GI: Diagnostic, Symptomatic, and Operative Terms Flashcards
loss of apetite
anorexia
inability to swallow
aphagia
accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
ascites
in the cheek
buccal
infrequent or incomplete bowel movements characterized by hardened, dry stool that is difficult to pass
constipation
frequent loose or liquid stools
diarrhea
indigestion
dyspepsia
difficulty in swallowing
dysphagia
belch
eructation
gas in the stomach or intestines
flatulence
bad breath
halitosis
red blood in the stool
hematochezia
vomiting blood
hematemesis
enlargement of the liver
hepatomegaly
excessive level of bilirubin in the blood
hyperbilirubinemia
yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera, and other tissues caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood
icterus/jaundice
dark-colored, tarry stool caused by old blood
melena
sick in the stomach
nausea
feces containing fat
steatorrhea
under the tongue
sublingual/hypoglossal
inflammation of the mouth
stomatitis
inflammation of a salivary gland
sialoadenitis
inflammation of the parotid gland; also called mumps
parotitis (parotiditis)
inflammation of the lip
cheilitis
inflammation of the tongue
glossitis
tongue-tie; a defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick frenulum
ankyloglossia
inflammation of the gums
gingivitis
swollen, twisted veins in the esophagus especially susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage
esophageal varices
inflammation of the esophagus
esophagitis
backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus, often as a result of abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter; causes burning pain in the esophagus
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
narrowed condition of the pylorus
pyloric stenosis
a sore on the mucous membrane of the stomach, duodenum, or any other part of the gastrointestinal system exposed to gastric juices; commonly caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria
peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
ulcer located in the stomach
gastric ulcer
ulcer located in the duodenum
duodenal ulcer
inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
gastroenteritis
inflammation of the small intestine
enteritis
inflammation of the lower portion of the small intestine
ileitis
inflammation of the colon (large intestine)
colitis
chronic inflammation of the colon along with ulcerations
ulcerative colitis
a by-way; an abnormal side pocket in the gastrointestinal tract usually related to a lack of dietary fiber
diverticulum