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| Pertaining to Example: Celiac – Pertaining to the abdomen, often used in conditions like celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine. |
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| Pertaining to Example: Colorectal – Pertaining to the colon and rectum, often used in the context of colorectal cancer or surgeries |
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| Hernia, protrusion Example: Gastrocele – A hernia of the stomach, often resulting from a weakness in the diaphragm or abdominal wall. |
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| Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid Example: Paracentesis – A procedure involving the surgical puncture of the abdomen to remove excess fluid, commonly performed in cases of ascites. |
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| Pertaining to Example: Esophageal – Pertaining to the esophagus, such as in esophageal reflux, where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. |
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| The record, radiographic image Example: Cholangiogram – A radiographic image of the bile ducts obtained using contrast material, often performed during Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to assess blockages or other abnormalities in the bile ducts. |
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| Excision Example: Appendectomy – Surgical removal of the appendix, often performed in cases of appendicitis. |
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| Process of recording Example: Electrogastrography – The process of recording the electrical activity of the stomach to assess its motility and function, often used to diagnose conditions like gastroparesis or dyspepsia.. |
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| Condition of, diseased state, abnormal state Example: Dyspepsia – A condition of impaired digestion, often characterized by bloating, discomfort, and nausea |
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| Condition Example: Cholelithiasis – A condition involving the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder, which can cause pain and blockages. |
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| Inflammation Example: Cystitis – Inflammation of the bladder, often caused by bacterial infections and characterized by pain and frequent urination. |
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| Stone Example: Urolith – A stone in the urinary tract, which may form in the kidneys, bladder, or ureters. |
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| Loosening, dissolution, separating Example: Hemodialysis – A procedure that separates waste products from the blood when the kidneys are unable to perform this function. |
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| Enlarged, enlargement Example: Nephromegaly – Enlargement of the kidneys, which may occur due to hydronephrosis or other conditions affecting the renal system. |
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| Tumor, swelling Example: Nephroma – A tumor of the kidney, which may be benign or malignant. |
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| Abnormal condition Example: Hydronephrosis – An abnormal condition characterized by the swelling of the kidney due to a buildup of urine. |
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| Surgical fixation, suspension Example: Nephropexy – Surgical fixation of a floating or mobile kidney to its normal anatomical position. |
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| Drooping, sagging, prolapse Example: Nephroptosis – Drooping or displacement of the kidney, which may cause urinary obstruction or pain. |
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| Suturing, repairing Example: Cystorrhaphy – Surgical suturing of the bladder, often performed to repair tears or injuries. |
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| Instrument used for visual examination Example: Cystoscope – An instrument used to visually examine the bladder and urethra during a cystoscopy. |
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| Pertaining to visual examination Example: Urethroscopic – Pertaining to the visual examination of the urethra, often to diagnose strictures or obstructions. |
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| Visual examination Example: Cystoscopy – The visual examination of the bladder and urethra using a cystoscope to identify abnormalities or perform treatments. |
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| Creation of an artificial opening Example: Urostomy – A surgical procedure creating an artificial opening in the abdominal wall to divert urine from the bladder. |
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| Cut into, incision Example: Nephrotomy – A surgical incision into the kidney, often performed to remove kidney stones or treat other abnormalities. |
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| Surgical crushing Example: Lithotripsy – A procedure that uses shock waves to crush kidney stones into smaller pieces for easier passage through the urinary tract. |
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- Urine, urination Example: Hematuria – The presence of blood in the urine, often indicating infections, stones, or more serious conditions like bladder cancer.
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| pertaining to Example: Hepatic- Pertaining to the liver, as in hepatic function tests, which evaluate liver health. |
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| Specialist who studies and treats Example: Gastroenterologist - A specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
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| Softening Example: Esophagomalacia - Softening of the esophageal walls, often caused by chronic acid reflux(GERD),prolonged inflammation, or steuctural weakness, which may lead to difficulty swallowing(dysphasia) or esophageal collapse. |
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| Disease Example: Gastropathy- A disease of the stomach, often referring to damage caused by chronic use of NSAIDS or alcohol. |
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| Eating or swallowing Example: Dysphagia - Difficulty swallowing, which can result from conditions affecting the esophagus or nervous system. |
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| Surgical repair Example: Pyloroplasty- Surgical repair or widening of the pyloric sphincter to improve the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine. |
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| Flow, discharge Example: Diarrhea- Frequent, watery bowel movements, often caused by infections, medications, or food intolerances. |
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| Digestion (Dyspepsia- difficulty digesting) |
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| Bursting forth of blood (hemorrhage- excessive bleedingz) |
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