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NUSA 203, Mod 11 Vocab Questions And
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Amylase ANS✔✔ an enzyme that converts starch and glycogen into simple
sugars; found most commonly in saliva and pancreatic fluids
Ascites ANS✔✔ the collection of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity by
increased hydrostatic pressure from portal hypertension
Asterixis ANS✔✔ a coarse tremor characterized by rapid, nonrhythmic
extensions and flexions in the wrist and fingers (hand flapping)
Biliary colic ANS✔✔ severe right upper abdominal pain caused by
obstruction of the cystic duct or movement of one or more gallstones
Bruit ANS✔✔ an audible swishing sound produced when the volume of blood
or the diameter of the blood vessel changes
Candidiasis ANS✔✔ an infection caused by the fungus Candida albicans
Colon resection ANS✔✔ removal of part of the colon and regional lymph
nodes
Colonoscopy ANS✔✔ an endoscopic examination of the entire large bowel
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Dumping syndrome ANS✔✔ a postgastrectomy condition that refers to a
group of vasomotor symptoms that occur after eating
Dyspepsia ANS✔✔ an epigastric burning sensation, often referred to as
"heartburn"
Dysphagia ANS✔✔ difficulty swallowing
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ANS✔✔ a
procedure in which the bile ducts, pancreatic duct, and gallbladder are
visualized through endoscopy
Esophageal stricture ANS✔✔ narrowing of the esophageal opening
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) ANS✔✔ the visual examination of the
esophagus, stomach, and duodenum by means of fiberoptic endoscope
Fetor hepaticus ANS✔✔ the distinctive breath odor of chronic liver disease
and hepatic encephalopathy that is characterized by a fruity or musty odor
Fissure ANS✔✔ a tear, crack, or split in the skin and underlying tissue
Fistula ANS✔✔ abnormal opening (tract) between two organs or structures
Gastrectomy ANS✔✔ surgical removal of all (total gastrectomy) or part
(subtotal gastrectomy) of the stomach
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