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Across 3. chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcers 9. tooth decay that leads to cavities 11. abnormal twisting of the intestine resulting in a bowel obstruction 12. excessive vomiting 13. condition in which the upper part of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm 15. inflammation of the appendix 17. visual examination of the large intestines using a scope 22. inflammation of the stomach and small intestine 23. bad breath 24. abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen 25. increase levels of bilirubin in the blood causing yellow discoloration of the skin 27. scarring of the liver generally caused by alcohol an/or drug abuse

Down 1. the excretion of abnormal quantities of fat with the feces 2. swollen, twisted veins in the lower end of the esophagus 4. a condition of stones in the gallbladder 5. esophagogastroduodenoscopy 6. painful or difficulty swallowing 7. a pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines. 8. vomiting blood 10. NG is the abbreviation for this 14. coughing up blood 16. condition involving self deprivation of food and pathological weight loss 18. surgical operation in which a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall 19. inflammation of the abdominal cavity 20. inflammation of the liver generally caused by a viral infection 21. first section of the small intestine where absorption of nutrients begins 26. complete blood count