Rectal Prolapse 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 AbdominalAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAnus: The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. Bowel: The small and large intestine. Calcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicColon: The long, coiled, tubelike organ that removes water from digested food. The remaini... See the entire definition of ColonConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCystic fibrosis: A common grave genetic disease that affects the exocrine glands and is ch... See the entire definition of Cystic fibrosisDiagnosis: 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 DiarrheaDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeEnema: Liquid injected into the rectum. An enema may be used for therapeutic (such as to s... See the entire definition of Enema
Fecal: Relating to the feces, the stool. The excrement discharged from the intestines. Fecal incontinence: Inability to hold feces in the rectum. This is due to failure of volun... See the entire definition of Fecal incontinenceGastroenterology: The medical specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of d... See the entire definition of GastroenterologyGynecology: The branch of medicine that is particularly concerned with the health of the f... See the entire definition of GynecologyHemorrhoid: A dilated (enlarged) vein in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the re... See the entire definition of HemorrhoidHemorrhoids: Dilated (enlarged) veins in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the re... See the entire definition of HemorrhoidsIncontinence: The inability to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to kee... See the entire definition of IncontinenceInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineIntestine: The long, tubelike organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion... See the entire definition of IntestineIntussusception: Infolding (prolapse) of a portion of the intestine within another immedia... See the entire definition of IntussusceptionLarge intestine: Comes after the small intestine. Large because it is wider than the smal... See the entire definition of Large intestineMorbidity: Illness, disease. Mucosa: Having to do with a mucous membrane. For example, the oral mucosa. Mucus: A thick fluid that is produced by the lining of some organs of the body. Multiple sclerosis: A disease that is characterized by loss of myelin (demyelinization). A... See the entire definition of Multiple sclerosis
Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleObstetrics: The art and science of managing pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium (the time... See the entire definition of ObstetricsPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParalysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of ParalysisParaplegia: Paralysis of the lower part of the body, including the legs. Pelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the fe... See the entire definition of PelvisPerineal: Pertaining to the perineum. Perineum: The area between the anus and the scrotum in the male and between the anus and t... See the entire definition of PerineumPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPhosphate: A form of phosphoric acid. Calcium phosphate makes bones and teeth hard. Posterior: The back or behind, as opposed to the anterior. Predispose: To make more likely or render susceptible. Smoking predisposes to a number of ... See the entire definition of PredisposePregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrevalence: The proportion of individuals in a population having a disease or characterist... See the entire definition of Prevalence
Pulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Rectocele: Bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the vagina. Rectocele is due to we... See the entire definition of RectoceleRectum: The last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine. The rectum stores solid waste until... See the entire definition of RectumRecurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceResection: Surgical removal of part of an organ. Sclerosis: Localized hardening of skin. Sclerosis is generally caused by underlying diseas... See the entire definition of SclerosisSodium: The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body. The ch... See the entire definition of SodiumStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Strain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryVagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaWhooping cough: Also known as pertussis, this is a feared infectious disease that can stri... See the entire definition of Whooping cough
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