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Week 3 114 phm term
114 week 3 termonology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absorption | processes describing the movement of nutrients, fluids and medications from the GI tract into the bloodstream |
| amino acids | molecules that make up proteins |
| antacid | drug that neutralizes hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach |
| antidiarrheal | medication that prevents or relieves diarrhea |
| carbohydrates | chemical compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen |
| chyme | soupy consistency of food after mixing with stomach acids and digestive enzymes |
| colonoscopy | examination of the colon for signs of inflammation and damage |
| constipation | abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces |
| Crohns disease | irritable bowel disease that produces inflammation and damage anywhere along the GI tract |
| diarrhea | abnormally frequent passafe of loose and watery stool |
| digestion | the mechanical, chemical and enzymatic action of breaking food into molecules that can be used in metabolism |
| duodenal ulcer | located in the upper portion of the small intestine |
| endoscopy | test used to look for ulcers inside of the stomach and small intestine |
| excretion | elimination of waste products and other remnants of metabolism |
| fistula | ulcer that tunnels from the site of origin to surrounding tissues |
| gastroenteritis | infection in the GI tract that can cause post-infection inflammatory bowel syndrome |
| gastric ulcer | located in the stomach |
| GURD | motility disorder associated with impaired peristalsis that results in the backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus |
| hiatal hernia | condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter shifts above the diaphragm |
| ingestion | act of taking in food, liquid or other substances |
| IBD | chronic disorder of the GI tact characterized by inflammation of the intestine and resulting in abdominal cramping and persistent diarrhea |
| IBS | condition that causes abdominal distress and erratic movement of the contents of the large bowel |
| laryngopharyngeal reflux | reflux of gastric contents into the larynx and pharynx |
| laxative | medication that induces evacuation of the bowel |
| lower esophageal sphincter | sphincter seperating the esophagus and the stomach |
| peptic ulcer disease | term used to describe ulcers that are located in either the duodenum or stomach |
| peristalsis | forceful wave of contractions in the esophagus that moves food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach |
| reflux | backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus or laryngopharyngeal region |
| toxic megacolon | life threatening condition characterized by a very inflated colon and abdominal distention |
| ulcer | open sore in the mucous membranes or mucosal linings of the body |
| ulcerative colitis | IBD that produces inflammation, ulcers and damage to the colon |
| upper esophageal sphincter | sphincter seperating the pharynx and esophagus |
| antisecretory | substance that inhibits secretion of digestiive enzymes, hormones or acid |
| cathartic | pharmacological substance that stimulates defecation |
| emollient | substance that is soothing to mucous membranes or skin |
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dmhehr
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