Medical Term

6. Elevation in blood pressure.
8. The abnormal presence of out pockets, pouches, or sacs on the surface of the small intestine or colon.
9. An inflammation of the liver caused by virus, bacteria, toxins, obstruction, parasites, or chemicals.
11. Occurs when an increased osmolar load enters the small intestine too quickly from the stomach.
15. Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest.
16. Altered or impaired sense of taste.
17. A thickening of the walls of the vessels and a loss of vascular elasticity.
18. The upper portion of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal hiatus into the thoracic cavity.
19. Frequent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate behaviors such as self-induced vomiting to avoid weight gain.

1. An increase in the frequency of bowel movements and/or an increase in the water content of stools that affects either the consistency or the volume of fecal output.
2. An excess of body fat or adipose tissue.
3. The formation of stones within the gallbladder or biliary duct system.
4. Sensation of oral dryness due to diminished saliva production.
5. A yellowish discoloration of the body tissues and is the result of elevated extracellular fluid concentration of bilirubin.
7. A motility disorder in which there is an absence of peristalsis or weakened esophageal peristalsis.
10. Any pathological condition where fibrous connective tissue replaces healthy tissue in an organ, such as the liver.
12. An inflammation of the gastric mucosa.
13. Difficulty swallowing.
14. Excessive dieting, severe weight loss, and distorted body image with a pathological fear of being fat.
20. Reduced absorption of fat, carbohydrate, or protein as a result of maldigestion or damage to the anatomy and physiology of the small intestine.