Abbreviations
abd
abdomen
The large intestine is also referred to as the:
colon
backward flow of stomach acids in to the esophagus
GERD
gingiv/o
gums
abdomin/o
abdomen
bowel movement
What is the medical term for chewing?
Mastication
gorging with food and then purging
bulimia
stomach
hepat/o
liver
N&V
nausea & vomiting
What is the term for vomiting?
Emesis
scarring of the liver due to alcohol, drugs or a virus such as hepatitis.
cirrhosis
juand/o
yellow
-orexia
appetite
NPO
Nothing by mouth
Painful or difficult swallowing is called
Dysphagia
a group of symptoms that includes diarrhea, bloating, cramping, and constipation associated with stress and tension.
IBS
dent/i, odont/o
tooth
-pepsia
digestion
ac
before meals
Inflammation of the intestines is called...
enteritis
A chronic disease that causes inflammation of the digestive tract.
Crohn's Disease
col/o
colon/large intestine
cholecyst/o
gallbladder