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| digestive system |
the parts of the body that work together to break down food so that it can be used by the body as energy. The human digestive system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. |
| duodenum |
the short, rather straight portion of the small intestine nearest to the stomach. |
| esophagus |
a tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach of an animal. |
| filling |
of food, causing one to feel fullness of the stomach after eating. [1/4 definitions] |
| gastric |
of or concerning the stomach. |
| gastric juice |
a colorless liquid, containing hydrochloric acid and enzymes, that is secreted by glands in the lining of the stomach; digestive fluid. |
| gastric ulcer |
an open sore in the stomach lining, caused by the corrosive action of gastric juice. |
| gastritis |
an abnormal inflammation of the lining or other part of the stomach. |
| gastro- |
stomach. |
| gastroenteritis |
inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the stomach and intestines. |
| gastrointestinal |
of, concerning, or having an effect on the stomach and intestines. |
| gavage |
forced feeding using a tube to introduce food into the stomach. |
| gut |
the stomach or intestines. [1/5 definitions] |
| haggis |
a Scottish dish made of sheep or calf organs that are minced, mixed with suet, oatmeal, and seasonings, and boiled in the animal's stomach. |
| heartburn |
a burning sensation in the lower chest, sometimes accompanied by a small regurgitation of stomach acid. |
| heave |
to throw up from one's stomach. [1/6 definitions] |
| hiatal hernia |
a protrusion of part of the stomach wall through the diaphragm at the opening through which the esophagus passes. |
| histamine |
an organic crystalline compound, produced esp. during an allergic reaction, that lowers blood pressure, dilates blood vessels, and increases stomach secretions. (Cf. antihistamine.) [1/2 definitions] |
| hyperacidity |
an excessive amount of acid, as in the digestive fluids of the stomach. |
| influenza |
an infectious disease in humans and some animals. Influenza causes fever, an upset stomach, coughing, and muscle pain. It is often called "the flu." |
| intestine |
(usually plural) the lower part of the digestive system, below the stomach. The intestine is a long, coiled tube. It is divided into the small intestine and the large intestine. |
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