Chapter 6 Flashcards
anorexia
lack or loss of appetite, resulting in the inability to eat
appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix, usually due to obstruction or infection
ascites
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
borborygmus
rumbling or gurgling noises that are audible at a distance and caused by passage of gas through the liquid contents of the intestine
cholelithiasis
presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or common bile duct
cirrhosis
scarring and dysfunction of the liver cause by chronic liver disease
colic
spasm in any hollow or tubular soft organ especially the colon, accompanied by pain
Crohn disease
chronic inflammation, usually of the ileum, but possibly affecting any portion of the intestinal tract; also called regional enteritis
deglutition
act of swallowing
dysentery
inflammation of the intestine, especially the colon, that may be caused by ingesting water or food containing chemical irritants, bacteria, protozoa, or parasites, which results in bloody diarrhea
dyspepsia
epigastric discomfort felt after eating; also called indigestion
dysphagia
inability or difficulty in swallowing; also called aphagia
eructation
producing gas from the stomach, usually with a characteristic sound; also called belching
fecalith
fecal concretion
flatus
gas in the GI tract; expelling of air from a body orifice, especially the anus
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus due to a malfunction of the sphincter muscle at the inferior portion of the esophagus
halitosis
offensive, or “bad” breath
hematemesis
vomiting of blood from bleeding in the stomach or esophagus
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
symptom complex marked by abdominal pain and altered bowel function for which no organic cause can be determined; also called spastic colon
malabsorption syndrome
symptom complex of the small intestine characterized by the impaired passage of nutrients, minerals, or fluids through intestinal villi into the blood or lymph
melena
passage of dark-colored, tarry stools, due to the presence of blood altered by intestinal juices
obesity
excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body’s skeletal and physical standards, usually an increase of 20% or more above ideal body weight
morbid obesity
BMI of 40 or greater, which is generally 100 or more pounds over ideal body weight
obstipation
severe constipation; may be caused by an intestinal obstruction
oral leukoplakia
formation of white spots or patches on the mucous membrane of the tongue, lips, or cheek caused primarily by irritation
peristalsis
progressive, wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body, especially the GI tract
pyloric stenosis
stricture or narrowing of the pyloric sphincter at the outlet of the stomach, causing an obstruction that blocks the flow of food into the small intestine
regurgitation
backward flowing, as in the return of solids or fluids to the mouth from the stomach
steatorrhea
passage of fat in large amounts in the feces due to failure to digest and absorb it
cachexia
state of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting
lesion
open sore
PTCH
percutaneous transhepatic radiographic examination of bile ducts
bilirubin
breakdown product of hemoglobin, excreted from the body as bile
emetics
agents that produce vomiting
antispasmodics
agents that alleviate muscle spasms
choledochoplasty
surgical reconstruction of a bile duct
lower GI series
administration of barium enema while a series of radiographs are taken of the large intestine
gastroscopy
visual examination of the stomach
stomatoplasty
surgical reconstruction of the mouth
intubation
insertion of a tube into any hollow organ
anastomosis
surgical formation of a passage or opening between two hollow viscera or vessels
stool guaiac
detects presence of blood in the feces; also called Hemoccult
endoscopy
visual examination of a cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument
laxatives
used to treat constipation
antacids
neutralize excess acid in the stomach and help to relieve gastritis and ulcer pain
ultrasonography
procedure in which high frequency sound waves produce images of internal body structures that are displayed on a monitor
liver function tests
measures the levels of certain enzymes, bilirubin, and various proteins
bariatric surgery
surgery that treats morbid obesity
STAT
immediately
proctosigmoidoscopy
endoscopic procedure for visualization of the rectosigmoid colon
upper GI series
barium solution swallowed for radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
lack or loss of appetite, resulting in the inability to eat
anorexia
inflammation of the appendix, usually due to obstruction or infection
appendicitis
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
ascites
rumbling or gurgling noises that are audible at a distance and caused by passage of gas through the liquid contents of the intestine
borborygmus
presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or common bile duct
cholelithiasis
scarring and dysfunction of the liver cause by chronic liver disease
cirrhosis
spasm in any hollow or tubular soft organ especially the colon, accompanied by pain
colic
chronic inflammation, usually of the ileum, but possibly affecting any portion of the intestinal tract; also called regional enteritis
Crohn disease
act of swallowing
deglutition
inflammation of the intestine, especially the colon, that may be caused by ingesting water or food containing chemical irritants, bacteria, protozoa, or parasites, which results in bloody diarrhea
dysentery
epigastric discomfort felt after eating; also called indigestion
dyspepsia
inability or difficulty in swallowing; also called aphagia
dysphagia
producing gas from the stomach, usually with a characteristic sound; also called belching
eructation
fecal concretion
fecalith
gas in the GI tract; expelling of air from a body orifice, especially the anus
flatus
backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus due to a malfunction of the sphincter muscle at the inferior portion of the esophagus
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
offensive, or “bad” breath
halitosis
vomiting of blood from bleeding in the stomach or esophagus
hematemesis
symptom complex marked by abdominal pain and altered bowel function for which no organic cause can be determined; also called spastic colon
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
symptom complex of the small intestine characterized by the impaired passage of nutrients, minerals, or fluids through intestinal villi into the blood or lymph
malabsorption syndrome
passage of dark-colored, tarry stools, due to the presence of blood altered by intestinal juices
melena
excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body’s skeletal and physical standards, usually an increase of 20% or more above ideal body weight
obesity
BMI of 40 or greater, which is generally 100 or more pounds over ideal body weight
morbid obesity
severe constipation; may be caused by an intestinal obstruction
obstipation
formation of white spots or patches on the mucous membrane of the tongue, lips, or cheek caused primarily by irritation
oral leukoplakia
progressive, wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body, especially the GI tract
peristalsis
stricture or narrowing of the pyloric sphincter at the outlet of the stomach, causing an obstruction that blocks the flow of food into the small intestine
pyloric stenosis
backward flowing, as in the return of solids or fluids to the mouth from the stomach
regurgitation
passage of fat in large amounts in the feces due to failure to digest and absorb it
steatorrhea
state of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting
cachexia
open sore
lesion
percutaneous transhepatic radiographic examination of bile ducts
PTCH
breakdown product of hemoglobin, excreted from the body as bile
bilirubin
agents that produce vomiting
emetics
agents that alleviate muscle spasms
antispasmodics
surgical reconstruction of a bile duct
choledochoplasty
administration of barium enema while a series of radiographs are taken of the large intestine
lower GI series
visual examination of the stomach
gastroscopy
surgical reconstruction of the mouth
stomatoplasty
insertion of a tube into any hollow organ
intubation
surgical formation of a passage or opening between two hollow viscera or vessels
anastomosis
detects presence of blood in the feces; also called Hemoccult
stool guaiac
visual examination of a cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument
endoscopy
used to treat constipation
laxatives
neutralize excess acid in the stomach and help to relieve gastritis and ulcer pain
antacids
procedure in which high frequency sound waves produce images of internal body structures that are displayed on a monitor
ultrasonography
measures the levels of certain enzymes, bilirubin, and various proteins
liver function tests
surgery that treats morbid obesity
bariatric surgery
immediately
STAT
endoscopic procedure for visualization of the rectosigmoid colon
proctosigmoidoscopy
barium solution swallowed for radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
upper GI series