10- Pathology and Diagnosis/Treatment Flashcards
anophony
sound from the anus
appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
ascites
retention of fluid in peritoneum
bilirubinemia
elevated blood bilirubin level
cirrhosis
liver disease named for the change of color in the liver, buildup of scar tissue in the liver
constipation
difficulty passing feces
dental caries
tooth decay
diarrhea
unformed, fluid feces
dyspepsia
bad digestion
fistula
any abnormal passageway in body that shouldn’t be there
hemorrhoid
abnormal mass of dilated and engorged blood vessels in swollen tissue, occurs internally in anal canal or externally around anus
icterus, jaundice
yellowing of skin, tissue, and/or fluids caused by increased blood levels of bilirubin
polyp
small, benign growth on luminal surface of large intestine
abdominal computed tomography
radiographic procedure that produces detailed cross sections of soft tissue structures within abdomen
abdominal ultrasound
noninvasive test used to visualize internal organs by high frequency sound waves
anabolism
building up materials to store energy
anastomosis
creation of an opening, surgical procedure connecting two previously unconnected hollwo tubes
antiemetic
medication that relieves nausea and vomiting
bariatrics
relating to or specializing in the treatment of obesity
barium enema
radiographic exam of rectum and colon after administering barium into rectum
bilirubin
orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of hemoglobin and excreted in bile
catabolism
breaking down of materials to release energy
celiotomy
large incision in the abdomen to gain access to the peritoneal cavity
colonoscopy
direct visual examination of the inner surface of the entire colon from rectum to cecum using a colonoscope
dentifrice
toothpaste
eupepsia
good digestion
fecal occult blood test
test of feces to discover blood not visibly apparent
flatulence, flatus
medical term of passing gas
laparoscopy
type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen and pelvis without having to make large incisions in the skin
laxative
medications or foods given to stimulate bowel movements
lithotripsy
use of sound waves to crush a stone inside the body
liver transplant
optional treatment for patients with liver failure
paracentesis
surgical puncture of a cavity, usually the abdomen to remove fluid
probiotic
living microorganisms aiding in digestion and protecting the body from harmful bacteria
sialagogic
agent which causes salivation
ultrasonography
a test in which high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) are bounced off tissues and the echoes are converted into a picture