Swallowed Object Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Swallowed Object 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 AbdominalAirway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAnatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticBarium: 1. A metallic element belonging to the alkaline earths with an atomic numbe... See the entire definition of BariumBowel: 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 CancerCatheter: A thin, flexible tube. Chest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEmergency 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
ENT: 1. Abbreviation for ears, nose and throat. A field of medicine also called ot... See the entire definition of ENTErosion: An erosion is an eating away of a surface. ("Erodere" in Latin means to eat out.)... See the entire definition of ErosionEsophagus: 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 EssentialFiber: The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital impor... See the entire definition of FiberForceps: An instrument that has two blades and a handle and is used for handling, grasping... See the entire definition of ForcepsGastroenterologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases... See the entire definition of GastroenterologistHeimlich maneuver: An emergency treatment for obstruction of the airway in adults. It may ... See the entire definition of Heimlich maneuverInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMalnutrition: A term used to refer to any condition in which the body does not receive eno... See the entire definition of MalnutritionMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of Nose
Operating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Operation: In medicine, a surgical procedure. Many operations are named after persons. The... See the entire definition of OperationOptic: Having to do with vision. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProgressive: Increasing in scope or severity, advancing, or going forward. For example, a ... See the entire definition of ProgressivePsychiatric: Pertaining to or within the purview of psychiatry, the medical specialty conc... See the entire definition of PsychiatricStomach: 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. Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Throat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Voice box: The voice box, or larynx, is the portion of the respiratory (breathing) tract ... See the entire definition of Voice box
Weight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight loss
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