Barium Swallow Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Barium Swallow 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 pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAllergic reaction: The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic indiv... See the entire definition of Allergic reactionAnaphylaxis: Allergic reaction. In severe cases, this can include potentially deadly anap... See the entire definition of AnaphylaxisAnatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAspiration: Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also re... See the entire definition of AspirationBarium: 1. A metallic element belonging to the alkaline earths with an atomic numbe... See the entire definition of BariumBarium swallow: A test that involves filling the esophagus, stomach, and small intestines ... See the entire definition of Barium swallowBowel: The small and large intestine. Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of Constipation
Digestive system: The system of organs responsible for getting food into and out of the bo... See the entire definition of Digestive systemDiverticula: The plural of diverticulum. Dysphagia: Difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia is due to abnormal nerve or muscle control. It... See the entire definition of DysphagiaEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEsophagram: A series of X-ray images of the esophagus. The X-ray pictures are taken after ... See the entire definition of EsophagramEsophagus: The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach. The esophagus lie... See the entire definition of EsophagusFiber: The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital impor... See the entire definition of FiberGastroesophageal: Pertaining to both the stomach and the esophagus, as in the gastroesopha... See the entire definition of GastroesophagealGastroesophageal reflux: The return of stomach contents back up into the esophagus This fr... See the entire definition of Gastroesophageal refluxGERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHernia: A general term referring to a protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavit... See the entire definition of HerniaHiatal: Pertaining to an hiatus, an opening. Hiatal hernia: An anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes up through... See the entire definition of Hiatal herniaHospital gown: A short collarless gown that ties in the back, worn by patients being exami... See the entire definition of Hospital gown
Lungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMedical school: A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of eve... See the entire definition of Medical schoolPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPeristalsis: The rippling motion of muscles in the digestive tract. In the stomach, this m... See the entire definition of PeristalsisPharynx: The hollow tube that is about 5 inches long and starts behind the nose and ends a... See the entire definition of PharynxRadiologist: A physician specialized in radiology, the branch of medicine that uses ionizi... See the entire definition of RadiologistReflux: The term used when liquid backs up into the esophagus from the stomach. Stomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTrachea: A tube-like portion of the respiratory tract that connects the larynx with the br... See the entire definition of TracheaUpper GI series: A series of x-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine (upper ... See the entire definition of Upper GI seriesVomit: Matter from the stomach that has come up into and may be ejected beyond the mouth, ... See the entire definition of VomitWeight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight lossWindpipe: The trachea, a tube-like portion of the respiratory (breathing) tract that conn... See the entire definition of WindpipeX-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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