4923: C14 Diseases of the Upper GI Tract Flashcards
acarbose
aka. Precose. A medication - an a-glucoside inhibitor- that slows the digestion of starch; used in diabetes treatment & to prevent dumping syndrome
acetylcholine
Excitatory neurotransmitter involved in stimulation of parietal, chief, and enterochromaffin (ECL) cells.
achalasia
Motility diorder characterized by an absence or weakened peristalsis within the esophagus
ageusia
inability to taste
anastomosis
the surgical connection of body parts, especially hollow tubular part like those of the GI tract.
anticariogenic
Describes food or conditions that assist in prevention of dental caries
autocrine
A type of communication between hormones and other chemical messengers that is released from a cell at a distance from the target cell.
bariatric
Referring to medical treatment of morbid obesity.
Barrett’s esophagus
A complication of severe chronic GERD involving metaplasia of the tissue that line the bottom of the esophagus.
borborygmas
stomach “growling”
Cariogenic
Describes foods or conditions that contribute to dental caries
Chagas disease
A parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. A form of achalasia.
cheilosis
Scaling and fissures that develop at the edges of the mouth.
cholinergic
Resembling acetylcholine; stimulated by or releasing acetylcholine or a related compound
dentin
The hard tissue of the tooth surrounding the central core of nerves and blood vessels.
dumping syndrome
A group of symptoms that occurs w/ rapid passage of large amounts of food into the small intestine; symptoms include dizziness, sweating, decreased BP, & diarrhea.
dysgeusia
abnormalities or reduced ability to taste
dyspepsia
Vague upper abdominal symptoms that may include upper abdominal pain, bloating, early satiety, nausea, or belching.
edentulous
Without any teeth
enamel
Hard outer layer of teeth consisting of hydroxyapatite; this mineral is composed of calcium, phosphorous, fluoride, chloride, sodium, & magnesium
Endoscopy
Examination of the interior of a canal by means of an endoscope.
epigastric
Referring to the upper abdominal region
eructation
belch or burp
fundoplication
A surgical technique used to suture the funds of the stomach around the esophagus to prevent reflux. Treatment for GERD.
gastrin
Primary hormone released to stimulate digestion & production of HCl in the stomach. Released by G cells.
hamatemesis
Vomiting of blood
hiatal hernia
Protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm into the space normally occupied by the esophagus, heart, and lungs
histamine
Paracrine released from ECL cells increases production of HCl; also released from mast cells and basophils as a component of inflammatory and immune responses.
hyperosmolar
Osmolality > 300 mOsm/kg, the osmolality of the body
hypoglycemia
Serum glucose < 70 mg/dL
laparoscopically
Describes the process of using a laparoscopic procedure through which an instrument is used to see structures with in the abdomen & pelvis; in this way, a number of surgical procedures can be performed without the need for a large surgical incision.
octreotide
Medication that mimics the action of somatostatin
osmolality
The number of water-attracting particles per Kg of water. mOsm/kg
paracrine
A name for a neurotransmitter that is released from a cell that is close to the target cell.