Ch. 9 Full Words

Question 0

Colitis

Answer 0

Inflammation of large intestine

Question 1

Colonoscopy

Answer 1

Visualization of the lower gastrointestinal tract

Question 2

Colostomy

Answer 2

The opening of a portion of the large intestine through the abdominal wall

Question 3

Colorectal

Answer 3

Pertaining to the the large intestine and rectum

Question 4

Esophagogastroplasty

Answer 4

Repair of the esophagus by plastic surgery

Question 5

Gastroenteritis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the stomach and intentional tract that causes vomiting or diarrhea or both

Question 6

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Answer 6

Examination of the gastrointestinal tract with a flexible fiber optic scope

Question 7

Rectocele

Answer 7

Herniation into the posterior vaginal wall by the anterior wall of the rectum

Question 8

Peritonitis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and it’s viscera

Question 9

Anoplasty

Answer 9

Reconstructive surgery of the anus

Question 10

Appendicitis

Answer 10

Inflammation of the vermiform appendix

Question 11

Appendectomy

Answer 11

Surgical removal of vermiform appendix

Question 12

Cheilorrhaphy

Answer 12

Surgical repair of clef lip

Question 13

Cholecystectomy

Answer 13

Removal of gall bladder by laparoscopic and abdominal wall

Question 14

Cholecystitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of the gall bladder

Question 15

Cholecystogram

Answer 15

Radiograph of gall bladder

Question 16

Choledocholithiasis

Answer 16

Calcii (stones) in common bile duct

Question 17

Laparoscopy

Answer 17

Abdominal exploration with endoscope

Question 18

Oral

Answer 18

Pertaining to mouth

Question 19

Pancreatitis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the pancreas

Question 20

Gastrectomy

Answer 20

Surgical removal of part or whole stomach

Question 21

Gastrostomy

Answer 21

Surgical creation of gastric fistula through abdominal wall

Question 22

Fistula

Answer 22

Tunnel with a opening

Question 23

Gingivitis

Answer 23

Inflammation of the the gums

Question 24

Glossorrhaphy

Answer 24

Suture of a wound on tongue

Question 25

Proctoptosis

Answer 25

Prolapse of anus and rectum

Question 26

Hepatitis

Answer 26

Inflammation of the liver

Question 27

Ileostomy

Answer 27

Opening in abdominal wall to ileum

Question 28

Laparotomy

Answer 28

Surgical opening of the abdomen

Question 29

Sigmoidoscope

Answer 29

Tube like for examination of sigmoid flexure

Question 30

Sigmoidoscopy

Answer 30

Use of specialized scope to view the lower end of colon