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Med. Term. Ch8

Medical Terminology for Health Professions

Question	Answer
these aid with digestion, but are not part of the digestive system; this includes the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas	accessory organs
structures of the digestive system are also described as the ____________ __________ or GI tract	gastrointestinal tract
consists of teh mouth, esophagus, and stomach	upper GI tract
made up of the small and large intestines (sometimes referred to as the BOWELS), plus the rectum, and anus	lower GI tract
the major structures of the _______ _________, also known as the MOUTH, are the lips, hard and soft palates, salivary glands, tongue, teeth, and the periodontium	oral cavity
form the opening to the oral cavity, also known as the LABIA	lips
forms teh roof of the mouth	palate
the bony anterior portion of the palate that is covered with specialized mucous membrane	hard palate
the flexible posterior portion of the palate; it has the important role of closing off the nasal passage during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from moving upward into the nasal cavity	soft palate
irregular ridges or folds in this mucous membrane	rugae
hangs from the free edge of the soft palate; during swallowing, it moves upward with the soft palate; it also plays an important role in snoring and in the formation of some speech sounds	uvula
a very strong, flexible, and muscular; it aids in speech and moves food during chewing and swallowing	tongue
the upper surface of the tongue	dorsum
the upper surface of the tongue, the dorsum, has a tough protective covering and, in some ares, SMALL BUMPS known as ____________	papillae
papillae contain _________ ______, which are the sensory receptors for the sense of taste	taste buds
what means under the tongue?	sublingual
the _____________ ___________ of the tongue, and the tissues that lie under the tongue, are covered with delicate highly vascular tissues	sublingual surface
attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth and limits its motion	lingual frenum
consists of the bone and soft tissues that surround and support the teeth	periodontium
the specialized mucous membrane that surrounds the teeth, covers the bone of the dental arches, and lines the cheeks; commonly known as the GUMS	gingiva
formed at the back of the mouth where the maxillary and mandibular arches come together, commonly known as TMJ	temporomandibular joint
refers to the natural teeth arranged in the upper and lower jaws	dentition (den-TISH-un)
consists of 20 teeth that are normally lost during childhood and are replaced by the permanent teeth, also known as the deciduous dentition or BABY TEETH	primary dentition
consists of 32 teeth that are designed to last a lifetime; these teeth include: 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, and 12 molars	permanent dentition
means without teeth; this term describes the situation after the natural permanent teeth have been lost	edentulous
describes any contact between the chewing surfaces of the upper and lower teeth	occlusion
any deviation from the normal positioning of the upper teeth against the lower teeth	malocclusion
portion of a tooth that is visible in the mouth	crown
the hardest substance in the body	enamel
this part of the tooth hold it securely in place within the dental arch	roots
the roots are protected by _____________, which is strong, but not as hard as enamel	cementum
this part of the tooth is where the crown and root meet	cervix (neck)
makes up the bulk of the tooth structure and is protected on the outer surfaces by the enamel and cementum	dentin
this consists of a rich supply of blood vessels and nerves that provide nutrients and innervation to the tooth	pulp
a colorless liquid that moistens the mouth, begins the digestive process, and lubricated food during chewing and swallowing	saliva
secrete saliva that is carried by ducts into the mouth	salivary glands
located on the face in front of and slightly lower than each ear; the ducts for these glands are on the inside of the cheek near the upper molars	parotid glands
the ____________ _________ and their ducts are located on the floor of the mouth under the tongue	sublingual glands
the ____________ _________ and their ducts are located on the floor of the mouth near the mandible	submandibular glands
the common passageway for both respiration and digestion	pharynx
a lid-like structure that closes off the entrance to the trachea (windpipe) to prevent food and liquids from moving from the pharynx during swallowing	epiglottis
the muscular tube through which ingested food passes from the pharynx to the stomach	esophagus
a muscular ring controls the flow between the esophagus and stomach; also known as the cardiac sphincter or the gastroesophageal sphincter	lower esophageal sphincter
means to flow backward	regurgitating
a sac-like organ composed of the fundus (upper, rounded part), body (main portion), and antrum (lower part)	stomach
the folds in the mucosa lining the stomach; glands within these folds produce gastric juices that aid in digestion and mucus to create a protective coating on the lining of the stomach	rugae
the narrow passage that connects the stomach with the small intestine	pylorus
the ring-like muscle that controls the flow from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine	pyloric sphincter
extends from the pyloric sphincter to the first part of the large intestine; "this" is a coiled organ up to 20 feet in length; "it" also consists of 3 sections where food is digested and the nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream	small intestine
the first portion of the small intestine; "this" extends from the pylorus to the jejunum	duodenum
the middle portion of the small intestine; "this" extends from the duodenum to the ileum	jejunum
the last and longest portion of the small intestine, extends from the jejunum to the cecum of the large intestine	ileum
extends from the end of the small intestine to the anus; it is about twice as wide as the small intestine, but only one-fourth as long; it's here that the waste products of digestion are processed in preparation for excretion through the anus	large intestine
the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus are the major parts of what?	large intestine
a pouch that lies on the right side of the abdomen; it extends from the end of the ileum to the beginning of the colon	cecum
the ring-like muscle that controls the flow from the ileum of the small intestine into the cecum of the large intestine	ileocecal sphincter
hangs from the lower portion of the cecum, consists of lymphoid tissue; commonly called the APPENDIX	vermiform appendix
refers to a worm-like shape	vermiform
the longest portion of the large intestine, is subdivided into four parts	colon
travels upward from the cecum to the undersurface of the liver	ascending colon
what means upward?	ascending
passes horizontally from right to left toward the spleen	transverse colon
what means across?	transverse
travels down the left side of the abdominal cavity to the sigmoid colon	descending colon
what means downward?	descending
an S-shaped structure that continues from the descending colon above and joins with the rectum below	sigmoid colon
what means curved like the letter S?	sigmoid
the widest division of the large intestine, makes up the last 4 inches of the large intestine and ends at the anus	rectum
the lower opening of the digestive tract	anus
the flow of waste through the anus is controlled by the ___________ anal sphincter and the ____________ anal sphincter	internal and external
refers to the anus and rectum as a single unit	anorectal
a large organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen; it has several important functions related to removing toxins from the blood and turning food into the fuel and nutrients the body needs	liver
what means pertaining to the liver?	hepatic
the pigment produced from the destruction of hemoglobin, is released by the liver in bile	bilirubin
aids in the digestion of fats, is a digestive juice secreted by the liver; "this" travels from the liver to the gallbladder, where it is concentrated and stored	bile
provides the channels through which bile is transported from the liver to the small intestine	biliary tree
what means pertaining to bile?	biliary
a pear-shaped organ about the size of an egg located under the liver; it stores and concentrates the bile for later use	gallbladder
means pertaining to the gallbladder	cholecystic
cholecyst means what?	gallbladder
a soft, 6 inch long oblong gland that is located behind the stomach; this gland has important roles in both the digestive and endocrine systems	pancreas
the pancreas produces and secretes ____________ __________ that aid in digestion and contain sodium bicarbonate to help neutralize stomach acids and digestive enzymes	pancreatic juices
what means pertaining to the pancreas?	pancreatic
the process by which complex foods are broken down into nutrients in a form the body can use	digestion
responsible for the chemical changes that break foods down into simpler forms of nutrients for the use by the body	digestive enzymes
a substance, usually from food, that is necessary for normal functioning of the body	nutrient
the PRIMARY nutrients are ________________, _______, and _____________; _______________ and ______________ are ESSENTIAL nutrients, which are required in only small amounts	carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; vitamins and minerals
includes all of the processes involved in the body's use of nutrients; it consists of two parts: anabolism and catabolism	metabolism
metabol means what?	change
the building up of body cells and substances from nutrients; the opposite of catabolism	anabolism
the breaking down of body cells or substances, releasing energy and carbon dioxide	catabolism
the process by which completely digested nutrients are transported to the cells throughout the body	absorption
the mucosa that lines the small intestine is covered with finger-like projections called _________.	villi
specialized structures of the lymphatic system, absorb these nutrients and transport them via lymphatic vessels	lacteals
breaks food down into smaller pieces, mixes it with saliva, and prepares it to be swallowed; also known as CHEWING	mastication
a mass of food that has been chewed and is ready to be swallowed	bolus
a series of wave-like contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction	peristalsis
the __________ __________ of the stomach contain hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes to begin the digestive process	gastric juices
the semifluid mass of partly digested food that passes out of the stomach, through the pyloric sphincter, and into the small intestine	chyme
solid body wastes expelled through the rectum and anus, also known as STOOLS	feces
