Module 2 Digestive System Terminology

Vocabulary flashcards covering abbreviations, pharmacologic terms, surgical/diagnostic procedures, and pathologies related to the digestive system.

GI

gastrointestinal

GERD

gastroesophageal reflux disease

NSAID

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

BM

bowel movement

ERCP

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

PPI

proton pump inhibitor

antidiarrheal

prevents/treats diarrhea

antiemetic

prevents/treats vomiting

antihistamine

prevents/treats allergies and/or vomiting

laxative

stimulates elimination of feces (poop)

proton pump inhibitor

blocks production of gastric acid

antacid

neutralizes gastric acid

sublingual

under tongue

appendectomy

removal of appendix

anastomosis

sugically joining two hollow organs

cholecystectomy

removal of gall bladder

ostomy

creating an opening in a hollow organ

ultrasound

high frequency sound waves

laparoscopy

exam of abdomen using endoscope

enema

injection of fluid in rectum

anoscopy

endoscopic exam of the anus

aspiration

removal of fluid or gas by suction

cholangiography

x-ray of bile ducts

colonoscopy

endoscopic exam of colon

endoscope

instrument used to look inside a hollow organ

lavage

rinse out hollow organ

hemolysis

destruction of red blood cells

flatus

gas expelled through anus (fart)

colitis

inflammation of colon

diverticulosis

small pouches in the wall of large intestine

peritoneum

abdominal cavity lining

polyp

tissue that sticks out in the hollow part of a hollow organ

hemorrhoid

enlarged vein (vessel) causing swelling and pain