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Pathologic Terminology
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09/11/2011

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achalasia
Definition
failure of the lower esophageal sphinter muscle to relax; dilation of the esophagus above the stonis and loss of peristalsis occur.
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anal fistula
Definition
abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus
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anorexia
Definition
lack of appetite
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apthous stomatitis
Definition
inflammation with the mouth small, painful ulcers; canker sores
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ascities
Definition
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.
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borborygmus
Definition
rumbiling or gurgling noises produced by hyperactive movement of gas,fluid, or both in the gastrointestinal tract.
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cholelithiasis
Definition
abnormal condition of gallstones
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cirrhosis
Definition
cronic, degenerative disease of the liver
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colonic polyps
Definition
benign growth protrude from the mucous membrane lining the colon
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colorectal cancer
Definition
adenocarcinoma of the colon or the rectum or both
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constipation
Definition
difficulty in passing feces
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crohn disease
Definition
inflammatory bowel disease marked by diarrhea,pain,fever,weakness,and weight loss
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dental caries
Definition
tooth decay
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diarrhea
Definition
frequent passage of loose watery stools
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diverticula
Definition
small pouch like herniations through the muscular wall of a tubular organ such as the colon
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diverticulitis
Definition
inflammation of diverticula; abdominal pain and rectal bleeding are symptoms
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diverticulosis
Definition
abnormal condition of diverticula without inflammation
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dysentery
Definition
painful intestines; marked by inflammation and infection,especially of the colon with abdominal pain and diarrhea
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