Lesson 8 Flashcards
CT
Computerized tomography
EGD
Esophagogastrduodenoscopy
Artificial opening
Stoma
Abdomen
Abdomin, lapar
A diagnostic procedure that is the process of recording images of internal organs using high-frequency sound waves produced by a transducer placed directly on the skin covering the abdominal cavity
Abdominal ultrasonography
Surgical reduction of gastric capacity to affect significant weight loss and extremely obese individuals
Barbaric surgery
Procedure in which a series of radiographic images are taken of the large intestine after a barium and IMA has been administered rectally
Barium enema
Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and characterized by cobblestone ulcerations in the formation of scar tissue that may lead to intestinal obstruction
Chrons disease
Radiographic examination of the Biliary tracked and pancreatic ducks with contrast media, fluoroscopy and endoscopy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
abnormal discharge of partially solid or fluid fecal matter
Diarrhea
Disorder characterized by the abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
vericose vein in the rectal area which may be internal or external
Hemorrhoid
protrusion of an organ in the membrane or cavity wall
Hernia
Disease characterized by inflammation of the colon with formation ulcers
Ulcerative Colitis
erosion of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum associated with increased secretion of acid from the stomach
Peptic ulcer
Diagnostic procedure in which a series of radiographic images are taken of the stomach and duodenum after the contrast agent Barium has been swallowed
Upper GI series
Tumor like growth extending outward from a mucous membrane
Polyp
UGI series
Upper G.I. series
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
ERCP
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
BE
Barium enema
Appendix
Appendic, append
Gall, bile
Chol
Colon
Col, colon
