Gastro
Stomach (Gastris, Gasterectomy)
Hepat
Liver (Hepatitis)
Chol(e)
Gall, bile (Cholecystitis, Cholecysterectomy)
Cyst(o)
Bladder, sac
Emes(o)
Vomit (Emesis, Emetic)
Lith(o)
Stone
Lapar(o)
Abdominal Wall
Centisis
To puncture
Tripsy
To crush
Rrhea
Flow or discharge
Lasis
Abdominal Condition
Jaundice
Yellowing of skin
Cirrhasis
A degenerative disease of the liver that often develops in chronic alcoholics
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing, may be related to GERD
Peritonitis
Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity
Gastroenterologist
A physician specializing in diseases of the digestive system
Practologist
Physician specializing in disease of the rectum and anus
Guaic Test
A special test to identify blood in the stool
Endoscopy
A flexible fiber instrument attached to a camera that is used to view the esophagus
Ultrasonography
Procedure using high frequency sound waves to visualize internal organs