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Chapter 8
Digestive System
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Medical
12th Grade
11/13/2012

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Aphthous Ulcers
Definition
Recurrent blister-like sores that break and form lessions on the soft tissues linning the mouth; also known as canker sores
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Bilirubin
Definition
A pigment produced frmo the destruction of hemoglobin
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Borborygmus
Definition
The rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine
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Botulism
Definition
Food poisoning that is characterized by paralysis and is often fatal
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Bruxism
Definition
Involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth that usually occurs during sleep and is associated with tension or stress
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Bulimia
Definition
An easting disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives; also known as bulimia nervosa
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Cholecystalgia
Definition
Pain in the gallbladder
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