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Medical Terminology
Ch 8--Digestive System
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Undergraduate 3
10/19/2010

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12 organs of the digestive system
Definition
anus, colon, esophagus, GB, liver, mouth, pancreas, pharynx, rectum, salivary glands, small intestine, stomach
Term
an/o
Definition
anus
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append/o
Definition
appendix
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appendic/o
Definition
appendix
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bucc/o
Definition
cheek
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cec/o
Definition
cecum
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chol/e
Definition
bile, gall
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cholangi/o
Definition
bile duct
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cholecyst/o
Definition
gallbladder
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col/o
Definition
colon
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colon/o
Definition
colon
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dent/o
Definition
tooth
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duoden/o
Definition
duodenum
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enter/o
Definition
small intestine
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esophag/o
Definition
esophagus
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gastr/o
Definition
stomach
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gingiv/o
Definition
gums
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gloss/o
Definition
tongue
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hepat/o
Definition
liver
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ile/o
Definition
ileum
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jejun/o
Definition
jejunum
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labi/o
Definition
lip
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lapar/o
Definition
abdomen
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lingu/o
Definition
tongue
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lith/o
Definition
stone
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odont/o
Definition
tooth
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or/o
Definition
mouth
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palat/o
Definition
palate
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pancreat/o
Definition
pancreas
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pharyng/o
Definition
pharynx, throat
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proct/o
Definition
anus, rectum
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pylor/o
Definition
pylorus
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rect/o
Definition
rectum
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sial/o
Definition
saliva, salivary gland
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sialaden/o
Definition
salivary gland
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sigmoid/o
Definition
sigmoid colon
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stomat/o
Definition
mouth
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-emesis
Definition
vomit
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-lithiasis
Definition
stone
Term
-orexia
Definition
appetite
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-ostomy
Definition
surgically create new opening
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-pepsia
Definition
digestion
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-phagia
Definition
eat, swallow
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-prandial
Definition
pertaining to a meal
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-tripsy
Definition
surgically crushing
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hematemesis
Definition
vomiting blood
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cholelithiasis
Definition
gallstone
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anorexia
Definition
without appetite
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colostomy
Definition
surgically create an opening in the colon
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dyspepsia
Definition
difficult digestion
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polyphagia
Definition
swallowing a lot
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postprandial
Definition
after a meal
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lithotripsy
Definition
surgically crushing a stone
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another name for digestive system (GI)
Definition
gastrointestinal
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order of organs of the digestive system
Definition
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, rectum, anus
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3 main functions of digestive system,
which is most important function?
Definition
digesting food, absorbing nutrients, eliminating waste
*most important is digesting food for absorption
Term
the digestive process begins when...
Definition
food enters the mouth
Term
functions of salivia
Definition
digestive enzymes and lubrication
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palate
Definition
roof of mouth
Term
hanging down from the soft palate is the...
Definition
uvula
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uvula helps in...
Definition
speech production and gag reflex
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what type of membrane lines the oral cavity?
Definition
mucous membrane
Term
first step in digestion?
Definition
teeth
Term
what layer of teeth surrounds crown and dentin?
Definition
enamel
Term
what layer of teeth surrounds root and dentin?
Definition
cementum
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gingivitis
Definition
inflammation of the gums
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glossotomy
Definition
incision into the tongue
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sublingual
Definition
pertaining to under the tongue
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lingual
Definition
pertaining to the tongue
Term
glossoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the tongue
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glossitis
Definition
inflammation of the tongue
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buccal
Definition
pertaining to the cheek
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another name for baby teeth
Definition
deciduous
Term
how many deciduous teeth?
Definition
20
Term
how many permanent teeth?
Definition
32
Term
food enters the...after it leaves the mouth, then it enters the...
Definition
oropharynx, laryngopharynx
Term
epiglottis
Definition
cartilage that covers the larynx and trachea so food is shunted away from the lungs into the esophagus
Term
tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach
Definition
esophagus
Term
peristalsis
Definition
wavelike muscular movements that push food through the entire gut tube
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esophageal
Definition
pertaining to the esophagus
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esophagitis
Definition
inflammation of the esophagus
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esophagoscope
Definition
instrument used to view the esophagus
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Definition
reflux of the stomach contents into the esophagus
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gastric
Definition
pertaining to the stomach
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functions of the stomach
Definition
collects, churns, digests, and stores food
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rugae
Definition
folds in the stomach lining
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chyme
Definition
a liquid mixture of HCl and food in the stomach
Term
gastroenterologist
Definition
physician who specializes in the study of the stomach and SI
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gastroenterology
Definition
the study of the stomach and SI
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gastritis
Definition
inflammation of the stomach
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gastrodynia or gastralgia
Definition
pain in the stomach
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gastroenteritis
Definition
inflammation of the stomach and SI
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gastroduodenitis
Definition
inflammation of the stomach and duodenum
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gastroesophagitis
Definition
inflammation of the stomach and esophagus
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gastrostomy
Definition
creation of a new opening in the stomach
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gastroparesis
Definition
partial paralysis of the stomach
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sphinchter
Definition
muscular valve
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sphincters control flow of food in...
