The place on a chromosome where a specific gene is located, a kind of address for the gene. The plural is “loci.”

The lining of gastrointestinal tract organs that absorb nutrients and fluid, form a barrier, and produce mucus.

An irritation of the pancreas that can cause it to stop working. It is most often caused by gallstones or alcohol abuse.

A wavelike movement of muscles in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Peristalsis moves food and liquid through the GI tract.

Medicines that cause muscles in the gastrointestinal tract to move food. Examples are bethanechol and metoclopramide. (Brand names: Duvoid, Reglan.)

The surgical removal of an organ.

The organ where most digestion occurs. It measures about 20 feet and includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

The abnormal narrowing of a body opening. Also called stenosis.

What Is Cortical Calcifying Angiomatosis?

[dropcap]C ortical calcifying angiomatosis is a cortical vascular (brain blood vessel) abnormality that is characterized by calcification of blood vessels and is usually present in the parietal or occipital cortical and subcortical regions of the brain.¹

The brain has 2 sides or hemispheres. Each side has 4 lobes, making 8 lobes altogether: 2 frontal lobes behind the forehead, 2 temporal lobes at ear level, 2 occipital lobes make up the rear of the brain, and 2 parietal lobes located behind the frontal lobes and above the temporal lobes.

Q: How do calcifications of blood vessels appear?

A: Calcium deposits are jagged owing to natural crystal formation by calcium, which is a mineral.

What Is Cortical Calcifying Angiomatosis In Celiac Disease and/or Gluten Sensitivity?

1. Wills AJ. The neurology and neuropathology of celiac disease. Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology. 2000:26:493-496. [↩]

What Is Irritability?

[dropcap]I rritability is a mental state characterized by negativity and excessive response to annoyance.

Irritability can be a feature of many diseases, malnutrition, and side effects of certain prescribed medications and over the counter drugs.

What Is Irritability In Celiac Disease and/or Gluten Sensitivity?