DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
x-ray of the rectum and colon following
administration of barium sulfate into
the rectum; also called a “lower GI”
A
barium enema
2
Q
x-ray of the esophagus, stomach, and
small intestine following oral administration of barium sulfate; also called an “upper GI series”
A
barium swallow
3
Q
X-ray recording of the bile ducts.
A
cholangiography
4
Q
X-ray recording of the gallbladder,
usually following oral administration of
a contrast agent that accumulates in
the gallbladder
A
cholecystography
5
Q
chol
A
bile, gall
6
Q
angi/o
A
vessel
7
Q
-graphy
A
recording
8
Q
cyst/o
A
bladder
9
Q
visual examination of one or more
digestive system organs using an
endoscope
A
endoscopy
10
Q
endo
A
inside
11
Q
-scopy
A
visual examination
