Digestive

Question 1

Anal

Answer 1

Pertaining to the anus

Question 2

Appendectomy

Answer 2

Removal of the appendix

Question 3

Appendicitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the appendix

Question 4

Cholecystectomy

Answer 4

Removal of the gallbladder

Question 5

Colostomy

Answer 5

Opening of the colon to the outside of the body

Question 6

Colonoscopy

Answer 6

Visual examination of the colon

Question 7

Duodenal

Answer 7

Pertaining to the duodenum

Question 8

Esophageal

Answer 8

Pertaining to the esophagus

Question 9

Gastralgia

Answer 9

Stomach pain

Question 10

Hepatomegaly

Answer 10

Enlargement of the liver

Question 11

Ileostomy

Answer 11

New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body

Question 12

Gastrojejunostomy

Answer 12

New surgically created opening between the stomach and the jejunum

Question 13

Oral

Answer 13

Pertaining to the mouth

Question 14

Pancreatitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of the pancreas

Question 15

Pharyngeal

Answer 15

Pertaining to the pharynx

Question 16

Proctoscopy

Answer 16

Inspection of the anus and rectum with a proctoscope

Question 17

Rectocele

Answer 17

Hernia of the text I’m into the vagina

Question 18

Sigmoidoscopy

Answer 18

Visual examination of the sigmoid colon with an endoscope inserted through the anus and rectum

Question 19

Stomatitis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the mouth

Question 20

Cholelithiasis

Answer 20

Abnormal condition of gallstones

Question 21

Cirrhosis

Answer 21

Chronic disease of the liver with degeneration of liver cells

Question 22

Colonic polyposis

Answer 22

Condition in which polyps protrude from the mucous membranes lining the colon

Question 23

Diverticulosis

Answer 23

Abnormal condition of small pouches or sacs in the wall of the intestine

Question 24

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Answer 24

A condition in which contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus

Question 25

Hepatitis

Answer 25

Inflammation of the liver

Question 26

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Answer 26

Inflammation of the terminal portion of the ileum (Crohn’s disease) or inflammation of the colon (ulcerative colitis)

Question 27

Irritable bowel syndrome

Answer 27

Signs and symptoms are cramping, abdominal bloating, constipation and diarrhea. No permanent damage

Question 28

Hepatocellular carcinoma

Answer 28

Cancer of the liver

Question 29

Jaundice

Answer 29

Yellow orange coloration of the skin and other tissues from high levels bilirubin

Question 30

Abdominal Computed Tomopraphy

Answer 30

A series of cross sectional X-ray images that show abdominal organs

Question 31

Abdominal magnetic resonance imagining

Answer 31

Magnetic and radio waves create images of abdominal organs and tissues in all three planes of the body

Question 32

Abdominal ultrasonography

Answer 32

Beaming sound waves into the abdomen to produce images of organs such as the gallbladder.

Question 33

Endoscopic ultrasonography

Answer 33

Detect enlarged lymph nodes and tumors in the upper abdomen

Question 34

Barium Tests

Answer 34

X-ray exam using a liquid barium mixture to locate disorders of the GI tract. Barium enema- colon Barium swallow- esophagus, stomach and small intestine

Question 35

Cholangiography

Answer 35

X-ray imaging of bile ducts after the injection of contrast through the liver

Question 36

Gastrointestinal endoscopy

Answer 36

Visual examination of the GI tract with an endoscope. General term

Question 37

Hemoccult test

Answer 37

Feces are placed on paper containing chemical guaiac which reacts with hidden blood. Important screening for colon cancer

Question 38

Laparoscopy

Answer 38

Visual examination of the abdomal cavity through an endoscope inserted in the abdomen

Question 39

Liver function tests

Answer 39

Measurements of liver enzymes and other substances in the blood. Enzyme levels increase when the liver is damaged

Question 40

Stool culture

Answer 40

Feces are placed in a culture to test for microorganisms

Question 41

Virtual colonoscopy

Answer 41

Use imaging to examine colon

Question 42

Anastomosis

Answer 42

Surgical creation of an opening between two gastrointestinal organs.

Question 43

Laparoscopic surgery

Answer 43

Removal of organs or tissues via a laparoscope.