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Gastrointestinal 11

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WordDefinition
Abdominocentesis Puncture of the abdomen (usually for thepurpose of withdrawing fluid)
Abdominplasty Surgical reconstruction of the abdomen
Aerodontalgia Tooth pain caused by exposure to air
Anal Fistula Abnormal opening bw the rectum and the exterior perianal skin
Anastomosis Creation of an opening; a surgical procedure connecting 2 previous unconnected hollow tubes
Anophony Sound from the anus
Anoplaty Surgical reconstruction of the anus
Anosigmoidoscopy Prodcedure for looking a tthe anus and sigmoid colon
Antacid Agent that neutralizes acid
Antiemetic Agent tha tpreents/relieves nausea or vomitting
Aphagia Inability to ead
Ascites Retention of fluid in the peritoneium
Bariatrics Breanch of medicine dealing w weight issues
Billigenesis Formation of bile
Cathartic Agent that produces bowel movements
Celiac Disease Disease of the intestines due to an adverse reaction to gluten
Cellomyositis Inflamation of the abdominal muscle
Cellopathy Disease of the abdomen
Cellotomy Incision into the abdomen
Cholanglogram Record of the bile vessels (ducts)
Cholanglography Procedure for mapping the bile vessels (ducts)
Cholangloma Tumor of the bile vessels (ducts)
Cholanglopancreatography Procedure for mapping the bile vessels (ducts) and pancreas
Cholangitis Inflammation of the bile vessels (ducts)
Choleanglogastrostomy Creation of an opening between the bile vessel (ducts) and the stomach
Cholecystalgia Pain in the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy Surgical removal of the bil (gall) bladder
Cholecystitis Inflammation of the bile (gall) bladder
Cholecystogram Record of the bile (gall) bladder
Choledochocele Hernia of the (common) bile duct
Choledochoenterostomy Creation of an opening bw (common) bile duct and the intestines
Choledocholithectomy Surgical removal of a stone from the (common) bile duct
Choledochotomy Incision into the (common bile duct
Cholelith Gallstone
Cholelithiasis Presence of a gall stone
Cholelithotomy Incision to remove bile (gall) stones
Cholelithotripsy Crushing of bile (gall) stones
Cholemesis Vomiting bile
Cirrhosis Liver disese named for the change of color in the liver
Colectomy Surgical removal of the colon
Colitis Inflammation of the colon
Colonoscipy Procedure for looking at the colon
Colorectal Carcinoma Cancerous tumor of the colon or rectum
Colostomy Creation of an opening in the colon
Colvaginal Fistula Abnormal opening bw the colon and vagina
Constipation Difficulty passing feces
Dentalgia Tooth pain
Dentifrice Toothpaste
Dentist Specialist in teeth
Dentistry Branch of medicine dealing w teeth
Diarrhea Passing of fluid or unformed feces
Diverticulitie Inflammation of diverticula in the colon
Diverticulosis The condition of having diverticula in the colon
Duodenectomy Surgical removal of the duodenum
Duodenitis Inflammation of the duodenum
Dysentery Diarrhea
Dyspepsia Bad digestion
Endoscope Instrument used to look inside
Endoscopy Procedure of looking inside
Enterectomy Surgical removal of the intestines
Enterocele Hernia of the intestines
Enterodynia Pain in the intestines`
Enteropathy Disease of the intestines
Enterorrhaphy Suture of the intestines
Enterotomy Incision into the intestines
Epigastric Upper center portion of the abdomen
Esophagalgia Pain in the esophagus
Esophageal carcinoma Cancerous tumor of the esophagus
Esophagectomy Surgical removal of the esophagus
Esophagitis Inflammation of the esophagus
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Procdure for looking inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
Esophagogatroplasty Surgical reconstruction of the esophagus and stomach
Esophagoscoy Procedure for looking inside the esophagus
Eupepsia Good digestion
Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) Test of feces to discover blood not visibly apparent
Fistula Any abnormal passageway in the body that should not be there
Flatus Medical term for passing gas
Gastralgia, Gastrodynia Stomach pain
Gastrectomy Surgical removal of the stomach
Gastritis Inflammation of the stomach
Gastroduodenostomy Creation of an opening bw the stomach and duodenum
Gastroenteritis Inflammation of the stomach and intestines
Gastroenterocolitis Inflammation of the stomach, intestine, and colon
Gastroenterologist Specialist in the stomach and intestines
Gastroenterology Study of the stomach and intestines
Gastroenterostomy Creation of an opening bw the stomach and intestines
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Disease in which acid comes up from the stomach and damages the esophagus
Gastrojejunostomy Creation of an opening bw the stomach and the jejunum
Gastromalacia Softening of the stomach
Gastroparesis Partial paralysis of the stomach
Gastropexy Surgical fixation of the stomach
Gastroplasty Surgical reconstruction of the stomach
Gastroscope Instrument for looking at the stomach
Gastroscopy Procedure for looking at the stomach
Gingival hyperplasia Overformation of gum tissue
Gingivalgia Gum pain
Gingivectomy Surgical removal of gum tissue
Gingivitis Inflammation of the gums
Gingivoglossitis Inflammation of the gums and tongue
Gingivoplasty Surgical reconstruction of gum tissue
Gingivostomatitis Inflammation of the gums and mouth
Glossopathy Disease of the tongue
Glossoplasty Surgical reconstruction of the tongue
Glossoplegia Paralysis of the tongue
Glossorrhaphy Suture of the tongue
Glossotomy Incision into the tongue
Glossotrichia Overdevelopment of bumps on the tongue, making the tongue appear to be hairy
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