Chapter 11- Words not built from word parts Flashcards

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Adhesion

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Abnormal growing together of two peritoneal surfaces that normally are separated.

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Celiac Disease

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Malabsorption syndrome caused by an immune reaction to gluten, which may damage the lining of the small intestine that is responsible for absorption of food into the blood stream.

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Cirrhosis

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Chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue.

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Crohn Disease

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Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and colon.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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Abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus, causing heartburn and the gradual breakdown of the mucous barrier of the esophagus

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Hemorrhoids

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Swollen or distended veins in the rectal area, which may be internal or external, and can be a source of rectal bleeding and pain.

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Intussusception

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Telescoping of segment of intestine

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

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Periodic disturbances a bowel function, such as diarrhea and/or constipation, usually associated with abdominal pain

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Obesity

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Excess of body fat

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Peptic Ulcer

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Erosion of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum associated with increased secretion of acid from the stomach, bacterial infection, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Polyp

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Tumor-like growth extending outward from a mucous membrane

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Ulcerative Colitis

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Inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers that produces bloody diarrhea

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Volvulus

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Twisting or kinking of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction

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Anastomosis

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Connection created by surgically joining two structures, such as blood vessels or bowl segments

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Bariatric Surgery

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Surgical reduction of gastric capacity to treat morbid obesity, a condition which can cause serious illness

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Hemorrhoidectomy

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Excision of hemorrhoids, the swollen or distended veins in the rectal region

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Vagotomy

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Cutting of certain branches of the vagus nerve, performed with gastric surgery to reduce the amount of gastric acid produced and thus reduce the recurrence of ulcers

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Abdominal Sonography

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Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity in which the size and structure of organs such as the aorta, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas can be visualized

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Barium Enema (BE)

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Series of radio graphic images taken of the large intestine after the contrast agent barium has been administered rectally (Also called lower GI-Series)

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Endoscopic Rectrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

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Endoscopic procedure involving radio-graphic imaging of the biliary ducts and pancreatic ducts with contrast media, and fluoroscopy

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Upper GI (gastrointestinal) Series

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Series of radio-graphic images taken of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been administered orally.

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Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

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Procedure using an endoscope fitted with an ultrasound probe that provides images of layers of the intestinal wall.

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Fecul Occcult Blood Test (FOBT)

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Test to detect occult blood in feces

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Ascites

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Abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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Dysentery
Disorder that involves inflammation of the intestine
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Emesis
Expelling matter from the stomach through the mouth
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Flatus
Gas in digestive tract or expelled through the anus
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Gastic Lavage
Washing out of stomach
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Gavage
Process of feeding a person through a nasogastric tube
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Malabsorption
Impaired digestion of intestinal absorption of nutrients
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Melena
Black, tarry stool that contains digested blood
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Palpate
To examine by hand; to feel
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Peristalsis
Involuntary wavelike contractions that propel good along the digestive tract
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Reflux
Abnormal backward flow
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Stoma
Surgical opening between an organ and the surface of the body, such as the opening established in the abdominal wall by colostomy, ileostomy, or a similar operation.
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Hemoptysis
Spitting up of blood