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13 Cards in this Set
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Adhesion |
Abnormal growing together of two surfaces that normally are separate |
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Cirrhosis |
Chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue |
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Crohn's disease |
Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and characterized by ulceration and the formation of scar tissue that may lead to intestinal obstruction |
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Duodenal ulcer |
Ulcer in the duodenum |
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Gastric ulcer |
Ulcer in the stomach |
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
Abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus |
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Hemochromatosis |
An iron metabolism disorder that occurs when too much iron is absorbed from food |
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Hemorrhoid |
Varicose veins in the rectal area |
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Ileus |
Obstruction of the intestine |
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Intussusception |
Telescoping or folding in on itself, of a segment of the intestine |
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Peptic ulcer |
Another name for gastric or duodenum ulcer |
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Ulceration colitis |
Inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers |
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Volvulus |
Twisting or kinking of the intestines, causing intestinal obstruction |