Which term means enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus?
Question: What does it mean to have enlarged or swollen blood vessels?
Varices of the esophagus. Swollen and enlarged veins at lower end of esophagus. esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
The next question is: What is an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity? Ascites is defined medically as an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the (peritoneal cavity). Ascites can be caused by many conditions and diseases, including cirrhosis, cancer of the liver, cancer of the abdomen, congestive cardiac failure, and tuberculosis.
You may then wonder, "What is the examination of the stomach and upper duodenum using a specialized endoscope?"
Endoscopy. Endoscopy involves inserting a flexible tube ( endoscope) down the throat and into your stomach. The endoscope has a tiny camera that allows your doctor to examine your stomach, esophagus and the beginning of your small intestinale (duodenum).
What is the term for partial or complete obstruction of the small or big intestine?
| Glossary | |
|---|---|
| ileus | Blockage of the small or large intestines, whether it is complete or partial. |
| Inguinal hernia | A protrusion of a small loop or bowel through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall, or groin. |
| jaundice | A yellow discoloration of skin, mucous membranes and eyes. |
Is the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking?
What is a lay term in medical term?
Which term describes an acute inflammation of the bile duct?
What test detects hidden blood in the stools?
Which of the following medical terms is more commonly known as belching?
Which liver condition is a chronic degenerative disease?
What is the medical term for pertaining to the abdomen?
What carries bile into the duodenum?
What is the medical term for digestion?
Which bacterial infection is caused by unusual strain of E coli the common bacterium in the large intestine?
What term is a surgical creation of a connection between the stomach and duodenum?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the top portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm?
What are some common GI terms used?
- A. Abdomen. Area between the chest and the hips that contains the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and spleen.
- B. Barium.
- C. Capsule Endoscopy.
- D. Dehydration.
- E. Effectiveness.
- F. Failure to thrive (Pediatric)
- G. Gastric.
- H. H2-blockers.
What is abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity?
Which term describes the rumbling noise?
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