Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-surgical joining of two ducts, vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another
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)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer

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Surgical joining of two ducts, vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another.

B)anorexia
 Lack of appetite or loss of desire to eat.

C)antacids
 Medications that neutralize stomach acid and treat heartburn, acid reflux, and other digestive issues.

D)antiemetics
 Medications that prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.

E)ascites
 Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.

F)barium enema
 Diagnostic test in which a liquid containing barium is administered through the rectum to help visualize the colon and rectum on X-rays.

G)barium swallow
 Diagnostic test in which a liquid containing barium is swallowed to help visualize the esophagus and stomach on X-rays.

H)borborygmus
 Loud, rumbling sounds produced by the movement of gas through the intestines.

I)cachexia
 Wasting syndrome characterized by weight loss, muscle wasting, and loss of appetite, commonly seen in advanced stages of chronic illnesses.

J)cholelithiasis
 Formation of gallstones in the gallbladder.

K)Crohn disease
 Chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract.

L)deglutition
 Act of swallowing.

M)diverticulosis
 Condition in which small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in the lining of the digestive system, typically the colon.

N)dysentery
 Infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea containing blood and mucus.

O)dyspepsia
 Condition that causes discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by bloating, nausea, and belching.

P)endoscopy
 Procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera to view the inside of the digestive tract.

Q)flatus
 Gas that is expelled through the rectum.

R)hemorrhoid
 Swollen and inflamed veins in the anus and lower rectum.

S)hernia
 Condition in which an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the muscle or connective tissue that surrounds it.

T)irritable bowel syndrome
 Chronic condition that affects the colon, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements.

U)jaundice
 Condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood.

V)laxatives
 Medications or substances that loosen stool and promote bowel movements.

W)melena
 Dark, tarry stools that contain partially digested blood.

X)obstipation
 Severe constipation that is difficult to relieve.

Y)steatorrhea
 Condition in which the stools contain abnormally high amounts of fat.

Z)ulcer
 Open sores in the lining of the digestive tract, typically the stomach or small intestine.

Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions