Unit 1 Gastrointestinal Flashcards
what is Achalasia and how does it happen??
This is a rare disorder making it difficult for food and liquid to pass through the esophagus. Occurs when the esophagus becomes damaged.
what is Anastomosis
a connection that is created by tubular structures, such as loops of intestines.
what are Antispasmodics and what are they used for ??
medications to treat spasms of the gastrointestinal muscles.
Ascites Defintion ??
the buildup of fluids in the space between the lining of abdomen and abdomen organs
what is Barium used for in gastro medicine
a test to look at the outline of any part of your digestive system.
Borborygmi def ???
the rumbling sounds the stomach makes as food and liquids pass through
what is a Colectomy
a type of surgery that is used to treat colon disease; a part of the colon is removed. (colon is part of large intestine)
Colitis is what???
This is a chronic digestive disease which is characterized by the inflammation of the inner lining of the colon.
Colostomy is what ??
an opening in the belly that is made during surgery (in the abdominal wall)
Diverticulum def ??
condition that occurs when small pouches or sacs form and push outwards on weak spots in the wall of the colon.
Dyspepsia is also known as what
indigestion
Dysphagia means what ??
swallowing difficulties
Emaciation
when someone is abnormally thin or weak.
Endoscopy
a procedure allowing a doctor to view the inside of the body.
Enteral nutrition means what ??
feeding through the gut. aka using a feeding tube.
Enteritis def ???
the inflammation of the small intestine.
Enterocele is what, and when does it happen ??
a small bowel prolapse. Happens when the small intestine descends into the lower pelvic cavity and pushes at the top part of the vagina, which creates a bulge.
Eructation is what
burping.
Esophagitis def
inflammation of the esophagus
Fistula def ?
abnormal opening in the stomach or intestine allowing liquid to leak where it is not supposed to leak.
Gastralgia is what
an ache feeling in the stomach (localized.)
Gastritis
inflammation of the stomach lining.
Gastroenteritis is what??
short term illness triggered by an infection or inflammation of the digestive system.
Gastroenterology is what
study of the normal functions and diseases of the gastrointestinal system.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori):
a type of bacteria that causes infection in the stomach
Hematemesis is what
vomiting of blood.
Hemorrhoids are what
swollen veins in the rectum or anus
Hepatic means what
liver or concerning the liver.
Hiatal hernia: is what
the protrusion of an organ which is typically the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm.
Ileostomy what
an artificial opening in the abdominal wall using the small intestine to allow poop to come out of that spot instead of the anus.
Laparoscopy is what
a surgeon will make an incision near the belly button and use the laparoscopy camera to view the internal organs in a minimally invasive way.
Melena means what when talking about gastrointestinal system
black stool which is due to internal bleeding.
Parenteral nutrition:
a process of giving nutritional products through means of an IV.
Peritonitis is what ??
inflammation around the peritoneum which is usually due to bacteria infection in the blood or after an abdominal organ ruptures.
a Polyp is what ???
any growth that projects from the wall of a cavity lined with a mucous membrane
Steatorrhea means what
an increased fat excretion in stool.
root - “colon” means what ??
large intestine
root - “pepsis” means what??
digestion
root - “phag” means what ??
to eat
root - “endo” means what ??
within
root - “entro” means what ??
intestine
root - “gastr” means what ??
stomach
root - “hepat” means what ??
liver
root - “lapar” means what ??
abdominal
root - “melan” means what ??
black
prefix - “a” means ??
without
prefix - “anti” means what??
against or opposite
prefix - “dys” means what ??
bad or difficult
prefix - “hem” means what ??
blood
prefix - “para” means what ??
abnormal
prefix - “peri” means what ??
around
suffix - “otomy” means what ??
cutting or making an incision on the body`
suffix - “itis” means what ??
inflammation.
suffix - “oscopy” means what ??
viewing through a scope
suffix - “logy” means
the study of
suffix - “ostomy” means what ??
surgical creation of an opening in the organ for the removal of waste.
suffix - “scopy” means what ??
to view with a scope
suffix - “rrhea” means what ??
flow or discharge
