GI terms Flashcards
1
Q
xerostomia
A
dry mouth
2
Q
halitosis
A
bad breath due to gingival, dental or pharyngeal infection
3
Q
dysgeusia
A
altered taste sensation
4
Q
cacageusia
A
foul tase sensation
5
Q
hiccups
A
persistent hiccups suggest diaphragmatic disorder
6
Q
steatorrhoea
A
fatty stools, pale, greasy, difficult to flush
7
Q
haematochezia
A
rectal bleeding
8
Q
anismus
A
difficulty emptying the rectum despite prolonged staining
