Ch 10 Words Part 6

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pancreatitis

inflammation of the pancreas
parotitis/ sialoadenitis

inflammation of one or both parotid glands/ salvia gland
mumps

inflammation of parotid caused by a virus
peptic ulcer

erosion of the inner wall of an organ along the GI tract
peritonitis

inflammation of the peritoneum
polyposis

presence of many polyps
polyp

any abnormal mass of tissue that projects inward from the wall of a hollow organ
proctitis

inflammation of the anus
proctoptosis

drooping or prolapse of the rectum
volvulus

severe twisting of the intestine that leads to obstruction
abdominocentesis

surgical puncture through the abdominal wall to remove fluid
antacid

agent that reduces the acidity of stomach cavity
antiemetic

drug that prevents or stops vomiting reflex
antispasmodic

drug that reduces peristalsis activity in GI tract which arrest the muscular spasms involved in diarrhea