common disorders digestive system
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 cholecystitus | inflammation of the gallbladder wall |
| colostomy | the construction of an artificial opening from the colon through the abdominal wall, thus bypassing a diseased portion of the lower intestine and permitting the passage of intestinal contents. |
| cirrhosis | a disease of the liver characterized by increase of connective tissue and alteration in gross and microscopic makeup. |
| appendicitis | Inflammation of the vermiform appendix. |
| dental caries | cavity formation in teeth caused by bacteria that attach to teeth and form acids in the presence of sucrose, other sugars, and refined starches; tooth decay. |
| periodontal disease | any of various mixed bacterial infections that affect the soft tissues and bones supporting the teeth. |
| lactose intolerance | congenital disorder consisting of an inability to digest milk and milk products; absence or deficiency of lactase results in an inability to hydrolyze lactose |
| hepatitis | inflammation of the liver, caused by a virus or a toxin and characterized by jaundice, liver enlargement, and fever. |
| gallstones | an abnormal stonelike mass, usually of cholesterol, formed in the gallbladder or bile passages. |
| malocclusion | Faulty contact between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed. |
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