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Medical Terminology
GI Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cholecystectomy | Surgical removal of the gall bladder |
| Cholelithiasis | Stone present in the gall bladder |
| Enterectomy | Surgical removal of the intestines |
| Anoplasty | Surgical reconstruction of the anus |
| Laparotomy | Incision into the stomach |
| Gingivitis | Inflammation of the gums of the mouth |
| Enterodynia | Pain in the intestines |
| Cholemesis | Vomiting bile |
| Icterus | Another name for jaundice |
| Eupepsia | Good digestion |