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