Digestive Flashcards
Anal
Pertaining to the anus
Appendectomy
Removal of the appendix
Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix
Cholecystectomy
Removal of the gallbladder
Colostomy
Opening of the colon to the outside of the body
Colonoscopy
Visual examination of the colon
Duodenal
Pertaining to the duodenum
Esophageal
Pertaining to the esophagus
Gastralgia
Stomach pain
Hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver
Ileostomy
New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body
Gastrojejunostomy
New surgically created opening between the stomach and the jejunum
Oral
Pertaining to the mouth
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas
Pharyngeal
Pertaining to the pharynx
Proctoscopy
Inspection of the anus and rectum with a proctoscope
Rectocele
Hernia of the text I’m into the vagina
Sigmoidoscopy
Visual examination of the sigmoid colon with an endoscope inserted through the anus and rectum
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth
Cholelithiasis
Abnormal condition of gallstones
Cirrhosis
Chronic disease of the liver with degeneration of liver cells
Colonic polyposis
Condition in which polyps protrude from the mucous membranes lining the colon
Diverticulosis
Abnormal condition of small pouches or sacs in the wall of the intestine
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A condition in which contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammation of the terminal portion of the ileum (Crohn’s disease) or inflammation of the colon (ulcerative colitis)
Irritable bowel syndrome
Signs and symptoms are cramping, abdominal bloating, constipation and diarrhea. No permanent damage
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Cancer of the liver
Jaundice
Yellow orange coloration of the skin and other tissues from high levels bilirubin
Abdominal Computed Tomopraphy
A series of cross sectional X-ray images that show abdominal organs
Abdominal magnetic resonance imagining
Magnetic and radio waves create images of abdominal organs and tissues in all three planes of the body
Abdominal ultrasonography
Beaming sound waves into the abdomen to produce images of organs such as the gallbladder.
Endoscopic ultrasonography
Detect enlarged lymph nodes and tumors in the upper abdomen
Barium Tests
X-ray exam using a liquid barium mixture to locate disorders of the GI tract.
Barium enema- colon
Barium swallow- esophagus, stomach and small intestine
Cholangiography
X-ray imaging of bile ducts after the injection of contrast through the liver
Gastrointestinal endoscopy
Visual examination of the GI tract with an endoscope. General term
Hemoccult test
Feces are placed on paper containing chemical guaiac which reacts with hidden blood. Important screening for colon cancer
Laparoscopy
Visual examination of the abdomal cavity through an endoscope inserted in the abdomen
Liver function tests
Measurements of liver enzymes and other substances in the blood. Enzyme levels increase when the liver is damaged
Stool culture
Feces are placed in a culture to test for microorganisms
Virtual colonoscopy
Use imaging to examine colon
Anastomosis
Surgical creation of an opening between two gastrointestinal organs.
Laparoscopic surgery
Removal of organs or tissues via a laparoscope.
