Stomach disease
Stomach disease
Stomach disease or gastrointestinal disease refers to any condition that affects the stomach and its function. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, from minor to serious, and can include symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and indigestion.
Pronunciation
Stomach disease: /ˈstʌmək diːˈziːz/
Etymology
The term "stomach" comes from the Latin word "stomachus", which is derived from the Greek word "stomachos". The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise", meaning "lack of ease".
Types of Stomach Diseases
There are several types of stomach diseases, including:
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining.
- Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically resulting from bacterial toxins or viral infection.
- Peptic ulcer disease: Sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, upper small intestine or esophagus.
- Stomach cancer: A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach.
Related Terms
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
- Gastrointestinal tract: The structure that makes up the stomach and intestines.
- Digestive system: The system that processes food for energy and rids the body of waste.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stomach disease
- Wikipedia's article - Stomach disease
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski