Chapter 11- Words not built from word parts

Question 1

Adhesion

Answer 1

Abnormal growing together of two peritoneal surfaces that normally are separated.

Question 2

Celiac Disease

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Cirrhosis

Answer 3

Chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue.

Question 4

Crohn Disease

Answer 4

Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and colon.

Question 5

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Answer 5

Abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus, causing heartburn and the gradual breakdown of the mucous barrier of the esophagus

Question 6

Hemorrhoids

Answer 6

Swollen or distended veins in the rectal area, which may be internal or external, and can be a source of rectal bleeding and pain.

Question 7

Intussusception

Answer 7

Telescoping of segment of intestine

Question 8

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Answer 8

Periodic disturbances a bowel function, such as diarrhea and/or constipation, usually associated with abdominal pain

Question 9

Obesity

Answer 9

Excess of body fat

Question 10

Peptic Ulcer

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

Polyp

Answer 11

Tumor-like growth extending outward from a mucous membrane

Question 12

Ulcerative Colitis

Answer 12

Inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers that produces bloody diarrhea

Question 13

Volvulus

Answer 13

Twisting or kinking of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction

Question 14

Anastomosis

Answer 14

Connection created by surgically joining two structures, such as blood vessels or bowl segments

Question 15

Bariatric Surgery

Answer 15

Surgical reduction of gastric capacity to treat morbid obesity, a condition which can cause serious illness

Question 16

Hemorrhoidectomy

Answer 16

Excision of hemorrhoids, the swollen or distended veins in the rectal region

Question 17

Vagotomy

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Abdominal Sonography

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Barium Enema (BE)

Answer 19

Series of radio graphic images taken of the large intestine after the contrast agent barium has been administered rectally (Also called lower GI-Series)

Question 20

Endoscopic Rectrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Answer 20

Endoscopic procedure involving radio-graphic imaging of the biliary ducts and pancreatic ducts with contrast media, and fluoroscopy

Question 21

Upper GI (gastrointestinal) Series

Answer 21

Series of radio-graphic images taken of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been administered orally.

Question 22

Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Answer 22

Procedure using an endoscope fitted with an ultrasound probe that provides images of layers of the intestinal wall.

Question 23

Fecul Occcult Blood Test (FOBT)

Answer 23

Test to detect occult blood in feces

Question 24

Ascites

Answer 24

Abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Question 25

Dysentery

Answer 25

Disorder that involves inflammation of the intestine

Question 26

Emesis

Answer 26

Expelling matter from the stomach through the mouth

Question 27

Flatus

Answer 27

Gas in digestive tract or expelled through the anus

Question 28

Gastic Lavage

Answer 28

Washing out of stomach

Question 29

Gavage

Answer 29

Process of feeding a person through a nasogastric tube

Question 30

Malabsorption

Answer 30

Impaired digestion of intestinal absorption of nutrients

Question 31

Melena

Answer 31

Black, tarry stool that contains digested blood

Question 32

Palpate

Answer 32

To examine by hand; to feel

Question 33

Peristalsis

Answer 33

Involuntary wavelike contractions that propel good along the digestive tract

Question 34

Reflux

Answer 34

Abnormal backward flow

Question 35

Stoma

Answer 35

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.

Question 36

Hemoptysis

Answer 36

Spitting up of blood