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What is a fistula
Abnormal opening between two structures
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What is any area of the digestive tract
The area or areas that Crohn's disease effects
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What is an abscess
An area of infected tissue that collects in part of the body
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What is remission
The main goal of medical treatment for Crohn's disease
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What is a perforation
Hole in the wall of the digestive tract
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When was 1913
The year that Crohn's disease was first described (within 10 years)
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What are "skip lesions"
Distribution of affected segments alternating with normal segments of bowel
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What is an autoimmune disease
An abnormal immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body
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What is malabsorption
A state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract
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What is 70%
What percentage of people with Crohn's disease will eventually require surgery?
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