Crohns Disease Dictionary
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perforation: A break, tear or tunnel (such as a fistula) that allows the contents of one organ to leak into another area. Perforations in Crohn's disease usually take the form of fistulas that break through the lining of either the stomach or the intestines.
rectum: The part of the intestines where the solid waste from the digestion process is stored.
sepsis: A bacterial infection of the bloodstream that can begin anywhere in the body. In Crohn's disease, sepsis can sometimes result when fistulas drain infected fluids to new parts of the body.
sloughing: The process in which dead tissue falls off of and away from living tissue. In Crohn's disease, this is caused when inflammation in the intestines leads to cell death.
small intestine: The part of the GI tract where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. The small intestine is separated into several parts: the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum.
sores: Also called lesions, an area of damaged tissue, often caused by infection or autoimmune activity.
suppository: A drug that is administered through the rectum, vagina or urethra of the penis so that it is as close as possible to the intended site of action.
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