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Digestive system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abnormal growing together of two peritoneal surfaces that are normally separated, may occur after abdominal surgery. ( adhesolysis, adhesiostomy) | adhesion |
| Malabsorption syndrome caused by immune reaction to gluten which may damage the lining of the small intestine that is responsible for absorption of food in the blood stream. | celiac disease |
| Chronic inflammation of intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and colon Cobblestone ulceration and formation of scar tissue that lead to obstruction of intestine | crohn disease |
| chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue, caused by alcoholism and certain types of viral hepatitis | cirrhosis |
| abnormal backward flow of gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus, causes heart burn and gradual breakdown of mucous barrier of esophagus | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| iron metabolism disorder that occurs when too much iron is absorbed from food excessive deposit of iron in the tissue causing HF, diabetes, cirrhosis, and cancer | Hemochromatosis |
| Swollen or distended veins in the rectum or anus, internally or externally | hemorrhoids |
| non mechanical obstruction of the intestine | ileus |
| telescoping of a segment of the intestines | intussusception |
| periodic disturbance of bowel function | irritate bowel syndrome |
| erosion of mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum associated with increases secret of acid in the stomach, bacterial infection, or meds. | PEPTIC ULCER |
| tumor like growth extending outward from mucous membrane : benign, common sites nose throat and intestines | polyp |
| Disease characterized by inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers, causing bloody diarrhea | Ulcerative colitis |
| twisting or kinking of the intestine causing intestinal obstruction | volvulus |
| removal of distal colon, rectum, and anal sphincter through both abdominal and perineal approaches. Performed to treat colorectal cancers and inflammatory diseases of lower LI | APR abdominoperineal resection |
| connection created by surgically joining two structures such as blood vessels or bowel segments | anastomosis |
| surgical reduction of gastric capacity to treat morbid obesity | bariatric surgery |
| excision of hemorrhoids | Hemorrhoidectomy |
| cutting of certain branches of the vagus nerve , performed with gastric surgery to reduce the amount of gastric acid | vagotomy |
| ultrasound scan of the abdominal cavity in which the size and structure of organs such as aorta, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas can be visualized | abdominal sonography |
| series of radiographic images taken of the large intestine after the contrast agent barium has been administrated rectally | barium enema |
| procedure in which contrast media is introduced into bilary and pancreatic duct, used o evaluate obstructions strictures stone disease | endoscopic retrogade cholangiopancreatography |
| Procedure using an endoscope fitted with ultrasound probe that provides images of esophageal, and stomach lining as well as walls of small and large intestines | endoscopic ultrasound EUS |
| serious of radiographic images taken of pharynx, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, after contrast agent barium has been administered orally | upper GI series |
| Abnormal collection of fluid in peritoneal cavity | ascites |
| disorder that involves inflammation of intestines associated with abdominal pain and diarrhea that is often bloody | dysentery |
| expelling matter from stomach through the mouth | emesis |
| washing out of the stomach | gastric lavage |
| process of feeding a person through a tube | gavage |
| hematemesis | vomiting of blood |
| hematochezia | passage of visibly bloody feces |
| Malabsorption | impaired digestion or intestinal absorption of. Nutrients |
| melena | black tarry stool that contains digested blood |
| nausea | urge to vomit |
| palpate | to examine by hand to feel |
| abnormal back ward flow | reflux |
| surgical opening between an organ and the surface of the body | stoma |
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