Also to know is, which term means enlarged and swollen veins?
esophageal varices. enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus. esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
Likewise, what is an abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity called? The medical definition of ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the (peritoneal) cavity. Ascites is caused by a variety of diseases and conditions, for example, cirrhosis of the liver, cancer within the abdomen, congestive heart failure, and tuberculosis.
Keeping this in consideration, what is the examination of the esophagus stomach and upper duodenum through a specialized endoscope?
Endoscopy. An endoscopy procedure involves inserting a long, flexible tube (endoscope) down your throat and into your esophagus. A tiny camera on the end of the endoscope lets your doctor examine your esophagus, stomach and the beginning of your small intestine (duodenum).
Which term describes the partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine?
| Glossary | |
|---|---|
| ileus | The partial, or complete, blockage of the small and/or large intestine. |
| inguinal hernia | The protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin. |
| jaundice | A yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the eyes. |
Is the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking?
Aerophagia is the medical term for excessive and repetitive air swallowing. We all ingest some air when we talk, eat, or laugh. People with aerophagia gulp so much air, it produces uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms. These symptoms include abdominal distension, bloating, belching, and flatulence.What is a lay term in medical term?
LAY TERM(S) ABDOMINAL. Pertaining to body cavity below diaphragm which contains stomach, intestines, liver, and. other organs.Which term describes an acute inflammation of the bile duct?
The term of an acute inflammation of the bile duct is. cholangitis. The surgical removal of the gallbladder through non-laproscopic means is called. cholecystectomy.What test detects hidden blood in the stools?
fecal occult blood testWhich of the following medical terms is more commonly known as belching?
Eructation: Better known as burping or belching. Casting up wind (expelling air) from the stomach through the mouth.Which liver condition is a chronic degenerative disease?
Degeneration of the Liver (Hepatic Steatosis) One of the most common changes to the liver is fatty liver disease. This term describes hepatocellular steatosis, multiple deposits of fats (triglycerides) in the liver cells.What is the medical term for pertaining to the abdomen?
Abdominal. A medical term that means pertaining to the Abdomen. Anterior.What carries bile into the duodenum?
Medical Definition of Common bile duct Common bile duct: The duct that carries bile from the gallbladder and liver into the duodenum (upper part of the small intestine). The common bile duct is formed by the junction of the cystic duct, from the gallbladder, and the common hepatic duct, from the liver.What is the medical term for digestion?
The alimentary canal is the medical term for your entire digestive tract.Which bacterial infection is caused by unusual strain of E coli the common bacterium in the large intestine?
EIEC strains of E coli can also cause dysentery. EHEC and EIEC are facultative gram-negative, motile rod-shaped bacteria.What term is a surgical creation of a connection between the stomach and duodenum?
anastomosis. surgical connection between two hollow, or tubular, structures. gastroduodenostomy. the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach, and the duodenum. diverticulectomy.Which of the following conditions is characterized by the top portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm?
Hiatal hernia is a condition in which the upper portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity through an opening of the diaphragm called the esophageal hiatus. This opening usually is only large enough to accommodate the esophagus.What are some common GI terms used?
Gastrointestinal Glossary of Terms- A. Abdomen. Area between the chest and the hips that contains the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and spleen.
- B. Barium.
- C. Capsule Endoscopy.
- D. Dehydration.
- E. Effectiveness.
- F. Failure to thrive (Pediatric)
- G. Gastric.
- H. H2-blockers.
