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brianna chapter 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| aerophagia | The swallowing of air, whether deliberately to stimulate belching, accidentally, or as an involuntary habit |
| amebic dysentery | inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water |
| anastomosis | A connection made surgically between adjacent blood vessels or parts of the intestine, or the operation in which this is constructed |
| anorexia nervosa | a psychological disorder characterized by somatic delusions that you are too fat despite being emaciated |
| antiemetic | a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting |
| apthous ulcers | a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract |
| ascites | The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling |
| bariatrics | The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of obesity |
| borborygmus | A rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines |
| botulism | Food poisoning caused by botulinum growing on improperly sterilized canned meats and other preserved foods |
| bulimia nervosa | Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors |
| cachexia | Weakness and wasting of the body due to severe chronic illness |
| cheilosis | a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth |
| cholangiography | X-ray examination of the bile ducts, used to locate and identify an obstruction |
| cholangitis | inflammation of the bile ducts |
| cholecystectomy | Surgical removal of the gallbladder |
| cholecystitis | Inflammation of the gallbladder |
| choledocholithotomy | Surgery that involves the removal of one or more obstructive gallstones from the common bile duct |
| cholelithiasis | The formation of gallstones |
| cholera | An infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and typically contracted |
| cirrhosis | A chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue |
| colonoscopy | visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation |
| crohon disease | A chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines, esp. the colon and ileum |
| diverticulitis | Inflammation of a diverticulum, esp. in the colon, causing pain and disturbance of bowel function |
| dyspepsia | Indigestion |
| dysphagia | condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful |
| emesis | The action or process of vomiting |
| enteritis | Inflammation of the intestine, esp. the small intestine, usually accompanied by diarrhea |
| eructation | eruption: (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) |
| esophageal varices | In medicine (gastroenterology), esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower esophagus |
| esophagogastroduodenoscopy | In medicine (gastroenterology), esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part |
| gastroduodenostomy | a surgical procedure where the doctor creates a new connection between the stomach and the duodenum |
| gastroesophageal reflux disease | is a chronic symptom of mucosal damage caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus |
| gastrostomy tube | A feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot obtain nutrition by swallowing |
| hematemesis | vomiting blood |
| hemoccult test | A test that checks for hidden blood in the stool |
| hepatitis | A disease characterized by inflammation of the liver |
| herpes labialis | oral herpes: caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 |
| hiatal hernia | hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm |
| hyperemesis | severe and excessive vomiting |
| ileaus | A painful obstruction of the ileum or other part of the intestine |
| inguinal hernia | hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males |
| jaundice | 1.A medical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, arising from excess of the pigment bilirubin |
| melena | Dark sticky feces containing partly digested blood |
| morbid obesity | Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health |
| nasogastric intubation | Nasogastric intubation is a medical process involving the insertion of a plastic tube |
| obesity | fleshiness: more than average fatness |
| peridontium | Periodontium refers to the specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth |
| peristalis | The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal |
| proctopexy | fixation of a prolapsed anus and rectum |
| regurgitation | backflow of blood through a defective heart valve |
| salmonellosis | a kind of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium |
| sigmoidoscopy | Examination of the sigmoid colon by means of a flexible tube inserted through the anus |
| stomatorrhagia | hemorrhage of the mouth |
| trismus | Spasm of the jaw muscles, causing the mouth to remain tightly closed, typically as a symptom of tetanus |
| ulcerative colitis | a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever |
| volvulus | An obstruction caused by twisting of the stomach or intestine |
| xerostomia | abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva |
| an/o | no; not; without |
| bar/o | pressure; weight |
| chol/o | bile; gall |
| cholecyst/o | gallbladder |
| col/o | colon (large intestine) |
| colon/o | colon (large intestine |
| dent/o | tooth |
| dont/o | |
| duoden/o | duodenum |
| enter/o | intestines (usually small intestine) |
| esophag/o | esophagus |
| gastr/o | stomach |
| gloss/o | tongue |
| hepat/o | liver |
| ile/o | ileum |
| jejun/o | jejunum |
| lingu/o | tongue |
| lith/o | stone, calculus |
| or/o | mouth |
| pancreat/o | pancreas |
| phag/o | eat; swallow |
| proct/o | anus and rectum |
| rect/o | rectum |
| sigmoid/o | sigmoid colon |
| stomat/o | mouth |
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