Quizlet Test Flashcards
Condition where a portion of the stomach protrude upward into the chest through the diaphragm
hiatal hernia
The ________ is the 4th pat of the colon.
sigmoid colon
Earliest stage of periodontal disease and only affects gums
gingivitis
Commonly known as bad breath and is caused by dental,rest, gastric disorders
halitosis
Any disease of the mouth caused by a fungus
stomatomycosis
Structure that secretes bile.
liver
Last and longest portion of the small intestine
ileum
Ringlike muscle that controls the flow from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine
pyloric sphincter
A single pouch or sac occurring in the lining of a tubular organ (colon)
diverticulum
The twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction
volvulus
Difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
The return of swallowed food in the mouth
regurgitation
Surgical fixation of the rectum to adjacent tissue or organ
proctopexy
Surgical procedure that creates a connection between 2 hollow or tubular structures
anastomosis
Cholangiography is
X-ray of bile ducts with contrast medium
The breaking down of body cells or substances
catabolism
The narrow passage that connects the stomach with the small intestine
pylorus
An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity
ascites
Involuntary teeth clenching during sleep
bruxism
An endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
mass of chewed food ready to be swallowed
bolus
An eating disorder that is characterized by binge eating
bulimia
The symptoms of botulism
paralysis and death
Yellow skin discoloration of the skin caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood
jaundice
Yellow skin discoloration of the skin caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood
cholecystalgia
