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31.5: Key Terms

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    agranulocytosis
    a life-threatening condition with severely low levels of neutrophils
    alopecia
    loss of hair usually of the scalp in round patches, but may occur anywhere on the body where hair normally grows
    antacids
    medications that neutralizes excess stomach acid
    arthralgia
    a painful joint
    dysmenorrhea
    painful menstrual periods and cramps
    gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
    a condition in which acidic gastric fluid flows backward into the esophagus, resulting in frequent dyspepsia/heartburn
    gynecomastia
    an overdevelopment or enlargement of breast tissue in males
    hydrochloric acid (HCl)
    a strong acid that is a component of gastric juices
    hyperacidity
    a condition in which the level of gastric acid/hydrochloric acid is excessive, causing GI discomfort
    neutropenia
    abnormally few neutrophils in the blood, leading to possible infection; an undesirable side effect of some cancer treatments
    pepsin
    a digestive enzyme produced by cells in the stomach lining
    peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
    open sores that develop on the inside lining of the stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine from excessive acid or corrosive chemicals/medications
    prostaglandins
    a naturally occurring compound in the body that protects the stomach lining from acid
    rebound hyperacidity
    the production of additional acid after the effects of an antacid wear off
    tetany
    a condition in which the body experiences intermittent muscle spasms
    transaminase
    an enzyme that helps with breakdown and metabolism of amino acids
    Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
    a rare medical condition characterized by excessive production of stomach acid

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