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Greenmod digestive
Green mod digestive word list
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Absorption | The passage of simple nutrients into the bloodstream. |
| Achlorhydric | Absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. |
| Aerophagia | Swallowing air. |
| Anal Sphincter | The constricting muscle at the anus which relaxes to allow passage of stool. |
| Anastomosis | The natural or surgical joining of two hollow structures. |
| Anorectal | Pertaining to both the anus and the rectum. |
| Anorexia Nervosa | An eating disorder characterized by poor body image and refusal to eat. |
| Anus | The outlet of the rectum. |
| Ascending colon | First portion of the colon, extending from the cecum to the lower border of the liver. |
| Ascites | Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity. |
| Barium enema | Radiographic examination of the lower Digestive system, using liquid contrast to visualize. |
| Bucca | Pertaining to the cheek. |
| Bulimia | An eating disorder characterized by binge eating, purging, and vigorous exercise. |
| Borborygmus | Gurgling sound heard as the gas passes through the liquid in the intestines. |
| Cecum | First 2-3" of the large intestine. |
| Celiac | Pertainging to the abdomen. |
| Cheiloplasty | Surgical repair of the lip |
| Cholangioma | Tumor of the bile duct or vessel. |
| Cholecystogram | Radiographic record of the gallbladder. |
| Cholelith | A gallstone. |
| Choledocholithotomy | Removal of a gallstone through an inscision of the bile duct. |
| Cirrhosis | Chronic disease of the liver. |
| Colon | As called the large intestine; it is divided into four portions and is responsible for absorptionand elimination. |
| Colostomy | Surgical formation of an opening from the colon through the abdominal wall to the outside. |
| Deglutition | The act of swallowing. |
| Descending colon | Third continuation of the colon which joins and forms the sigmoid colon. |
| Diarrhea | The passage of unformed watery bowel movements. |
| Digestion | The process by which food is broken down, mechanically and chemically in the digestive tract and converted into an absorbable form that can be used by the body. |
| Duodenum | Uppermost division of the small intestine; receives secretions to aid in digestion. |
| Dysphagia | Painful or difficult swallowing. |
| Elimination | To remove, get rid of, exclude; also to pass urine from the bladder or stool from the bowel. |
| Endoscopy | Tube via the mouth or anus. |
| Enterostomy | Surgical formation of an opening from the small intestine through the abdominal wall. |
| Epiglottis | A flap of tissue covering the trachea, which prevents food and liquids from entering the airway. |
| ERCP | Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. Radiographs of the pancreas and bile vessels after I.V. injection of a radiopaque contrast medium. |
| Eructation | The raising of gas or acid from the stomach, resulting in belching. |
| Esophagojejunostomy | Anastomosis of the esophagus and jejunum. |
| Esophagus | A muscular canal which extends from the pharynx to the stomach. |
| Fecalith | A fecal concentration (stone of fecal material). |
| Gallbladder | An organ below the liver which stores and empties bile through its ducts into the small intestine. |
| Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | Visual examination of the digestive tract using a fibre optic. |
| Gastrointestinal system | Provides the body with nutrients, electrolytes and system water by ingestion,digestion,elimination and absorption. |
| Halitosis | Bad Breath. |
| Hepatomegaly | Enlargement of the liver. |
| Hernia | Abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through the structures that normally contain it. |
| Ingest | To eat. |
| Ileostomy | Surgical formation of an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall. |
| Ileum | Lower division of the small intestine. |
| Jejunorrhaphy | Surgical repair of the jejunum. |
| Jejunum | Second division of the small intestine. |
| Laryngopharynx | the lower portion of the pharynx which divides into the trachea and esophagus. |
| Leukoplakia | White patches on the mucous membranes of the tongue or cheek. |
| Lingual | Pertaining to the tongue. |
| Liver | The largest gladular organ which functions include; producing bile,removing glucose from the blood, and storing vitamins. |
| Liver Scan | Radiographic visualization of the liver after injection of a radioactive substance. |
| Mastication | Chewing- the first stage of digestion. |
| Melena | Black tarry feces due to blood in the intestinal tract. |
| Nasopharynx | The portion of the throat above the soft palate and behind the nose. |
| Obstipation | Extreme constipation. |
| Occult blood | A test in which stool samples are collected to determine gastrointestinal bleeding. |
| Oropharynx | The central part of the throat between the soft palate and epiglottis. |
| Pancreas | An organ which uses ducts to provide exocrine secretions to the duodenum to aid in digestion. |
| Peristalsis | Progressive wave-like motion which causes the contents of the digestive tract to be forced onward. |
| Pharynx | Passageway for the air from the nose to the larynx and for food from the mouth to the esophagus. |
| Proctologist | One who specializes in diseases of the colon,rectum, and anus. |
| Rectum | Last portion of the digestive tract which terminates at the stomach. |
| Regurgitation | The return of solids or fluids to the mouth from the stomach. |
| Serum Bilirubin | A blood test to determine hepatic disorders. |
| Sialolithiasis | Presence of a stone in the salivary gland. |
| Sigmoid colon | A flexure of the colon which joins the descending colon and the rectum. |
| Small intestine | A continuation of the digestive tract responsible for absorption. Consists of the duodenum,jejunum, and ileum. |
| Stomach | A sac-like structure in the abdominal cavity, responsible for digestion of food. |
| Stomatitis | Inflammation of the mouth of the stomach. |
| Steatorrhea | Excessive fat in the feces due to malabsorption. |
| Trachea | Cartilaginous tube which extends from the larynx to the bronchial tubes. |
| Transverse colon | Second portion of the colon that passes horizontially across the abdomen toward the spleen. |
| Ulcer | A lesion of the skin or mucous membrane which frequently develops in the duodenum or stomach. |
| Vermiform Appendix | A worm-like projection that hangs from the cecum. |
| Jaundice | Yellowing of the skin. |
| Splenorrhexis | Rupture of the spleen. |
| Lithotripsy | Procedure that destroys stones with shockwaves to pulverize them. |
| Enterostomy | Surgical opening- small intestine to outside through abdomen. |
| Malabsorption | Condition in which nutrients are digested but are not taken in by intestinal tissues. |
| Mesenteries | Double-layered folds of peritoneum that support portions of the small intestine. |
| Volvulus | Life threatening obstruction in which the bowel twists on itself. |
| Sialolith | Stone within the salivary gland. |
| Rugae | Folds within the stomach that permit distention and secrete hydrochloric acid. |
| Hemorroids | Enlargement of the veins in the mucous membrane of the anal canal. |
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