Definition
one direction only
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sphincter located near the heart
Definition
cardiac sphincter
Term
sphincter that keeps food from backing up into the esophagus
Definition
lower esophageal sphincter
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sphincter that allows a small amount of chyme to enter the SI at one time
Definition
pyloric sphincter
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3 parts of the small intestines
Definition
duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
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valve at the end of the SI
Definition
ileocecal valve
Term
longest portion of the alimentary canal
Definition
small intestines
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enteric
Definition
pertaining to the SI
Term
enteritis
Definition
inflammation of the SI
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entercolitis
Definition
inflammation of the SI and colon
Term
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Definition
endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and SI
Term
colon extends from the...to the...
Definition
ileocecal valve; anus
Term
5 parts of the colon
Definition
cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon
Term
colitis
Definition
inflammation of the colon
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colostomy
Definition
creation of new opening in the colon
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colocentesis
Definition
puncture of the colon to relieve distension
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appendicitis
Definition
inflammation of the appendix
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appendectomy
Definition
removal of the appendix
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sigmoidoscopy
Definition
examination of the sigmoid colon
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proctologist
Definition
one who specializes in the study of the anus and rectum
Term
area for storage of feces
Definition
rectum
Term
the external opening of the alimentary canal
Definition
anus
Term
evacuation of feces
Definition
defecation
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proctitis
Definition
inflammation of the anus and rectum
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4 accessory organs of the digestive system
Definition
gallbladder, liver, pancreas, salivary glands
Term
function of accessory organs
Definition
producing enzymes necessary for chemical breakdown of food
Term
3 pairs of salivary glands
Definition
parotid, sublingual, and submandibular
Term
saliva + food=
Definition
bolus
Term
saliva allows...
Definition
food to be swallowed without choking
Term
liver is located in the..
Definition
RUQ of abdomen
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functions of liver
Definition
processes nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances, and produces bile
Term
bile
Definition
produced by liver, emulsifies fats
Term
hepatomegaly
Definition
enlargement of liver
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bile is released from...
Definition
common bile duct
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bile is stored in...
Definition
gall bladder
Term
gallstones form when...
Definition
bile contains too much cholesterol
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cholecystitis
Definition
inflammation of the gallbladder
Term
cholecystogram
Definition
radiographic picture of the gallbladder
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cholecystectomy
Definition
surgical excision of the gall bladder
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cholecystolithiasis
Definition
a condition with gallstones in the gallbladder
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pancreatitis
Definition
inflammation of the pancreas
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dyspepsia
Definition
indegestion
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hepatitis
Definition
inflammation of the liver
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endocrine gland that produces insulin and glucagon
Definition
pancreas
Term
pancreas produces enzymes that chemically digest...
Definition
carbohydrates, fats, and protiens
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diverticulum
Definition
one pouch on colon
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diverticulitis
Definition
inflammation of diverticulum
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diverticulosis
Definition
condition of having many diverticulum
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deglutition
Definition
swallowing
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mastication
Definition
chewing
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emesis
Definition
vomiting
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flatulence
Definition
passing gas
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anal
Definition
pertaining to the anus
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labiobuccal
Definition
pertaining to lips and cheeks
Term
cholecystalgia
Definition
gallbladder pain
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dental
Definition
pertaining to teeth
Term
dentalgia
Definition
tooth pain
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colectomy
Definition
removal of colon
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colostomy
Definition
new opening in colon
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colorectal
Definition
pertaining to colon and rectum
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colonoscope
Definition
instrument to view colon
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colonic
Definition
pertaining to the colon
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duodenal
Definition
pertaining to the duodenum
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esophagectasis
Definition
dilation of esophagus
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gastralgia
Definition
stomach pain
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gastromalacia
Definition
stomach softening
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nasogastric
Definition
pertaining to nose and stomach
Term
gastrostomy
Definition
new opening into stomach
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gastroscope
Definition
instrument to view stomach
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gastrectomy
Definition
surgical removal of stomach
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gingival
Definition
pertaining to gums
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gingivitis
Definition
inflammation of gums
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glossal
Definition
pertaining to tongue
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hypoglossal
Definition
pertaining to under the tongue
Term
hepatoma
Definition
liver tumor
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hepatic
Definition
pertaining to liver
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ileal
Definition
pertaining to ileum
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ileostomy
Definition
new opening into ileum
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jejunal
Definition
pertaining to jejunum
Term
larparotomy
Definition
incision into abdomen
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laparoscope
Definition
instrument to view inside abdomen
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pharyngeal
Definition
pertaining to pharynx
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pharyngoplegia
Definition
pharynx paralysis
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pharyngoplasty
Definition
surgical repain of pharynx
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proctoptosis
Definition
drooping of rectum and anus
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proctologist
Definition
rectum and anus specialist
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proctopexy
Definition
surgical fixation of rectum and anus
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pyloric
Definition
pertaining to the pylorus
Term
rectal
Definition
pertaining to the rectum
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sigmoidoscope
Definition
instrument to view inside sigmoid colon
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sigmoidal
Definition
pertaining to sigmoid colon
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hematemesis
Definition
vomit blood
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hyperemesis
Definition
excessive vomitting
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anorexia
Definition
lack of appetite
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dysorexia
Definition
abnormal appetite
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postprandial
Definition
pertaining to after a meal
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bradypepsia
Definition
slow digestion
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dyspepsia
Definition
painful digestion
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aphagia
Definition
lack of eating
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dysphagia
Definition
abnormal eating
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polyphagia
Definition
too much eating
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hiatal hernia
Definition
hernia of the stomach moving above the diaphragm
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fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
Definition
examines feces for microscopic amounts of blood; also called a hemoccult
Term
ova and parasites (O&P)
Definition
examines feces for presence of parasites or their eggs
Term
lower gastrointestinal series (lower GI)
Definition
x-ray of colon and rectum after barium dye injected via an enema; also called a barium enema (BE)
Term
upper gastrointestinal series (upper GI)
Definition
x-ray of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after swallowing barium; also called barium swallow
Term
esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Definition
using a scope to view inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
Term
colonoscopy
Definition
visual examination inside colon and rectum using a colonoscope
Term
gastroscopy
Definition
visual examination inside stomach using a gastroscope
Term
laparoscopy
Definition
visual examination inside abdominal using a laparoscope
Term
sigmoidoscopy
Definition
visual examination inside sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope
Term
nasogastric intubation (NG tube)
Definition
flexible catheter inserted into nose and down esophagus into the stomach
Term
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Definition
providing 100% of patient nutrition; used when patient is unable to eat
Term
fisulectomy
Definition
removal of fistula
Term
gastric stapling
Definition
procedure to close off large section of stomach with rows of staples; results in much smaller stomach
Term
hemorrhoidectomy
Definition
surgical removal of hemorrhoids
Term
hernioplasty
Definition
surgical repair of hernia
Term
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Definition
surgical removal of gallbladder through a laparoscopic incision
Term
liver transplant
Definition
implantaion of donor liver
Term
anorexiant
Definition
suppresses appetite to treat obesity
Term
antacid
Definition
neutralizes stomach acid
Term
antidiarrheal
Definition
used to control diarrhea
Term
antiemetic
Definition
treats nausea and vomiting
Term
emetic
Definition
induces vomiting
Term
H2-receptor antagonist
Definition
blocks the production of stomach acid
Term
laxative
Definition
stimulates a bowel movement
Term
proton pump inhibitor
Definition
blocks stomach's ability to secrete acid
Term
ac
Definition
ante cibum, before meals
Term
BE
Definition
barium enema
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement
Term
BS
Definition
bowel sounds
Term
FOBT
Definition
fecal occult blood test
Term
GB
Definition
gallbladder
Term
GERD
Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
HAV
Definition
hepatitis A virus
Term
HBV
Definition
hepatitis B virus
Term
HCV
Definition
hepatitis C virus
Term
HCl
Definition
hydrochloric acid
Term
HSV-1
Definition
herpes simplex virus type 1
Term
IBD
Definition
inflammatory bowel disease
Term
IBS
Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
NG
Definition
nasogastric
Term
NPO
Definition
nothing per oral
Term
n&v
Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
O&P
Definition
ova and parasites
Term
pc
Definition
post cibum, after meals
Term
PO
Definition
per oral
Term
pp
Definition
postprandial
Term
PUD
Definition
peptic ulcer disease
Term
TPN
Definition
total parenteral nutrition
Term
UGI
Definition
upper gastrointestinal series
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