ch 9 flashcards
abdominocentesis
surgical puncture into the abdominal/peritoneal cavity to remove excess fluid; also known as paracentesis
abdominal
pertaining to the abdomen
abdominoplasty
plastic surgery of the abdomen
achalasia
decreased mobility of the lower two-thirds of the esophagus with lower esophageal sphincter constriction
anal
pertaining to the anus
anoplasty
surgical repair of the anus
aphagia
loss of the ability to swallow
appendectomy
surgical removal of the appendix
aphthous stomatitis
inflammatory, noninfectious ulcerated lesion of the lips, tongue, and mouth; canker sore
anorexia nervosa
loss of appetite and emaciation accompanied by an extreme and unfounded fear of obesity
appendicitis
inflammation of the vermiform appendix
ascites
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
bariatric surgery
weight-loss surgical procedure accomplished by gastric bypass or adjustable gastric banding
buccal
pertaining to the cheek or mouth
celiotomy
surgical incision into the abdominal cavity
bulimia
condition characterized by alternately overeating and inducing vomiting
cheiloplasty
surgical or plastic repair of the lip
cholangiogram
record or picture of the bile ducts
cheilorrhaphy
suturing the lip
cholangiography
recording a picture or record of the bile ducts
cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
cholecystography
recording a picture or record of the gallbladder
cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
cholecystogram
record or picture of the gallbladder