general terminology

area of broken down tissue containing pus and liquified tissue

abscess

abnormal attachment of two surfaces or structures that are normally seperate

adhesions

pathological, surgical or traumatic formation of an opening between two normally seperate organs or spaces

anastomosis

bring two structures together

appose

to fit together or place side by side to make contiguous

approximate

cancer, malignant tumor

carcinoma

a white liquid that consists of products of digestion, chiefly emulsified fats

chyle

the thick semi-fluid contents of the stomach formed during digestion

chyme

further from the point of reference or origin of structure

distal

the condition of having multiple pouches (diverticuli) in the lining of the colon

diverticulosis

inflammation of the diverticuli

diverticulitis

interruption of a closed wound or traumatic injury that exposes viscera

evisceration

abnormal communication between two normally separate internal structures

fistula

the arrest (stopping) of the escape of blood thru natural or artificial means

hemostasis

part of the small intestine has invaginated into another section of the intestine

intussusception

lack of oxygenated blood supply to an area or organ of the body

Ischema

the placement of suture around a vessel or other anatomical structure for the purpose of constriction

ligate

dissolution, loosening, or destruction of something

lysis

extremely destructive or harmful, often used to refer to a condition that is invasive or metastatic

malignant

tissue death

necrosis

new growth and abnormal formation of tissue. Can be benign or malignant

neoplasm

paralysis of intestinal wall with distention and symptoms of acute obstruction

paralytic Ileus

refers to the outer portion of a cavity or organ

parietal

involuntary muscle contraction of the GI tract which moves food thru the tract

peristalsis

inflammation of the peritoneum

peritonitis

growth that protrudes from a mucous membrane

polyp

circular muscle constricting an orifice

sphincter

suffix meaning stoppage or reduction of the flow of bodily fluids

stasis

narrowing or constriction

stenosis

length of suture for ligation that is threaded on or swaged to a needle

stick tie

narrowing

stricture

a crate like lesion that is usually circular in shape and penetrates the skin

ulcer

twisting of bowel upon itself causing obstruction

volvulus