Test 3 Review Flashcards
Medulla
the inner layer of the kidney
sigmoid colon
the fourth part of the large colon
cystic fibrosis
a genetic disorder, in which there are large quantities of abnormally thick mucus in the lungs
halitosis
the condition commonly known as bad breath
ileectomy (know spelling)
the surgical removal of the ileum
gallbladder
the structure that stores bile
ileum
the last portion of the small intestine
volvulus
the twisting of the intestine on itself that may cause an obstruction
dysphagia
term that means difficulty breathing
Purified protein derivative (PPD)
a diagnostic test used to screen for tuberculosis
lithotripsy (know spelling)
the destruction of a kidney stone by ultrasonic waves travelling through water
anastomosis
the surgical procedure that involves the creation of a connection between two hollow or tubular structures
cystocele
the condition that involves an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina
anuria
the complete suppression of urine formation by the kidneys
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
the visual examination of the esophagus, stomach and upper duodenum
bolus
a mass of food that has been chewed and is ready to be swallowed
anorexia nervosa
an eating disorder characterized by loss of appetite for food
salmonella
a bacterial infection of the intestine transmitted by unpasteurized milk
jaundice
a condition that results in yellow discoloration of the skin caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood
hepatic
term meaning pertaining to the liver
pyrosis
aka heart burn; discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward along the esophagus
hematemesis
condition of vomiting blood
ileectomy
the surgical removal of the ileum
urologist
a specialist in disorders of the urinary system