Tag Archives: Glossary.

A macrocytic anemia characterized by defective DNA synthesis of red blood cells that results from a lack of folate in the body.

A state of weariness not relieved by rest.

Disorders of the esophagus that involve alterations in motility characterized by impaired esophageal peristalsis and lack of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation.  

A rare vasculitis thought to be caused by an immune response that is characterized by inflammation and scarring of small blood vessels of the skin.

See Epistaxis.

Unprovoked nosebleed is a feature of impaired secondary hemostasis (blood clotting) characterized by fragility of a plexus of vessels in the antero-inferior septum (just inside nostril) and/or abnormal blood coagulation.

Repetitive abnormal electrical discharges within the brain that may manifest as paroxysmal visual disturbances.

Recurring seizures, with or without calcification, in the occipital area of the brain, that can develop without the more classic malabsorptive symptoms of celiac disease.

A severe complication of celiac disease. It is a rare form of high grade T-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL) of the upper small intestine, specifically associated with celiac disease.

Pain felt anywhere in the head resulting from stimulation of, or traction of, or pressure on any of the pain sensitive structures of the head.

Puffiness of involved skin characterized by excess extracellular fluid volume, meaning increase of the fluid that normally surrounds cells.

A patchy inflammatory skin disorder characterized by failure of involved skin to hold moisture, becoming dry then inflammed and itchy.

A feature of secondary hemostasis (blood clotting) characterized by excessive superficial subcutaneous bleeding (under the skin) in response to light trauma.

Impaired urination.

A disorder characterized by pain during or after coitus involving the labia, vagina or pelvis.