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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
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Ch 10 Words Part 6
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Ch 10 Words Part 6
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