GI Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Medical Terminology has 19 clues. Answers range from 3 to 24 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
closure strength of LES decreased, irritation of food ingested, hernias
predisposition to cancer, associated with GERD
Sliding and Paraesophageal
Prolonged vomiting causes injury to wall, associated with alcohol abuse
abnormal, enlarged veins (liver diseases)
common microbe that causes ulcers, reduces risk for esophageal cancer
inflammation of colon and rectum. (crypts of Lieberkuhn)
Inflammation of the stomach lining
Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine caused by infection
Injury to upper GI tract caused by acid or pepsin. (gastric/duodenal)
Inflammation of the GI that extends into ALL LAYERS of the intestinal wall
Acute inflammation and necrosis of the small and large intestines caused by C.difficile
Diffuse or patchy intestinal necrosis accompanied by sepsis, infants
Inflammation of diverticula that may lead to abscess formation in colon wall
Alternating diarrhea and constipation accompanied by abdominal cramping pain.
Mechanical and Functional(narcs)
Twisting of bowel on itself causing intestinal obstruction and blood vessel compression
Telescoping of a portion of bowel into and adjacent distal portion
Massive dilation of colon (severe constipation)
