Colonoscopy Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Colonoscopy 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 reactionAnatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAnus: The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. Barium: 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 BiopsyBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBowel: 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 CancerChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicColitis: 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 Colon
Colon cancer: A malignant tumor arising from the inner wall of the large intestine (the co... See the entire definition of Colon cancerColonoscope: A flexible, lighted instrument used to view the inside of the colon. Colonoscopy: A procedure whereby a physician inserts a viewing tube (colonoscope) into the... See the entire definition of ColonoscopyColorectal: 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 cancerContrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastCrohn's disease: A chronic inflammatory disease, primarily involving the small and large ... See the entire definition of Crohn's diseaseCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDiagnosis: 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 DiarrheaDigestive system: The system of organs responsible for getting food into and out of the bo... See the entire definition of Digestive systemDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDiverticulitis: Inflammation of the diverticula (small outpouchings) along the wall of th... See the entire definition of DiverticulitisEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEndoscopy: Examination of the inside of the body by using a lighted, flexible instrument c... See the entire definition of Endoscopy
Enema: Liquid injected into the rectum. An enema may be used for therapeutic (such as to s... See the entire definition of EnemaFeces: The excrement discharged from the 'intestines. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGastroenterology: The medical specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of d... See the entire definition of GastroenterologyGastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate ... See the entire definition of Heart rateIleum: Part of the small intestine beyond the jejunum and before the large intestine (colo... See the entire definition of IleumInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureIntestine: The long, tubelike organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion... See the entire definition of IntestineLarge intestine: Comes after the small intestine. Large because it is wider than the smal... See the entire definition of Large intestineLaser: A powerful beam of light that is used in some types of surgery to cut or destroy ti... See the entire definition of LaserLiquid diet: The Liquid diet is the restriction of solid food intake, and replacement of s... See the entire definition of Liquid diet
Liver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverMagnesium: A mineral involved in many processes in the body including nerve signaling, the... See the entire definition of MagnesiumMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaObjective: In a microscope, the objective (also called the objective lens) is the lens nea... See the entire definition of ObjectiveOccult: Hidden. For example, occult blood in the stool is hidden from the eye but can be d... See the entire definition of OccultOutpatient: 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 PainRectal bleeding: Blood passed rectally. Blood in the stool can be bright red or maroon in ... See the entire definition of Rectal bleedingRectum: The last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine. The rectum stores solid waste until... See the entire definition of RectumRespiration: The act of inhaling and exhaling air in order to exchange oxygen for carbon d... See the entire definition of RespirationScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSigmoid: In human anatomy, the lower colon (the lower portion of the large bowel). Sigmoid... See the entire definition of SigmoidSigmoidoscope: A lighted instrument that is used to view the inside of the lower colon.
Sigmoidoscopy: A procedure in which a physician inserts a viewing tube (sigmoidoscope) int... See the entire definition of SigmoidoscopySmall intestine: The part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the larg... See the entire definition of Small intestineSpleen: An organ that is located in the upper-left part of the abdomen, not far from the s... See the entire definition of SpleenStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Ulcerative colitis: A bowel disease that is characterized by inflammation with ulcer forma... See the entire definition of Ulcerative colitisVirtual colonoscopy: A method for examining the colon by taking a series of x-rays and the... See the entire definition of Virtual colonoscopyVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function. Weight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight lossX-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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