Language of Medicine, Chabner, Chap 5
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Italian | English |
|---|---|
 aphthous stomatitis | inflammation of the mouth with small, painful ulcers |
| dental caries | tooth decay |
| herpetic stomatitis | Inflammation of the mouth caused by infection with the herpes virus. |
| oral leukoplakia | white plaques or patches on the mucosa of the mouth |
| periodontal disease | inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone. |
| achalasia | failure of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES) muscle to relax |
| esophageal cancer | Malignant tumor of the esophagus |
| esophageal varices | swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus |
| gastric cancer | malignant tumor of the stomach |
| gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach |
| hernia | protrusion of an organ or part through the muscle normally containing it |
| peptic ulcer | open sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum |
| anal fistula | abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus |
| colonic polyps | polyps protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon |
| colorectal cancer | adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum, or both |
| Crohn disease | Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract |
| diverticulosis | abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall |
| dysentery | painful, inflamed intestines commonly caused b bacterial infection |
| hemorrhoids | swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region |
| ileus | loss of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of the intestines |
| intussusception | telescoping of the intestines |
| irritable bowel syndrome | Group of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress and tension |
| ulcerative colitis | chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers |
| volvulus | twisting of the intestine on itself |
| cholelithiasis | gallstones in the gallbladder |
| cirrhosis | chronic degenerative disease of the liver |
| pancreatic cancer | malignant tumor of the pancreas |
| pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
| viral hepatitis | inflammation of hte liver caused by a virus |
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