Which condition is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes caused by greater-than-normal quantities of bilirubin in the blood?
jaundice
Which condition is the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine?
borborygmus
Which condition is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm?
hiatal hernia
Which condition is caused by the temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis?
ileus
Which test is used to detect hidden blood in the stools?
Hemoccult
Which term means excessive vomiting?
hyperemesis
Which structure prevents the flow of waste from the large intestine back into the small intestine?
ileocecal valve
Excess glucose in the liver is stored in what form?
glycogen
Which condition is characterized by the twisting of the intestine on itself, causing an obstruction?
volvulus
Which term describes pain or discomfort in digestion?
dyspepsia
Which term means vomiting?
emesis
Which medical term describes the surgical removal of the rectum?
proctectomy
Which term describes a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures?
anastomosis
Which term describes the process of breaking down body cells or substances?
catabolism
Which condition is the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall?
inguinal hernia
Which procedure is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum and sigmoid colon?
sigmoidoscopy
Which procedure is the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach?
nasogastric intubation
Which eating disorder is characterized by an abnormal craving or appetite for nonfood substances, such as dirt, paint, or clay, that lasts for at least 1 month?
pica
Which bacterial infection of the intestines is characterized by paralysis and is often fatal?
botulism
Which condition is the passage of black stools containing digested blood?
melena