Surgery By Keyhole Glossary of Terms Used
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Achalasia  Motility Disorder Of The Oesophagus |
| Adenocarcinoma A Form Of Cancer |
| Antrum Lower Part Of The Stomach |
| Barrett'S Metaplasia Irreversible Transformation Of The Cells Of The Lower Oesophagus, Possibly Pre-Cancerous |
| Bile Digestive Fluid Secreted By The Liver, Stored In The Gallbladder |
| Biliary Colic Severe Pain Due To Escape Of Small Gallstones From The Gallbladder |
| Bilirubin A Component Of Bile |
| Bmi Body Mass Index; A Measure Of Obesity |
| Cardiomyotomy Surgical Incision Of He Los, Treatment For Achalasia |
| Cholecystectomy Surgical Removal Of The Gallbladder |
| Cholecystitis Inflammation Of The Gallbladder |
| Diaphragm Muscular Sheet, Vital For Breathing, Separating The Chest From The Abdomen |
| Duodenum Beginning Of The Small Bowel, Joined To The Stomach |
| Dyspepsia Indigestion |
| Dysphagia Difficulty In Swallowing |
| Dysplasia Severe Alteration In The Shape Of Cells, Pre-Cancerous |
| Femoral Region Of The Groin/Upper Thigh |
| Fundoplication Surgical Wrap Of The Fundus Around The Goj, Part Of Anti-Reflux Surgery |
| Fundus Upper Part Of The Stomach |
| Gallbladder Bag-Like Organ Attached To The Liver And Acts As A Store For Bile |
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