Digestive Disorders

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Crohn's disease

a chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon

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colitis

inflammation of the colon

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Peristalsis

Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.

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ileostomy

creation of an artificial opening into the ileum

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colostomy

the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface

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obesity

having an excess amount of body fat

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Metabolism

the combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials