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Chapter 11
Gastroenterology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tongue | Gloss/o, Lingu/o |
| Duodenum | The first of the 3 sections in the small intestine. meaning 12 |
| Jejunum | The second part of the small intestine, meaning empty |
| Ileum | Third part of the small intestines located in the lower abdomen/groin |
| Sigmoid colon | The portion at the end of the colon before the rectum begins |
| Bile (GALL) | Bil/I, chol/e |
| hematemesis | vomiting blood |
| cholemesis | vomiting bile |
| ascites | retention of fluid around the peritoneum |
| FOBT | fecal occult blood test |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
| PEG | Percutaneous endoscopic Gastrostomy |
| PUD | Peptic Ulcer Disease |
| UGI | Upper Gastrointestinal |
| LUQ | Left Upper Quadrant |
| RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant |