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MedSurg Chapter 37

TermDefinition
Ascites Fluid accumulation if the peritoneal cavity.
Aspiration Regurgitation and passage of fluids into the respiratory tract.
Cathartic Intense, rapid-acting laxative.
Chyme The pulpy acidic fluid which passes from the stomach to the small intestine, consisting of gastric juices and partly digested food.
Endoscope Traditional endoscopic examinations permit direct inspection of hollow, interior organs through a lighted tube.
Gluconeogensis The third process by which the liver maintains blood glucose.
Glycogenesis The formation of glycogen from sugar.
Glycogenolysis The biochemical pathway in which glycogen breaks down into glucose-1-phosphate and glucose.
Hepatic The liver.
Hepatomegaly Liver enelargment.
Jaundice A golden yellow skin color associated with liver dsyfunction or bile obstruction.
Scleral icterus Like the skin, the sclera may turn yellow with liver disease.
Striae Stretch marks.
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