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HW: Ch 6D
Due: Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:59pm
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anorexia | lack of loss of apetite |
| appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix |
| ascites | abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, usually as a result of chronic liver disease |
| borborygmus | rumbling or gurgling noises that are audible at a distance |
| cachexia | physical wasting that includes loss of weight and muscle mass |
| cholelithiasis | presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder |
| cirrhosis | scarring and dysfunction of the liver caused by chronic liver disease |
| crohn disease | inflammatory bowel disease, usually of the ileum |
| dysentery | inflammation of the intestine, especially the colon that may be caused by ingesting water or food containing chemical irritants |
| flatus | gas in the GI tract |
| gastroesophageal reflux disease | backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus as a result of a malfunction of the sphincter muscle |
| halitosis | foul-smelling breath |
| hemorrhoids | swollen varicose veins in the anorectal region categorized as external or internal |
| intestinal obstruction | mechanical or functional blockage of the intestines |
| irritable bowel syndrome | symptom complex marked by abdominal pain and altered bowel function |
| malabsorption syndrome | symptom complex of the small intestine characterized by the impaired passage of nutrients |
| melena | dark, tarlike feces that contain digested blood |
| obesity | excessive accumulation of fat |
| morbid | obesity in which body mass index is greater than 40 |
| oral leukoplakia | formation of white spots or patches on the mucous membrane of the tongue |
| pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
| pyloric stenosis | stricture or narrowing of the pyloric sphincter |
| regurgitation | a backward flow, as in the return of solids or fluids |
| ulcerative colitis | chronic inflammatory disease of the colon |
| gastrointestinal endoscopy | visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract |
| hepatitis panel | panel of blood tests that identifies the specific virus |
| liver function test | group of blood tests that evaluate liver injury |
| serum bilirubin | measurement of the level of bilirubin in the blood |
| stool culture | test to identify microorganisms or parasites |
| stool guaiac | Test that applies a substance called guaiac to a stool sample to detect the presence of occult |
| computed tomography | imaging technique achieved by rotating an x-ray |
| lower gastrointestinal series | radiographic images of the rectum and colon following administration of barium into the rectum |
| oral cholecystography | radiographic images taken of the gallbladder after administration |
| magnetic resonance imaging | technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field |
| magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography | special MRI technique that produces detailed images of the hepatobiliary |
| ultrasonography | test in which high-frequency sound waves are directed at soft tissue |
| abdominal | ultrasound visualization of the abdominal aorta, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, kidneys, ureters, and bladder. |
| endoscopic | combination of endoscopy and ultrasound that examines and obtains images of the digestive tract |
| upper gastrointestinal series | radiographic images of the esophagus, stomach and small intestines |
| anastomosis | surgical joining of two ducts, vessels or bowel segmentsw |
| ileorectal | surgical connection of the ileum and rectum after total colectomy |
| intestinal | surgical connection of two portions of the intestines |
| appendectomy | excision of a diseased appendix using an open or laparoscopic procedure |
| open | excision of a diseased appendix through a 2' to 3' incision in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen |
| laparoscopic | minimally invasive appendectomy using three small abdominal incisions |
| bariatric surgery | group of procedures that treat morbid obesity |
| vertical banded gastroplasty | bariatric surgery that involves vertical stapling of the upper stomach |
| Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RGB) | bariatric surgery that involves stapling the stomach to decrease its size and then shortening the jejunum |
| colostomy | surgical procedure in which a surgeon forms an opening |
| lithotripsy | procedure for crushing a stone and eliminating its fragments surgically |
| extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy | use of shock waves as a noninvasive method to break up stones in the gallbladder |
| paracentesis | procedure to remove fluid from the abdomen using a long, thin needle inserted through the belly |
| polypectomy | excision of a polyp |
| nasogastric intubation | insertion of a nasogastric tube through the nose into the stomach |
| lith | stone |
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