Ch 11 Gastrointestinal System - Assessment Flashcards
esophagitis
inflammation of the esophagus
gastritis
inflammation of the stomachg
gastroenteritis
inflammation of stomach and intestines
gastroenterocolitis
inflammation of stomach, intestine, and colon
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
diesease in which acid comes up from stomach and damages esophagus
gingival hyperplasia
overformation of gum tissue
glossopathy
disease of the tongue
glossotrichia
overdevelopment of bumps on tongue, making tongue appear to be hairy
peridontitis
inflammation of region around the teeth
pyloric stenosis
narrowing of sphincter at base of stomach
stomatomycosis
fungal condition of mouth
stomatosis
mouth condition
colitis
inflammation of the colon
duodenitis
inflammation of the duodenum
enterocele
hernia of the intestines
enteropathy
disease of intestines
fistula
any abnormal passageway in the body that shouldn’t be ther
anal fistula
abnormal oopening betweeen rectum and exterior perianal skin
colovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between colon and vagina
diverticulitis
inflammation of the diverticula in the colon