Chapter 11- Words not built from word parts Flashcards
Adhesion
Abnormal growing together of two peritoneal surfaces that normally are separated.
Celiac Disease
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 blood stream.
Cirrhosis
Chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue.
Crohn Disease
Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and colon.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus, causing heartburn and the gradual breakdown of the mucous barrier of the esophagus
Hemorrhoids
Swollen or distended veins in the rectal area, which may be internal or external, and can be a source of rectal bleeding and pain.
Intussusception
Telescoping of segment of intestine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Periodic disturbances a bowel function, such as diarrhea and/or constipation, usually associated with abdominal pain
Obesity
Excess of body fat
Peptic Ulcer
Erosion of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum associated with increased secretion of acid from the stomach, bacterial infection, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Polyp
Tumor-like growth extending outward from a mucous membrane
Ulcerative Colitis
Inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers that produces bloody diarrhea
Volvulus
Twisting or kinking of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction
Anastomosis
Connection created by surgically joining two structures, such as blood vessels or bowl segments
Bariatric Surgery
Surgical reduction of gastric capacity to treat morbid obesity, a condition which can cause serious illness
Hemorrhoidectomy
Excision of hemorrhoids, the swollen or distended veins in the rectal region
Vagotomy
Cutting of certain branches of the vagus nerve, performed with gastric surgery to reduce the amount of gastric acid produced and thus reduce the recurrence of ulcers
Abdominal Sonography
Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity in which the size and structure of organs such as the aorta, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas can be visualized
Barium Enema (BE)
Series of radio graphic images taken of the large intestine after the contrast agent barium has been administered rectally (Also called lower GI-Series)
Endoscopic Rectrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic procedure involving radio-graphic imaging of the biliary ducts and pancreatic ducts with contrast media, and fluoroscopy
Upper GI (gastrointestinal) Series
Series of radio-graphic images taken of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been administered orally.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
Procedure using an endoscope fitted with an ultrasound probe that provides images of layers of the intestinal wall.
Fecul Occcult Blood Test (FOBT)
Test to detect occult blood in feces
Ascites
Abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Dysentery
Disorder that involves inflammation of the intestine
Emesis
Expelling matter from the stomach through the mouth
Flatus
Gas in digestive tract or expelled through the anus
Gastic Lavage
Washing out of stomach
Gavage
Process of feeding a person through a nasogastric tube
Malabsorption
Impaired digestion of intestinal absorption of nutrients
Melena
Black, tarry stool that contains digested blood
Palpate
To examine by hand; to feel
Peristalsis
Involuntary wavelike contractions that propel good along the digestive tract
Reflux
Abnormal backward flow
Stoma
Surgical opening between an organ and the surface of the body, such as the opening established in the abdominal wall by colostomy, ileostomy, or a similar operation.
Hemoptysis
Spitting up of blood
