Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Lack of appetite
A)anorexia
B)ascites
C)borborygmus
D)constipation
E)diarrhea
F)dysphagia
G)flatus
H)hematochezia
I)jaundice
J)melena
K)nausea
L)steatorrhea

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Lack of appetite
A)anorexia
B)ascites
C)borborygmus
D)constipation
E)diarrhea
F)dysphagia
G)flatus
H)hematochezia
I)jaundice
J)melena
K)nausea
L)steatorrhea

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anorexia refers to lack of appetite.

Answer: C
 Borborygmus refers to stomach noises or growling.

Answer: D
 Constipation refers to difficulty passing stool or infrequent bowel movements.

Answer: E
 Diarrhea refers to loose or watery stools.

Answer: F
 Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing.

Answer: G
 Flatus refers to gas or passing gas.

Answer: H
 Hematochezia refers to fresh blood in stool.

Answer: I
 Jaundice refers to yellowing of the skin and eyes due to liver dysfunction.

Answer: J
 Melena refers to dark, tarry stools due to upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Answer: K
 Nausea refers to feeling sick or the urge to vomit.

Answer: L
 Steatorrhea refers to fatty, greasy stools often due to malabsorption.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings