Conference 2 definitions

Question 1

Bariatrics

Answer 1

The study of the prevention, control and treatment of obesity

Question 2

Cholecystitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the gall bladder

Question 3

Cholelithiasis

Answer 3

Stones in the gallbladder

Question 4

Cholecytectomy

Answer 4

removal of the gallbladder

Question 5

Gastroenteritis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the gastric mucosa of the stomach and the intestinal tract

Question 6

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)

Answer 6

A syndrome produced by conditions that result in reflux of gastric secretions into the esophagus

Question 7

Helicobacter pylori

Answer 7

A gram negative bacterium that causes peptic ulcers

Question 8

Laparoscopy

Answer 8

Abdominal exploration using a type of endoscope. Frequently used in cholecystectomies

Question 9

Pyloric stenosis

Answer 9

A condition that occurs when the circular muscle of the pylorus becomes thickened, causing constriction of the pylorus and obstruction of the gastric outlet.

Question 10

Nissen fundoplication

Answer 10

A surgical procedure used for GERD which involved wrapping the fundus of the stomach around the lower portion of the esophagus

Question 11

Pancreatitis

Answer 11

Inflammatory process of the pancreas

Question 12

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Answer 12

An erosion of the GI muscosa resulting from digestive action of HCl acid and pepsin