|
 |
||
 |
| This glossary contains: 19186 medical terms |
 |
Regurgitation
|
|
Regurgitation A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called reflux.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
Gastric
Related to the stomach.
Food
Any substance eaten to provide nutritional support for the body.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
Reflux
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called regurgitation.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Regular iletin II
Regular iletin II is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin purified beef.
Regular iletin II pork
Regular iletin II pork is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin purified pork.
Regular Insulin
A type of insulin that is fast acting.
Regular insulin
Regular insulin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin pork.
Regular purified pork insulin
Regular purified pork insulin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin purified pork.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Rectal manometry
A test that uses a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal sphincter muscles. Usually used to diagnose chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
Rectal prolapse
A condition in which the rectum slips so that it protrudes from the anus.
Rectocele
Condition in which weakening of the lower vaginal wall causes the rectum to bulge into the vagina.
Reflux
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called regurgitation.
Reflux esophagitis
Irritation of the esophagus because stomach contents flow back into the esophagus.
Regurgitation
Regional enteritis
See Crohn's disease.
Rehabilitation
The return of function after illness or injury, often with the assistance of specialised medical professionals.
Renal
Pertains to kidneys.
Respiratory system
The group of organs responsible for carrying oxygen from the air to the bloodstream and for expelling carbon dioxide.
Retching
Dry vomiting.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
Gastric
Related to the stomach.
Food
Any substance eaten to provide nutritional support for the body.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
Reflux
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called regurgitation.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Regular iletin II
Regular iletin II is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin purified beef.
Regular iletin II pork
Regular iletin II pork is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin purified pork.
Regular Insulin
A type of insulin that is fast acting.
Regular insulin
Regular insulin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin pork.
Regular purified pork insulin
Regular purified pork insulin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): insulin purified pork.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Rectal manometry
A test that uses a thin tube and balloon to measure pressure and movements of the rectal and anal sphincter muscles. Usually used to diagnose chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
Rectal prolapse
A condition in which the rectum slips so that it protrudes from the anus.
Rectocele
Condition in which weakening of the lower vaginal wall causes the rectum to bulge into the vagina.
Reflux
A condition that occurs when gastric juices or small amounts of food from the stomach flow back into the esophagus and mouth. Also called regurgitation.
Reflux esophagitis
Irritation of the esophagus because stomach contents flow back into the esophagus.
Regurgitation
Regional enteritis
See Crohn's disease.
Rehabilitation
The return of function after illness or injury, often with the assistance of specialised medical professionals.
Renal
Pertains to kidneys.
Respiratory system
The group of organs responsible for carrying oxygen from the air to the bloodstream and for expelling carbon dioxide.
Retching
Dry vomiting.
We thank you for using the Medical Glossary to search for Regurgitation. If you have a better definition for Regurgitation than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Regurgitation may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Regurgitation and any other medical topic for the public at large.
This dictionary contains 19186 terms.
|
|