DICTIONARY

The buildup of fat in liver cells, commonly caused by alcoholism. Other causes include obesity, diabetes, and pregnancy. Also called Steatosis.

A condition that occurs when a child grows at a slower than-normal rate.

The bile ducts located outside the liver.

A method of breaking up bile stones, gallstones, and pancreatic and renal stones that uses a specialized tool and shock waves.

When the body gets rid of waste.

A component together with glycerol in a 3 to 1 ratio that makes up fat. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid (LA) and arachidonic acid (AA) are not made by the body. These 3 essential fatty acids are necessary for health ...

A test to measure muscle contraction in the esophagus.

A family of bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract. Some forms may cause diarrhea.

Swelling or red sores on the lower legs during flare-ups of Crohn

A noisy release of gas from the stomach through the mouth. Also called belching or burping.

An irritation of the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine caused by a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil.

A disease in which the lining of the esophagus becomes infiltrated with a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil.

The part of an antigen to which an antibody binds.38

The inner and outer tissue covering digestive tract organs.

One of many kinds of cells that form the epithelium and absorb nutrients.