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G.I. Pathology
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Pathology
Undergraduate 1
03/31/2010

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Term
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Definition
Crater Due to Acid Digestion/ Bowel Wall Penetration
Term
Melena
Definition
Black, tarry Stools
Term
Zenker’s Diverticulum
Definition
Out pouching at the Pharyngoesophageal Junction
Term
Pulsion Diverticulum
Definition
Weakness of Wall of The GI Tract Causing an out pouching Due to Motility
Term
Atresia
Definition
Congenital Absence of an Opening
Term
Traction Diverticulum
Definition
Sac like out pouching of the Mucosa Secondary to Scarring From Adjacent Disease; Triangular
Term
Hiatal Hernia
Definition
Weakness Resulting in a Portion of The Stomach into the Thoracic Cavity
Term
Extramural
Definition
Lesion Outside of the Bowel Wall
Term
Achalasia
Definition
Neuromuscular Disorder of the Gastroesophageal Junction / Megaesophagus
Term
Ulceration
Definition
Breaching of the Mucosal Surface of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Term
Schatzki’s Ring
Definition
Mucosal Ring That Develops as a Defense Mechanism Against Reflux
Term
Esophageal Varices
Definition
Varicose Veins of the Esophagus Due to Portal Hypertension
Term
Leiomyoma
Definition
Benign Smooth Muscle Tumor in the Stomach
Term
Stricture
Definition
Secondary to Caustic Material or Reflux Esophagitis
Term
Fistula
Definition
Lack of an Esophageal Opening May Result in Several Different Types of Tracheoesphageal ____________
Term
Reflux
Definition
Strictures of the Esophagus Resulting from Gastric Contents; ____________ Esophagitis.
Term
Tertiary
Definition
Asynchrony of Peristalsis of the Esophagus;___________ Contractions
Term
Hematemesis
Definition
Vomiting Blood
Term
Intra Mural
Definition
Lesion Arising from the Bowel Wall
Term
Antrectomy
Definition
Anastomosis Between the Gastric Remnants and Pyloric Canal
Term
Corrosive
Definition
Indigestion of Caustic Material Causes ____________ Strictures
Term
Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia
Definition
Gastric Hernia next to the Gastroesophageal Junction
Term
Plastica
Definition
Gastric Cancer May Have a Linitis ___________ Pattern
Term
Vagotomy
Definition
Surgical Procedure That Reduces HCL Production in the Stomach
Term
Hyperplastic Polyps
Definition
Benign Saccular Projection into the Lumen of the Bowel with Possible Abnormal Tissue
Term
Bezoar
Definition
Hairball
Term
Intrathoracic Stomach
Definition
Entire Stomach Protrudes into the Thorax
Term
Pyloric Stenosis
Definition
Hypertrophy of the Pyloric Sphincter
Term
Gasrtic Erosion
Definition
Mucosal Changes Due to Acid Digestion; No Bowel Wall Penetration; Gastric __________
Term
Adenocarcinoma
Definition
Malignant Tumor of the Stomach
Term
Achlorhydria
Definition
Little or No HCL Produced in the Stomach
Term
Adenomatous
Definition
Enlarged Saccular Projection into the Lumen; Pre-malignant
Term
Bilroth I
Definition
Anastomosis Between Gastric Remnants and Duodenum
Term
Sessile Polyp
Definition
Benign Scapular Projection Attached Directly to the Bowel Wall
Term
Gastroenterostomy
Definition
Surgical Drainage Procedure in Which the Stomach and Bowel Are Resected and Anastomosed
Term
Crohn’s Disease
Definition
Chronic Inflammation/ Unknown Etiology/ Young Adults/Involves Ti/ Regional Enteritis
Term
Diverticulum
Definition
Protrusion or Herniation of Mucosa thru the Muscular Coat at a Point of Weakness
Term
Apple Core
Definition
Adenocarcinoma of the Colon May Have this Appearance
Term
Enterobiasis
Definition
Pinworm in the Small Bowel
Term
Giardiasis
Definition
Parasite Infection Due to Polluted Water
Term
Imperforate Anus
Definition
Congenital Absence of Anal Opening
Term
Meckel’s Diverticulum
Definition
Out pouching 3 Feet above Ileocecal Valve
Term
Malabsorption
Definition
Impaired Intestinal Absorption of Nutrients
Term
Ascariasis
Definition
Roundworm of the Small Bowel
Term
Duodenum
Definition
95% of Peptic Ulcer Disease Occurs in this Area
Term
Malrotation
Definition
Intestines Are Not in Normal Position Causing Problems; No Fixation of the Cecum in RUQ
Term
String Sign
Definition
Crohn’s Disease Can Be Determined by Visualization of this Sign in the Terminal Ileum
Term
Bilroth II
Definition
Anastomosis Between the Gastric Remnants and the Jejunum
Term
Polyp
Definition
Protruding Growth from the Mucous Membrane
Term
Ulcerative Colitis
Definition
Chronic Inflammation/ Unknown Etiology/ Begins Recto sigmoid and Ascends
Term
Diverticulosis
Definition
Condition of Bowel Herniations
Term
Backwash Ileitis
Definition
Chronic Inflammation with a Dilated Ileum/ Backwash ___________
Term
Hirschprung’s
Definition
Megacolon Due to Absence of Neurons in the Bowel Wall
Term
Familial Polyposis
Definition
Hereditary Disease In which numerous Polyps Develop in the Colon
Term
Dysphagia
Definition
Difficulty Swallowin
Term
Diverticulitis
Definition
Inflammation of the Weakening of the Bowel Wall
Term
Pseudopolyps
Definition
Islands of Unaffected Mucosa Surrounded by Affected Mucosa in the Bowel
Term
Megacolon
Definition
Due to Chronic Constipation
Term
Rectosigmoid
Definition
Most Common Site for Primary Colon Cancer
Term
Irritable Bowel
Definition
Alteration of Intestinal Motility
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