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DG definitions
diagnostics terms
Question | Answer |
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hemorrhoids | varicose veins in the auns and rectum |
polyps | small growth protruding from mucous membrane |
diverticula | condition noted by the presence of several outpouching in the mucosal lining, extending to the musular layer of the digestive tract; presents |
aphthous stomatitis | small ulceration of the mucous of the mouth; canker sore |
volvulus | intestinal obstruction due to a twisting of the bowel |
intussusception | telescoping of the intrdtines; prolapse of a portion of the intestine into the lumen of n adjacent portion |
cholelithiasis/cholecystectomy | |
occult blood/guaiac | |
paracentesis | |
steatorrhea | increased fat contant of stools |
bulimia | voracious appetite |
halitosis | bad breath |
pyrosis | heartburn |
melena | black stools (or black vomit)usually due to presence of blood |
ankyloglossia | tongue-tie |
eructation | belching (often due to swallowing air during eating/ drinking) |
ptyalism | excessive secretion of saliva |
flatulence | excessive gas |
icterus/jaundice | yellowish discoloration of the skin, sclerae and membranes due to excessive amounts of bilirubin in the circulating blood |
anorexia | loss of appetite |
stomatitis | mouth |
atresia | congenital obstruction or nonexictence of a normal body opening(usually esophagus, rectum, or biliary tree |
hepatic | |
hematemasis | vomiting blood |