Definitions Flashcards
1
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Cholestasis
A
blockage to the flow of bile
2
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Cholelithiasis
A
gallstone(s) are present
3
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Choledocholithiasis
A
gallstone(s) in the bile duct
4
Q
Biliary colic
A
intermittent right upper quadrant pain caused by gallstones irritating bile ducts
5
Q
Cholecystitis
A
inflammation of the gallbladder
6
Q
Cholangitis
A
inflammation of the bile ducts
7
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Gallbladder empyema
A
pus in the gallbladder
8
Q
Cholecystectomy
A
surgical removal of the gallbladder
9
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Cholecystostomy
A
inserting a drain into the gallbladder
10
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mallory-weiss tear
A
tear in oesophageal mucous membrane
11
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colostomy
A
large intestine is brought onto the skin
12
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ileostomy
A
end portion of small bowel is brought to skin
13
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urostomy
A
urinary system onto the skin
