Med Term Ch. 11 Gastroenterology ~ Crossword puzzle
spastic
IBS is also called ____ colon
bloodstream
TPN delivers nutrients directly into the ____
barium
_____ enema is also called a lower GI series
choledoch
_____/o, the combining form for common duct bile
proct
_____/o, the combining form for rectum and anus
perforated
a(n) _____ ulcer has eaten a hole through the stomach wall
ascites
accumulation of fluid in abdominal cavity
cirrhosis
chronic liver disease, can cause jaundice
melena
dark, tarry stools
vomit
forceful return of stomach contents out of mouth
volvulus
length of bowel twisted around itself
ileus
occurs when food stops moving through digestive tract
dysentery
symptoms include pain, diarrhea, and blood in stools
polyposis
term meaning abnormal condition of having polyps
hyperemesis
term meaning excessive vomiting
cholecystitis
term meaning gallbladder inflammation
enteritis
term meaning inflammation of small intestine
hepatoma
term meaning liver tumor
aphagia
term meaning not eating
pancreatic
term meaning pertaining to the pancreas
laparoscopy
term meaning procedure to visually examine abdominal cavity
hematemesis
term meaning vomiting blood
nausea
urge to vomit
hemorrhoids
varicose veins in the rectum
jaundice
yellow-colored skin from liver disease
