GI: Diagnostic, Symptomatic, and Operative Terms Flashcards
(102 cards)
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loss of apetite
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anorexia
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inability to swallow
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aphagia
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accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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ascites
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in the cheek
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buccal
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infrequent or incomplete bowel movements characterized by hardened, dry stool that is difficult to pass
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constipation
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frequent loose or liquid stools
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diarrhea
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indigestion
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dyspepsia
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difficulty in swallowing
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dysphagia
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belch
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eructation
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gas in the stomach or intestines
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flatulence
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bad breath
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halitosis
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red blood in the stool
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hematochezia
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vomiting blood
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hematemesis
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enlargement of the liver
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hepatomegaly
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excessive level of bilirubin in the blood
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hyperbilirubinemia
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yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera, and other tissues caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood
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icterus/jaundice
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dark-colored, tarry stool caused by old blood
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melena
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sick in the stomach
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nausea
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feces containing fat
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steatorrhea
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under the tongue
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sublingual/hypoglossal
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inflammation of the mouth
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stomatitis
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inflammation of a salivary gland
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sialoadenitis
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inflammation of the parotid gland; also called mumps
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parotitis (parotiditis)
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inflammation of the lip
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cheilitis
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inflammation of the tongue
glossitis
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tongue-tie; a defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick frenulum
ankyloglossia
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inflammation of the gums
gingivitis
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swollen, twisted veins in the esophagus especially susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage
esophageal varices
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inflammation of the esophagus
esophagitis
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backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus, often as a result of abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter; causes burning pain in the esophagus
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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narrowed condition of the pylorus
pyloric stenosis
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a sore on the mucous membrane of the stomach, duodenum, or any other part of the gastrointestinal system exposed to gastric juices; commonly caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria
peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
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ulcer located in the stomach
gastric ulcer
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ulcer located in the duodenum
duodenal ulcer
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inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
gastroenteritis
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inflammation of the small intestine
enteritis
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inflammation of the lower portion of the small intestine
ileitis
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inflammation of the colon (large intestine)
colitis
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chronic inflammation of the colon along with ulcerations
ulcerative colitis
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a by-way; an abnormal side pocket in the gastrointestinal tract usually related to a lack of dietary fiber
diverticulum
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presence of diverticula in the gastrointestinal tract, especially in the bowel
diverticulosis
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inflammation of diverticula
diverticulitis
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inflammation of the intestine characterized by frequent, bloody stools, most often caused by bacteria or protozoa
dysentery
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inflammation of the appendix
appendicitis
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protrusion of a part from its normal location
hernia
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protrusion of part of the stomach upward through the hiatal opening in the diaphragm
hiatal hernia
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protrusion of a loop of the intestine through layers of the abdominal wall in the inguinal region
inguinal hernia
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hernia that is swollen and fixed within a sac, causing an obstruction
incarcerated hernia
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hernia that is constricted, cut off from circulation, and likely to become gangrenous
strangulated hernia
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protrusion of the intestine through a weakness in the abdominal wall around the umbilicus (navel)
umbilical hernia
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prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of the adjoining part
intussusception
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twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction
volvulus
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multiple polyps in the intestine and rectum with a high malignancy potential
polyposis
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tumor on a stalk
polyp
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inflammation of the rectum and anus
proctitis
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abnormal tube-like passageway from the anus that may connect with the rectum
anal fistula
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swollen, twisted vein (varicosity) in the anal region
hemorrhoid
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inflammation of the peritoneum
peritonitis
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inflammation of the liver
hepatitis
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infectious inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), usually transmitted orally through fecal contamination of food or water
hepatitis A
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infectious inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that is transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluids
hepatits B
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inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmitted by exposure to infected blood (rarely contracted sexually)
hepatitis C
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chronic disease characterized by degeneration of liver tissue, most often caused by alcoholism or a nutritional deficiency
cirrhosis
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inflammation of the bile ducts
cholangitis
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inflammation of the gallbladder
cholecystitis
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presence of stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts
cholelithiasis
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presence of stones in the common bile duct
choledocholithiasis
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inflammation of the pancreas
pancreatitis
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treatment of morbid obesity by surgery to the stomach and/or intestines; procedures include restrictive techniques that limit the size of the stomach and malabsorptive techniques that limit the absorption of food
bariatric surgery
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repair of the lip
cheiloplasty
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excision of all or part of the tongue
glossectomy
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suture of the tongue
glossorrhaphy
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repair of the esophagus
esophagoplasty
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partial or complete removal of the stomach
gastrectomy
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partial removal and repair of the stomach
gastric resection
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puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid
abdominocentesis/paracentesis
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incision into the abdomen
laparotomy
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abdominal surgery using a laparoscope
laparoscopic surgery
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repair of hernia
herniorrhaphy/hernioplasty
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creation of an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall to create an abdominal anus allowing stool to bypass a diseased portion of the colon; performed to treat ulcerative colitis, cancer, or obstructions
colostomy
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union of two hollow vessels; used in bowel surgery
anastomosis
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surgical creation of an opening on the abdomen to which the end of the ileum is attached, providing a passageway for ileal discharges; performed after removal of the colon
ileostomy
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excision of a diseased appendix
appendenctomy
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removal of the appendix during abdominal surgery for another procedure (eg; hysterectomy)
incidental appendectomy
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excision of polyps
polypectomy
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repair of the anus and rectum
proctoplasty
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excision of an anal fistula
anal fistulectomy
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excision of hemorrhoids
hemorrhoidectomy
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excision of a lobe of the liver
hepatic lobectomy
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excision of the gallbladder
cholecystectomy
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excision of the gallbladder through a laparoscope
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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incision for removal of gallstones
cholelithotomy
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incision of the common bile duct for extraction of gallstones
choledocholithotomy
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crushing of gallstones
cholelithotripsy
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excision of the pancreas
pancreatectomy
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PUD
peptic ulcer disease
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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UGI
upper GI
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LGI
lower GI
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EGD
esoophagogastroduodenoscopy
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NG
nasogastric
