Barium Enema Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Barium Enema article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal cavity: The cavity within the abdomen, the space between the abdominal wall and... See the entire definition of Abdominal cavityAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Adenoma: A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue. If an adenoma become... See the entire definition of AdenomaAppendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, usually associated with infection of the appen... See the entire definition of AppendicitisBarium: 1. A metallic element belonging to the alkaline earths with an atomic numbe... See the entire definition of BariumBarium enema: An enema using a white, chalky solution containing barium, in preparation fo... See the entire definition of Barium enemaBiopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyBowel: The small and large intestine. Cancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCavities: Holes or structural damage in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel... See the entire definition of CavitiesCeliac sprue: An immune disorder whereby the small intestine is injured when exposed to gl... See the entire definition of Celiac sprueChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of Chronic
Colitis: Inflammation of the large intestine (the colon). There are many forms of coliti... See the entire definition of ColitisColon: The long, coiled, tubelike organ that removes water from digested food. The remaini... See the entire definition of ColonColon cancer: A malignant tumor arising from the inner wall of the large intestine (the co... See the entire definition of Colon cancerColonic: 1. See: Colonic (adjective). 2. See: Colonic (noun). Colorectal: Related to the colon and/or rectum. Colorectal cancer: A malignant tumor arising from the inner wall of the large intestine (t... See the entire definition of Colorectal cancerComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationContrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastDextrose: Glucose, a simple sugar. Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDiverticula: The plural of diverticulum. Diverticulitis: Inflammation of the diverticula (small outpouchings) along the wall of th... See the entire definition of DiverticulitisEmbolization: A treatment that clogs small blood vessels and blocks the flow of blood, suc... See the entire definition of Embolization
Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEndocrinology: The study of the medical aspects of hormones, including diseases and condit... See the entire definition of EndocrinologyEnema: Liquid injected into the rectum. An enema may be used for therapeutic (such as to s... See the entire definition of EnemaFecal: Relating to the feces, the stool. The excrement discharged from the intestines. Fistula: An abnormal passageway in the body. The fistula may go from the body surface int... See the entire definition of FistulaGastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalIntestinal pseudo-obstruction: A condition in which the patient has symptoms of intestinal... See the entire definition of Intestinal pseudo-obstructionIntussusception: Infolding (prolapse) of a portion of the intestine within another immedia... See the entire definition of IntussusceptionLaxative: Something that promotes emptying of the bowels. Laxatives are used to combat con... See the entire definition of LaxativeLower GI series: Short for lower gastrointestinal series. A series of x-rays of the rectum... See the entire definition of Lower GI seriesMembrane: A very thin layer of tissue that covers a 'surface. Mucous: Pertaining to mucus, a thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues of the b... See the entire definition of MucousOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPediatric: Pertaining to children.
Peritonitis: Inflammation of the peritoneum (The peritoneum is the tissue layer of cells l... See the entire definition of PeritonitisPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyRadiologic: Having to do with radiology. Radiologist: A physician specialized in radiology, the branch of medicine that uses ionizi... See the entire definition of RadiologistRadiology: The medical specialty concerned with radiation for the diagnosis and treatment ... See the entire definition of RadiologyRectum: The last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine. The rectum stores solid waste until... See the entire definition of RectumSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryToxicology: The study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons (toxins) and the tr... See the entire definition of ToxicologyUlcerative colitis: A bowel disease that is characterized by inflammation with ulcer forma... See the entire definition of Ulcerative colitisX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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