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PHM 114 Week 4 Term
PHM 114 Week 4 Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| amino acids | molecules that make up proteins |
| antidiarrheal | medication that prevents or relieves diarrhea |
| chyme | soupy consistency of food after mixing with stomach acids and digestive enzymes |
| constipation | abnormally delayed or infrequent passage of dry hardened feces |
| diarrhea | abnormally frequent passage of loose and watery stools |
| duodenal ulcer | located in the upper portion of the small intestine |
| excretion | elimination of waste products and other remnants of metabolism |
| gastroenteritis | infection in the gastrointestinal tract that can cause post-infection inflammatory bowel syndrome |
| gastroesophageal reflux disease | infection in the gastrointestinal tract that can cause post-infection inflammatory bowel syndrome |
| ingestion | act of taking in food, liquid, or other substances |
| irritable bowel syndrome | condition that causes abdominal distress and erratic movement of the contents of the large bowel |
| laxative | medication that induces evacuation of the bowel |
| peptic ulcer disease | term used to describe ulcers that are located in either the duodenum or stomach |
| reflux | backflow of gastric contents into esophagus or laryngoharyngeal region |
| ulcer | open sore in the mucous membranes or mucosal linings of the body |
| upper esophageal sphincter | sphincter separating the pharynx and esophagus |
| cathartic | pharmacological substance that stimulates defecation |
| absorption | processes describing the movement of nutrients, fluids, and medications from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream |
| antacid | drug that neutralizes hydrochloric acid secreted by the stomach |
| carbohydrates | chemical compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
| colonoscopy | examination of the colon for signs of inflammation and damage |
| Crohs disease | irritable bowel disease that produces inflammation and damage anywhere along the GI tract |
| digestion | the mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic action of breaking food into molecules that can be used to metabolism |
| endoscopy | test used to look for ulcers inside the stomach and small intestines |
| fistula | ulcer that tunnels from the site of origin to surrounding tissues |
| gastric ulcer | located in the stomach |
| hiatal hernia | condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter shifts above the diaphragm |
| inflammatory bowel disease | chronic disorder of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by inflammation of the intestine and resulting in abdominal cramping and persistent diarrhea |
| laryngopharyngeal reflux | reflux of gastric contents into the larynx and pharynx |
| lower esophageal sphincter | sphincter separating the esophagus and stomach |
| peristalsis | forceful wave of contractions in the esophagus that moves food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach |
| toxic megacolon | life-threatening condition characterized by a very inflated colon and abdominal distention |
| antisecretory | substance that inhibits secretion of digestive enzymes, hormones, or acid |
| emollient | substance that is soothing to mucous membranes or skin |
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