gc1 medical terminology class 9

ascites

the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

anastomosis

a connection between two passageways

diverticulitis

inflammation of irregular bulging pouches in the wall of the large intestine

peristalsis

involuntary muscle movement that moves food through your gastrointestinal tract

jaundice

yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes

cholecystectomy

a surgical procedure that involves removing the gallbladder

xerostomia

dry mouth

pyrosis

heartburn

dyspepsia

chronic indigestion with no identifiable cause

emesis

vomiting

intussusception

a serious condition where one segment of intestine slides into another

hematochezia

passage of fresh, bright red blood in the stool

hepatomegaly

an enlargement of the liver

colectomy

surgical procedure to remove all or part of your colon

endoscope

a thin, tube-like instrument used to look at tissues inside the body

melena

black, tarry stool that's caused by internal bleeding

volvulus

an abnormal twisting of part of the large or small intestine

enteritis

an inflammation of the small intestine

hyperemesis

extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting occur during your pregnancy