(NAW-zee-uh) The feeling of wanting to throw up (vomit).
(nuh-KROH-sis) Dead tissue that surrounds healthy tissue in the body.
(NEK-roh-TY-zing EN-tuh-roh-koh-LY-tis) A condition in which part of the tissue in the intestines is destroyed. Occurs mainly in under-weight newborn babies. A temporary ileostomy may be necessary.
(nee-oh-NAY-tul heh-puh-TY-tis) Irritation of the liver with no known cause. Occurs in newborn babies. Symptoms include jaundice and liver cell changes.
(NEE-oh-plaz-um) New and abnormal growth of tissue that may or may not cause cancer. Also called tumor.
(NIH-sun FUN-doh-plih-KAY-shun) An operation to sew the top of the stomach (fundus) around the esophagus. Used to stop stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus (reflux) and to repair a hiatal hernia.
(NAWN-TRAH-pih-kul SPROO) See Celiac Disease.
(nawn-UL-sur dis-PEP-see-uh) Constant pain or discomfort in the upper GI tract. Symptoms include burning, nausea, and bloating, but no ulcer. Possibly caused by muscle spasms.
(NAWR-wawk VY-rus) A virus that may cause GI infection and diarrhea. See also Gastroenteritis.
(NUT-KRAK-ur sin-drohm) Abnormal muscle tightening in the esophagus.