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term-gastroenterologist.

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meaning- The main digestive system specialty is called gastroenterology, and the specialist is called a gastroenterologist.

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term- Proctologists

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meaning- Proctologists treat disorders of the rectum and anus.

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term- dentists

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meaning- While dentists diagnose and treat disorders of the teeth,

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term- (orthodontists)

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meaning- there are subspecialists who extract (exodontists) and straighten (orthodontists) teeth,

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term- (pedodontists),

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meaning- While dentists diagnose and treat disorders of the teeth, there are subspecialists who extract (exodontists) and straighten (orthodontists) teeth, as well as those who treat children (pedodontists),

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term- (periodontists),

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meaning- While dentists diagnose and treat disorders of the teeth, there are subspecialists who extract (exodontists) and straighten (orthodontists) teeth, as well as those who treat children (pedodontists), gum disorders (periodontists),

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term- (prosthodontists).

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meaning- While dentists diagnose and treat disorders of the teeth, there are subspecialists who extract (exodontists) and straighten (orthodontists) teeth, as well as those who treat children (pedodontists), gum disorders (periodontists), and replace missing teeth (prosthodontists).

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term- dyspepsia

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meaning- Feeling of epigastric discomfort that occurs shortly after eating. The discomfort may include feelings of nausea, fullness, heartburn, and/ or bloating. Also called indigestion.

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term- eructation

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meaning- Release of air from the stomach through the mouth. Eructation may be caused by rapid eating or by intentionally or unintentionally swallowing air (aerophagia). Also called burping or belching.

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term- halitosis

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meaning- Bad-smelling breath.

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term- hematemesis

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meaning- Vomiting of blood.

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term- hiccup

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meaning- Involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, followed by a rapid closure of the glottis (which in turn causes the characteristic sound of a hiccup). Also known as hiccough or singultus.

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term- nausea

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meaning- Sensation that accompanies the urge to vomit but does not always lead to vomiting. The abbreviation N& V refers to nausea and vomiting. The term is derived from a Greek word meaning seasickness.

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term- pyrosis

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meaning- Painful burning sensation in esophagus, usually caused by reflux of stomach contents, hyperactivity, or peptic ulcer. Also known as heartburn.

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term- regurgitation

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meaning- Return of swallowed food to the mouth. Regurgitation may, however, describe any backward flow in the body, not just that of a GI nature.

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term- vomiting

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meaning- Forcible or involuntary emptying of the stomach through the mouth. The material expelled is called vomitus or emesis.

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term- constipation

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meaning- Infrequent, incomplete, or delayed BMs. Obstipation is intractable (difficult to manage) constipation or intestinal obstruction.

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term- diarrhea

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meaning- Abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stools.

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term- flatus

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meaning- Gas expelled through the anus.

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term- hematochezia

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meaning- Bright red, frank lower GI bleeding from the rectum that may originate in the distal colon. Passage of bloody stools.

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term-irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

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meaning-Diarrhea, gas, and/ or constipation resulting from stress with no underlying disease.

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term- melena

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meaning- Black, tarry stools caused by the presence of partially digested blood.

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term- aphthous stomatitis

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meaning- Recurring condition characterized by small erosions (ulcers), which appear on the mucous membranes of the mouth. Also called a canker sore

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term-cheilitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the lips.

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term- cheilosis

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meaning- Abnormal condition of the lips present in riboflavin (a B vitamin) deficiency

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term- dental caries

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meaning- Plaque disease caused by an interaction between food and bacteria in the mouth, leading to tooth decay. Also called cavities.

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term-dental plaque

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meaning-Film of material that coats the teeth and may lead to dental decay if not removed.

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term-gingivitis

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meaning-Inflammatory disease of the gums characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding

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term- herpetic stomatitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Also known as a cold sore or fever blister.

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term- leukoplakia

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meaning- Condition of white patches that may appear on the lips, tongue, and buccal mucosa (Fig. 5-11). It usually is associated with tobacco use and may be precancerous.

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term- malocclusion

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meaning- Condition in which the teeth do not touch properly when the mouth is closed (abnormal bite).

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term-periodontal disease

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meaning-Pathologic condition of the tissues surrounding the teeth.

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term- pyorrhea

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meaning- Purulent discharge from the tissue surrounding the teeth; often seen with gingivitis.

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term- achalasia

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meaning- Impairment of esophageal peristalsis along with the LES’s inability to relax. Also called cardiospasm, esophageal aperistalsis (a per rih STALL sis), and megaesophagus.

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term- dysphagia

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meaning- Difficulty with swallowing that may be due to an obstruction (e.g., a tumor) or a motor disorder (e.g., a spasm).

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term- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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meaning- Flowing back, or return, of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus caused by an inability of the LES to contract normally; characterized by pyrosis with or without regurgitation of stomach contents to the mouth (Fig. 5-12). Barrett esophagus is a condition caused by chronic reflux from the stomach. It is associated with an increased risk of cancer.

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term-gastralgia

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meaning- Gastric pain. Also called gastrodynia (gass troh DIH nee ah).

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term-gastritis

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meaning-Acute or chronic inflammation of the stomach that may be accompanied by anorexia, nausea and vomiting, or indigestion.

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term- peptic ulcer disease (PUD)

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meaning- An erosion of the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum (Fig. 5-13). Also called a gastric or duodenal ulcer.

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term- anal fissure

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meaning- Crack-like lesion of the skin around the anus.

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term- anorectal abscess

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meaning- Circumscribed area of inflammation in the anus or rectum, containing pus.

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term- appendicitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the vermiform appendix

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term- colitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the large intestine.

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term- Crohn disease

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meaning- Inflammation of the ileum or the colon that is of idiopathic origin. Also called regional or granulomatous enteritis.

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term-diverticulitis

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meaning-Inflammation occurring secondary to the occurrence of diverticulosis.

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term- diverticulosis

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meaning- Development of diverticula, pouches in the lining of the small or large intestines

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term-fistula

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meaning-Abnormal channel between organs or from an internal organ to the surface of the body.

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term-hemorrhoid

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meaning-Varicose vein in the lower rectum or anus.

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term-ileus

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meaning-Obstruction. Paralytic ileus is lack of peristaltic movement in the intestinal tract. Also called adynamic ileus.

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term- inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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meaning- Chronic inflammation of the lining of the intestine characterized by bleeding and diarrhea.

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term-intussusception

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meaning-Inward telescoping of the intestines

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term- mucositis

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meaning- Inflammation of the mucous membranes. GI mucositis may be an adverse effect of chemotherapy and can occur throughout the GI tract.

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term- peritonitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the peritoneum that most commonly occurs when an inflamed appendix ruptures.

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term- polyp

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meaning- Benign growth that may occur in the intestines.

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term- proctitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the rectum and anus. Also called rectitis.

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term- pruritus ani

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meaning- Common chronic condition of itching of the skin surrounding the anus. Note that pruritus is spelled with a u, not an i.

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term- ulcerative colitis

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meaning- Chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum manifesting with bouts of profuse watery diarrhea. A form of IBD.

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term-volvulus

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meaning-Twisting of the intestine.

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term- cholangitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the bile vessels.

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term- cholecystitis

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meaning- Inflammation of the GB, either acute or chronic. May be caused by choledocholithiasis or cholelithiasis.

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term- choledocholithiasis

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meaning- Presence of stones in the common bile duct.

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term- cholelithiasis

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meaning- Presence of stones (calculi) in the GB, sometimes characterized by right upper quadrant pain (biliary colic) with nausea and vomiting

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term-cirrhosis

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meaning-Chronic degenerative disease of the liver, commonly associated with alcohol abuse, chronic liver disease, and biliary tract disorders

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term-hepatitis

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meaning-Inflammation of the liver that is caused by an increasing number of viruses, alcohol, and drugs. Currently named by letter, hepatitis A to G, the means of viral transmission is not the same for each form. The most common forms, A to C, are discussed below.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 186). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-hepatitis A

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meaning-Virus transmitted through direct contact with food or water that has been contaminated with fecal matter.

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term- hepatitis B

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meaning- Virus transmitted through contaminated blood or sexual contact.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 186). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-hepatitis C

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 186). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Virus transmitted through blood transfusion, percutaneous inoculation, or sharing of infected needles.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 186). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-jaundice

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meaning-Yellowing of the skin and sclerae (whites of the eyes) caused by elevated levels of bilirubin. Also called icterus.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 186). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- pancreatitis

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 186). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Inflammation of the pancreas, which may be acute or chronic.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 186). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- barium enema (BE)

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 192). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Introduction of a barium sulfate suspension through the rectum for imaging of the lower digestive tract to detect obstructions, tumors, and other abnormalities.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 192). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- barium swallow (BaS)

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meaning- Radiographic imaging done after oral ingestion of a barium sulfate suspension; used to detect abnormalities of the esophagus and stomach

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 192). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-cholecystography

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 192). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Contrast study in which iodine is ingested orally. The GB is then imaged at different time intervals to assess its functioning; this procedure is used to diagnose cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, tumors, and other abnormalities of the GB

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 192). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-computed tomography (CT) scan

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 192). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Radiographic technique that produces detailed images of “slices,” or cross sections of the body; used in the digestive system to diagnose tumors or abnormal accumulations of fluid.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 192). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 193). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Radiographic imaging of the bile and pancreatic ducts through the placement of a duodenoscope in the common bile duct and injection of a contrast medium into the common bile duct. A series of x-rays are then taken to show the backward flow (retrograde) of dye into the bile vessels

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 193). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 193). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- endoscopy

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 193). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- General term for any internal visualization of the body with an instrument called an endoscope, which has its own fiberoptic light source. The endoscope enters the GI tract through the oral cavity (esophagoscopy, gastroscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy [EGD]), through the anus (proctoscopy, colonoscopy, or sigmoidoscopy), or through an incision in the abdominal wall (laparoscopy or lap).

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 193). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- manometry

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meaning- Test that measures the motor function (muscle pressure) of the esophagus. A manometer is used to measure pressure.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 193). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term-percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 193). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning-Radiographic procedure to image the bile vessels using a contrast medium introduced into the hepatic duct by an approach through the skin

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 193). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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term- sonography

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 193). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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meaning- Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures of the body; used in the digestive system to detect gallstones and tumors.

Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 193). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

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