Match each definition with the correct term.
-dyspepsia
A)also known as indigestion
B)also known as vomiting
C)difficulty in swallowing
D)inflammation of diverticula
E)the presence of diverticula

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Dyspepsia is another term for indigestion, which can cause discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen.

Answer: B
 Vomiting is another term for emesis, which is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth.

Answer: C
 Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing, which can be caused by a variety of factors such as nerve or muscle disorders.

Answer: D
 Diverticulitis is inflammation of diverticula, which are small outpouchings in the wall of the colon that can become infected or inflamed.

Answer: E
 Diverticulosis is the presence of diverticula, which typically occur in the colon and become more common with age.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term