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-Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to buildup of bilirubin; visible sign of certain cancers and diseases of the organs of the biliary system

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Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to buildup of bilirubin, which can be a visible sign of certain cancers and diseases of the organs of the biliary system.

Answer: D
 Lithotripsy is a medical procedure that uses shock waves to break up kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can be passed out of the body more easily.

Answer: G
 Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, which can be a symptom of various conditions such as neurological disorders, cancer, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Answer: F
 Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the colon and rectum, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Answer: G
 Rebound pain is pain that increases when pressure is removed from an area, which can be a sign of certain conditions such as appendicitis.

Answer: I
 Aponeurosis is a sheet-like structure made of fibrous tissue that serves as a tendon to attach muscles to bones or other structures.

Answer: J
 Billroth I is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the stomach and connecting the remaining stomach to the duodenum (first part of the small intestine).

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