MA-70 Ch 12

pert. to the abdomen

pert. to the anus

tongue-tie; a defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick frenulum (ankly/o = crooked or stiff)

loss of appetite (orexia = appetite)

drug that prevents or stops vomiting

inability to swallow

excision of a diseased appendix

inflammation of the appendix

accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (ascos = bag)

pert. to the cheek

inflammation of the lip

repair of the lip

plastic surgery and restoration of the mouth

x-ray image of the bile ducts; often performed during surgery

radiography of the bile duct

excision of the gallbladder

inflammation of the gallbladder

presence of stones in the common bile duct

presence of stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts

chronic disease characterized by degeneration of liver tissue; most often caused by alcoholism or a nutritional deficiency

excision of part or all of the colon

inflammation of the colon (large intestine)

pert. to the colon and the rectum

creation of an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall to create and abdominal anus

incision of the colon

infrequent or incomplete bowel movements characterized by hardened, dry stool that is difficult to pass (constipo = to press together)

evacuation of feces from the rectum

frequent loose or liquid stools

plural form of diverticulum

inflammation of diverticula

presence of widespread diverticula in the gastrointestinal tract, especially the colon

an abnormal side pocket in the gastrointestinal trace; usually related to a lack of dietary fiber

pert. to the duodenum

inflammation of the intestine characterized by frequent, bloody stools; most often caused by bacteria or protozoa

indigestion (pepsis = digestion)

difficulty in swallowing

a device consisting of a tube and optical system for observing the inside of a hollow organ, cavity, or tissue plane

examination within a body cavity with a flexible endoscope for diagnosis or treatment

inflammation of the small intestine

lying on top of the stomach

pert. to the esophagus

(EGD) examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum with a flexible endoscope

partial or complete removal of the stomach

pert. to the stomach

inflammation of the stomach

a physician who specializes in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

the study of the gastrointestinal tract and its diseases

pert. to the stomach and the esophagus

creation of a new opening through the stomach

a gastric or abdominal incision

pert. to the gums

inflammation of the gums

vomiting blood

pert. to the liver

inflammation of the liver, usually caused by exposure to an infectious agent

enlargement of the liver

protrusion of a part of from its normal location

repair of a hernia

pert. to the lower middle of the abdomen

under the tongue

yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera (white of the eye), and other tissues; (syn = jaundice)

pert. to the region of the groin

yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera (white of the eye), and other tissues; (syn = icterus)

pert. to the procedure of laparoscopy

examination of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope for diagnostic purposes

incision into the abdomen

dark-colored, tarry stool caused by old blood

pert. to the nasal passages and the stomach

feeling sick in the stomach

excision of the pancreas

pert. to the pancreas

inflammation of the pancreas

surgical incision of the pancreas

the puncture of a cavity with removal of fluid

pert. to the peritoneum

membrane surrounding the entire abdominal cavity

inflammation of the peritoneum

excision of polyps

inflammation of the rectum and the anus

one who specializes in diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus

the study of treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus

repair of the anus and rectum

pert. to the rectum

inflammation of the salivary glands

any disease of the salivary gland

instrument used in the examination of the sigmoid colon

examination of the sigmoid colon with a rigid or flexible sigmoidoscope

inflammation of the mouth

surgical repair of the mouth

under the tongue

pert to the umbilicus

twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction