| Question |
Answer |
| The 2nd portion (5' long) of small intestine that means to empty is the: |
jejunum |
| The organ that produces bile is the: |
liver |
| The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the: |
peritoneum "that which holds the lower organs" |
| The tube that extends from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach and means gullet is the: |
eso/phagus "toward/eater" |
| The ring of muscles found in opening between stomach and duodenum is the: |
pyloric sphincter "gate keeper: that which binds together" |
| The combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean: |
mouth |
| "The combining form that means "small intestines” is:" |
enter/o- "usually refers to small intestine: Colo- big intestine |
| The combining form that means "rectum (straight) and anus (ring)" is: |
proct/o- |
| The combining form for small growth is: |
polyp/o- "footed growth" |
| The diagnostic term that means inflammation of the stomach, intestines and colon is: |
gastroenterocolitis |
| The diagnostic term that means abnormal condition of having diverticula (out-pouchings) in the colon is: |
diverticul/o/sis |
| The diagnostic term gingivitis means: |
inflammation of the gums |
| The diagnostic term chole/lith/iasis means: |
condition of gallstones |
| The diagnostic term that means prolapse of the rectum is: |
procto/ptosis |
| The diagnostic term gastro/enter/itis means: |
inflammation of the stomach and intestinal track |
| The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines, characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of scar tissue, is: |
Crohn's Disease |
| The diagnostic term for the abnormal growing together of two surfaces normally separated is: |
adhesion |
| The diagnostic term ulcerative colitis means: |
inflammation of the colon with sores |
| The diagnostic term for a psychoneurotic disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is: |
anorexia nervosa |
| The diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the liver characterized by the gradual destruction of liver cells is: |
cirrhosis "yellow orange color produced" |
| The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is: |
choledocholith/otripsy |
| The surgical term cheil/orrhapy means: |
suture of the lips |
| The surgical term that means incision in to the abdominal wall is: |
lapar/otomy |
| The surgical term that means suture of the tongue is: |
glossorrhaphy |
| The procedural term for X-ray filming of the gallbladder is: |
chole/cysto/graphy |
| The procedural term that means visual examination of the rectum is: |
proctoscopy |
| The procedural term meaning visual examination within a hollow organ is: |
endoscopy |
| The term Proctoscope means: |
instrument used for visual examination of the rectum |
| The procedural phrase for a barium enema with X-rays is: |
lower GI Series |
| The term Endoscopic Gastroscop/e is defined as a(n): |
instrument used for visual examination of the stomach |
| The procedural term for a series of X-ray films taken of the stomach & duodenum after barium has been swallowed is: |
Upper GI Series |
| The medical term Brady/pepsia means: |
slow digestion |
| The medical term Dysphagia means: |
difficult swallowing or eating |
| The medical term a/pepsia means: |
without digestion |
| The medical term that means physician who specializes in proctology is: |
proctologist |
| The medical term gastro/dynia means: |
pain in the stomach |
| The medical term Peritoneal literally means: |
one who holds lower viscera "largest serous membrane in the body" |
| The term for abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is: |
ascites |
| The medical term that means washing out the stomach is: |
gastric lavage |
| The term Di/gest/ion literally means: |
the process of/two/separations |
| The physi/ology (science of function or nature) term Peristalsis literally means: |
to contract/around |
| The anatomical term Incis/or literally means: |
one who cuts in |
| The diagnostic term stomat/itis means: |
inflammation of the mouth |
| The diagnostic term Pyloric Stenosis actually means: |
condition of narrowing the gate keeper |
| The anatomical term Gastric Rugae literally means: |
stomach folds |
| The diagnostic term Peptic Ulcer literally means: |
digestive : sore |
| Hepatitis A, B, and C are caused by a: |
virus |
| Hepatitis A is also known as: |
Infectious Hepatitis |
| Hepatitis B is also known as: |
Serum Hepatitis |
| Hepatitis "_" may be dormant in the body for years before the Signs and Symptoms appear |
C |
| The diagnostic term Dental Caries literally means: |
refers to tooth cavities |
| The word parts dento- and donto- both mean: |
tooth |
| The diagnostic term Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can also refer to: |
heart burn "GERD" |
| The diagnostic term Reflux literally means: |
to flow again "usually backward" |
| The diagnostic term Tartar refers to dental: |
plaque "hardened carbonates, phosphates, and organic matter" |
| The diagnostic term Coloscopy refers to viewing and examining the: |
large intestine |
| The diagnostic term Colo/scop/e literally means: |
instrument to view the big or large intestine |
| The diagnostic term Colo/scop/y literally means: |
procedure of viewing and examining the large intestine |
| The diagnostic term Diverticulosis actually means: |
condition of out pouching in the colons rugae or fold |
| The nutritional physiology term Bolus literally means: |
ball or lump |
| The nutritional physiology term Chyme literally means: |
juice |
| The inflammatory characteristics seen during a Upper GI Examination include: |
rubor, tumor, calor, and dolor "red, swelling, heat, pain" |
| The medical abbreviation for the Gastrointestinal System (mouth to anus): |
GI |
| The medical term Enema literally means: |
to inject |
| The diagnostic term Dys/phag/ia literally means: |
refers to difficult or faulty swallowing |
| The diagnostic term Dys/phonia actually means: |
refers to faulty speaking or speech hoarseness |
| The diagnostic term "A/phasia" literally means: |
without speech |
| The diagnostic term Bulem/ia literally means ____________. |
refers to/hungry |
| The diagnostic term Anorexia Nervosa literally means: |
without appetite: caused by a "nervous" condition |
| The diagnostic term Hyper/cholesterol/emia is a blood condition with a cholesterol level above ____ mg per dcl (milligrams per deciliter) in a 20 Y/O. |
230 |
| The diagnostic term Crohn's Disease is also known as: |
chronic regional ileitis |
| The diagnostic term Acute Appendicitis actually means: |
sudden inflammation of the appendage attached to the cecum |
| The diagnostic term Dys/entery literally means: |
faulty, difficult, and painful intestines |
| The anatomical word part colo- or colono- refers to the big intestine. The word part _______ can refer to the small intestine or both intestines. |
entero- |
| The alimentary (to nourish) canal is approximately _____ feet long in adults. |
30 |
| The diagnostic term Abdominal Hernia refers to: |
a rupture or protrusion through the abdominal wall |
| The anatomical term Alimentary literally means: |
to nourish |
| The diagnostic term Pell/agra refers to _________ and is caused by the lack of niacin or niacinamide in the diet. |
skin/rough |
| The diagnostic term Amebic (Amoeba) Dysentery refers to: |
diarrhea and dehydration caused by the Amebic one cell organism |
| The physiological (function) importance of the digestive system is to: |
break foods down into small ingredients to nourish the body cells |
| The diagnostic term Beri/beri refers to ________________ and is caused by the lack of thiamine (part of B Complex: B-1) in the diet. |
body weakness "weakness/weakness" |
| The diagnostic term Scurvy literally means __________ and is the lack of Vitamin C in the diet. |
to scratch |
| The diagnostic term Fistula refers to a: |
pipe stem like tube or passageway |
| The diagnostic term Atresia refers to: |
closure of an opening- "anus, ear, vagine, eye, urethra" |
| The diagnostic term Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) refers to: |
painful intestines |
| The diagnostic reference of Differential Diagnosis (D.D.) refers to: |
determining the difference between 2 or more similar health problems |
| The diagnostic term Hiatal Hernia refers to: |
rupturing or protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm |
| The anatomical term Sphincter literally means: |
to bind together (Tighten) |
| The diagnostic term Pyloric Stenosis refers to the narrowing of the lower end of the ___________ and can lead to regular vomiting in fants |
stomach |
| The diagnostic term Volvulus usually refers to ________ of the ileum or the colon |
twisting |
| Typhus literally means: |
stupor "near coma or deep sleep" |
| A Cysto/scopic Exam refers to 'looking at' the ________: |
urinary bladder inspection |
| Cholera is commonly referred to as _______________ . It can lead to dehydration, vomiting, muscle cramps, and death. It is caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. |
super diarrhea |
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