Ch 11 Gastrointestinal System - Plan Flashcards
antacid
agent that neutralizes acid
antiemetic
agent that prevents or relieves nausea or vomiting
cathartic
agent that produces bowel movements
sialagogic
agent that causes salivation
esophagectomy
surgical removal of the esophagus
esophagastroplasty
surgical reconstruction of the esophagus and stomach
gastrectomy
surgical removal of stomach
gastroduodenostomy
creation of a n opening between stomach and duodenum
gastroenterostomy
creation of opening between stomach and small intestin
gastrojejunostomy
creation of a n opening vetween stomach and jejunum
gastropexy
fixation of stomach
gastroplasty
reconstruction of stomach
gingivectomy
removal of gum tissue
gingivoplasty
reconstruction of gum tissue
glossoplasty
reconstruction of the tongue
glossorrhaphy
suture of the tongue
glossotomy
incision into the tongue
odonectomy
removal of a tooth
anastomosis
creation of an opening ; procedure connecting two previosly unconnected hollow tubes
anoplasty
reconstruction of an anus
colectomy
removal of colon
colostomy
creation of opening in the colon
duodenectomy
removal of duodenum
enterectomy
removal of the intestines