TERMINOLOGY Disease Cancer Characteristics A. A disorder of the endocrine system

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TERMINOLOGY Disease Cancer Characteristics A. A disorder of the endocrine system resulting in a deficiency of insulin leading to high blood glucose levels. It may be due to an autoimmune problem or genetic factors but treatment requires administration of insulin. B. A condition where the heart muscle, weakened by diseases such as long-standing hypertension, becomes ineffective at pumping blood around the body. Celiac Disease C. A number of diseases which impact the liver. Cirrhosis Congestive Heart Failure D. This disease may be caused by medications or alcohol and results in a chronic inflammation and dysfunction of the pancreas. COPD E. Also known as kidney disease. It is characterized by abnormalities of the kidney structure or function that are present for > 3 months and have implications for health. Cystic Fibrosis F. This is a multifactorial disease caused by genetics, lack of exercise, environmental factors and nutrition. It is the leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 G. Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or heartburn. It is a condition whereby the acidic contents of the stomach flow into the esophagus. H. A disorder of the endocrine system resulting in a deficiency of insulin leading to high blood glucose levels. This may be due to a person's body tissues becoming progressively less sensitive to the actions of the body's insulin. Gall Bladder Disease I. This is a genetic lung disease involving the buildup of thick mucus in the lungs and pancreas. GERD Gestational Diabetes J. A disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body. K. Also known as high blood pressure and defined as a blood pressure > 140/90 mm Hg on at least two measurements. L. This is known as human immunodeficiency virus which can lead to AIDS. Heart Disease

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Cancer-J

Celiac disease-M

Cirrhosis-N

COPD-P

Cystic Fibrosis-I

Diabetes Type 1-A

Diabetes Type 2-F

Gallbladder disease-R

GERD-G

Gestational diabetes-Q

Heart disease-B

Hepatic disease-C

HIV-L

Hypertension- K

Pancreatitis-D

Prediabetes- T

Renal Disease-E

Ulcer-S

Wilson’s disease-O

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