achalasia
a condition in which the muscles of the lower part of the esophagus fail to relax, preventing food from passing into the stomach
achlorhydria
lack of hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions
aphagia
inability to swallow
cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
cholelithiasis
stones in the gallbladder
cholestasis
blockage in bile flow from the gallbladder
Cirrhosis
liver condition in which the hepatic cells degenerate and the surrounding connective tissues thicken
diverticulitis
inflammation of small pouches that form in the lining and wall of the colon
dumping syndrome
symptoms, including diarrhea, that often occur following gastrectomy
dysentery
intestinal infection, caused by viruses, bacteria, or protozoans, that causes diarrhea and cramps
dyspepsia
indigestion; difficulty in digesting a meal
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
enteritis
inflammation of the intestine
esophagitis
inflammation of the esophagus
gastrectomy
partial or complete removal of the stomach
glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
ileitis
inflammation of the ileum
ileus
obstruction of the intestine due to an inhibition of motility or a mechanical cause
pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
pylorospasm
spasm of the pyloric portion of the stomach or of the pyloric sphincter
pyorrhea
inflammation of the dental periosteum with pus formation
stomatitis
inflammation of the lining of the mouth
cachexia
state of chronic malnutrition and physical wasting
casein
primary protein found in milk
celiac disease
inability to digest or use fats and carbohydrates
emaciation
extreme leanness due to tissue wasting
hyperalimentation
long-term intravenous nutrition
hypercalcemia
excess calcium in the blood
hypercalciuria
excess excretion of calcium in the urine
hyperkalemia
excess potassium in the blood
hypernatremia
excess sodium in the blood
hypoglycemia
low level of glucose in the blood
hypokalemia
low level of potassium in the blood
hyponatremia
low level of sodium in the blood
isocaloric
containing equal amounts of heat energy
lipogenesis
formation of fat
nyctalopia
night blindness
polyphagia
overeating
proteinuria
protein in the urine