Digestive System - Objective Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Gingivitis
A
Inflammation of the gums
2
Q
Odontoclasis
A
Breaking of a tooth
3
Q
Gastroparesis
A
Partial paralysis of the stomach
4
Q
Ascites
A
Fluid retention in the peritoneum
5
Q
Hernia
A
Rupture or protrusion of an organ through its wall
6
Q
Steatorrhea
A
Excessive fat in the feces
7
Q
Anophony
A
Sound from the anus, farts
8
Q
Flatus
A
Sound from the anus, farts
9
Q
Laparoscope
A
Instrument to view inside the abdomen
10
Q
Esophagogastroduodenoscopey
A
Procedure to view inside the esophagus stomach and duodenum
11
Q
Colonoscopy
A
Procedure to view the inside of the colon
12
Q
Hepatomegaly
A
Enlargement of the liver
13
Q
Cholelith
A
Gallstone
14
Q
Pancreatolith
A
Stone in the pancreas
15
Q
Fecal occult blood test FOBT
A
Test for non visible blood in feces
16
Q
Nasogastric NG tube
A
Tube inserted into the stomach via the nose, feeding tube
17
Q
Dentifrice
A
Toothpaste
