Digestive Vocab Flashcards
Telescoping of one part of the intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part
Intussusception
A temporary stoppage o internal peristalsis
Ileus
Twisting of the intestine on itself that cause an obstruction
Volvulus
An impairment of digestion
Dyspepsia
Difficulty in swallowing
Dysphagia
Regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus heartburn
Pyrosis
Pear shaped save located under the liver
Gallbladder
Secretes bile removes excess glucose
Liver
Feather shaped organ located posterior to behind the stomach
Pancreas
An overwhelming and irrational fee of leaving the familiar setting of home or venturing into the open
Aerophagia
Blisterlike sores caused by the herpes simplex virus that occrson the lips and adjacent tissue
Herpes labialis
The expelling of the contents of the stomach through the esophagus and out of the mouth
Emesis
The return of swallowed food into the mouth
Regurgitation
Protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or gron
Inguinal hernia
Surgical fixation of the rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ
Proctopexy
Surgical repair of the rectum
Proctoplasty
A surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures
Anastomosis
Excessive flow of gastric secretions
Gastrorrhea
Rupture of the stomach
Gastrorrhexis
The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts
Cholelithiasis
Visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum using a short speculum called an anoscope
Anoscopy
All of the process involved in the body’s use of nutrients
Metabolism
The passage of black stools containing digested blood
Melena
Pain in the gallbladder
Cholecystalgia
Vomiting blood
Hematemisis
A laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools
Hemoccult
Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esphogus
Esophageal varices
Food poisoning that is characterized by paralysis and is often fatal
Botulism
The rumbling nose caused by the movement of gas in the intestine
Borborygmus
Surgical creation of an opening between the ileum at the end of the small intestine and the abdominal wall
Ileostomy
Surgical creation of the artificial opening into the stomach
Gastrostomy
A progressive degenerative disease of the liver characterized by disturbance of structure and function of the liver
Cirrhosis
The lack or loss of appetite for food
Anorexia
Removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomerly between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum
Gastroduodenostomy
Surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface
Colostomy
A surgical formation of an opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall
Enterocolostomy
Inflammation of the gums that is the earliest stage of periodontal disease
Gingivitis
An excessive accumulation of fat in the body
Obesity
Inflammation of the ileum
Ileitis
Lips form the opening to the oral cavity
Labia
A complete stoppage or serious impairment of the passage of the intestinal contents
Intestinal obstruction
Enzyme found in gastric juices
Protease
Abnormally thin
Emaciated
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy
Yellow discoloration of the skin and other tissues caused by greater than normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood
Jaundice
Ring like muscle that controls the flow between the esophagus and the stomach
Cardiac sphincter
Medication administered to produce vomiting
Emetic
Peptic ulcers that occur in the stomach
Gastric ulcer
Study of diagnosing and treating disease and disorders of the stomach and intestines
Gastroenterology
Irregular ridges or folds in the mucous membrane and covers the anterior portion of the hard plate
Rugae
