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20 Cards in this Set
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Peritoneum |
Membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs |
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Pancreatitis |
Inflammation of pancreas |
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Appendicitis |
Appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus |
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Vomitus |
Matter that has been vomited |
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Ascites |
Accumulation of protein-containing fluid within abdomen |
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Paralytic ileus |
Obstruction of intestines due to paralysis of the intestinal muscle |
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Dysphagia |
Difficulty swallowing |
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Malaise |
General feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness. |
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Cholecyctitis |
Inflammation of gallbladder |
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Cirrhosis |
Chronic liver damage |
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Gastroenteritis |
Intestinal infection: diarrhea, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever |
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Colostomy |
Surgical operation which a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall as to bypass a damaged part of colon |
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Eructation |
Burp |
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Dyspepsia |
Indigestion |
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Hepatitis |
Diseases that effect the liver |
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Halitosis |
Bad breath |
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Hernia |
Bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening |
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GERD |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease: stomach acid or bile irritates the esophagus |
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Borborygmi |
Rumbling/gurgling noise made by movement of fluid and gas in intestines |
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Hematemesis |
Vomiting of blood |
