WK12: Key Words

Question 1

Colostomy

Answer 1

Establishment of an artificial opening of the large intestine externally on the abdomen

Question 2

defecation

Answer 2

The process of stool elimination

Question 3

diverticulum

Answer 3

Small sac or outpouching along the wall of the colon; plural diverticula

Question 4

diverticulitis

Answer 4

Infection of the diverticula

Question 5

encopresis

Answer 5

A condition of fecal incontinence characterized by inappropriate fecal soiling
- frequently seen in the pediatric population

Question 6

enuresis

Answer 6

Urinary incontinence
- inability to voluntarily prevent the discharge of urine

Question 7

hemodialysis

Answer 7

Treatment using special filters to remove wastes that the kidneys no longer can do on their own through the mechanisms of diffusion, osmosis, and
ultrafiltration

Question 8

hydroureter

Answer 8

Accumulation of fluid in the urinary ureter
- represents a consequence of complete ureteral obstruction

Question 9

meconium

Answer 9

Infant’s first stool
- represents the digestion of amniotic fluid and is sterile, black, sticky and odourless

Question 10

melena

Answer 10

Black stool indicative of upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Question 11

micturition

Answer 11

A process of urine elimination

Question 12

occult

Answer 12

Hidden blood in the stool that is not visible

Question 13

peritonitis

Answer 13

Inflammation of the peritoneal membrane

Question 14

steatorrhea

Answer 14

A stool containing large amounts of fat;
- may be caused by absence of bile acids or gastrointestinal malabsorption

Question 15

stercobilin

Answer 15

Bile pigment
- provides the characteristic brown colour of stool