ch 9 - digestive system Flashcards
(156 cards)
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A
A
without
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Anti
A
against
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De-
A
lack of, down, less, removal of
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Di
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2 (two)
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Dia
A
through
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Dys
A
difficult, painful
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En
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in
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Mes/o
A
middle
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Meta
A
change, beyond
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Pan
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all
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Abdomin/o
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abdominal
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Adip/o
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fat
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Aliment/o
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nourishment
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An/o
A
anus
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Append/o
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appendix
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Bol/o
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cast, throw (metabolism)
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Bucc/o
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cheek
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Carb/o
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carbon (carbohydrate, sugar)
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Cecum/o
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first part of the large intestine
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Chol/e
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bile or gall
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Cirrh/o
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orange, yellwo
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Col/o
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large intestine
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Creas (kreas)
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flesh, pancreas
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Cyte
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cell
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Cyst/o
bladder
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Decidu/a
falling off
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Dent/o
teeth
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Duoden/o
duodenum, distance of 12 fingers
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Enter/o
small intestine
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Esophago
esophagus
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Feces
(pl) of faex, dregs (worthless portion)
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Flatus
a blowing
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Gastr/o
stomach
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Gingiva
gums
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Gloss/o
tongue
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Hepat/o
liver
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Hemat/o
blood
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Herni/o
protrude, rupture
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Hydr/o
hydrogen, water
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Ile/o
last part of the small intestine
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Lact/o
milk sugar
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Lapar/o
loin, flank
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Lingu/o
tongue
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Lip/o
fat
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Lith/o
stone
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Malt/o
malt sugar
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Muc/o
mucus
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Nas/o
nose
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Naus/ea
seasickness, ship
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Or/o
mouth
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Os/o
mouth
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Peritone/o
to stretch over
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Phag/o
swallow
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Prote/o
protein
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Ulcer/o
a sore
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Rect/o
rectum
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Sacchar/o
sugar
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Sigmos
the letter S
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Zyme
leaven (a pervasive influence)
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-ase
enzyme
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-dynia
painful
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-emesis
vomit
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-ia
condition
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-ism
process, condition
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-oid
resembles
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-pepsia
digestion
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-plasty
surgical repair
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-rrhea
flow, discharge
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GI
gastrointestinal
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LES
lower esophageal sphincter (cardiac sphincter)
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NG
nasogastric
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TMJ
temporomandibular joint
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Abdominal
pertaining to the abdomen
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Abdominoplasty
surgical repair of the abdomen
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Alimentary
relating to nourishment or sustenance
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Alimentary tube
the tubular passage typically extending from the mouth to the anus
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Amylase
any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of starch
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Anoplasty
surgical repair of the anus
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Antiemetic
medication that prevents vomiting
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Appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
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Buccal
of, relating to, involving, or lying in the mouth
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Carbohydrate
sugars, starches, and celluloses
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Cecum
the beginning of the large intestine
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Cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
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Cholecystogram
a recording of the gallbladder
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Cholecystography
recording a picture or record of the gallbladder
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Cholelithiasis
production of gallstones
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Cirrhosis
chronic disease of the liver characterized by the destruction of liver cells
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Colectomy
surgical removal of some of the large intestine
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Colonoscopy
endoscopic visualization and examination of the large intestine from the anus to the ileocecum junction
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Colorectal
relating to or affecting the large intestine and rectum
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Deciduous
baby teeth
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Defecation
the discharge of solid waste from the anus
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Diarrhea
frequent passing of liquid stools
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Dietician
an expert on diet and nutrition
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Disaccharide
sugar made of 2 simple sugars
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Duodenum
the first part of the small intestine extending from the pylorus to the jejunum
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Dyspepsia
painful or abnormal digestion
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Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
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Emesis
vomiting
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Enteric
of, relating to, or affecting the intestines
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Enterocolitis
inflammation of the large and small intestine
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Enzymes
chemical compounds that speed up a chemical reaction. these words will end in -ase
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Esophageal
(adj) form of esophagus
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Esophagoscopy
endoscopic visualization and examination of the esophagus
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Fecal
(adj) form of feces
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Feces
stool; excrement; body waste from the large intestine
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Flatulence
the release of intestinal gases
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Flatus
gas in the digestive tract
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Gallbladder
the small sac-shaped organ beneath the liver, in which bile is stored after secretion by the liver and before release into the intestine
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Gastrectomy
surgical removal of all or a portion of the stomach; also known as gastric resection
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Gastric ulcer
a peptic ulcer situated in the stomach
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Gastroenteritis
inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
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Gastroenterologist
a doctor who has studied the gi system
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Gastrointestinal Tract
the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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Gingiva
oral gums
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Gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
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Glossal
pertaining to the tongue
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Hepatitis
a disease or condition marked by inflammation of the liver
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Hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
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Herniation
the act of abnormally protruding
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Ileocecal valve
a valve that is situated between the distal end of the small intestine and the proximal end of the large intestine
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Ileum
the distal section of the small intestine
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Intestine
the portion of the alimentary tube after the stomach
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Lactase
the enzyme used to break down milk sugar
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Laparoscopy
endoscopic visualization and examination of the abdominal and pelvic cavities
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Laryngopharynx
the distal end of the pharynx
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Lingual
pertaining to the tongue
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Lipase
an enzyme used to break down fats
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Maltase
enzyme that breaks down malt sugar
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Mastication
the act of chewing
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Mesentery
a membrane that attaches the intestines to the posterior portion of the abdominal cavity
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Metabolism
the chemical changes in living cells by which energy is provided for vital processes and activities and new material is assimilated
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Mucosa
mucous membrane
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Mucous
(adj) form of mucus
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Mucus
a slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by mucuous membranes
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Nasogastric
pertaining to the nose and stomach
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Nasopharynx
the proximal end of the pharynx
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Nausea
unpleasant sensation usually preceding vomiting
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Oropharynx
the middle portion of the pharynx
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Pancreas
a large lobulated gland of vertebrates that secretes digestive enzymes and the hormones insulin and glucagon
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Pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
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Parietal
of or relating to the walls of a part or cavity
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Parotid
salivary gland
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Periodontitis
inflammation of the supporting membranes around the teeth
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Peristalsis
successive waves of involuntary contraction
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Peritoneum
the smooth transparent serous membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen
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Peritonitis
inflammation of the smooth transparent serous membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen
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Pharynx
the muscular tubular passage of the vertebrate digestive and respiratory tracts extending from the back of the nasal cavity and mouth to the esophagus
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Salivary
relating to the saliva glands
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Sigmoid
the "s" shaped portion of the colon
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Sphincter
smooth muscular ring that closes a passageway
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Sublingual gland
salivary gland under the tongue
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Submandibular gland
salivary gland below the mandible
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Sucrase
an enzyme that breaks down sucrose
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Temporomandibular Joint
the jaw joint
