Chapter 21: Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
Ascities
A
Accumulation of serious fluid in peritoneal cavity
2
Q
Bordorygemi
A
Loud gurgling sounds due to increased motility or hyperperistalsis
3
Q
Cholecystitis
A
Gallbladder inflammation
4
Q
Epigastrim
A
Region between costal margins
5
Q
Eructation
A
Burp
6
Q
Hematemesis
A
Vomiting blood
7
Q
Hepatomegaly
A
Enlarged liver
8
Q
Hernia
A
Protruding viscera through the abdominal musculature
9
Q
Ileus
A
Arrest of intestinal peristalsis
10
Q
Peritonitis
A
Inflamed peritoneum
11
Q
Pyrosis
A
Heartburn
12
Q
Splenomegaly
A
Enlarged spleen
13
Q
Steatorrhea
A
Fat in stool
14
Q
Suprapubic
A
Superior to public bone region
