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Ova and parasites (O&P) test

Stool examination for intestinal parasites and their eggs

Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)

Stool test that detects hidden blood

H. pylori test

Test for Helicobacter pylori infection associated with gastritis and peptic ulcers

Serum bilirubin

Blood test measuring bilirubin that can be elevated in liver disease

Barium enema

Lower GI X-ray test using contrast inserted through the rectum to visualize the colon

Biopsy

Removal of a tissue sample for microscopic examination

Cholelithiasis

Gallstones that form in the gallbladder and may obstruct bile flow

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder often due to gallstones

Cholecystalgia

Gallbladder pain often associated with gallstones or fatty meals

Biliary colic

Severe abdominal pain associated with gallstones obstructing bile flow

Cirrhosis

Chronic liver scarring that reduces liver function

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver often due to viral infection

Hepatomegaly

Enlargement of the liver

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas

Liver

Organ that produces bile and processes nutrients and detoxifies harmful substances

Gallbladder

Organ beneath the liver that stores and concentrates bile

Pancreas

Organ that releases digestive enzymes and produces insulin

Common bile duct (CBD)

Duct that carries bile toward the duodenum

Dental bridge

Fixed appliance replacing missing teeth anchored to nearby teeth or implants

Dental implant

Artificial tooth root placed in the jawbone to support a replacement tooth

Dentures

Removable artificial teeth replacing some or all missing teeth

Dental crown

Artificial covering that restores a damaged or weakened tooth

Colostomy

Surgical opening of the colon through the abdominal wall for stool elimination

Ileostomy

Surgical opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall for stool elimination

Anastomosis

Surgical creation of a connection between two organs or sections of intestine

Appendectomy

Surgical removal of the appendix

Cholecystectomy

Surgical removal of the gallbladder

Colectomy

Surgical removal of all or part of the colon

Hernioplasty

Surgical repair of a hernia

Hemorrhoidectomy

Surgical removal of hemorrhoids

Gastric stapling

Bariatric procedure using staples to reduce stomach size

Bariatric Procedure

medical procedure used to help someone with obesity lose weight.

Nasogastric intubation (NG intubation)

Insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach

Gavage

Delivering liquid nutrition directly into the stomach through a feeding tube

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Delivery of nutrients into the bloodstream through an IV

Intravenous

within a vein

Percutaneous

Performed through the skin

Paracentesis

Insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity to withdraw fluid

Pyrosis

Heartburn or burning sensation caused by stomach acid reflux

Dyspepsia

Indigestion or difficult digestion with upper abdominal discomfort

Gastralgia

Pain in the stomach or upper abdomen

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing

Anorexia

Loss or lack of appetite

Polyphagia

Excessive eating

Emesis

Vomiting

Nausea and vomiting (N&V)

Feeling sick to the stomach with vomiting

Melena

Dark tarry stool due to digested blood

Hematochezia

Passage of bright red blood in stool

Jaundice

Yellowing of skin and eyes from excess bilirubin

Ascites

Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity

Obesity

Excessive accumulation of body fat that increases health risks

Postprandial

Occurring after a meal