1. esophagogastroduodenoscopy:
visual examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
2. abdominocentesis: surgical
puncture to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity
3. dyspepsia: difficult digestion
4. glossopathy: disease of the
tongue
5. dysphagia: difficult swallowing.
6. apepsia: without (lack of
) oxygen
7. laparoscope: instrument for
visual examination of the abdominal cavity
8. anastomosis: surgical connection
between two normally distinct structures
9. pyloroplasty: surgical repair
of the pylorus
10. ileostomy: creation of an
artificial opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum
11. uvulopalatopharyngoplasty:
surgical repair of the uvula, palate, and pharynx
12. enterorrhaphy: suture of
the intestine
13. gastrojejunostomy: creation
of an artificial opening between the stomach and the jejunum
14. choledocholithotrispy: surgical
crushing of a stone in the common bile duct
15. antrectomy: excision of
the antrum
16. appendectomy: excision of
the appendix
17. uvulitis: inflammation of
the uvula
18. rectocele: protrusion of
the rectum
19. hepatitis: inflammation
of the liver
20. gastroenterocolitis: inflammation
of the stomach, intestines, and colon