Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Chronic liver disease; etiology is often alcoholism and malnutrition
A)achalasia
B)anal fistula
C)aphthous stomatitis
D)cholecystolithiasis
E)cirrhosis
F)colonic polyposis
G)Crohn disease
H)dental caries
I)diverticulitis
J)peptic ulcer
K)dysentery
L)esophageal varices
M)gastroesophageal reflux disease
N)hepatitis
O)ileus
P)intussusception
Q)pancreatitis
R)periodontal disease
S)ulcerative colitis
T)volvulus

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Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease that can result from alcoholism and malnutrition.

Answer: N
 Hepatitis can cause inflammation of the liver, which can lead to liver damage or cirrhosis.

Answer: Q
 Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.

Answer: L
 Esophageal varices are swollen veins in the esophagus that can burst and cause life-threatening bleeding, often seen in patients with liver cirrhosis.

Answer: M
 Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach (esophagus), causing irritation and pain.

Answer: S
 Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract.

Answer: G
 Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the small and large intestines.

Answer: A
 Achalasia is a disorder that affects the muscles of the esophagus and prevents food from passing into the stomach.

Answer: I
 Diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of small pouches (diverticula) that can form along the walls of the intestines.

Answer: F
 Colonic polyposis is a condition where growths called polyps develop in the lining of the colon.

Answer: J
 Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop in the lining of the stomach, esophagus or small intestine.

Answer: R
 Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surrounding and supporting the teeth.

Answer: H
 Dental caries are cavities or decay that occur in teeth due to bacterial infection.

Answer: T
 Volvulus is a condition where a segment of the intestine becomes twisted, leading to obstruction of the bowel.

Answer: P
 Intussusception is a condition where one segment of the intestine "telescopes" into another segment, leading to obstruction and/or ischemia of the bowel.

Answer: D
 Cholecystolithiasis is the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.

Answer: K
 Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation that can cause severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.

Answer: C
 Aphthous stomatitis, also known as canker sores, are painful, shallow ulcerations that occur on the mucous membranes of the mouth.

Answer: B
 Anal fistula is an abnormal connection between the anal canal and the skin.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings