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A varicose condition of veins in the anus that results in painful swellings is:
A varicose condition of veins in the anus that results in painful swellings is:
hemorrhoids
The prefix ana- in the medical term anabolism means:
The prefix ana- in the medical term anabolism means:
up
The medical term for the process of viewing the colon is:
The medical term for the process of viewing the colon is:
colonoscopy
The combining form orex/o means ________.
The combining form orex/o means ________.
An eating disorder involving gorging with food, followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse is ________.
An eating disorder involving gorging with food, followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse is ________.
A drug that prevents or stops the vomiting reflex is an ________.
A drug that prevents or stops the vomiting reflex is an ________.
Select the term with the correct spelling.
Select the term with the correct spelling.
Diverticulosis means the presence of diverticula or abnormal small pouches in the colon.
Diverticulosis means the presence of diverticula or abnormal small pouches in the colon.
Which medical term is spelled correctly?
Which medical term is spelled correctly?
A medication that is used to decrease peristalsis in the GI tract to stop diarrhea is a(n):
A medication that is used to decrease peristalsis in the GI tract to stop diarrhea is a(n):
Select the combining form that means small intestine.
Select the combining form that means small intestine.
The medical term 'digestive' used to describe the digestive system of the human body means:
The medical term 'digestive' used to describe the digestive system of the human body means:
Select the medical term for the presence of many small growths.
Select the medical term for the presence of many small growths.
The rectum consists of two muscles, one is the rectal sphincter, the other is _________ (2 words).
The rectum consists of two muscles, one is the rectal sphincter, the other is _________ (2 words).
Enteritis means:
Enteritis means:
The medical term for a congenital defect where the bones in the roof of the mouth do not completely fuse is:
The medical term for a congenital defect where the bones in the roof of the mouth do not completely fuse is:
The medical term for visual examination of the stomach using a long flexible tube and camera is:
The medical term for visual examination of the stomach using a long flexible tube and camera is:
Small pouches in the wall of the colon are called ________.
Small pouches in the wall of the colon are called ________.
The catabolic process of metabolism builds up complex substances from simple substances.
The catabolic process of metabolism builds up complex substances from simple substances.
A choledocholithotomy is cutting into the common bile duct to remove a stone.
A choledocholithotomy is cutting into the common bile duct to remove a stone.
Your patient is a 14-year-old girl. Even though she is 6 feet tall, she weighs only 100 pounds. Her doctor suspects she might have an eating disorder in which the patient avoids food due to a compulsion to become thin. The medical name for this condition is:
Your patient is a 14-year-old girl. Even though she is 6 feet tall, she weighs only 100 pounds. Her doctor suspects she might have an eating disorder in which the patient avoids food due to a compulsion to become thin. The medical name for this condition is:
The medical term for a chronic liver disease characterized by the gradual loss of liver cells and replacement with fat and connective tissue is:
The medical term for a chronic liver disease characterized by the gradual loss of liver cells and replacement with fat and connective tissue is:
Irritable bowel syndrome is:
Irritable bowel syndrome is:
Galen among many other ancient physicians viewed the digestive system rather simply involving only the liver.
Galen among many other ancient physicians viewed the digestive system rather simply involving only the liver.
The prefix cata- in the medical term catabolism means:
The prefix cata- in the medical term catabolism means:
The medical term for inflammation of the stomach is:
The medical term for inflammation of the stomach is:
The cartilage formation which divides the trachea from the esophagus during swallowing is called __________.
The cartilage formation which divides the trachea from the esophagus during swallowing is called __________.
Pain in the stomach is called:
Pain in the stomach is called:
The creation of an opening into the colon is called ________.
The creation of an opening into the colon is called ________.
Inflammation of the stomach and intestine is called:
Inflammation of the stomach and intestine is called:
The abbreviation GERD stands for ______________.(3 words)
The abbreviation GERD stands for ______________.(3 words)
A protrusion of a loop of the small intestine through the abdominal wall in the groin region is a(n):
A protrusion of a loop of the small intestine through the abdominal wall in the groin region is a(n):
Select the correct term for a tube that is inserted in through the nose and drops to the stomach.
Select the correct term for a tube that is inserted in through the nose and drops to the stomach.
Gingivectomy is surgical removal of the tongue.
Gingivectomy is surgical removal of the tongue.
The combining form or/o means ________.
The combining form or/o means ________.
The medical term for indigestion is:
The medical term for indigestion is:
The organs of the GI tract include the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
The organs of the GI tract include the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
The medical term for inflammation of the pancreas is:
The medical term for inflammation of the pancreas is:
An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as ascites.
An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as ascites.
The term that means bad breath is:
The term that means bad breath is:
The correct abbreviation for esophagogastroduodenoscopy is ________.
The correct abbreviation for esophagogastroduodenoscopy is ________.
The three medical names of the system which handles the food intake in the body are:
The three medical names of the system which handles the food intake in the body are:
Proctoptosis is the prolapse of the rectum.
Proctoptosis is the prolapse of the rectum.
The medical term for inflammation of the colon is:
The medical term for inflammation of the colon is:
Absorption is defined as the ______.
Absorption is defined as the ______.
Metabolism is defined as the ______.
Metabolism is defined as the ______.
Ingestion is defined as the ______.
Ingestion is defined as the ______.
Deglutition is defined as the ______.
Deglutition is defined as the ______.
The creation of a new opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum is ________.
The creation of a new opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum is ________.
The word root that means small intestine is enter.
The word root that means small intestine is enter.
In the medical term gastroenterology, the word root enter- means:
In the medical term gastroenterology, the word root enter- means:
The medical term for swollen, varicose veins in the rectum is ________.
The medical term for swollen, varicose veins in the rectum is ________.
Select the combining form that means to eat or swallow.
Select the combining form that means to eat or swallow.
The suffix -rrhea means ________.
The suffix -rrhea means ________.
When the intestine twists on itself and causes an obstruction, the condition is known as ________.
When the intestine twists on itself and causes an obstruction, the condition is known as ________.
This type of drug reduces the acidity of the stomach.
This type of drug reduces the acidity of the stomach.
Surgical removal of the appendix is called:
Surgical removal of the appendix is called:
The group of chemicals in charge of the internal fermentation of food is called ______ (write the term in plural).
The group of chemicals in charge of the internal fermentation of food is called ______ (write the term in plural).
The medical term for bad breath is ________.
The medical term for bad breath is ________.
The three organs of the small intestines are:
The three organs of the small intestines are:
The medical term for the condition of stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts is:
The medical term for the condition of stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts is:
The muscle of the anal sphincter is voluntary.
The muscle of the anal sphincter is voluntary.
The medical term for difficult swallowing is:
The medical term for difficult swallowing is:
The medical term for inflammation of the gums is:
The medical term for inflammation of the gums is:
A sign of liver disease is abnormal enlargement of the liver, which is spelled hepatomegalie.
A sign of liver disease is abnormal enlargement of the liver, which is spelled hepatomegalie.
Vomiting blood is known as ________.
Vomiting blood is known as ________.
Aphagia is defined as ________.
Aphagia is defined as ________.
Ascites refers to ________.
Ascites refers to ________.
Constipation is defined as ________.
Constipation is defined as ________.
Diarrhea is defined as ________.
Diarrhea is defined as ________.
Dyspepsia refers to the condition of ________.
Dyspepsia refers to the condition of ________.
Dysphagia is defined as ________.
Dysphagia is defined as ________.
Flatus refers to ________.
Flatus refers to ________.
Gastrodynia is defined as ________.
Gastrodynia is defined as ________.
Halitosis is defined as ________.
Halitosis is defined as ________.
Hematemesis is defined as ________.
Hematemesis is defined as ________.
Hepatomegaly is defined as ________.
Hepatomegaly is defined as ________.
Jaundice refers to ________.
Jaundice refers to ________.
Reflux is defined as ________.
Reflux is defined as ________.
Steatorrhea means ________.
Steatorrhea means ________.
Anorexia nervosa is defined as ________.
Anorexia nervosa is defined as ________.
Appendicitis refers to ________.
Appendicitis refers to ________.
Bulimia is defined as ________.
Bulimia is defined as ________.
Cheilitis is defined as ________.
Cheilitis is defined as ________.
Cholecystitis means ________.
Cholecystitis means ________.
Choledochitis refers to ________.
Choledochitis refers to ________.
Cholelithiasis means ________.
Cholelithiasis means ________.
Cirrhosis refers to ________.
Cirrhosis refers to ________.
Colitis refers to ________.
Colitis refers to ________.
Colorectal cancer is defined as ________.
Colorectal cancer is defined as ________.
Crohn disease is defined as ________.
Crohn disease is defined as ________.
Diverticulosis is defined as ________.
Diverticulosis is defined as ________.
Dysentery is defined as ________.
Dysentery is defined as ________.
Enteritis is defined as ________.
Enteritis is defined as ________.
Gastrectasis refers to ________.
Gastrectasis refers to ________.
Gastromalacia is defined as ________.
Gastromalacia is defined as ________.
Giardiasis refers to ________.
Giardiasis refers to ________.
Glossitis is defined as ________.
Glossitis is defined as ________.
Hemorrhoids are defined as ________.
Hemorrhoids are defined as ________.
The medical term for a tumor arising from cells within the liver is:
The medical term for a tumor arising from cells within the liver is:
Study Notes
Medical Vocabulary Overview
- Hemorrhoids: A varicose condition of veins in the anus causing painful swellings.
- Anabolism: The prefix "ana-" means "up" in the medical term.
- Colonoscopy: Procedure for viewing the colon.
- Orex/o: Combining form meaning "appetite."
- Bulimia: An eating disorder characterized by gorging followed by vomiting or laxative abuse.
- Anti-emetic: A drug that prevents or stops vomiting.
- Crohn Disease: Correctly spelled term related to gastrointestinal disease.
- Diverticulosis: Presence of diverticula or abnormal small pouches in the colon.
- Glossorrhaphy: Correctly spelled term referring to surgical repair of the tongue.
- Antispasmodic: Medication to decrease peristalsis in the GI tract to stop diarrhea.
Anatomy and Physiology
- Enter/o: Combining form meaning "small intestine."
- Digestive System: The term "digestive" means "to divide" in the context of the digestive system.
- Polyposis: Medical term for presence of many small growths.
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Enteritis: Inflammation of the intestines.
- Cleft Palate: Congenital defect of the roof of the mouth.
- Gastroscopy: Visual examination of the stomach using a flexible tube and camera.
- Diverticula: Small pouches in the colon wall.
- Choledocholithotomy: Procedure to remove stones from the common bile duct.
Medical Terms Related to Digestion
- Anorexia Nervosa: Eating disorder characterized by avoidance of food due to a compulsion to become thin.
- Cirrhosis: Chronic liver disease involving loss of liver cells, replaced by fat and connective tissue.
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome): Chronic condition with periodic diarrhea and constipation without physical damage.
Gastrointestinal Functions
- Ingestion: Act of taking food into the GI tract.
- Deglutition: Act of swallowing.
- Absorption: Passage of chemicals and substances from bolus in small intestines.
- Metabolism: Changing the state of the bolus.
Common Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach.
- Colitis: Inflammation of the colon.
- Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of both stomach and intestines.
- Dysphagia: Medical term for difficulty in swallowing.
- Halitosis: Technical term for bad breath.
Pathologies and Signs
- Ascites: Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
- Hepatomegaly: Abnormal enlargement of the liver.
- Jaundice: Yellowish coloration indicating liver disease.
- Steatorrhea: Abnormal levels of fat in feces indicating digestive issues.
Surgical Procedures
- Colostomy: Creation of an opening into the colon.
- Ileostomy: New opening into the ileum.
- Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Volvulus: Intestinal twisting leading to obstruction.
- Dysentery: Acute inflammation of the GI tract due to infections or irritants.
- Giardiasis: Infection from drinking contaminated water caused by Giardia intestinalis.
Miscellaneous Terms
- Cheilitis: Inflammation of the lip.
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder.
- Choledochitis: Inflammation of the common bile duct.
- Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gums.
Classification of The Digestive System
- GI Tract: Refers to all organs involved in digestion.
- Gastrointestinal System: Another name for the GI tract.
- Digestive System: Encompasses all processes related to food intake and digestion.
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