chambers of the heart are the
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artery
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A vessel that carries blood away from the heart is a(n
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lymphatic system
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The tonsils, spleen, thymus and nodes are part of the
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myocardial infarction
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The medical term for a “heart attack” is
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atherosclerosis
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The accumulation of fatty deposits in the lining of a vessel is called
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leukemia
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A neoplasm involving overgrowth of white blood cells
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anemia
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A deficiency of hemoglobin
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antibodies
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Substances produced by immune cells that counteract microorganisms and other foreign materials
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lymphocytes
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The white blood cells active in adaptive immunity
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blood clotting; coagulation
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Platelets, or thrombocytes, are involved
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leukocytes
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The scientific name for white blood cells
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erythrocytes
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The scientific name for red blood cells
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