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Ch 5 Terms UGT
Medical Terminology Class, Chapter 5 Terms, Upper Gastro. Tract
| Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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