Chapter 23 Flashcards
colostomy
A surgically created opening (stomy) between the colon (colo) and abdominal wall
constipation
The passage of a hard, dry stool
defecation
The process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus; bowel movement
dehydration
The excessive loss of water from tissues
diarrhea
The frequent passage of liquid stools
enema
The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon
fecal impaction
The prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum
fecal incontinence
The inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus
feces
The semisolid mass of waste products in the colon that is expelled through the anus
flatulence
The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines
flatus
Gas or air passed through the anus
ileostomy
A surgically created opening (stomy) between the ileum (small intestine [ileo]) and the abdominal wall
ostomy
A surgically created opening for the elimination of body wastes; see “colostomy” and “ileostomy”
peristalsis
The alternating contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles
stoma
An opening that can be seen through the abdominal wall; see “colostomy” and “ileostomy”
