may result from neuromuscular or vascular disorder (paralytic ileus)
What is intestinal obstruction (non-mechanical)
100
acid from the stomach flows backward up into the esophagus causing inflammation and pain
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease
200
sugar
What is glyc/o
200
combining form for tongue
What is gloss/o
200
after, behind
What is post
200
protrusion of a viscus thru an abnormal opening or a weakened area in the wall of the cavity in which it is normally contained
What is hernia
200
inflammation of a diverticulum, especially in the colon; inflammation often results when food becomes trapped within the pouch
What is diverticulitis
300
pylorus, pyloric sphincter
What is pylor/o
300
combining form for salivary gland
What is sialaden/o
300
under, below, deficient
What is hypo
300
characterized by inflammation of segments of the GI tract. The inflammation, fibrosis, and scarring occur most often in small intestine and interfere w/ absorbtion of nutrients
What is Crohn's disease
300
resuls of the intestine slipping or telescoping into another section of intestine just below it; more common in children
What is intussusception
400
surgical puncture to remove fluid
What is -centesis
400
gall, bile
What is chole/o
400
in, within
What is endo- intra
400
characterized by inability of a muscle to relax; particularly the cardiac sphincter of the stomach causing dysphagia, regurgitation, and poor nutrition
What is achalasia
400
presence of gallstones; may or may not cause symptoms such as cholecystalgia
What is cholelithiasis
500
removal, excision, resection
What is -ectomy
500
eating, swallowing
What is phag/o(ia)
500
without, not
What is a - an
500
inflammation of stomach lining
What is gastritis
500
inflammation of the liver, usually due to a viral infection; different viruses are transmitted by different routes, such as sexual contact or from exposure to blood or fecally contaminated water or food