Alimentary canal

Alimentary canal is a long tube through which food is taken into the body and digested. In human... More >>

Appendicitis

Appendicitis, uh pehn duh SY tihs, is an inflammation of the vermiform appendix (see Appendix).... More >>

Appendix

Appendix, in anatomy, is a structure attached to a larger or more important part. The term... More >>

Bile

Bile is a fluid secreted by the liver. Bile helps the body digest and absorb fatty foods. It also... More >>

Bilirubin

Bilirubin is a reddish-yellow pigment found in bile that is produced by the breakdown of... More >>

Cholera

Cholera, KOL uhr uh, is an infectious intestinal disorder. It is common in southern Asia, and... More >>

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis, suh ROH sihs, is a disease of the liver in which scar tissue forms throughout the... More >>

Colic

Colic, KOL ihk, is a severe cramping pain resulting from the contraction of any of the hollow,... More >>

Colitis

Colitis, koh LY tihs, is a disease involving inflammation of the colon or other parts of the... More >>

Constipation

Constipation, kon stuh PAY shuhn, is a condition in which the bowel does not rid itself of waste... More >>

Crohn's disease

Crohn's krohnz, disease, is an illness characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal... More >>

Diarrhea

Diarrhea, dy uh REE uh, is a condition characterized by loose and frequent bowel movements. The... More >>

Digestive system

Digestive system is the group of organs that break down food into smaller particles, or... More >>

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis, dy vuhr tihk yuh LY tihs, is a common disease of the colon (part of the large... More >>

Dysentery

Dysentery, DIHS uhn tehr ee, is a disease involving inflammation of the lining of the large... More >>