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Rad Patho GI
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accessory organs | Food does not directly pass through them, but they contribute to the digestive process. The liver, gallbladder and pancreas. |
| Peritoneum | Double layered membrane that covers the abdominal organs. Has a visceral and parietal layer in the abdomen. |
| Fistula | An abnormal connection between two body parts. |
| Bile | Fat emulsifying agent. Made in the liver, stored in the gallbladder. |
| Cholelithiasis | Medical term for gallstone disease. Symptoms of this disease are nausea and vomiting. Treatment could include cholecystectomy. |
| Peritoneal Dialysis | Necessary to patients who are afflicted with some form of kidney failure. Alternative to hemodialysis. Fluid is placed in the peritoneal cavity to filter blood vessels of impurities by osmosis. |
| Pancreas | Organ that is connected to the duodenum. Secretes insulin. |
| Esophagitis | Caused by cancer, reflux disease, etc. Inflammation of the esophagus. Treatments include: controlling reflux, surgery, steroids, or diet restriction. |
| Hiatus Hernia | individuals with this condition may be asymptomatic (no symptoms), others may experience reflux disease or heartburn. Part of stomach protrudes above diaphragm. |
| Pneumoperitoneum | Some of the causes are perforation of abdominal organs, cancer, surgery, ischemia, and bowel injury. A radiological sign could be air seen under the diaphragm on an erect chest x-ray. Describes a condition of air in peritoneal cavity. |
| osis | Medical word meaning condition. Frequently used suffix that denotes a type of disease. |
| Achalasia | Symptoms include weight loss, chest pain & food back-flow into the throat. Condition is diagnosed with endoscopy or upper GI barium study. Treatments include medical/surgical methods of increasing the stomach opening. Esophageal sphincter narrowing |
| Diverticulitis | Some treatments include proper diet, antibiotics, quitting smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight. Inflammation of small pouches on the colon. |
| Peristalsis | Involuntary relaxation and constriction of muscles within tubular organs such as the esophagus, intestines, ureter. |
| Mastication | When you chew your food. |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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