Abbreviations
BM
Bowel Movement
gastr/o
Stomach
What is the function of the stomach?
Stores and churns food
Begins protein digestion
What is an ulcer?
Sores that develop in the lining of the stomach.
What is a colonoscopy?
An imaging test of colon for detection of abnormalities using a colonoscope.
UGI
Upper Gastrointestinal
esophag/o
esophagus
What is the function of the pancreas?
Releases digestive enzymes
Releases hormones
What is jaundice?
Yellowing of the skin and eyes.
What is an endoscopy?
An examination of upper GI tract using a camera held on to a flexible tube called endoscope.
IBS
Irritable Bowel System
hepat/o
liver
What is the function of the esophagus?
Transports food to stomach
What is diverticula?
small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system
What is an occult blood (guaiac) test?
a test for hidden blood in the stool.
N/G
naso-gastric
lapar/o
abdomen
What is the function of the small intestine?
Absorbs nutrients
What is Eructation?
Belching
What is a Hemorrhoid ligation?
Removal of hemorrhoids by using ligation (tying off).
N/V/D
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
jejun/o
jejunum
What is the function of the liver?
Detoxifies certain molecules
Stores vitamins, iron, glycogen
Synthesizes Bile
What is peristalsis?
the involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine
What is a colostomy?
creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface.