Borborygmus
an audible abdominal sound produced by hyperactive intestinal peristaltic activity
Coprophagia
consumption of fecal matter
Dyschezia
abnormal passage of feces through the rectum
Hematochezia
passage of red blood through the rectum usually from the colon or the rectum
Hyperechoic
increased reflection of ultrasound waves
Icterus
pertaining to jaundice
increased level of bilirubin in the blood or tissue
Metastatic
tumor cells which spread throughout the body
Obstipation
a condition of extreme constipation caused by obstruction of the intestinal tract
Pica
craving to eat nonfood substances such as clay or dirt
Poikilocytosis
abnormal variation in the shape of erythrocytes in blood
Tenesmus
persistent ineffectual spasms of the bowel or bladder
straining to defecate
