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Peristalsis:
muscle contractions of the intestines that moves chyme through its passage of the intestines
Jaundice:
a yellowing of the skin and/or eyes due to liver dysfunction resulting in the buildup of bilirubin a component of bile.
Colostomy (iliostomy):
A surigical openings in the abdominal wall of the large colon (or ileum, the last section of the small intestine) into which a bag is attached to collect fecal matter when the intestine is blocked or otherwise non-functioning.
Gastroenteritis:
An acute condition of stomach and intestinal inflammation often associated with food poisoning or contamination.
Gastritis:
an inflammation of the stomach
Gingivitis:
inflammation of the gums; the initial step to tooth loss
Caries:
another term for cavities of the tooth
Duodenum:
the first part of the small intestines where the majority of digestion occurs.
Chyme:
the liquid state of food after digestion in the stomach