Chapter 5: Pathologic Terminology

failure of the lower esophagus sphincter muscle to relax

abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus

lack of appetite

inflammation of the mouth with small, painful ulcers

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

hyperactive bowel sounds that are loud and growling

gallstones in the gallbladder

chronic degenerative disease of the liver

polyps (benign growths) protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon

adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum, or both

difficulty in passing stools;
hard, infrequent bowel movements

chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and colon

cavity

frequent discharge of liquid stool

small bulges at weak spots in the colon wall

inflammation of the diverticula

abnormal condition of having diverticula

inflammation of the large intestine

difficulty in swallowing

belching

malignant tumor of the esophagus

enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus

study of the causes of diseases

gas in the digestive tract or expelled through the anus

malignant tumor of the stomach

the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus

passage of fresh, bright red blood from the rectum

swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region

cancer of the liver

inflammation of the mouth by infection with the herpes virus

protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm

jaundice

pertaining to disease of unknown origin

the partial or complete blockage of the small and/or large intestine

the general name for diseases that cause inflammation in the intestines

the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin

telescoping of a segment of the intestine

group of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress and tension

yellowing of the skin

benign fatty tumor

black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood

unpleasant sensation in the stomach associated with a tendency to vomit

white plaques or patches on the mucosa of the mouth

malignant tumor of the pancreas

inflammation of the pancreas

open sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum

inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone

flow or discharge of pus

chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers

inflammation of the liver caused by a virus

twisting of the intestine on itself