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16 Cards in this Set
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abnormal growing together of two surfaces that normally are separated. This may occur after abominalsurgery; surgical treatment is called adhesiolysis or adhesiotomy.
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adhesion
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psychoneurotic disorder charaterized by a prolonged refusal to eat, resulting in emaciation, amenorrhea in females, and abnormal fear of becoming obese. It occurs primarily in adolescents.
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anorexia nervosa
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an eating disorder involving gorging with food, followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse
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bulimia nervosa
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chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells, most commonly caused by alcoholism.
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cirrhosis
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chronic inflammation usually affecting the ileum, although it can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. It is characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of scar tissue and may cause obstruction.
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Crohn disease
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ulcer in the duodenum
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duodenal ulcer
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ulcer in the stomach
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gastric ulcer
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the abnormal backword flow of gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus, gradually breaking down the mucous barrier of the esophagus.
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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obstruction of the intestine, often caused by failure of peristalis.
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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 assoctiated with abdominal pain.
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irritable bowel syndrom (IBS)
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excess of body fat
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obesity
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another name for gastric or duodenal ulcer
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peptic ulcer
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tumorlike growth extending outward from a mucous membrane. Usually benign; common sites are in the nose, throat, and intestines.
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polyp
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inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers. The main symptom is diarrhea- as many as 15 to 29 stools per day. An ileostomy may be performed to treat this condition.
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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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