Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
pyrosis
A
heartburn
2
Q
The passage of black, tarry, and sticky stools are referred to as
A
melena
3
Q
pale or clay colored stools
A
Acholic
4
Q
A term used to describe red blood in the stool is
A
hematochezia
5
Q
the presence of excess fat in the stool
A
Steatorrhea
6
Q
A feeling of constantly needing to pass stool is
A
tenesmus
7
Q
rising retrosternal burning pain or discomfort occurring weekly or more often
A
heartburn
8
Q
chronic or recurrent discomfort or pain centered in the upper abdomen
A
Dyspepsia
9
Q
pain on swallowing and could be associated with esophagitis, peptic strictures, or Barrett’s esophagus
A
Odynophagia
10
Q
difficulty swallowing
A
Dysphagia
