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MedTerm 8
Medical Terminology for Health Professions Chapter 8 words activity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aerophagia | The excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking, and is a common cause of gas in the stomach. |
| Anastomosis | A surgical connection between two hollow, or tubular, structures (plural, anastomoses). |
| anorexia nervosa | An eating disorder characterized by a false perception of body appearance that leads to an intense fear of gaining weight and a refusal to maintain a normal body weight. |
| Antiemetic | A medication that is administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. |
| aphthous ulcers | Lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth that look like grey-white pits with a red border; also known as canker sores. |
| Ascites | An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. |
| Bariatrics | The branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity and associated diseases. |
| Borborygmus | The rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine. |
| bulimia nervosa | An eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting. |
| Cachexia | A condition of physical wasting away due to the loss of weight and muscle mass that occurs in patients with diseases such as advanced cancer or AIDS. |
| celiac disease | An inherited autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to foods containing gluten. |
| Cheilosis | A disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth. |
| Cholangiography | A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium. |
| Cholangitis | An acute inflammation of the bile duct characterized by pain in the upper-right quadrant of the abdomen, fever, and jaundice. |
| Cholecystectomy | The surgical removal of the gallbladder. |
| Cholecystitis | Inflammation of the gallbladder, usually associated with gallstones blocking the flow of bile. |
| Choledocholithotomy | An incision into the common bile duct for the removal of a gallstone. |
| Cholelithiasis | The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts. |
| Cirrhosis | A chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring. |
| Colonoscopy | The direct visual examination of the inner surface of the entire colon from the rectum to the cecum. |
| Colostomy | The surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface. |
| Crohn’s disease | A chronic autoimmune disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract; however, it is most often found in the ileum and in the colon. |
| Diverticulitis | The inflammation, or infection, of one or more of the diverticula in the colon. |
| diverticulosis | The abnormal presence of a number of diverticulum in the colon. |
| Dyspepsia | Pain or discomfort in digestion; also known as indegestion. |
| Dysphagia | Difficulty in swallowing. |
| Enteritis | An inflammation of the small intestine caused by eating or drinking substances contaminated with viral and bacterial pathogens. |
| Eructation | The act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach. |
| esophageal varices | Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus. |
| Esophagogastroduodenoscopy | An endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract. |
| Gastroduodenostomy | The establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach, and the duodenum. |
| gastroesophageal reflux disease | The upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus; also known as GERD. |
| gastrostomy tube | A surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body directly into the stomach. |
| Hematemesis | The vomiting of blood. |
| Hemoccult test | A laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools. |
| Hepatitis | An inflammation of the liver. |
| herpes labialis | Blister-like sores located on the lips and the adjacent facial tissue; also known as cold sores or fever blisters. |
| hiatal hernia | An anatomical abnormality in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm. |
| Hyperemesis | Extreme, persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration. |
| Ileus | The partial, or complete, blockage of the small and/or large intestine. |
| inguinal hernia | The protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin. |
| jaundice | A yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the eyes. |
| Leukoplakia | An abnormal white precancerous lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek. |
| Melena | The passage of stools with a black, tar-like appearance caused by the presence of digested blood. |
| morbid obesity | The condition of weighing two or three times, or more, than the ideal weight. |
| nasogastric intubation | The placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach. |
| Obesity | An excessive accumulation of fat in the body. |
| Palatoplasty | Surgical repair of a cleft palate, also used to refer to the repair of a cleft lip. |
| peptic ulcers | Sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system. |
| Peristalsis | A series of wave-like contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction that moves the food forward into the digestive system. |
| Polyp | A mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane. Not all polyps are malignant. |
| Proctologist | A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus. |
| Regurgitation | The return of swallowed food into the mouth. |
| Salmonellosis | Is transmitted by feces, either through direct contact with animals, or by eating contaminated raw or undercooked meats and eggs or unpasteurized milk and cheese products; also referred to as salmonella. |
| Sigmoidoscopy | The endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon. |
| Stomatitis | An inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth. |
| Trismus | Any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer. |
| ulcerative colitis | A chronic condition of unknown cause in which repeated episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intestine cause ulcers and irritation. |
| Volvulus | The twisting of the intestine on itself, causing an obstruction. |
| Xerostomia | The lack of adequate saliva due to diminished, or the lack of, salivary gland secretions. |
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