Digestion

Question 1

Celiac disease

Answer 1

An autoimmune disorder characterized by severe reaction to ingesting gluten

Question 2

Cirrhosis

Answer 2

A chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring

Question 3

cachexia

Answer 3

Wasting away due to the loss of weight and muscle mass that occurs in patients with diseases, such as advanced cancer, and aids

Question 4

Colonoscopy

Answer 4

A direct, visual examination of the inner surface of the entire colon from the rectum to the cecum using a colonoscope

Question 5

Crohn’s disease

Answer 5

A chronic autoimmune disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract. However, it is most often found in the ileum and in the colon.

Question 6

Diverticulosis

Answer 6

The chronic presence of an abnormal number of diverticula, or sacs formed in weak spots of the colon wall

Question 7

Endoscopy

Answer 7

Visual examination of internal structures

Question 8

Enema

Answer 8

The placement of a solution into the rectum, and colon to empty the lower intestine through Bowel activity

Question 9

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Answer 9

An Endo scopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper G.I. tract

Question 10

Gastroduodenostomy

Answer 10

Establish meaning of an anastomosis between upper portion of the stomach and the duo denum

Question 11

Gastroesophageal reflex disease

Answer 11

The upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus

Question 12

Hiatal hernia

Answer 12

An anatomical abnormality in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm

Question 13

Hyperemesis

Answer 13

Extreme, persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration

Question 14

Ileus

Answer 14

Partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine

Question 15

Inguinal hernia

Answer 15

The protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin

Question 16

Malocclusion

Answer 16

Any deviation from the normal positioning of the upper teeth against the lower teeth

Question 17

Melena

Answer 17

The passage of black, tarry, and foul smelling stools

Question 18

Palatoplasty

Answer 18

Surgical repair of a cleft palate or cleft lip

Question 19

Peptic ulcer disease

Answer 19

A disease characterized by the sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system

Question 20

Peristalsis

Answer 20

A series of wave of wave like contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction that moves the food forward into the digestive stystem

Question 21

Polyp

Answer 21

A mushroom like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane

Question 22

Salmonellosis

Answer 22

An infectious disease transmitted by feces, either through direct contact with animals or by eating contaminated raw or uncooked meat poultry seafood and eggs or unpasteurized milk products

Question 23

Sigmoidoscopy

Answer 23

The endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum sigmoid colon and possibly a portion of the descending colon

Question 24

Tismus

Answer 24

Any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma surgery or radtion associated with the treatment of oral cancer

Question 25

Ulcerative colitis

Answer 25

A chronic condition of unknown and large intestine cause ulcers and irritation

Question 26

Volvulus

Answer 26

Twisting of the intestine in itself causing an obstruction

Question 27

Emet

Answer 27

Vomit

Question 28

Stomat

Answer 28

Mouth, oral cavity