Medical Terminology
This term refers to the sudden onset of abdominal pain.
Acute abdomen
This is the primary function of the gall bladder.
Store bile.
This term refers to inflammation of the gall bladder.
Cholecystitis
This skin presentation likely indicates development of advanced liver disease.
Jaundice
This finding refers to a sensation that may manifest in a location other than near the cause.
Referred pain
This membrane serves as a lining for the inner surface of the abdominal cavity.
Peritoneum
This term refers to inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Cystitis
Back pain associated with a tearing sensation in the abdomen may indicate this critical condition.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
This therapy involves removal of blood, externally filtering it, and returning it via a vascular device.
Dialysis
The location of the pancreas.
Retroperitoneal space
Bulges or pockets in the colon wall that accumulate feces and can become inflamed and infected.
Diverticulitis
The accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity around the intestines.
Ascites
This term describes a condition of compromised blood flow to an incarcerated hernia.
Strangulation
These are the 3 main digestive functions of the liver.
Secrete bile
Filter toxic substances produced by digestion
Create and excrete glucose stores
Paralysis of muscle contractions that normally propel material through the intestine is referred to as _______ and usually results from ___________.
Ileus, peritonitis
Protrusion of a tissue through a hole into or opening into a body cavity where it does not belong.
Hernia
This term means "vomiting blood"
Hematemesis
The distal portion of the small intestine where the majority of absorption occurs.
Ileum
This condition can occur when the pressure in blood vessels around the esophagus increases and they suddenly rupture.
Esophageal varices
This term indicates pain upon release of pressure during palpation, and is often associated with appendicitis.
Rebound tenderness