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Chapter 8

AFSEEN IQBAL Medterm 10th grade Inglês 60 flashcards

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  1. 1aerophagiaexcessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking and is a common cause of gas in the stomach
  2. 2anastomosisa surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures
  3. 3antiemeticmedication administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting
  4. 4ascitesan abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity
  5. 5bariatricsthe branch of medicine for the prevention and management of obesity and associated diseases
  6. 6borborygmusthe rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine
  7. 7cachexiaphysical wasting away due to the loss of weight and muscle mass that occurs in patients with diseases such as advanced cancer and AIDS
  8. 8canker soresgray-white pits (aphthous ulcers) with a red border in the soft tissues lining the mouth
  9. 9celiac diseasean autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to ingesting gluten
  10. 10cheilitisinflammation of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth, also known as cheilosis
  11. 11cholangiographyradiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium
  12. 12cholangitisacute inflammation of the bile duct characterized by pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, fever, and jaundice
  13. 13cholecystectomysurgical removal of the gallbladder
  14. 14cholecystitisinflammation of the gallbladder, usually associated with gallstones blocking the flow of bile
  15. 15cholelithiasisthe presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts
  16. 16cirrhosisa chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring
  17. 17colonoscopydirect visual examination of the inner surface of the entire colon from the rectum to the cecum using a colonoscope
  18. 18colostomysurgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface
  19. 19Crohn’s diseasea chronic autoimmune disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract; however, it is most often found in the ileum and in the colon
  20. 20dental prophylaxisprofessional examining, cleaning, and polishing of the gums and teeth to remove plaque and tartar
  21. 21diverticulitisinflammation or infection of one or more diverticula in the wall of the colon
  22. 22diverticulosisthe chronic presence of an abnormal number of diverticula, or sacs, formed in weak spots of the colon wall
  23. 23dyspepsiapain or discomfort in digestion
  24. 24dysphagiadifficulty in swallowing
  25. 25endoscopya visual examination of internal structures
  26. 26enemathe placement of a solution into the rectum and colon to empty the lower intestine through bowel activity
  27. 27enteritisan inflammation of the small intestine caused by ingesting substances contaminated with viral or bacterial pathogens which causes diarrhea
  28. 28xerostomiathe lack of adequate saliva due to diminished secretions by the salivary glands
  29. 29volvulustwisting of the intestine on itself, causing an obstruction
  30. 30ulcerative colitisa chronic condition of unknown cause in which repeated episodes of inflammation of the rectum and large intestine cause ulcers and irritation
  31. 31trismusany restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer
  32. 32stomatitisinflammation of the mucosa of the mouth
  33. 33sigmoidoscopythe endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon
  34. 34salmonellosisan infectious disease transmitted by feces, either through direct contact with animals, or by eating contaminated raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs or unpasteurized milk products
  35. 35regurgitationthe return of swallowed food into the mouth
  36. 36proctologista physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus
  37. 37polypa mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane
  38. 38peristalsisa series of wave-like contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction that moves the food forward into the digestive system
  39. 39peptic ulcer diseasea disease characterized by sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
  40. 40palatoplastysurgical repair of a cleft palate or cleft lip
  41. 41obesityan excessive accumulation of fat in the body
  42. 42nasogastric intubationthe placement of a nasogastric feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach
  43. 43melenathe passage of black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools
  44. 44malocclusionany deviation from the normal positioning of the upper teeth against the lower teeth
  45. 45leukoplakiaan abnormal white, usually benign lesion (sore) that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek, develop in response to chronic irritation in the mouth such as smoking, chewing tobacco, or constant rubbing against a broken tooth
  46. 46jaundiceyellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes
  47. 47inguinal herniathe protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin
  48. 48ileuspartial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine
  49. 49hyperemesisextreme, persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration
  50. 50hiatal herniaan anatomical abnormality in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm
  51. 51hepatitisinflammation of the liver usually caused by a viral infection
  52. 52Hemoccult testa laboratory test for hidden blood in the stool
  53. 53hematemesisthe vomiting of coagulated blood
  54. 54gastrostomy tubea surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body directly on the abdomen, directly into the stomach
  55. 55gastroparesisa condition in which gastric motility slows down, causing delayed gastric emptying
  56. 56gastroesophageal reflux diseasethe upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus
  57. 57gastroduodenostomythe establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum
  58. 58esophagogastroduodenoscopyan endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract
  59. 59esophageal varicesenlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus
  60. 60eructationthe act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach

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AFSEEN IQBAL · out 2022
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