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Achlorhydria
absence of hydrochloric acid.
Adhesions
fibrous band that results when parts of tissue cling to the surface of adjoining organs as normal fibrous scar tissue develops in an operative site.
Asymptomatic
not displaying symptoms.
Colorectal
pertaining to both the colon and rectum.
Defecate
to have a bowel movement
Dental plaque:
tough, sticky material that adheres to the tooth enamel;
caused by bacteria.
Enterotoxin
intestinal poison.
Exacerbation:
a time when symptoms flare up or become worse.
Feces:
evacuated bowel contents; commonly called bowel movement or BM.
Gastroenteritis:
inflammation of both the stomach and intestines.
Gingivitis:
inflammation of the gums.
Hematemesis:
vomiting blood.
Hematochezia:
bright red blood in the feces.
Ileus
absence of peristalsis.
Intrinsic factor:
substance secreted by the stomach lining; necessary for absorption of vitamin B12.
Intussusception
the telescoping of one part of the intestine over the adjoining section.
Malaise
general ill feeling.
Melena:
dark tarry stool due to blood in the feces.
Motility
ability to move.
Occult blood
hidden blood; invisible except under microscopic examination.
Ova and parasite (O&P):
laboratory test that examines a stool specimen for the presence of adult parasites or their eggs (ova).
Paralytic obstruction
a decrease or absence of peristalsis that causes intestinal blockage.
Perforation:
an abnormal opening in an organ or tissue.
Peristalsis
the contraction of muscles along the gastrointestinal
tract to move food and fluid.
Peritonitis
an inflammation of the peritoneum.
Polyp
an inward projection of the mucosal lining of the colon
Remission
a time when symptoms are diminished or temporarily resolved.
Salmonella
a group of gram-negative bacteria often responsible for intestinal infections.
Septicemia
a systemic disease caused by the spread of microorganisms in the blood; also called blood poisoning.
Stool
fecal matter; feces; bowel movement (BM).
Strep throat:
an acute form of pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus.
Vermiform:
wormlike
Virulent
difficult to kill; able to produce disease.
Volvulus
the bowel twisted on itself.