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Ch 10 Words Part 4

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  1. gastrectasis
    abnormal stretching or dilation of the stomach
  2. gastromegaly
    enlargement of the stomach
  3. gastric cancer
    stomach cancer caused by bacteria Helicobacter pylori
  4. gastric ulcer
    ulcer or erosion of the stomach wall
  5. gastritis
    inflammation of the stomach
  6. gastroenteritis
    inflammation of the stomach and s. intestine
  7. gastroduodentitis
    inflammation of the duodenum
  8. gastroenterocolitis
    inflammation of the stomach, small intestine and colon
  9. gastroesophageal reflux disease
    • GERD
    • recurring backflow or reflux of stomach contents into esophagus
  10. gastromalacia
    softening of the stomach wall
  11. giardiasis
    infection by intestinal protozoa
  12. gingivitis
    inflammation of the gums or gingivae
  13. glossitis
    inflammation of the tongue
  14. glossopathy
    disease of the tongue
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