Medical Terminology Chapter 6 Learning Activity 6-6

lower GI series

administration of barium enema while a series of radiographs are taken of the large intestine

antispasmodics

agents that alleviate muscle spasms

emetics

agents that produce vomiting

upper GI series

barium solution swallowed for a radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

bilirubin

breakdown of hemoglobin, normally excreted from the body as bile.

stool guaiac

detects presence of blood in the feces; also called Hemoccult

proctosigmoidoscopy

endoscopic procedure for visualization of the rectosigmoid colon

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immediately

intubation

insertion of a tube into any hollow organ

liver function tests

measures the levels of certain enzymes, bilirubin, and various proteins.

antacids

neutralize excess acid in the stomach and help to relieve gastritis and ulcer pain

PTHC

percutaneous transphepatic radiographic examination of bile ducts

ultrasonography

procedure in which high-frequency sound waves produce images of internal body structures that are displayed on a monitor.

bariatric

surgery that treats morbid obesity

anastomosis

surgical formation of a passage or opening between two hollow viscera or vessels

choledochoplasty

surgical reconstruction of a bile duct

stomatoplasty

surgical reconstruction of the mouth

laxatives

used to treat constipation

endoscopy

visual examination of a cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument

gastroscopy

visual examination of the stomach