Biology Diseases

Set: Biology Diseases

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	Term	Definition
	Acid Reflux	chyme coming up into esophagus (burning)
	Gall Stones	compacted bits of bile causing blockage of Gall Bladder and possible rupture
	Cirrhosis	liver filled with fat because of alcohol fat stored there (beer belly)
	Colon Cancer	uncontrolled growth of cells in the colon, resulting in polyps (little warts). caused by drinking/smoking
	Nausea	can be caused by bacteria or stress/balance disruptions
	Ulcer	digestion of stomach wall by Hcl or pepsin, caused by bacteria. can be cured w/ antibiotics
	Jaundice	yellowing of skin & eyeballs caused by liver damage- no bile to get rid of red blood cells (prevalent in babies)
	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	diarrhea and constipation alternating unpredictably, caused by genetics, food allergies, or bacteria
	Cystitis	bladder infection
	nephritis	kidney infection (when bladder infection spreads)
	uremia	kidneys not working well; toxins build up in blood, so poisoning
	kidney failure	fast buildup of toxins. fatal in 5-7 days
	gout	buildup of uric acid crystals in blood- too much protein
	kidney stones	uric acid or calcium crystals in collecting ducts- crystals have to go down tiny ureters (PAIN!)
	hypertension	high blood pressure popping capillaries in kidneys (degrade)