Digestive System Flashcards
abdomin
abdomen
append, appendic
appendix
chol
gall, bile
col, colon
colon
duoden
duodenum
enter
intestines
esophag
esophagus
gastr
stomach
gingiv
gums
gloss
tongue
hepat
liver
ile
ileum
jejun
jejunum
lapar
abdomen
lingu
tongue
or
mouth
pancreat
pancreas
peps
digestion
phag
swallowing, eating
proct
rectum
rect
rectum
-algia
pain
bariatric surgery
surgical reduction of gastric capacity for significant weight loss
Crohn disease
chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract causing ulcers and formation of scar tissue
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
radiographic examination of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts with contrast media, fluoroscopy, and endoscopy
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
abnormal back flow of gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus
ulcerative colitis
a disease characterized by inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers