Digestive Vocab

Question 0

Telescoping of one part of the intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part

Answer 0

Intussusception

Question 1

A temporary stoppage o internal peristalsis

Answer 1

Ileus

Question 2

Twisting of the intestine on itself that cause an obstruction

Answer 2

Volvulus

Question 3

An impairment of digestion

Answer 3

Dyspepsia

Question 4

Difficulty in swallowing

Answer 4

Dysphagia

Question 5

Regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus heartburn

Answer 5

Pyrosis

Question 6

Pear shaped save located under the liver

Answer 6

Gallbladder

Question 7

Secretes bile removes excess glucose

Answer 7

Liver

Question 8

Feather shaped organ located posterior to behind the stomach

Answer 8

Pancreas

Question 9

An overwhelming and irrational fee of leaving the familiar setting of home or venturing into the open

Answer 9

Aerophagia

Question 10

Blisterlike sores caused by the herpes simplex virus that occrson the lips and adjacent tissue

Answer 10

Herpes labialis

Question 11

The expelling of the contents of the stomach through the esophagus and out of the mouth

Answer 11

Emesis

Question 12

The return of swallowed food into the mouth

Answer 12

Regurgitation

Question 13

Protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or gron

Answer 13

Inguinal hernia

Question 14

Surgical fixation of the rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ

Answer 14

Proctopexy

Question 15

Surgical repair of the rectum

Answer 15

Proctoplasty

Question 16

A surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures

Answer 16

Anastomosis

Question 17

Excessive flow of gastric secretions

Answer 17

Gastrorrhea

Question 18

Rupture of the stomach

Answer 18

Gastrorrhexis

Question 19

The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts

Answer 19

Cholelithiasis

Question 20

Visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum using a short speculum called an anoscope

Answer 20

Anoscopy

Question 21

All of the process involved in the body’s use of nutrients

Answer 21

Metabolism

Question 22

The passage of black stools containing digested blood

Answer 22

Melena

Question 23

Pain in the gallbladder

Answer 23

Cholecystalgia

Question 24

Vomiting blood

Answer 24

Hematemisis

Question 25

A laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools

Answer 25

Hemoccult

Question 26

Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esphogus

Answer 26

Esophageal varices

Question 27

Food poisoning that is characterized by paralysis and is often fatal

Answer 27

Botulism

Question 28

The rumbling nose caused by the movement of gas in the intestine

Answer 28

Borborygmus

Question 29

Surgical creation of an opening between the ileum at the end of the small intestine and the abdominal wall

Answer 29

Ileostomy

Question 30

Surgical creation of the artificial opening into the stomach

Answer 30

Gastrostomy

Question 31

A progressive degenerative disease of the liver characterized by disturbance of structure and function of the liver

Answer 31

Cirrhosis

Question 32

The lack or loss of appetite for food

Answer 32

Anorexia

Question 33

Removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomerly between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum

Answer 33

Gastroduodenostomy

Question 34

Surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface

Answer 34

Colostomy

Question 35

A surgical formation of an opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall

Answer 35

Enterocolostomy

Question 36

Inflammation of the gums that is the earliest stage of periodontal disease

Answer 36

Gingivitis

Question 37

An excessive accumulation of fat in the body

Answer 37

Obesity

Question 38

Inflammation of the ileum

Answer 38

Ileitis

Question 39

Lips form the opening to the oral cavity

Answer 39

Labia

Question 40

A complete stoppage or serious impairment of the passage of the intestinal contents

Answer 40

Intestinal obstruction

Question 41

Enzyme found in gastric juices

Answer 41

Protease

Question 42

Abnormally thin

Answer 42

Emaciated

Question 43

Surgical removal of the gallbladder

Answer 43

Cholecystectomy

Question 44

Yellow discoloration of the skin and other tissues caused by greater than normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood

Answer 44

Jaundice

Question 45

Ring like muscle that controls the flow between the esophagus and the stomach

Answer 45

Cardiac sphincter

Question 46

Medication administered to produce vomiting

Answer 46

Emetic

Question 47

Peptic ulcers that occur in the stomach

Answer 47

Gastric ulcer

Question 48

Study of diagnosing and treating disease and disorders of the stomach and intestines

Answer 48

Gastroenterology

Question 49

Irregular ridges or folds in the mucous membrane and covers the anterior portion of the hard plate

Answer 49

Rugae