Flatulence (Gas) Glossary of Terms
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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 painAbsorb: 1. To take something in, as through the skin or the intestine. Activated charcoal: Charcoal that has been heated to increase its ability to absorb molecu... See the entire definition of Activated charcoalAerophagia: Swallowing too much air, a common cause of gas in the stomach and belching. Ev... See the entire definition of AerophagiaAnalysis: In psychology, a term for conversation-based therapeutic processes used to gain ... See the entire definition of AnalysisAnxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyAppendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, usually associated with infection of the appen... See the entire definition of AppendicitisBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Belching: A normal process of releasing through the mouth air that accumulates in the stom... See the entire definition of BelchingBowel: The small and large intestine. Burp: 1. Gas brought up from the stomach through the mouth producing a gutteral noi... See the entire definition of BurpCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of Cancer
Carbohydrate: One of the three nutrient compounds, along with fat and protein, used as ene... See the entire definition of CarbohydrateCarbohydrates: Mainly sugars and starches, together constituting one of the three principa... See the entire definition of CarbohydratesCarbon dioxide: A gas which is the byproduct of cellular metabolism and which collects in ... See the entire definition of Carbon dioxideCirrhosis: Liver disease characterized by irreversible scarring. Alcohol and viral hepatit... See the entire definition of CirrhosisColon: 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 cancerColonoscopy: A procedure whereby a physician inserts a viewing tube (colonoscope) into the... See the entire definition of ColonoscopyConstipation: 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 ContrastDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 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 DiarrheaDiverticulitis: Inflammation of the diverticula (small outpouchings) along the wall of th... See the entire definition of DiverticulitisDiverticulosis: Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticula, small outpouchings... See the entire definition of DiverticulosisEnzyme: A protein (or protein-based molecule) that speeds up a chemical reaction in a livi... See the entire definition of Enzyme
Enzymes: Proteins that act as a catalysts in mediating and speeding a specific chemical re... See the entire definition of EnzymesEsophagus: The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach. The esophagus lie... See the entire definition of EsophagusEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFats: Plural of the word "fat". See the definition of fat. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFiber: The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital impor... See the entire definition of FiberFlatulence: Excess gas in the intestinal tract. But excess flatulence is difficult to defi... See the entire definition of FlatulenceFlatus: Gas in the intestinal tract or gas passed through the anus. Intestinal gas contain... See the entire definition of FlatusFructose: A sugar that occurs naturally in fruits and honey. Fructose has 4 calories per g... See the entire definition of FructoseGallbladder: A pear-shaped organ located below the liver that stores the bile secreted by ... See the entire definition of GallbladderGallstones: Stones that form when substances in the bile harden. Gallstones can be as smal... See the entire definition of GallstonesGastroesophageal: 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 refluxGastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalGastroparesis: A disease of the muscles of the stomach or the nerves controlling the muscl... See the entire definition of Gastroparesis
GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease. GI tract: Short for gastrointestinal tract. See: Gastrointestinal tract. Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHippocrates: (c.460-377BC) Great Greek physician on the Mediterranean island of Cos, who f... See the entire definition of HippocratesHydrogen: The most plentiful element in the universe and one present in all organic compou... See the entire definition of HydrogenHyperventilation: Overbreathing. Hyperventilation causes dizziness, lightheadedness, a sen... See the entire definition of HyperventilationInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammatory bowel disease: A group of chronic intestinal diseases characterized by infla... See the entire definition of Inflammatory bowel diseaseIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionIntestinal gas: The complaint referred to as "intestinal gas" is a common one an... See the entire definition of Intestinal gasIntestinal obstruction: Blockage of the intestine by infolding (intussusception), malform... See the entire definition of Intestinal obstructionIntestine: The long, tubelike organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion... See the entire definition of IntestineLactase: Enzyme that breaks down the milk sugar lactose into glucose and galactose. Perso... See the entire definition of LactaseLactase deficiency: Lack of the enzyme lactase in the small intestine. Lactase is needed t... See the entire definition of Lactase deficiency
Lactose: The sugar found in milk. Lactose is a large sugar molecule that is made up of two... See the entire definition of LactoseLactose intolerance: The inability to digest lactose, a component of milk and some other d... See the entire definition of Lactose intoleranceLarge intestine: Comes after the small intestine. Large because it is wider than the smal... See the entire definition of Large intestineLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverMalabsorption: Poor intestinal absorption of nutrients. Malabsorption can occur from disea... See the entire definition of MalabsorptionNarcotic: 1. A drug that causes insensibility or stupor. A narcotic induces narcosi... See the entire definition of NarcoticNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNitrogen: Element number 7, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is biologically impo... See the entire definition of NitrogenObesity: The state of being well above one's normal weight. Obstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPancreas: A spongy, tube-shaped organ that is about 6 inches long and is located in the ba... See the entire definition of PancreasParasitic: Having to do with a parasite, as in a parasitic infection; or acting like a par... See the entire definition of ParasiticPeptic ulcer: An ulcer in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. Peptic ulcers... See the entire definition of Peptic ulcer
Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionProteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of ProteinsRectum: The last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine. The rectum stores solid waste until... See the entire definition of RectumReflux: The term used when liquid backs up into the esophagus from the stomach. Sensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySmall intestine: The part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the larg... See the entire definition of Small intestineStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageStomach: 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. Syndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Thyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A p... See the entire definition of ThyroidUlcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various ... See the entire definition of UlcerUnconscious: 1. Interruption of awareness of oneself and one's surroundings, lack ... See the entire definition of UnconsciousX-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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