Digestive System Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Chlo/e
A
Gall/bile
2
Q
Emes
A
Vomit
3
Q
Lith/o
A
Stones
4
Q
Lapar/o
A
Abdominal wall
5
Q
Centesis
A
To puncture
6
Q
Trippy
A
To crush
7
Q
Rrhea
A
Flow/discharge
8
Q
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
A
Severe heartburn
Regurgitation into oesophagus and irritate lining
9
Q
Jaundice
A
Yellow skins or white of eyes from bile metabolic products from blood to tissues
10
Q
Cirrhosis
A
Orange yellow
Disease in liver that happen to alcoholics
11
Q
Diverticulitis
A
Small pouches along walls of large intestine
May not be able to empty faeces material leads to inflammation
12
Q
Dysphagia
A
Difficult swallowing
13
Q
Peritonitis
A
Inflammation of abdominal cavity
14
Q
Proctologist
A
Specialise in disease of rectum and anus
15
Q
Guaiac test
A
Identify blood in the stool
