Living With Crohn's Disease Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Living With Crohn's Disease article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Anatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAnxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyAutoimmune: Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the... See the entire definition of AutoimmuneAutoimmune disease: An illness that occurs when the body tissues are attacked by its own i... See the entire definition of Autoimmune diseaseAutoimmunity: A misdirected immune response that occurs when the immune system goes awry a... See the entire definition of AutoimmunityBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBile: Bile is a yellow-green fluid that is made by the liver, stored in the gallbladder a... See the entire definition of BileBowel: The small and large intestine. Chronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic illness: An illness that lasts 3 months or more. Colectomy: An operation to remove all or part of the colon (large intestine). In a partial... See the entire definition of ColectomyColitis: Inflammation of the large intestine (the colon). There are many forms of coliti... See the entire definition of ColitisColon: The long, coiled, tubelike organ that removes water from digested food. The remaini... See the entire definition of ColonColonoscopy: A procedure whereby a physician inserts a viewing tube (colonoscope) into the... See the entire definition of Colonoscopy
Colostomy: An artificial exit from the colon created to divert waste through a hole in the... See the entire definition of ColostomyComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCrohn's disease: A chronic inflammatory disease, primarily involving the small and large ... See the entire definition of Crohn's diseaseCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaEndoscopy: Examination of the inside of the body by using a lighted, flexible instrument c... See the entire definition of EndoscopyFlare: 1. an exacerbation of a chronic disease. Sometimes referred to as a flare-up, a fla... See the entire definition of FlareGastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines. Gastroenteritis can cause... See the entire definition of GastroenteritisGastroenterology: The medical specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of d... See the entire definition of GastroenterologyGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Granulomatous colitis: Crohn's disease of the colon (the large intestine). Hepatology: The field of liver disease. The liver is the body's largest organ and hepatolo... See the entire definition of HepatologyIleostomy: An opening into the ileum, part of the small intestine, from the outside of the... See the entire definition of Ileostomy
Immune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInflammatory bowel disease: A group of chronic intestinal diseases characterized by infla... See the entire definition of Inflammatory bowel diseaseInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineIntestine: The long, tubelike organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion... See the entire definition of IntestineKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLarge intestine: Comes after the small intestine. Large because it is wider than the smal... See the entire definition of Large intestineLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverMalabsorption: Poor intestinal absorption of nutrients. Malabsorption can occur from disea... See the entire definition of MalabsorptionMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNasogastric: Referring to the passage from the nose to the stomach. Abbreviated NG. Nasogastric tube: A tube that is passed through the nose and down through the nasopharynx ... See the entire definition of Nasogastric tubeNG tube: See: Nasogastric tube. Nutrition: 1) The science or practice of taking in and utilizing foods. 2) A nourishing ... See the entire definition of Nutrition
Ostomy: An operation to create an opening from an area inside the body to the outside. PA-C: Physician Assistant - Certified. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPediatric: Pertaining to children. Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyRegional enteritis: Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine prima... See the entire definition of Regional enteritisSmall intestine: The part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the larg... See the entire definition of Small intestineStoma: An opening into the body from the outside that is created by a surgeon. Stomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Terminal ileitis: Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine involvi... See the entire definition of Terminal ileitisTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerUlcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various ... See the entire definition of Ulcer
Ulcerative colitis: A bowel disease that is characterized by inflammation with ulcer forma... See the entire definition of Ulcerative colitisVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of Virus
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