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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sublingual | pertaining to underneath the tongue |
| Mastification | a process of chewing |
| Deglution | a process of swallowing |
| Appendiceal | pertaining to the appendix |
| Appendix | A small stucture hanging from a larger structure |
| Defecation | Process by which undigested materials and water are removed from the body as a bowel movement |
| Duodenum | a 10 inch, C-shaped segment that begins at the stomach and ends at the jejunum. |
| Epiglottis | a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe. |
| Esophagus | a flexible , muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach. |
| Flatus | Gas produced by bacteria that inhabit the large intestine. |
| Jejunum | Second part of the small intestine. |
| Lactase | milk enzyme |
| Meconium | dark green substance forming the first feces of a newborn infant. |
| Mucosa | Mucous membrane that lines the gastrointestinal system and produces mucus. |
| Palate | Above your mouth |
| Pancreas | Triangular organ located posterior to the stomach. It secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum. |
| Peritoneum | Double-layer serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and surrounds each gastrointestinal organ. |
| Pharynx | the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus. |
| Rectum | Final part of the large intestine. It is a short, straight segment that lies between the sigmoid colon and the anus. |
| Saliva | watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands the helps chewing. |
| Salivary Gland | 3 pairs: the parotid glands, sublingual glands, and submandiibular glands. |
| Stomach | The major part of digestion. |
| Tongue | Large muscle that fills the oral cavity and assits with eating and talking. |
| Digestion | Pertaining to breaking down food. |
| Anorexia | Decreased appetite because of disease or the gastrointestinal side effects of a drug. |
| Dysphagia | difficulty swallowing state |
| Polyphagia | over eating disease |
| Stomatitis | A stone that forms in the salavary gland and becomes lodged in the duct, blocking the flow of saliva. |
| Gastroenteritis | Acute inflammation in the stomach and intestines. |
| Gastroesophageal | pertaining to the stomach and esophagus. |
| Hematemesis | Vomitting of the blood. |
| Nausea | unpleasent, queasy feeling in the stomach that precedes the urge to vomit. |
| Emesis | is the expelling of food from the stomach through the mouth. |
| Adenocarcinoma | a malignant tumor formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue. |
| Peptic ulcer | Chronic irritation, burning pain, and erosion of the mucosa to form an ulcer. |
| Malrotation | vomitting and abdominal pain. |
| Appendicitis | a serious medical condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and painful. |
| Diverticulosis | the condition of multiple diverticula. Straining to pass feces. |
| Hemorrhoid | a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus. |
| Obstipation | severe or complete constipation. |
| Sialolithiasis | formation of stones in the salivary glands. |
| Flatulence | Presence of excessive amounts of gas in the stomach or intestine. |
| Hematochezia | Blood in the feces. |
| Incontinence | Inability to voluntarily control bowel movemnets. |
| Omphalocele | an umbilical hernia that is present at birth and is only covered with peritoneum, without any fat or abdominal skin. |
| Ascites | the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling. |
| Peritonitis | inflammation and infection of the peritoneum. |
| Cirrhosis | Chronic, progressive inflammation and finally irrreversible degeneration of the liver. |
| Hepatitis | Inflamation and infection of the liver from the hepatitis virus. |
| Hepatomegaly | liver enlargement. |
| hepatosplenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen and liver. |
| Cholelithiasis | One or more gallstones in the gallbladder. |
| Pancreatitis | Inflammation or infection of the pancreas. |
| Postoperative | during the period following a surgical operation. |
| Ulcerative Colitis | Serious chrinic inflamation of the large intestines. |
| Diarrhea | When feces become a liquid form. |
| Jaundice | Yellowish discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes. |
| Albumin | the major protein molecule in the blood. |
| Bilirubin | Test for unconjugated, conjugated, and total bilirubin levels. |
| Barium enema | Procedure that uses liquid radiopaque contrast inserted into the rectum and colon. |
| Cholangiography | Procedure that uses a contrast dye to outline the bile ducts. |
| Appendectomy | Procedure to remove the appendix because of appendicitis. |
| Biopsy | Procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from an ulcer, polyp, mass, or tumor. |
| Cholecystecotmy | Procedure to remove the gallbladder. |
| Colostomy | Procedure to remove the diseased part of the colon and create a new opening in the abdominal wall. |
| Gastroscopy | visualization and examination of the stomach. |
| Hemorrhoidectomy | Procedure to remove hemorrhoids from the rectum or around the anus. |
| Endoscope | a flexible, fiberoptic scope with a magnifying lens and a light source. |
| Herniorrhaphy | Procedure that uses sutures to close a defect in the muscle wall where there is a hernia. |
| Abdominocentesis | centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis. |
| Drug Categories | antacid, antibiotic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, drugs for gallstones, H2 blocker drugs, laxative, and proton pump inhibitor drugs. |
| Antibiotic | Treat gastrointestinal infections caused by bacteria. |
| Antidiarrheal | Treats diarrhea. |
| Antiemetic | Treat nausea and vomiting and motion sickness. |
| ABD | abdomen |
| a.c. | before meals |
| BE | barium enema |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BS | bowel sounds |
| EGD | esophagogastroduoenoscopy |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
| LFTs | liver function tests |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| N | nausea and vomitting |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| O | ova and parasites |
| p.c. | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal (series) |
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