Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-radiographic examination of the esophagus,stomach,and small intestine following oral administration of a contrast medium
A)anastomosis
B)anorexia
C)antacids
D)antiemetics
E)ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)flatus
Q)endoscopy
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine following oral administration of a contrast medium is a barium swallow.

F
Radiographic examination of the colon using a contrast medium introduced through the rectum is a barium enema.

Q
Examination of the interior of a hollow organ or body cavity using an endoscope is an endoscopy.

L
The act of swallowing is called deglutition.

J
The presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts is called cholelithiasis.

K
A chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines, especially the colon and ileum, is Crohn disease.

Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions