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Ch 5 Terms UGT
Medical Terminology Class, Chapter 5 Terms, Upper Gastro. Tract
Terms | Definitions |
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achalasia | failure of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES) muscle to relax |
esohageal varices | swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esohagus |
gastric carcinoma | malignant tumor of the stomach |
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach |
hernia | protrusion of an organ or part through the muscle normally containing it |
peptic ulcer | open sore or lesion of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum |
colonic polyposis | polyps (benign growths) protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon |
colorectal cancer | adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum, or both |
Crohn disease (Chrohn's) | chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract (terminal ileum and colon) |
diverticulosis | abnormal side pockets (outouchings) in the intestinal wall |
dysentery | painful, inflamed intestines |
hemorrhoids | swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region |
ileus | failure of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of the intestines |
intussusception | telescoping of the intestines |
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) | group of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress and tension |
ulcerative colitis | chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers |
volvulus | twisting of the intestine on itself |