Chapter 11 (Lower Gastro Tract (Assessment)) Flashcards
colitis
inflammation of the colon
duodenitis
inflammation of the duodenum
enterocele
hernia of the intestines
enteropathy
disease of the intestines
fistula
any abnormal passageway in the body that shouldn’t be there
anal fistula
abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin
colovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between the colon and vagina
diverticulitis
the inflammation of diverticula in the colon
diverticulosis
the condition of having diverticula in the colon
celiac disease
disease of the intestines due to an adverse reaction to gluten
ileitis
inflammation of the ileum
ileocolitis
inflammation of the ileum and colon
jejunitis
inflammation of the jejunum
jejunoileitis
inflammation of the jejunum and ileum
malabsorption
incomplete or lack of absorbing nutrients from the intestines
proctitis
inflammation of the anus and rectum
proctoptosis
downward displacement of the rectum and anus
rectitis
inflammation of the rectum