Table of Contents
- 1 What is a stomach in medical term?
- 2 Where is the stomach located medical term?
- 3 What are the 3 functions of the stomach?
- 4 What are the 5 diseases of the digestive system?
- 5 What are common prefixes relating to the digestive system?
- 6 What is the main role of the stomach?
- 7 What is the term for any disease of the stomach?
- 8 What is the best medicine for abdominal pain?
What is a stomach in medical term?
Latin names for the stomach include Ventriculus and Gaster; many medical terms related to the stomach start in “gastro-” or “gastric”.
Where is the stomach located medical term?
abdomen
Stomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upper part of the stomach connects to the esophagus, and the lower part leads into the small intestine.
What is the interior of the stomach called?
The inner part of the lining of the stomach, the gastric mucosa, consists of an outer layer of column-shaped cells, a lamina propria, and a thin layer of smooth muscle called the muscularis mucosa. Beneath the mucosa lies the submucosa, consisting of fibrous connective tissue.
Is gastro prefix or suffix?
Gastro- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “stomach.” It is often used in medical terms, particularly in anatomy and pathology. Gastro- comes from the Greek gastḗr, meaning “stomach” or “belly.”
What are the 3 functions of the stomach?
The stomach has 3 main functions:
- temporary storage for food, which passes from the esophagus to the stomach where it is held for 2 hours or longer.
- mixing and breakdown of food by contraction and relaxation of the muscle layers in the stomach.
- digestion of food.
What are the 5 diseases of the digestive system?
Five common diseases of the digestive system include:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Celiac disease.
- Diverticulitis.
What are the four functions of the stomach?
The four key components of gastric digestive function are its function as a reservoir, acid secretion, enzyme secre- tion and its role in gastrointestinal motility.
What gastro means?
a combining form meaning “stomach,” used in the formation of compound words: gastrology.
What are common prefixes relating to the digestive system?
Combining Form
- abdomin/o (abdomen, abdominal)
- an/o (anus)
- antr/o (antrum)
- append/o (appendix)
- appendic/o (appendix)
- cec/o (cecum)
- celi/o (abdomen, abdominal cavity)
- cheil/o (lip)
What is the main role of the stomach?
Stomach. The stomach is a hollow organ, or “container,” that holds food while it is being mixed with stomach enzymes. These enzymes continue the process of breaking down food into a usable form. When the contents of the stomach are processed enough, they’re released into the small intestine.
What are some medical terms related to the stomach?
Dyspepsia: Difficult digestion
What is medical term refers to the stomach?
The term “gastroesophageal” refers to the stomach and esophagus. Reflux means to flow back or return. Gastroesophageal reflux is when what’s in your stomach backs up into your esophagus.
What is the term for any disease of the stomach?
Gastroparesis is a disease of the muscles of the stomach or the nerves controlling the muscles that causes the muscles to stop working. Gastroparesis results in inadequate grinding of food by the stomach, and poor emptying of food from the stomach into the intestine. The primary symptoms of gastroparesis are nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
What is the best medicine for abdominal pain?
For cramping from diarrhea, medicines that have loperamide (Imodium) or bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate or Pepto-Bismol) might make you feel better. For other types of pain, acetaminophen ( Aspirin Free Anacin, Liquiprin, Panadol, Tylenol) might be helpful.