Digestive System

Question 1

Jaundice

Answer 1

Yellowish discolouration of the skin and other tissues due to excessive levels of bilirubin

Question 2

Dyspepsia

Answer 2

Abnormal condition of painful/difficult digestion

Question 3

Polyphagia

Answer 3

Abnormal condition of excessive hunger

Question 4

Colonoscopy

Answer 4

Process of visually examining the colon via an endoscope

Question 5

Colostomy

Answer 5

Surgical formation of an opening by connecting the colon to an opening in the abdominal wall

Question 6

Ileostomy

Answer 6

Surgical formation of an artificial opening by connecting the ileum to an opening in the abdominal wall

Question 7

Gastrojejunostomy

Answer 7

Surgical formation of an opening between the stomach and jejunum

Question 8

-cele

Answer 8

Hernia

Question 9

Proctoscopy

Answer 9

Process of visually examining the anus and rectum via an endoscope

Question 10

Rectocele

Answer 10

Herniation of the rectum through a defect in the intervening fascia(wall) into the vagina

Question 11

Sigmoidoscopy

Answer 11

Process of visually examining the sigmoid colon via an endoscope

Question 12

SBO

Answer 12

Small bowel obstruction

Question 13

Diarrhoea

Answer 13

Discharge of watery wastes from the colon

Question 14

GORD

Answer 14

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Question 15

IBS

Answer 15

Irritable bowel syndrome

Question 16

TPN

Answer 16

Total parenteral nutrition

Question 17

Laparotomy

Answer 17

Surgical incision into the abdominal wall