the evacuation or emptying of the large intestine, also known as a BOWEL MOVEMENT	defecation
the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine	borborygmus
the passage of gas out of the body through the rectum, also known as flatus	flatulence
the branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity and associated diseases	bariatrics
holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree and specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of teeth and tissues of the oral cavity	dentist
physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines	gastroenterologist
a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the internal organs and related body systems	internist
a dental specialist who prevents or corrects malocclusion of the teeth and related facial structures	orthodontist
what means straight or normal?	orth
odont means what?	teeth
a dental specialist who prevents or treats disorders of the tissues surrounding the teeth	periodontist
peri- means what?	surrounding
a physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus	proctologist
what means anus and rectum?	proct
are grey-white pits with a red border in the soft tissues lining the mouth; although the exact cause is unknown, the appearance of these very common sores is associated with stress, certain foods, or fever; also known as CANKER SORES or MOUTH ULCERS	aphthous ulcers
a disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth; also known as cheilitis	cheilosis
what means lips?	cheil
blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue that are caused by the oral herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1); also known as COLD SORES or FEVER BLISTERS	Herpes labialis
develops when the fungus Candida albicans grows out of control; the symptoms are creamy white lesions of the tongue or inner cheeks, and this condition occurs most often in infants, older adults with weakened immune systems, or ppl taking antibiotics	oral thrush
any disease of the mouth due to a fungus	stomatomycosis
stomat/o means what?	mouth or oral cavity
describes bleeding from any part of the mouth	stomatorrhagia
what means bursting forth of blood?	-rrhagia
describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation assoc. w/ the treatment of oral cancer; this condition causes difficulty in speaking & affects the patient's nutrition due to impaired ability to chew & swallow	trismus
the lack of adequate saliva due to diminished secretions by the salivary glands; this condition can be due to medications or radiation of the salivary glands, & can cause discomfort, difficulty in swallowing, changes in the taste of food, and dental decay	xerostomia
xerostomia is also known as what?	DRY MOUTH
xer/o means what?	dry
stom means what?	mouth
a birth defect in which there is a deep groove of the lip running upward to the nose as a result of the failure of this portion of the lip to close during prenatal development; also known as a HARELIP	cleft lip
the failure of the palate to close during the early development of the fetus	cleft palate
also known as TRENCH MOUTH, is caused by the abnormal growth of bacteria in the mouth; as this condition progresses, the inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration, and the death of gum tissue become more severe	acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
means causing ongoing tissue death	necrotizing
the involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth that usually occurs during sleep and is associated with tension or stress; "this" wears away tooth structure, damages periodontal tissues, and injures the temporomandibular joint	bruxism
dental plaque that has calcified (hardened) on the teeth; these deposits irritate the surrounding tissues and cause increasingly serious periodontal diseases; also known as TARTAR	dental calculus
an infectious disease caused by bacteria that destroy the enamel and dentin of the tooth; if the decay process is not arrested, the pulp can be exposed and become infected; also known as TOOTH DECAY or a CAVITY	dental caries
a major cause of dental caries and periodontal disease, forms as soft deposits in sheltered areas near the gums and between the teeth; "this" consists of bacteria and bacterial by-products	dental plaque
the earliest stage of periodontal disease, and the inflammation affects only the gums	gingivitis
an unpleasant odor coming from the mouth that can be caused by dental diseases or respiratory or gastric disorders; also known as BAD BREATH	halitosis
an inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth; this progressive disease is classified according to the degree of tissue involvement; also known as PERIODONTITIS	periodontal disease
odont means what?	tooth or teeth
part of the group of complex symptoms that include pain, headache, or difficulty in chewing that are related to the functioning of the temporomandibular joint	temporomandibular disorder
difficulty in swallowing	dysphagia
what means difficult?	dys-
-phagia means what?	swallowing
the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus, also known as GERD	gastroesophageal reflux disease
esophag means what?	esophagus
means a backward or return flow	reflux
the burning sensation caused by the return of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus; also known as HEARTBURN	pyrosis
pyr means what?	fever or fire
are enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus; severe bleeding occurs if one of these veins ruptures	esophageal varices
a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm	hiatal hernia
hiat means what?	opening
the protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues that normally contain it	hernia
a common inflammation of the stomach lining that is often caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori	gastritis
an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines	gastroenteritits
excessive secretion of gastric juice or mucus in the stomach	gastrorrhea
sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system	peptic ulcers
an erosion of the skin or mucous membrane	ulcer
peptic ulcers that occur in the stomach	gastric ulcers
peptic ulcers that occur in the upper part of the small intestine	duodenal ulcers
a complication of a peptic ulcer in which the ulcer erodes through the entire thickness of the organ wall	perforating ulcer
the loss of appetite for food, especially when caused by disease	anorexia
an eating disorder characterized by a false perception of body appearance; this leads to an intense fear of gaining weight & refusal to maintain a normal body weight; voluntary starvation & excessive exercising often cause the patient to become emaciated	anorexia nervosa
an eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications	bulimia nervosa
means abnormally thin	emaciated
means continuous, excessive hunger	bulimia
condition of physical wasting away due to the loss of weight & muscle mass that occurs in patients w/ diseases such as advanced cancer or AIDS; although these patients are eating enough, the wasting happens b/c their bodies are unable to absorb nutrients	cachexia
an abnormal craving or appetite for nonfood substances, such as dirt, paint, or clay that lasts for at least 1 month; "this" is not the same as the short-lasting abnormal food cravings that are sometimes associated with pregnancy	pica
a condition in which fluid loss exceeds fluid intake and disrupts the body's normal electrolyte balance	dehydration
lack of proper food or nutrients in the body due to a shortage of food, poor eating habits, or the inability of the body to digest, absorb, and distribute these nutrients	malnutrition
a condition in which the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from food that passes through it	malabsorption
an excessive accumulation of fat in the body	obesity
usually used to refer to individuals who are more than 20%-30% over the established weight standards for their height, age, and gender	obese
refers to the differences between men and women	gender
the condition of weighing two to three times, or more, than ideal weight or having a body mass index value greater than 39	morbid obesity
a number that shows body weight adjusted for height; the results fall into one of these categories: underweight, normal, overweight, or obese	body mass index (BMI)
means the presence of more than one disease or health condition in an individual at a given time	comorbidity
the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking, and is a common cause of gas in the stomach	aerophagia
aer/o means what?	air
pain or discomfort in digestion; also known as INDIGESTION	dyspepsia
what means digestion?	-pepsia
the reflex ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth; also known as VOMITING	emesis
the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach	eructation
the vomiting of blood	hematemesis
-emesis means what?	vomiting
is extreme, persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration; during the early stages of pregnancy, this is known as MORNING SICKNESS	hyperemesis
the urge to vomit	nausea
the return of swallowed food into the mouth	regurgitation
ofen first manifests itself in polyps in the colon; also known as COLON CANCER	colorectal carcinoma
the presence of a number of diverticula in the colon	diverticulosis
diverticul means what?	diverticulum
a small pouch or sac occurring in the lining or wall of a tubular organ such as the colon	diverticulum
the inflammation of one or more diverticula in the colon	diverticulitis
an inflammation of the small intestine caused by eating or drinking substances contaminated with viral and bacterial pathogens	enteritis
the partial or complete blockage of teh small and/or large intestine; it is caused by the stopping of intestinal peristalsis; symptoms include severe pain, cramping, abdominal distention, vomiting, and the failure to pass gas or stools	ileus
a common condition of unknown cause with symptoms that can include intermittent cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and/or diarrhea; this condition is usually aggravated by stress, not caused by pathogens or by structural changes	irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
what is also known as a SPASTIC COLON?	irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
the general name for diseases that cause inflammation in the intestines	inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
the two most common inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are ULCERATIVE COLITIS and _________ __________.	Crohn's disease
a chronic condition of unknown cause in which repeated episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intestine cause ulcers and irritation	ulcerative colitis
a chronic autoimmune disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract; however, it is most often found in the ileum and in the colon	Crohn's disease (CD)
