Common GI Terminology

Question 1

Bile

Answer 1

Secretions of the liver that aid in digestion and absorption

Question 2

Biliary Trace

Answer 2

Gall bladder and the bile ducts

Question 3

GI

Answer 3

Gastroenterology

Question 4

Bowel

Answer 4

The Intestines

Question 5

Patient MRN

Answer 5

number that goes with patients chart

Question 6

RN

Answer 6

Registered Nurse

Question 7

BTG

Answer 7

break the glass/flags regulatory mandatae to provide security/privacy protection

Question 8

Colectomy

Answer 8

Removal of part or the entire colon.

Question 9

Colitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of the colon

Question 10

Colonoscopy

Answer 10

Colonoscopy is a fiberoptic (endoscopic) procedure in which a thin, flexible, lighted viewing tube (a colonoscope) is threaded up through the rectum for the purpose of inspecting the entire colon and rectum and, if there is an abnormality, taking a tissue sample of it (biopsy) for examination under a microscope, or removing it.

Question 11

Colostomy

Answer 11

A surgically created opening of the colon to the abdominal wall, allowing the diversion of fecal waste.

Question 12

Chrons Disease

Answer 12

A form of inflammatory bowel disease

Question 13

Duodenum

Answer 13

first small part of the small intestine

Question 14

Dysphagia

Answer 14

the sensation of food sticking in the esophagus

Question 15

Esophagitis

Answer 15

Irritation of the esophagus