Question | Answer |
bulimia | a disorder that is characterized by episodes of binge eating and often terminates in self-induced vomiting |
cheilitis | inflammation of the lip |
stomatitis | inflammation of the mouth |
hypoglycemia | abnormally low blood sugar |
biliary | bile |
alimentation | the process of providing nutrition for the body |
orthodontics | branch of dentistry that specializes in tooth alignment and associated with facial problems |
hepatomegaly | enlarged liver |
lingual | pertaining to the tongue |
hyperemesis | excessive vomiting |
hemorrhoids | a mass of unnaturally distended veins in the anal canal that lie just inside or outside the rectum |
cholecystitis | inflammation of the gallbladder |
diabetes mellitus | a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism that is characterized by high concentrations of sugar in the blood and resulting from insufficient production or utilization of insulin |
ileostomy | creation of a surgical passage through the abdominal wall into the ileum |
dehydration | a condition that results when output of body fluid exceeds fluid intake |
duodenum, jejunum, ileum | parts of the small intestine |
salivary gland, gallbladder, liver | accessory organs of the digestive system |
gingival | pertaining to the gums |
gastroenteritis | inflammation of the stomach and the intestinal tract |
endoscope | the instrument that consists of a tube and optical system used to inspect body organs such as the stomach |
gastric lavage | washing out of the stomach |
cholelithiasis | presence of stones in the gallbladder or common duct |
polyuria, glycosuria, hyperglycemia | symptoms of untreated diabetes mellitus |
viscera | large internal organs of the body |
dysphagia | inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing |
diverticulitis | inflammation of a small sac or pouch in the intestinal tract, causing stagnation of feces and pain |
GI series | the use of contrast agents to evaluate the gastrointestinal tract |
cholecystectomy | removal of the gallbladder |
eupepsia | normal digestion |
anorexiant | drug that suppresses the appetite |
jaundice | a condition noted by yellowness of the skin, whites of the eyes, mucous membranes and body fluids caused by deposition of bile pigment |
gastroenterology | the branch of medicine that specializes in the stomach, intestines, and associated structures |
proctologist | physician specializing in diseases of the anus, rectum and colon |
cirrhosis | chronic liver disease characterized by marked degeneration of the liver |
anorexia | loss of appetite for food |
cholecystic | pertaining to the gallbladder |
bile | produced by the liver to break down fats before absorption by the small intestine |
hypoglossal | under the tongue |
ingestion | oral intake of substances into the body |
digestion | mechanical and chemical conversion of food into substances that can eventually be absorbed by cells |
lactase | enzyme that breaks down milk sugar |
protease | enzyme that breaks down proteins |
lipase | enzyme that breaks down fats |
amylase | enzyme that breaks down starch |
gastralgia | stomachache |
gastroenterologist | physician who specializes in the stomach, intestines and the associated structures |
colonoscopy | visual examination of the colon |
hyperglycemia | elevated blood sugar |
hyperlipidemia | increased amounts of fat in the blood |
emaciation | excessive leanness caused by disease of lack of nutrition (too skinny) |
hepatotoxic | destructive to the liver |
cholangiography | x-ray examination of the bile ducts using a contrast agent. |
dyspepsia | poor, abnormal, bad digestion |
viscera | large internal organs |
peritoneum | membrane that surrounds the viscera and lines the abdominal cavity |
appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix |
flatulence | excessive gas in the stomach and intestinal tract that leads to bloating (farting) |
ulcer | lesion of the mucous membrane of the stomach |
diverticulum | small sac or pouch in the wall of an organ |
antidiarrheal | treats diarrhea |
antiemetic | relieves or prevents vomiting |
appendectomy | surgical removal of the appendix |
colostomy | creation of an artificial anus on the abdominal wall by incising the colon and drawing it out to the surface |
hemorrhoidectomy | removal of hemorrhoids |
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