the partial or complete blockage of the small and/or large intestine caused by a physical obstruction; this blockage can result from many causes such as scar tissue or a tumor	intestinal obstruction
the twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction; a condition that usually occurs in infancy	volvulus
the telescoping of one part of the small intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part; this is a rare condition sometimes found infants and young children	intussusception
the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin; this condition can be caused by obesity, pregnancy, heavy lifting, or straining to pass a stool	inguinal hernia
occurs when a portion of the intestine is constricted inside the hernia and its blood supply is cut off	strangulated hernia
transmitted by food or water that is contaminated due to poor sanitary conditions; also known as AMEBIASIS	amebic dysentery
a rare, but very serious, condition transmitted through contaminated food or an infected wound; also known as FOOD POISONING	botulism
transmitted through contact with contaminated food or water	cholera
transmitted through contaminated foods that have not been properly cooked	E. coli
transmitted by food that is contaminated by feces; also referred to as SALMONELLA	Salmonellosis
caused by eating food that has been handled by a typhoid-carrier; also known as ENTERIC FEVER	Typhoid fever
a small crack-like sore in the skin of the anus that can cause severe pain during a bowel movement	anal fissure
the inability to control the excretion of feces	bowel incontinence
defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week; with "this", stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate	constipation
an abnormal frequent flow of loose or watery stools that can lead to dehydration	diarrhea
dia- means what?	through
occur when a cluster of veins, muscles, and tissues slip near or through the anal opening; the veins can become inflamed, resulting in pain, fecal leakage, and bleeding; also known as PILES	hemorrhoids
the passage of black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools; this appearance of the stools is caused by the presence of digested blood and often indicated an injury or disorder in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract	melena
melan means what?	black or dark
bright red blood in the stool usually indicates that the blood is coming from the _________ part of the gastrointestinal tract	lower
an inflammation of the liver	hepatitis
the abnormal enlargement of the liver	hepatomegaly
a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the eyes; this condition is caused by greater-than-normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood	jaundice
a progressive degenerative disease of the liver that is often caused by excessive alcohol use or by viral hepatitis B or C	cirrhosis
cirrh means what?	yellow or orange
an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity	ascites (ah-SIGH-teez)
means a substance having a watery consistency	serous
describes a range of conditions characterized by an accumulation of fat w/in the liver that affect ppl who drink little or no alcohol; those w/ this condition most commonly are middle-aged ppl who are obese & may also have diabetes & elevated cholesterol	nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
the mildest type of this condition, is characterized by accumulations of fat within the liver that usually does not cause liver damage	steatosis
steat/o means what?	fat
a more serious form of this condition, consists of fatty accumulations plus liver-damaging inflammation; in some cases, this will progress to cirrhosis, irreversible liver scarring, or liver cancer	nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
an acute infection of the bile duct characterized by pain in the upper-right quadrant of the abdomen, fever, and jaundice	cholangitis
choleang means what?	bile duct
pain in the gallbladder	cholecystalgia
inflammation of the gallbladder, usually associated with gallstones blocking the flow of bile	cholecystitis
cholecyst means what?	gallbladder
a hard deposit formed in the gallbladder and bile ducts due to the concretion of bile components; also known as biliary calculus or a cholelith	gallstone
the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts	cholelithiasis
what means bile or gall?	chole
-lithiasis means what?	presence of stones
a radiographic procedure that produces a detailed cross-section of the tissue structure within the abdomen, showing, for example, the presence of a tumor or obstruction	abdominal computed tomography (CT)
a noninvasive test used to visualize internal organs by using very high frequency sound waves	abdominal ultrasound
the visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum	anoscopy
an/o means what?	anus
a tiny video camera in a capsule that the patient swallows; for approximately 8 hours as it passes through the small intestine, this camera transmits images of the walls of the small intestine...etc.	capsule endoscopy
a radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium; this test is used identify obstructions in the liver or bile ducts that slow or block the flow of bile from the liver	cholangiography; the result is a cholangiogram
an endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract which includes the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum	esophagogastroduodenoscopy
radiographic studies to examine the digestive system; a contrast medium is required to make these structures visible	upper GI series and a lower GI series
a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools; a test kit is used to obtain the specimens at home, and these are then evaluated in a laboratory or physician's office; also known as the fecal occult blood test	hemoccult
-occult means what?	hidden
specimens of feces that are examined for content and characteristics	stool samples
an instrument used for visual examination of internal structures	endoscope
what means an instrument for visual examination?	-scope
the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the entire colon from the rectum to the cecum	colonoscopy
this uses x-rays and computers to produce two- and three-dimensional images of the colon	virtual colonoscopy
the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon	sigmoidoscopy
the placement of a solution into the rectum and colon to empty the lower intestine through bowel activity; part of the preparation for an endoscopic examination; however, "these" are also used to treat severe constipation	enema
neutralize the acids in the stomach, are taken to relieve the discomfort of conditions such as pyrosis or to help ulcers heal	antacids
decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach, are used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease	acid reducers
a medication that is administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting	antimetic
emet means what?	vomit
medications, or foods, given to stimulate bowel movements	laxatives
a treatment in which a solution of electrolytes is administered in a liquid preparation to counteract the dehydration that can accompany severe diarrhea, especially in young children	oral rehydration therapy (ORT)
the professional cleaning of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus	dentalprophylaxis
the surgical removal of diseased gingival tissue	gingivectomy
what means gingival tissue?	gingiv
specialized surgery of the face and jaws to correct deformities, treat diseases, and repair injuries	maxillofacial surgery
surgical repair of a cleft lip and/or palate	palatoplasty
palat/o means what?	palate
the surgical repair of the mouth	stomatoplasty
stomat/o means what?	mouth or oral cavity
the surgical removal of all or a part of the stomach	gastrectomy
the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach; this tube, which is placed permanently, provides nutrition for patients who cannot swallow or take sufficient nutrients by mouth	gastrostomy tube
administered to patients who cannot, or should not, get their nutrition through eating; all of the patient's nutritional requirements are met through a nutritional liquid that is administered intravenously for 10-12 hours... etc.	total parenteral nutrition
what means not in, or through, the digestive system?	parenteral
performed to treat morbid obesity by restricting the amount of food that can enter the stomach and be digested; these procedures limit food intake and force dietary changes that enable weight reduction	bariatric surgery
surgically makes the stomach smaller and causes food to bypass the first part of the small intestine; this procedure is not reversible	gastric bypass surgery
procedure involves placing a band around the exterior of the stomach to restrict the amount of food that can enter the stomach; this procedure has the advantage of being reversible through the removal of the band	gastric lap-band
the surgical removal of all, or part of, the colon	colectomy
the surgical removal of a diverticulum	diverticulectomy
the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach, and the duodenum; this procedure is performed to treat stomach cancer or to remove a malfunctioning pyloric valve	gastroduodenostomy
surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures	anastomosis
the surgical removal of the ileum; note: this term is spelled with a double 'e'	ileectomy
a surgical procedure to create an artificial opening between an organ and the body surface	ostomy
the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the ileum, at the end of the small intestine, and the outside of the abdominal wall	ileostomy
what means the first part of the small intestine?	duoden
the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface; the segment of the intestine below the ostomy is usually removed, and the fecal matter flows through the stoma into a disposable bad; "this" can be temporary	colostomy
the surgical removal of hemorrhoids	hemorrhoidectomy
hemorrhoid means what?	piles
means the tying off of blood vessels or ducts	ligation
the surgical removal of the rectum	proctectomy
proct/o means what?	rectum
the surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ	proctopexy
what means surgical fixation?	-pexy
the surgical repair of the rectum	proctoplasty
the surgical removal of all or part of the liver	hepatectomy
means surgical suturing of the liver	hepatorrhaphy
what means surgical suturing?	-rrhaphy
an option for a patient whose liver has failed for a reason other than liver cancer	liver transplant
an incision into the common bile duct for the removal of gallstones	choledocholithotomy
choledoch/o means what?	common bile duct
lith means what?	stone
-otomy means what?	surgical incision
the surgical removal of the gallbladder	cholecystectomy

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