Anatomy Glossary

(Also, caecum) sē'kŭm  The beginning of the large intestine and the place where the appendix attaches to the intestinal tract. (Source)

an allergic reaction of the lining of the small intestine in response to gluten. Also called celiac sprue, or simply gluten intolerance. (Source)

(kīm) Semifluid, partly digested food passed from the stomach into the small intestine for further digestion and absorption. (Source)

a chronic degenerative disease in which normal liver cells are damaged and are then replaced by scar tissue. (Source)

The section of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum. (Source)

A long flexible endoscope, often equipped with a device for obtaining tissue samples, that is used for visual examination of the colon. Also called coloscope. (Source)

a medical procedure where a long, flexible, tubular instrument called the colonoscope is used to view the entire inner lining of the colon (large intestine) and the rectum. (Source)

a condition in which bowel movements occur less often than usual or consist of hard, dry stools that are painful or difficult to pass. (Source)

A substance, such as barium or air, used in radiography to increase the contrast of an image. A positive contrast medium absorbs x-rays more strongly than the tissue or structure being examined; a negative contrast medium, less strongly. (Source)

excessive and frequent evacuation of watery feces. (Source)