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Med Term Chptr 11
The Gastrointestinal System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cholecystectomy | Surgical removal of the gall bladder |
| Celi/Lapar | Abdomen |
| Gastromalacia | Softening of the stomach |
| Glossopathy | Disease of the tongue |
| LUQ | Hypochondriac region |
| RLQ | Iliac region |
| Hepatoptosis | Downward displacement of the liver |
| Sialagogic | Agent that causes salivation |
| Hyperemesis | Excessive Vomiting |
| Hepatoma | Tumor of the liver |