Biochemistry /HOSA: Med Term Digestive pt 2 Part 1
HOSA: Med Term Digestive pt 2 Part 1
This deck covers key medical terms and procedures related to the digestive system, as outlined in the HOSA curriculum. It includes definitions and explanations of various diagnostic tests, treatments, and surgical procedures.
define CHOLANGIOGRAPHY
examine bile ducts w/medium thru x-ray to show obstructions
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
define CHOLANGIOGRAPHY
examine bile ducts w/medium thru x-ray to show obstructions
define ENEMA
solution into rectum & colon to clear lower intestine
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what can be used to treat severe constipation or prep for endoscopy/meds?
enema
define ESOPHAGOGASTRO-DUODENOSCOPY (EGD)
endoscopy viewing esophagus, stomach, duodenum, & upper GI
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define UPPER & LOWER GI SERIES
radiographic studies w/contrast
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define UPPER GI SERIES
barium swallow showing stomach & duodenum
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define CHOLANGIOGRAPHY | examine bile ducts w/medium thru x-ray to show obstructions |
define ENEMA | solution into rectum & colon to clear lower intestine |
what can be used to treat severe constipation or prep for endoscopy/meds? | enema |
define ESOPHAGOGASTRO-DUODENOSCOPY (EGD) | endoscopy viewing esophagus, stomach, duodenum, & upper GI |
define UPPER & LOWER GI SERIES | radiographic studies w/contrast |
define UPPER GI SERIES | barium swallow showing stomach & duodenum |
define LOWER GI SERIES | barium enema showing large intestine & rectum |
define BREATH TEST | diagnose certain intestinal disorders |
define ENDOSCOPY | visual exam of internal structures via scope |
define CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY | endoscope using tiny, wireless camera |
define ANOSCOPY | visual exam of inner surface of large intestine |
define SIGMOIDOSCOPY | endoscopic exam of interior rectum, sigmoid colon, & mab part of descending colon |
define COLONOSCOPY | visual exam of inner surface of large intestine |
define HEMOCCULT TEST | lab test looking for hidden blood in feces |
hemoccult test is also called | fecal occult blood test |
define ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND | sound waves make pics to diagnose liver cysts, gallstones, tissue abscesses, & organ enlargement |
define PROTOSCOPY | visual exam of rectum w/scope |
define GASTROSCOPY | visual exam of stomach w/scope |
define LAPAROSCOPY | examine any organ w/small scope thru ab wall |
define FLUOROSCOPY | x-ray using fluoroscope for real-time moving images of body interior; can study swallow mechanism |
define AMYLASE (test) | blood test detect elevated levels of enzyme common in pancreatic disorders |
define LIVER PROFILE | blood test measure different enzymes involved in liver functions & waste products |
define SEROLOGY | diagnose infection using known antigen/antibody to find common antigen/antibody reaction |
define COLOSTOMY | artificial excretory opening between colon & body surface via surgery |
define DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS | exam, cleaning, & polishing teth & gums |
define FILLING | remove damaged area of tooth & filling it |
define ORTHODONTICS | treatment of alignment & malocclusion of teeth & jaw |
define DENTAL IMPLANT | anchor crown/bridge/denture to jawbone |
define BRIDGE | fixed prothesis to join +1 fake teeth to real ones |
define ROOT CANAL PROCEDURE | procedure removing damaged pulp in root canal & filling space |
define GINGIVECTOMY | surgical removal of diseased gum tissue |
purpose of MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY | correct deformities, treat disease, repair injury |
define PALATOPLASTY | surgical repair of cleft palate/lip |
describe ANTIOXIDANTS | vitamins A, C, E; carotene; & lutein that block free radicals, preventing cell damage |
define PROBIOTICS | living microorganisms |