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MedCon 11
The following activity is for the "key terms" in chapter 11 of your textbook.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Achlorhydria | absence of hydrochloric acid |
| Adhesions | parts of tissue that cling to the surface of adjoining organs as normal fibrous scar tissue develops in an operative site, resulting in a fibrous band |
| Asymptomatic | not displaying symptoms |
| Colorectal | pertaining to both the colon and rectum |
| Defecate | to have a bowel movement |
| Dental plaque | tough, sticky material that adheres to the tooth enamel; caused by bacteria |
| Enterotoxin | intestinal poison |
| Exacerbation | a time when symptoms flare up or become worse |
| Feces | evacuated bowel contents; commonly called bowel movement or BM |
| Gingivitis | inflammation of the gums |
| Hematemesis | vomiting blood |
| Hematochezia | bright red blood in the feces |
| Ileus | absence of peristalsis |
| Intrinsic factor | a substance secreted by the stomach lining necessary for absorption of vitamin B12 |
| Intussusception | the telescoping of one part of the intestine over the adjoining section |
| Malaise | general ill feeling |
| Melena | dark tarry stool due to blood in the feces |
| Motility | ability to move |
| Occult blood | hidden blood; invisible except under microscopic examination |
| Ova and parasite (O&P) | an examination of a stool specimen for the presence of adult parasites or their eggs (ova) |
| Paralytic obstruction | a decrease or absence of peristalsis that causes intestinal blockage |
| Perforation | an abnormal opening in an organ or tissue |
| Peristalsis | the contraction of muscles along the intestinal tract to move food and liquid |
| Peritonitis | an inflammation of the peritoneum |
| Polyp | an inward projection of the mucosal lining of the colon |
| Remission | a time when symptoms are diminished or temporarily resolved |
| Salmonella | a group of gram |
| Septicemia | a systemic disease caused by the spread of microorganisms in the blood; also called blood poisoning |
| Stool | fecal matter; feces; bowel movement (BM) |
| Strep throat | an acute pharyngitis caused by streptococcus |
| Vermiform | worm |
| Virulent | difficult to kill; able to produce disease |
| Volvulus | the bowel twisted on itself |
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jillcyr
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