Medical Terminology
Gastroenterology Word List

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologist
GI System
Uvula
Gustatory
Three pairs of salivary glands
Mastication
Deglutition
Pharynx
Epiglottis
Larynx
Esophagus
Peristalsis
Esophageal
Pharyngeal
Stomach
Gastric
Rugae
Sphincters (lower esophageal sphincter and pyloric sphincter)
Chyme
Small Intestine
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
Villi
Lumen
Colon
Haustra
Cecum
Appendix
Ascending colon
Transverse colon
Descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Rectum
Anus
Anal sphincter
Peritoneum
Peritoneal Fluid
Liver
Hepatocytes
Bile
Biliary Tree
Gallbladder
Digestion – 2 parts
Cholecystokinin
Emulsification
Amylase
Defecation
Anorexia
Dysphagia
Polyphagia
Cheilitis
Sialolithiasis
Stomatitis
Glossitis
Dyspepsia
Esophageal Varices
Gastritis
Gastroenteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Pyrosis
Hematemesis
N/V
Retching/Dry Heaves
Regurgitation
Peptic Ulcer Disease
H. Pylori
Ileus
Intussusception
Volvulus
Appendicitis
Appendectomy
Colic
Colon cancer
Diverticulum
Diverticulosis
Diverticulitis
Dysentery
Gluten enteropathy/Celiac Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2 types)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Polyps
Hemorrhoids
Proctitis
Rectocele
Constipation
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Hematochezia
Incontinence
Steatorrhea
Adhesions
Hernia
Peritonitis
Ascites
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis
Hepatomegaly
Jaundice
Bilirubin
Liver Cancer
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis
Cholelithiasis
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatitis
Culture and Sensitivity
Barium Enema
Cholangiography
Upper GI series
Nasogastric Tube (NG)
Abdominocentesis
Biopsy
Cholecystectomy
Colostomy
Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Laparotomy
Laparoscopy