Gastrointestinal Tract/Abdomen Flashcards
1
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Cirrhosis
A
Chronic liver damage from a variety of causes leading to scarring and liver failure.
2
Q
Colonoscopy
A
An exam used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine and rectum.
3
Q
Distended
A
Swollen due to pressure from inside.
4
Q
Dysphagia
A
Difficulty or discomfort swallowing.
5
Q
GERD
A
Gastroesophageal reflux disease. A condition in which the stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus.
6
Q
GI
A
Gastrointestinal.
7
Q
Hematemesis
A
Vomiting blood.
8
Q
Hematochezia
A
The passage of blood in stool.
9
Q
Hemorrhoids
A
A swollen vein or gland in the anus region.
10
Q
Hepatomegaly
A
Enlarged liver.
11
Q
HSM
A
Hepatosplenomegaly. Enlarged liver and spleen.
12
Q
LLQ
A
Left lower quadrant.
13
Q
LUQ
A
Left upper quadrant.
14
Q
Melena
A
Black tarry faces.
15
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Protuberance
A
Bulging.
