Lesson 3 - Digestive System

Question 1

anastomosis

Answer 1

A new connection between two previously unconnected tubes.

Question 2

anorexia

Answer 2

Lack of appetite.

Question 3

appendectomy

Answer 3

The surgical removal of the appendix.

Question 4

appendicitis

Answer 4

Inflammation of the appendix.

Question 5

ascites

Answer 5

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.

Question 6

buccal mucosa

Answer 6

The cheek lining.

Question 7

cholecystectomy

Answer 7

Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Question 8

cholelithiasis

Answer 8

Gallstones in the gallbladder.

Question 9

cirrhosis

Answer 9

Chronic degenerative disease of the liver.

Question 10

colitis

Answer 10

Inflammation of the colon.

Question 11

colonoscopy

Answer 11

Visual examination of the colon using a flexible fiber optic tube through the anus.

Question 12

crohn disease

Answer 12

Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract.

Question 13

diverticulosis

Answer 13

Abnormal side pockets in the intestinal wall.

Question 14

dyspepsia

Answer 14

Painful digestion.

Question 15

dysphagia

Answer 15

Painful swallowing.

Question 16

eructation

Answer 16

Gas expelled from the stomach through the mouth (belching).

Question 17

esophageal varices

Answer 17

Swollen, varicose veins in the distal portion of the esophagus or upper part of the stomach.

Question 18

gastric bypass

Answer 18

Reducing the size of the stomach and diverting food to the jejunum.

Question 19

gastroenteritis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.

Question 20

gastroenterology

Answer 20

The study of the stomach and intestines.

Question 21

gingivitis

Answer 21

Inflammation of the gingival/gums.

Question 22

glucose

Answer 22

Simple sugar.

Question 23

glycogen

Answer 23

Starch, glucose is stored in the form of glycogen in the liver cells.

Question 24

hemoptysis

Answer 24

Splitting or coughing up blood

Question 25

hemorrhoids

Answer 25

Swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region.

Question 26

hepatomegaly

Answer 26

Enlargement of the liver.

Question 27

herniorrhaphy (-rrhaphy=suture)

Answer 27

Surgical repair of hernia (protrusion of an organ or part through the muscle normally containing it.

Question 28

hiatal hernia

Answer 28

The upper part of the stomach protrudes upward through the diaphragm.

Question 29

hypoglossal

Answer 29

Situated under the tongue.

Question 30

ileostomy

Answer 30

A surgical creation of an opening (stoma) between the outside surface of the abdominal wall into the ileum (third section of the small intestine).

Question 31

inguinal hernia

Answer 31

Small loop of bowel protrudes through weak lower abdominal muscle.

Question 32

intussusception

Answer 32

Telescoping of the intestines, one segment of the bowel collapses into the opening of another.

Question 33

irritable bowel syndrome

Answer 33

Group of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress and tension.

Question 34

jaundice

Answer 34

Yellow-orange coloration of the skin and other tissues caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood.

Question 35

laparoscopy

Answer 35

Looking into the abdomen with a scope.

Question 36

lipase

Answer 36

Pancreatic enzyme necessary to digest fats.

Question 37

melena

Answer 37

Black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood.

Question 38

mesentery

Answer 38

Part of the double fold of peritoneum that stretches around the organs of the abdomen, holding the organs in place.

Question 39

pancreatitis

Answer 39

Inflammation of the pancreas.

Question 40

paracentesis

Answer 40

Removal of fluid from the peritoneal cavity.

Question 41

parenteral

Answer 41

Apart from the intestinal tract.

Question 42

postprandial

Answer 42

After meals.

Question 43

rectocele

Answer 43

The rectum herniates (protrudes) through the vaginal wall.

Question 44

sigmoidoscopy

Answer 44

Visual examination of the sigmoid using a flexible fiber optic tube though the anus.

Question 45

stomatitis

Answer 45

Inflammation of the mouth

Question 46

ulcerative colitis

Answer 46

Chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers.

Question 47

viral hepatitis

Answer 47

Inflammation of the liver caused by a virus.

Question 48

volvulus

Answer 48

Twisting of the intestine upon itself.