Exam 5: Gastrointestinal System

The tube that connects the oral cavity with the esophagus is the:

Another term for bloody vomitus:

A synonym for rectitis is ____________________.

The abbreviation for gastroesophageal reflux disease is ____________________.

The healthcare term for a fever blister or cold sore is:

The plural of anastomosis is:

What is the general term for an instrument for the internal visualization of the body? ____________________

What is abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stools?

Withdrawing fluid from a body cavity is a laparotomy.

A circumscribed, pus-filled area of the anus and rectum is called:

The use of nutritional supplements that exceed recommended daily requirements is called ________________________.

Common chronic condition of itching of the skin surrounding the anus:

The part of the pharynx directly adjacent to the oral cavity is the ____________________.

An inflammation of the gums is ____________________.

Removal of a sessile or pedunculated polyp is called ________________.

Tying off a blood vessel or duct is called:

The special x-ray procedure that allows real-time visualization of structures directly on a monitor screen is ____________________.

Release of air from the stomach through the mouth is:

An anastomosis is a new connection between two hollow structures.

The abbreviation for a barium swallow is ____________________.