Chapter 8 The Digestive System

means anus

means cecum

means bile, gall

means gallbladder

means colon

means small intestine

means esophagus

means stomach

means liver

means presence of stones

means pancreas

means digest, digestion

means anus and rectum

means rectum

means sigmoid colon

the absence of hydrochloric acid from gastric secretions

the spasmodic swallowing of air followed by eructations

na intestinal infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica amoeba

a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures

the surgical repair of the anus

the lack or loss of appetite for food

the visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum using a short speculum called an anoscope

recurrent blisterlike sores that break and form lesions on the soft tissues lining the mouth

pigment produced from the destruction of hemoglobin, is released by the liver in bile

the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine

food poisoning that is characterized by paralysis and is often fatal, caused by clostridium botulinum

involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth that usually occurs during sleep and is associated with tension or stress

an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensartory behavior such as self-induced vomiting or misue of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications

pain in the gallbladder

surgical removal of he gallbladder

inflammation of the gallbladder

an incision in the common bile duct for the removal of gallstones

the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts

an intestinal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae

a progressive degenerative disease of the liver characterized by the disturbance of the structure and function of the liver

an inflammation of the colon

the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the cecum

the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface

the surgical removal of a diverticulum

inflammation of one or more diverticulum

peptic ulcers that occur in the upper part of the small intestine and are the most common form of peptic ulcer

an impairment of digestion

aka: indigestion

difficulty in swallowing

means to expel the contents of the stomach through the esophagus and out the mouth

produces vomiting

inflammation of the small intestines

the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach

the upward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus

enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus

the surgical repair of the esophagus

the removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomosis between teh upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum

an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, especially the small intestine

bleeding from the stmach

excessive flow of gastric secretions

a rupture of the stoach

the surgical creation of an atrificial opening into the stomach

is the surgical removal of diseased gingival tissue

inflammation of teh gums, is the earliest stafe of periodontal disease

vomiting blood

a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools

the surgical removal of hemorrhoids

an inflammation of the liver that is usually caused by a virus but may also be caused by toxic substances

the enlargement of the liver

means to suture the liver

rupture of the liver

a surgical incision into the liver

blisterlike sores caused by the herpes simplex virus that occur on the lips and adjacent tissue

a protrusionof part of the stomach through the esophageal sphincter in the diaphragm

means excessive vomiting

the surgical removal of the ileum

an inflammation of the ileum

controls the flow freom the ileum of the small intestine into the cecum of the large intestine

the surgical creation of an opening between the ileum, at the end of the small intestine, and the abdominal wall

a temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis that may be accompanied by severe pain, abdominal distention, vomiting, absence of passge of stools, fever, and dehydration.

the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lowe abdominal wall or groin

the telescoping of one part of the intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part

a yellow discoloration of the skin and other tissues caused by grater than normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood

is specialized surgery of the face and jaws to correct deformities, treat diseases, and repair injuries

is the passage of black stools containing digested blood

the placement of a tube through the nose and into the stomach

a dental specialist in the prevention or correction of abnormalities in the positioning of the teeth and related facial structures.

Inflammation of the tissue that surround and support the teeth

aka: periodontal disease

the wave-like contractions that move food along the digestive tract.

an eating disorder in which there is persistent eating of nonnutritional substances such as clay.

the surgical repair of the rectum

the burning sensation caused by the return of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus

the return of swallowed food into the mouth

an intentinal bacterial infection caused by nontyphoidal Salmonella

visual examination of the interior of the entire rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the decending colon

twisting of the intestine (bowel) on itself that causes an obstruction

means mouth

begins preparation of food digestion

means pharynx

transports food from the mouth to the esophagus

means esophagus

transports food from the pharynx to the stomach

means stomach

breaks down food and mixes it with digestive juices

means small intestines

completes digestion and absorption of most nutrients

means large intestines

absorbs excess water and prepares solid waste for elimination

means rectum and anus

controls the excretion of solid waste

means liver

secretes bile and enzymes to aid in the digestion of fats

means gallbladder

stores bile and releases it to the small intestine as needed

means pancreas

secretes digestive juices and enzymes into small intestine as needed

means gums

means inflamamation

means breath

means condition of

means a backward flow or return flow

means bleeding

means abnormal flow

means rupture

means digestion

means pertaining to

means air

means hidden or difficult to see

means visual examination