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DG definitions
diagnostics terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hemorrhoids | varicose veins in the auns and rectum |
| polyps | small growth protruding from mucous membrane |
| diverticula | condition noted by the presence of several outpouching in the mucosal lining, extending to the musular layer of the digestive tract; presents |
| aphthous stomatitis | small ulceration of the mucous of the mouth; canker sore |
| volvulus | intestinal obstruction due to a twisting of the bowel |
| intussusception | telescoping of the intrdtines; prolapse of a portion of the intestine into the lumen of n adjacent portion |
| cholelithiasis/cholecystectomy | |
| occult blood/guaiac | |
| paracentesis | |
| steatorrhea | increased fat contant of stools |
| bulimia | voracious appetite |
| halitosis | bad breath |
| pyrosis | heartburn |
| melena | black stools (or black vomit)usually due to presence of blood |
| ankyloglossia | tongue-tie |
| eructation | belching (often due to swallowing air during eating/ drinking) |
| ptyalism | excessive secretion of saliva |
| flatulence | excessive gas |
| icterus/jaundice | yellowish discoloration of the skin, sclerae and membranes due to excessive amounts of bilirubin in the circulating blood |
| anorexia | loss of appetite |
| stomatitis | mouth |
| atresia | congenital obstruction or nonexictence of a normal body opening(usually esophagus, rectum, or biliary tree |
| hepatic | |
| hematemasis | vomiting blood |