Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-physical wasting that includes loss of weight and muscle mass
A)anastomosis
B)anorexia
C)antacids
D)antiemetics
E)ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer

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J) cholelithiasis: presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
K) Crohn disease: chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract
W) melena: dark, tarry stools due to the presence of blood
X) obstipation: severe constipation that may lead to bowel obstruction
Y) steatorrhea: excess fat in the feces, indicating problems with fat digestion
Z) ulcer: open sore in the skin or mucous membrane, typically caused by inflammation or injury

Answer: IJKWXYZ
 The medical terms listed correspond to the following definitions: cachexia, cholelithiasis, Crohn disease, melena, obstipation, steatorrhea, and ulcer. These terms were chosen based on their specific definitions and relevance to medical conditions commonly encountered in clinical practice.

Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions