Chapter 7 - Digestive System Flashcards
Root of Mouth
Stomat | Stoma | Or
Root of Pharynx
Pharyng
Root of Esophagus
Esophag
Root of Stomach
Gastr
Root of Liver
Hepat
Root of Pancreas
Pancreat
Root of Gall bladder
Cholecyst
Root of Duodenum
Duoden
Root of Jejunum
Jejun
Root of Ileum
Ile
Root of Colon
Col | Colon
Root of Sigmoid colon
Sigmoid
Root of Rectum
Rect
Root of Larynx
Laryng
Root of Anus
An
Root of Appendix
Append | Appendix
Root of Tongue
Lingu | Gloss
Root of (Rectum + Anus)
Proct
Anal
Pertaining to the anus
Cholecystectomy
Excision of gallbladder
Root of Mouth
Stoma
Colonic
Pertaining to colon
Position of Duodenum
First part of intestine
Connect stomach to small intestine
Position of Jejunum
2nd part of intestine
Connect duodenum to ileum
Position of Ileum
3rd and Last part of small intestine
Connect jejunum to large intestine/colon
Hepatic
Pertaining to liver
Ileectomy
Excision of ileum
Laryngeal
Pertaining to larynx
Lingual
Pertaining to the tongue
Oral
Pertaining to the mouth
Pharyngeal
Pertaining to the pharynx
Anorectal
Pertaining to anus and rectum
Rectal
Pertaining to the rectum
Proctitis
Inflammation of anus and rectum
Stomal
Pertaining to the mouth
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth
GB
Gallbladder
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
GI
Gastrointestinal
IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease
IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome
LFTs
Liver function tests
NPOs
Nil per os = Nothing by mouth
Cirrhosis
Chronic degeneration of of the liver
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
Types of IBD
Crohn’s in the ileum
Ulcerative colitis in the colon
Describe IBS
Chronic disease that occurs in the large intestine.
Symptoms include: diarrhea, constipation, bloating and cramps.
Why are LFTs ordered?
To measure the levels of hepatic enzymes.
When is NPO ordered?
Before surgeries
Root of lips
Lab
Labial
Pertaining to the lips
Duodenal
Pertaining to the duodenum
Sigmoid colon
S-shaped lower portion of large intestine
Anus
Opening of the colon to the outside of the body
Esophagus
Tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach
Mouth
Opening that is the beginning of the digestive system
Stomach
Organ that receives food from the esophagus and sends it to the small intestine
Gastroscopy
Visual examination of the stomach
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach
Gastrectomy
Excision of the stomach
-al
Pertaining to
-ectomy
Surgical removal | Excision
-ic
Pertaining to
-itis
Inflammation