Author: Glossary

Hallucinogenic, psychedelic, or mind altering, especially of drugs or plants employed in mystical, religious, or spiritual ceremonies.  

A computer network system that seamlessly connects all the computers in a single organization or institution, even if those computers are housed in different locations.  

A condition in which bacterial toxins are absorbed from the intestine and circulate in the blood.  

An individual trained to teach patients proper methods of caring for an ostomy. The certification title is certified enterostomal therapy nurse (CETN). In the realm of healthcare, a highly skilled advisor, typically a certified nurse, takes on the role of an ostomy counselor, delivering comprehensive education and guidance to individuals undergoing ostomy procedures. Prior to…

Cessation of or delay in the passage of food through the intestine; an old term for ileus.  

A condition in which bacteria in the intestines produce intestinal sepsis.  

Surgical union of divided parts of the intestine.  

Fixation of the intestine to the abdominal wall or to another portion of the intestine. Surgical attachment of a segment of the intestine to the abdominal wall to prevent it from sagging.  

Any microorganism that causes intestinal disease.  

Reduced peristalsis of the intestines; an old term for ileus.