Gastrointestinal System Terminology

noun the act of listening to sounds within the body as a method of diagnosis

• The doctor performed auscultation to listen for any abnormal heart sounds.
• The nurse did some auscultation on me to check my lungs.
• I hate it when the doctor does auscultation, it's so uncomfortable.
• Sometimes we need to do auscultation of our own thoughts to understand ourselves better.

noun NCGS is an acronym that stands for Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity.

• Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) is a condition in which individuals experience symptoms similar to those of celiac disease after consuming gluten.
• My friend was recently diagnosed with NCGS, so she has to be really careful about what she eats.
• I heard NCGS can really mess with your stomach if you eat gluten.
• Dealing with NCGS is like walking on eggshells when it comes to food choices.