Crohn's Disease Medications Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Crohn's Disease Medications article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Absorption: Uptake. For example, intestinal absorption is the uptake of food (or other sub... See the entire definition of AbsorptionAdhesion: The union of two opposing tissue surfaces. This term is often used to refer to t... See the entire definition of AdhesionAlcoholism: Physical dependence on alcohol to the extent that stopping alcohol use would b... See the entire definition of AlcoholismAllergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAnatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinAutoimmune: 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 AutoimmunityBone marrow: The soft blood-forming tissue that fills the cavities of bones and contains f... See the entire definition of Bone marrowBowel: The small and large intestine. Breastfeeding: Feeding a child human breast milk. According to the American Academy of Ped... See the entire definition of BreastfeedingCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCoagulation: In medicine, the clotting of blood. The process by which the blood clots to f... See the entire definition of CoagulationColectomy: 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 ColonoscopyColostomy: An artificial exit from the colon created to divert waste through a hole in the... See the entire definition of ColostomyConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationCorticosteroid: Any of the steroid hormones made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adre... See the entire definition of CorticosteroidCortisone: A naturally occurring adrenocorticoid hormone that is produced in minute amount... See the entire definition of CortisoneCrohn'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 CureDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEndoscopy: Examination of the inside of the body by using a lighted, flexible instrument c... See the entire definition of EndoscopyEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Gastroenteritis: 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 Glaucoma: A common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises becaus... See the entire definition of GlaucomaHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHeart failure: Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it and, specifically... See the entire definition of Heart failureHeparin: An anticoagulant (anti-clotting) medication. Heparin is useful in preventing thro... See the entire definition of HeparinIleostomy: An opening into the ileum, part of the small intestine, from the outside of the... See the entire definition of IleostomyImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune response: Any reaction by the immune system. For example, poison ivy can cause an i... See the entire definition of Immune responseImmune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemInfection: 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 diseaseIntercellular: Between cells, as in an intercellular bridge. Internal 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 MalabsorptionMarrow: The bone marrow. Mercaptopurine: A drug that acts as an antimetabolite, interfering with the metabolism of ... See the entire definition of MercaptopurineMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNasogastric: 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 tubeNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNG tube: See: Nasogastric tube. Nutrition: 1) The science or practice of taking in and utilizing foods. 2) A nourishing ... See the entire definition of NutritionOsteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calc... See the entire definition of OsteoporosisOstomy: An operation to create an opening from an area inside the body to the outside. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPeptic ulcer: An ulcer in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. Peptic ulcers... See the entire definition of Peptic ulcerPharmacist: A professional who fills prescriptions and, in the case of a compounding pharm... See the entire definition of PharmacistPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPotassium: The major positive ion (cation) found inside cells. The chemical notation for p... See the entire definition of PotassiumPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Prepubertal: Before puberty, the period during which secondary sex characteristics start t... See the entire definition of PrepubertalPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionProtein: One of the three nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Protein... See the entire definition of ProteinPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Rash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRegional enteritis: Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine prima... See the entire definition of Regional enteritisRenal: Having to do with the kidney. For example, renal cancer is cancer of the kidneys. Small 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 StomachSurgery: 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 ileitisToxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityTubercular: See: Tuberculous. Ulcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various ... See the entire definition of UlcerUlcerative colitis: A bowel disease that is characterized by inflammation with ulcer forma... See the entire definition of Ulcerative colitisViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of Viral |
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