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...al balance of [[microorganisms]] in the [[intestine]]. The term is derived from the Greek words ''anti'' (against), ''bios'' (life), and ''diarrhea'' (flow ...colon, or a more serious type of colitis called [[Clostridium difficile]] colitis.

'''Pseudomembranous colitis''' (pronounced: soo-doh-mem-bruh-nuhs koh-lie-tis) is a condition of the co The term "Pseudomembranous colitis" is derived from the Greek words "pseudēs" (false), "membrana" (membrane), and "kolon" (col

...iety of conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders. The term "hydrocortisone" is derived from the Greek words "hydro" meaning water, and "cortisone" which is a type of s

...-uh-SEEL'') is a bacterium that causes inflammation of the colon, known as colitis. The name ''Clostridioides difficile'' is derived from the Greek word "kloster" meaning spindle, and the Latin word "difficile" me

...ctam''' (pronunciation: sef-oh-per-uh-zone/sul-bak-tam) is a combination [[antibiotic]] used in the treatment of various bacterial [[infections]]. ...harmaceutical nomenclature. 'Sulbactam' is derived from 'sulfa', a type of antibiotic, and 'bactam', a suffix used in pharmaceutical nomenclature.

...ease|inflammatory bowel diseases]] such as [[Ulcerative Colitis|ulcerative colitis]] and [[Crohn's Disease|Crohn's disease]]. The term "Aminosalicylates" is derived from the words "amino", referring to an [[Amino Group|amino group]], and "salicy

'''Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea''' (CDAD) /kloʊˌstrɪdiːˈɔɪdiːz dɪˈfɪsiːl əˈsoʊʃiˌ ...f the bacterium ''Clostridioides difficile'' and the condition it causes, "associated diarrhea". ''Clostridioides difficile'' was formerly known as ''[[Clostridi

...-uh-SEEL) is a type of bacterial infection that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon. The name ''Clostridioides difficile'' is derived from the Greek word "kloster" meaning spindle, and the Latin word "difficile" me

...(pronounced: /ˈwaɪmɒks/), also known as '''Amoxicillin''', is a type of [[antibiotic]] that is used to treat a number of bacterial infections. It is a [[penicil ...d name for the generic drug Amoxicillin. The name "Amoxicillin" is derived from the active ingredient, ''amino'', and ''penicillin''. The ''amino'' refers

The name ''Clostridium difficile'' is derived from the Greek word "kloster" meaning spindle, and the Latin word "difficile" me ...n range from mild diarrhea to severe inflammation of the colon (known as [[colitis]]). Other symptoms may include fever, loss of appetite, nausea, and abdomin

...wn as '''[[Shigellosis]]''', is an intestinal infection caused by bacteria from the [[Shigella]] genus. ...staff", referring to the rod-like shape of the bacteria. "Dysentery" comes from the Greek ''dysenteria'', meaning "bad intestine", and is used to describe

...first-generation [[Cephalosporin|cephalosporin]] antibiotic. It is derived from the fungus ''[[Acremonium|Acremonium]]'' (formerly ''[[Cephalosporium]]'') The term "Cephalothin" is derived from the Greek words 'kephale' meaning 'head', and 'thio' meaning 'sulfur'. This

...e-um dif-uh-SEEL'', abbreviated as CDAD) is a type of [[diarrhea]] that is associated with the bacterium ''[[Clostridium difficile]]'' (C. difficile). ...m difficile'' is pronounced as ''klo-STRID-ee-um dif-uh-SEEL''. The term ''associated diarrhea'' is pronounced as ''uh-SOH-shee-ay-ted dahy-uh-REE-uh''.

...idosis]] - a condition marked by abnormally high acid levels in the blood, associated with some forms of diabetes, lung disease, and severe kidney disease * [[Afterbirth]] - the placenta and membranes that are eliminated from the woman's uterus following the birth of a child