| A | B |
|---|
| colostomy | a surgically created opening (stomy) between the colon (colo) and the abdominal wall |
| constipation | the passage of a hard, dry stool |
| defecation | the process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus; a bowel movement |
| dehydration | the excessive loss of water from tissues |
| diarrhea | the frequent passage of liquid stools |
| enema | the introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon |
| fecal impaction | the prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum |
| fecal incontinence | the inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus |
| feces | the semi-solid mass of waste products in the colon that is expelled through the anus |
| flatulence | the excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines |
| flatus | gas or air passed through the anus |
| ileostomy | a surgically created opening (stomy) between the ileum (small intestine |
| ostomy | a surgically created opening for the elimination of body wastes |
| peristalsis | the alternating contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles |
| stoma | an opening that can be seen through the abdominal wall |
| stool | excreted feces |
| suppository | a cone-shaped, solid drug that is inserted into a body opening; it melts at body temperature |
