MNTII-Quiz1c

general term for loss of appetite that may accompany other conditions

collection or accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

inability to control defecation

dental appliance that's attached to adjacent teeth for support to replace missing teeth

loss of weight and generalized wasting that occurs during a chronic disease

experiencing difficulty in defecation or infrequent

artificial covering for the tooth created to replace the orig crown

gradual decay & disintegration of teeth caused by bacteria

emesis

hematochezia

prosthetic device placed in the jaw to which a tooth or denture may be anchored

branch of med- diseases and conditions of internal organs such as digestive system

yellow cast to the skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes caused by the deposit of bile pigment from too much bilirubin in the blood, which is a waste product produced when worn-out rbc's are broken down. may be a symptom of a disorder such as gallstones blocking the common bile duct or carcinoma of the liver.

passage of dark tarry stools. color is result of digestive enzymes working on blood in the GI tract

urge to vomit

branch of dentistry concerned w/correction of probs w/tooth alignment

branch of dentistry- treats conditions involving gums and tissues surrounding teth

small tumor w/a pedicle or stem attachment. commonly found on mucous membranes such as those lining the colon or nasal cavity

branch of med- dx & trtmt of diseases & conditions of anus and rectum

pain & burning sensation usually caused by stomach acid splashing up into the esophagus

return of fluids and solids from the stomach into the mouth

painful ulcers in the mouth of unk cause

congenital anomaly in which the upper lip and jaw bone fail to fuse in the midline leaving an open gap. corrected with surgery

congenital anomaly in which the roof of the mouth has a split or fissure. corrected with surgery.

infection of the lip by the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1)

disease of the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums and bones; the most common cause of tooth loss

enlarged and swollen varicose veins in the lower end of the esophagus. if these rupture, serious hemorrhage results; often related to liver disease

acid from the stomach flows backward up into the esophagus causing inflammation and pain

cancerous tumor in the stomach

protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm (aka a diaphragmatocele) and extending into the thoracic cavity; GERD is a common symptom

ulcer in lower portion of the esophagus, stomach, and/or duodenum; thought to be caused by the acid of gastric juices. initial damage to the protective lining of the stomach may be caused by a H.pylori bacterial infection. if the ulcer extends all the way through the wall of the stomach, it's called a perforated ulcer which requires immediate surgery

abnormal tubelike passage from the surface around the anal opening directly into the rectum

cancerous tumor along the length of the colon and rectum

form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting primarily the ileum and/or colon. autoimmune condition affects all of the layers of the bowel wall and results in scarring and thickening of the gut wall

inflammation of the diverticulum (an outpouching off the gut), esp in the colon. inflammation often results when food becomes trapped w/in the pouch

condition of having diverticula (outpouches off of the gut). 

disease- diarrhea, often w/mucus & blood, severe ab pain, fever, & dehydration. caused by ingesting food or water contaminated by chemicals, bacteria, protozoans, or parasites

varicose veins in the rectum

severe ab pain, inability to pass stools, vomiting, & ab distension as a result of intestinal blockage. may require surgery

protrusion of a loop of small intestines into the groin region through a weak spot in the ab muscle wall that develops into a hole. may become incarcerated or strangulated if the muscle tightens down around the loop of intestines and cuts off its blood flow

result of the intestine slipping or telescoping into another section of the intestine just below it. more common in children.

disturbance in the functions of the intestine from unk causes. symptoms generally include ab discomfort and an alteration in bowel activity.

small tumors that contain a pedicle or stemlike attachment in the mucous membranes of the large intestine (colon); may be precancerous

chronic inflammatory condition that produces numerous ulcers to form on the mucous membrane lining of the colon; unk cause

condition in which the bowel twists upon itself and causes an obstruction. painful & requires immediate surgery

inflammation of the gallbladder; most commonly caused by gallstones in the gallbladder or common bile duct that block the flow of bile

presence of gallstones

chronic disease of the liver associated w/failure of the liver to function properly

inflammation of the liver, usually due to a viral infection