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Down: 2) a chronic condition of unknown cause i which repeated episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intestine cause ulcers and irritation4) the endoscopic examination of the upper GI tract5) the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine6) any deviation from the normal positioning of the upper teeth against the lower teeth7) surgical repair of a cleft palate or lip8) A series of wave-like contractions of the smooth muscles in single direction that moves the food forward into the digestive system12) sigmoid colon13) the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach17) direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the cecum18) inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth19) acute inflammation of the bile duct characterized by pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, fever, and jaundice22) surgical removal of the gallbladder25) bile, gall26) the vomiting of blood27) the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum28) surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface31) an excessive accumulation of fat in the body32) rectum, straight35) inflammation of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth39) esophagus40) gray-white pits (aphthous ulcers) with a red border in the soft tissues lining the mouth41) an abnormal white, usually benign lesion that develops inside the mouth in response to chronic irritation43) a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring47) anus, ring53) vomiting54) the placement of a solution into the rectum and colon to empty the lower intestine through bowel activity Across: 1) twisting of the intestine on itself, causing an obstruction3) enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus9) inflammation or infection of one or more diverticula in the wall of the colon10) a chronic autoimmune disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract; however, it is most often found in the ileum and in the colon11) the protrusion of part of the stomach through an opening in the diaphragm14) the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin 15) the professional cleaning of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus16) inflammation of the gallbladder usually asssociated with gallstones19) radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium20) colon, large intestine21) a mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrance23) a condition in which gastric motility slows down, causing delayed gastric emptying24) a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stool29) liver30) the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach33) a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures 34) an autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to ingesting gluten36) the chronic presence of an abnormal number of diverticula in the wall of the colon 37) a disease characterized by sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system38) gallbladder42) the return of a swallowed food into the mouth44) medication administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting45) small intestine46) the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts48) a surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body directly into the stomach49) difficulty in swallowing50) the endoscopic examinations examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon51) digest, digestion52) extreme, persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration55) a physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus56) the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus57) inflammation of the small intestine58) pain or discomfort in digestion59) an infectious disease transmitted by feces, either through direct contact or by eating contaminated raw or undercooked food60) partial or complete blockage of the small and/or large intestine61) excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking
 

 

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