Ch 11: Digestive System Flashcards
Inflammation of the appendix
Appendicitis
Condition of gallstones
Chloelithiasis
Inflammation of the gums
Gingivitis
Inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis
Abnormal condition of multiple polyps in the mucous membrane of the intestine, especially the colon.
Polyposis
Abnormal growing together of 2 peritoneal surfaces that normally are separated. This may occur after abdominal surgery.
Adhesion
Malabsorption syndrome caused by an immune reaction to gluten which may damage the lining of the small intestine that is responsible for absorption of food into the bloodstream. This disease is considered a multi system disorder with varying signs and symptoms, including abdominal bloating and pain, chronic diarrhea or constipation, Steatorrhea, vomiting, weight loss, fatigue and iron deficiency anemia
Celiac disease
Chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue; commonly caused by alcoholismAnd certain types of viral hepatitis.
Cirrhosis
Abnormal backward flow of the Gastro intestinal contents into the esophagus, causing heartburn and the gradual breakdown of the mucus barrier of the esophagus
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
GERD
A tumor like growth extending outward from a mucous membrane; usually benign; Common sites are in the nose, throat, and intestines
Polyp
Surgical repair of the abdomen
abdominoplasty
Excision of the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy
Excision of the colon
Colectomy
Creation of an artificial opening into the colon
Colostomy
Suturing of the intestine
Enterorrhaphy
Creation of an artificial opening into the Ileum
Ileostony
Radiographic image of the bile ducts
Cholangiogram
Visual examination of the abdominal cavity
Laparoscopy
Visual examination of the rectum
Proctoscopy
Series of radiographic images taken of the large intestine nine after the contrast agent barium has been administered rectally
A.k.a. lower G.I. series
Barium enema
A test to detect a cold blood and feces. It is used to screen for colon cancer or polyps.
Also the floors to blood that is present but can only be detected by chemical testing or by microscope
Fecal occult blood test
FOBT
Pertaining to the abdomen
celiac
Difficult swallowing
Dysphasia
Pertaining to the abdomen
Abdominal
If physician who studies and treats diseases of the stomach and intestines(G.I. track and accessory organs)
Gastroenterologist
Pertaining to the mouth and stomach
orogastric