Upper gastrointestinal series
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Upper gastrointestinal series
The Upper gastrointestinal series (UGIS), also known as an upper GI series, is a series of radiographs used to examine the gastrointestinal tract for abnormalities. These radiographs are taken after a patient swallows a substance that coats and fills the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract.
Pronunciation
- Upper gastrointestinal series: /ˈʌpər/ /ˌdʒaɪəroʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ /ˈsɪəriːz/
Etymology
The term "Upper gastrointestinal series" is derived from the following words:
- Upper: This is an English word that refers to the higher or superior part of something.
- Gastrointestinal: This is a medical term that combines "gastro-" (from the Greek "gastēr" meaning "stomach") and "-intestinal" (from the Latin "intestinum" meaning "intestine"). It refers to the stomach and intestines.
- Series: This is an English word that refers to a number of similar or related things coming one after another.
Related Terms
- Gastrointestinal tract: The gastrointestinal tract is an organ system within humans and other animals which takes in food, digests it to extract and absorb energy and nutrients, and expels the remaining waste as feces.
- Radiograph: A radiograph is an image produced on a sensitive plate or film by X-rays, gamma rays, or similar radiation, and typically used in medical examination.
- Barium: Barium is a chemical element with the symbol Ba and atomic number 56. It is often used in medical procedures to improve the visibility of the gastrointestinal tract on radiographs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Upper gastrointestinal series
- Wikipedia's article - Upper gastrointestinal series
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