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Digestive Flashcards

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Anal

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Pertaining to the anus

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Appendectomy

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Removal of the appendix

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Appendicitis

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Inflammation of the appendix

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Cholecystectomy

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Removal of the gallbladder

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Colostomy

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Opening of the colon to the outside of the body

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Colonoscopy

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Visual examination of the colon

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Duodenal

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Pertaining to the duodenum

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Esophageal

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Pertaining to the esophagus

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Gastralgia

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Stomach pain

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Hepatomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver

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Ileostomy

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New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body

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Gastrojejunostomy

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New surgically created opening between the stomach and the jejunum

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Oral

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Pertaining to the mouth

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Pharyngeal

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Pertaining to the pharynx

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Proctoscopy

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Inspection of the anus and rectum with a proctoscope

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Rectocele

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Hernia of the text I’m into the vagina

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Sigmoidoscopy

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Visual examination of the sigmoid colon with an endoscope inserted through the anus and rectum

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of the mouth

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Cholelithiasis

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Abnormal condition of gallstones

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Cirrhosis

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Chronic disease of the liver with degeneration of liver cells

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Colonic polyposis

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Condition in which polyps protrude from the mucous membranes lining the colon

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Diverticulosis

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Abnormal condition of small pouches or sacs in the wall of the intestine

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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A condition in which contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Inflammation of the terminal portion of the ileum (Crohn’s disease) or inflammation of the colon (ulcerative colitis)

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Irritable bowel syndrome

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Signs and symptoms are cramping, abdominal bloating, constipation and diarrhea. No permanent damage

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Hepatocellular carcinoma

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Cancer of the liver

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Jaundice

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Yellow orange coloration of the skin and other tissues from high levels bilirubin

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Abdominal Computed Tomopraphy

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A series of cross sectional X-ray images that show abdominal organs

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Abdominal magnetic resonance imagining

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Magnetic and radio waves create images of abdominal organs and tissues in all three planes of the body

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Abdominal ultrasonography

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Beaming sound waves into the abdomen to produce images of organs such as the gallbladder.

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Endoscopic ultrasonography

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Detect enlarged lymph nodes and tumors in the upper abdomen

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Barium Tests

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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

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Cholangiography

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X-ray imaging of bile ducts after the injection of contrast through the liver

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Gastrointestinal endoscopy

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Visual examination of the GI tract with an endoscope. General term

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Hemoccult test

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Feces are placed on paper containing chemical guaiac which reacts with hidden blood. Important screening for colon cancer

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Laparoscopy

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Visual examination of the abdomal cavity through an endoscope inserted in the abdomen

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Liver function tests

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Measurements of liver enzymes and other substances in the blood. Enzyme levels increase when the liver is damaged

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Stool culture

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Feces are placed in a culture to test for microorganisms

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Virtual colonoscopy

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Use imaging to examine colon

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Anastomosis

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Surgical creation of an opening between two gastrointestinal organs.

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Laparoscopic surgery

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Removal of organs or tissues via a laparoscope.

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