Anorexialack ofloss of appetite for food Bilirubinorangeyellow pigment

Anorexia-lack of/loss of appetite for food.

Bilirubin-orange/yellow pigment in bile; derived from hemoglobin of RBC that have completed life span; pathologic accumulation leads to jaundice.

Botulism-food poisoning characterized by paralysis; often fatal; caused by Clostridium botulinum.

Bruxism-involuntary grinding/clenching of teeth usually occurs during sleep; associated with tension or stress Normal Bruxism

Bulimia-eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by self induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives

Cholecystitis-inflammation of the gallbladder.

Cholelithiasis-presence of gallstones in gallbladder/bile ducts.

Regurgitation-return of swallowed food into the mouth

Hemoccult-laboratory test for hidden blood in stool.

Hepatitis-inflammation of the liver. Jaundice Hepatitis B Virus Ascites

Ileus-temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis.

Jaundice-yellow discoloration of skin due to greater than normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood.

Intussusception-telescoping of one part of the intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part.

Melena-passage of black stools containing digested blood

Salmonella-intestinal infection; depending on species, can be found in undercooked chicken, eggs (enteritidis) or in unsanitary condition (typhimurium) Turtles Eggs Peanut Butter Chickens Salmonella germ Hamburger