Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
MT ch 9 BINGO
MT quick and easy bingo
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bulimia | a disorder that is characterized by episodes of binge eating and often terminates in self-induced vomiting |
| cheilitis | inflammation of the lip |
| stomatitis | inflammation of the mouth |
| hypoglycemia | abnormally low blood sugar |
| biliary | bile |
| alimentation | the process of providing nutrition for the body |
| orthodontics | branch of dentistry that specializes in tooth alignment and associated with facial problems |
| hepatomegaly | enlarged liver |
| lingual | pertaining to the tongue |
| hyperemesis | excessive vomiting |
| hemorrhoids | a mass of unnaturally distended veins in the anal canal that lie just inside or outside the rectum |
| cholecystitis | inflammation of the gallbladder |
| diabetes mellitus | a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism that is characterized by high concentrations of sugar in the blood and resulting from insufficient production or utilization of insulin |
| ileostomy | creation of a surgical passage through the abdominal wall into the ileum |
| dehydration | a condition that results when output of body fluid exceeds fluid intake |
| duodenum, jejunum, ileum | parts of the small intestine |
| salivary gland, gallbladder, liver | accessory organs of the digestive system |
| gingival | pertaining to the gums |
| gastroenteritis | inflammation of the stomach and the intestinal tract |
| endoscope | the instrument that consists of a tube and optical system used to inspect body organs such as the stomach |
| gastric lavage | washing out of the stomach |
| cholelithiasis | presence of stones in the gallbladder or common duct |
| polyuria, glycosuria, hyperglycemia | symptoms of untreated diabetes mellitus |
| viscera | large internal organs of the body |
| dysphagia | inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing |
| diverticulitis | inflammation of a small sac or pouch in the intestinal tract, causing stagnation of feces and pain |
| GI series | the use of contrast agents to evaluate the gastrointestinal tract |
| cholecystectomy | removal of the gallbladder |
| eupepsia | normal digestion |
| anorexiant | drug that suppresses the appetite |
| jaundice | a condition noted by yellowness of the skin, whites of the eyes, mucous membranes and body fluids caused by deposition of bile pigment |
| gastroenterology | the branch of medicine that specializes in the stomach, intestines, and associated structures |
| proctologist | physician specializing in diseases of the anus, rectum and colon |
| cirrhosis | chronic liver disease characterized by marked degeneration of the liver |
| anorexia | loss of appetite for food |
| cholecystic | pertaining to the gallbladder |
| bile | produced by the liver to break down fats before absorption by the small intestine |
| hypoglossal | under the tongue |
| ingestion | oral intake of substances into the body |
| digestion | mechanical and chemical conversion of food into substances that can eventually be absorbed by cells |
| lactase | enzyme that breaks down milk sugar |
| protease | enzyme that breaks down proteins |
| lipase | enzyme that breaks down fats |
| amylase | enzyme that breaks down starch |
| gastralgia | stomachache |
| gastroenterologist | physician who specializes in the stomach, intestines and the associated structures |
| colonoscopy | visual examination of the colon |
| hyperglycemia | elevated blood sugar |
| hyperlipidemia | increased amounts of fat in the blood |
| emaciation | excessive leanness caused by disease of lack of nutrition (too skinny) |
| hepatotoxic | destructive to the liver |
| cholangiography | x-ray examination of the bile ducts using a contrast agent. |
| dyspepsia | poor, abnormal, bad digestion |
| viscera | large internal organs |
| peritoneum | membrane that surrounds the viscera and lines the abdominal cavity |
| appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix |
| flatulence | excessive gas in the stomach and intestinal tract that leads to bloating (farting) |
| ulcer | lesion of the mucous membrane of the stomach |
| diverticulum | small sac or pouch in the wall of an organ |
| antidiarrheal | treats diarrhea |
| antiemetic | relieves or prevents vomiting |
| appendectomy | surgical removal of the appendix |
| colostomy | creation of an artificial anus on the abdominal wall by incising the colon and drawing it out to the surface |
| hemorrhoidectomy | removal of hemorrhoids |
Created by:
MrsSlagter
Popular Medical sets