absent or ineffective peristalsis of the distal esophagus accompanied by failure of the esophageal spinchter to relax in swallowing
achalasia
inhalation of fluids or foods into the trachea and bronchial area
aspiration
physiologic response to rapid emptying of gastric contents into the small intestine; manifested by nausea, weakness, sweating,
dumping syndrome
synonyms of dumping syndrome
vagotomy syndrome
difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
bizzare cell growth resulting in cells that differ in size, shape, or arrangement from other cells of the same tissue type
dysplasia
nutritional formula feedings infused through a tube directly into the GI
enteral nutrition
of or relating to the intestines
enteric
disorder marked by backflow of gastric or duodenal contents into the esophagus that causes troublesome symptoms and mucosal injury to the esophagus
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
surgical creation of an opening into the stomach for the purpose of administering fluids, nutrition, formula and medications or for decompression and drainage of stomach contents
gastrostomy
inflammation of the gums; chnage of color from pink to red, associated swelling, bleeding, and sensitivity tenderness
gingivitis
foul odor from the oral cavity; in laypersons’ terms “bad breath”
halitosis
protrusion of an organ or part of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it
hernia
surgical creation of an opening into the jejunum for the purpose of administering fluids etc.
jejunostomy
the use of shock waves to break or disintegrate stones
lithotripsy
pain on swallowing
odynophagia
ionic concentration of fluid
osmolality
inflammation of the parotid gland
parotitis
a feeding tube inserted endoscopically into the stomach
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
abscessed tooth
periapical abscess
a burning sensation in the stomach and espphagus that moves up to the mouth; commonly called heartburn
pyrosis
inflammation of the salivary glands
sialadenitis
artificially created opening between a body cavity and the body surface
stoma
inflammation of the oral mucosa
stomatitis