Chapter 11 Gastrointestinal System Flashcards
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abdomin/o
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abdomen
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an/o
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anus
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bil/i
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bile (gall)
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celi/o
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abdomen
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chol/o
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bile (gall)
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col/o
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colon (large intestine)
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colon/o
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colon (large intestine)
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cyst/o
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bladder
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dent/o
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teeth
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doch/o
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duct, particularly the gall bladder duct
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duoden/o
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duodenum
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enter/o
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intestines
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esophag/o
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esophagus
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gastr/o
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stomach
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gingiv/o
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gums
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gloss/o
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tongue
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hepatic/o
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liver
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hepat/o
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liver
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ile/o
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ileum
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jejun/o
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jejunum
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lapar/o
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abdomen
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lingu/o
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tongue
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odont/o
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teeth
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or/o
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mouth
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pancreat/o
pancreas
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peritone/o
peritoneum
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proct/o
anus and rectum
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rect/o
rectum
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sial/o
saliva
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sigmoid/o
sigmoid colon
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stomat/o
mouth
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abdominocentesis
puncture of the abdomen (usually for the purpose of withdrawing fluid)
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abdominoplasty
surgical reconstruction of the abdomen
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aerodontalgia
tooth pain caused by exposure to air
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anal fistula
abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin
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anastomosis
creation of an opening; a surgical procedure connecting two previously unconnected hollow tubes
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anophony
sound from the anus
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anoplasty
surgical reconstruction of the anus
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anosigmoidoscopy
procedure for looking at the anus and sigmoid colon
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antacid
agent that neutralizes acid
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antiemetic
agent that prevents/relieves nausea or vomiting
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aphagia
inability to eat
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ascites
retention of fluid in the peritoneum
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bariatrics
branch of medicine dealing with weight issues
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biligenesis
formation of bile
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cathartic
agent that produces bowel movements
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celiomyositis
inflammation of the abdominal muscle
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celiopathy
disease of the abdomen
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celiotomy
incision into the abdomen
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cholangiogram
record of the bile vessel (ducts)
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cholangiography
procedure for mapping the bile vessels (ducts)
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cholangioma
tumor of the bile vessels (ducts)
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cholangiopacreatography
procedure for mapping the bile vessels (ducts) and pancreas
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cholangitis
inflammation of the bile vessels (ducts)
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choleangiogastrostomy
creation of an opening between the bile vessel (ducts) and the stomach
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cholecystalgia
pain in the gallbladder
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cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the bile (gall) bladder
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cholecystitis
inflammation of the bile (gall) bladder
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cholecystogram
record of the bile (gall) bladder
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choledochocele
hernia of the (common) bile duct
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choledochoenterostomy
creation of an opening between (common) bile duct and the intestines
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choledocholithectomy
surgical removal of a stone from the (common) bile duct
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choledocholithiasis
presence of a stone in the (common) bile duct
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choledochotomy
incision into the (common) bile duct
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cholelith
gallstone; literally, a stone in the bile
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cholelithiasis
presence of a gallstone
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cholelithotomy
incision to remove bile (gall) stones
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cholelithotripsy
crushing of bile (gall) stones
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cholemesis
vomiting bile
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cirrhosis
liver disease named for the change of color in the liver
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colectomy
surgical removal of the colon
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colitis
inflammation of the colon
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colonoscopy
procedure for looking at the colon
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colorectal carcinoma
cancerous tumor of the colon or rectum
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colostomy
creation of an opening in the colon
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colovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between the colon and vagina
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constipation
difficulty passing feces
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dentalgia
tooth pain
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dentifrice
toothpaste
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dentist
specialist in teeth
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dentistry
branch of medicine dealing with teeth
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diarrhea
passing of fluid or unformed feces
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duodenectomy
surgical removal of the duodenum
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duodenitis
inflammation of the duodenum
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dystentery
another name for diarrhea
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dyspepsia
bad digestion
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endoscope
instrument used to look inside
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endoscopy
procedure for looking inside
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enterectomy
surgical removal of the intestines
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enterocele
hernia of the intestines
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enterodynia
pain in the intestines
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enteropathy
disease of the intestines
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enterorrhaphy
suture of the intestines
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enterotomy
incision into the intestines
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epigastric
upper center portion of the abdomen
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esophagalgia
pain in the esophagus
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esophageal carcinoma
cancerous tumor of the esophagus
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esophagectomy
surgical removal of the esophagus
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esophagitis
inflammation of the esophagus
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
procedure for looking inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
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esophagogastroplasty
surgical reconstruction of the esophagus and stomach
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esophagoscopy
procedure for looking inside the esophagus
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eupepsia
good digestion
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fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
test of feces to discover blood not visibly apparent
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fistula
any abnormal passageway in the body that shouldn't be there
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flatus
medical term for passing gas
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gastralgia
stomach pain
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gastrectomy
surgical removal of the stomach
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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gastroduodenostomy
creation of an opening between the stomach and the duodenum
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gastrodynia
stomach pain
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the stomach and intestines
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gastroenterocolitis
inflammation of the stomach, intestine, and colon
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gastroenterologist
specialist in the study of the stomach and intestines
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gastroenterology
study of the stomach and intestines
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gastroenterostomy
creation of an opening between the stomach and the intestines
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
disease in which acid comes up from the stomach and damages the esophagus
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gastrojejunostomy
creation of an opening between the stomach and the jejunum
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gastromalacia
softening of the stomach
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gastroparesis
partial paralysis of the stomach
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gastropexy
surgical fixation of the stomach
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gastroplasty
surgical reconstruction of the stomach
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gastroscope
instrument for looking into the stomach
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gastroscopy
procedure used for looking into the stomach
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gingival hyperplasia
overformation of gum tissue
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gingivalgia
gum pain
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gingivectomy
surgical removal of gum tissue
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gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
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gingivoglossitis
inflammation of the tongue and gums
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glossopathy
disease of the tongue
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glossoplasty
surgical reconstruction of the tongue
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glossoplegia
paralysis of the tongue
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glossorrhaphy
suture of the tongue
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glossotomy
incision into the tongue
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glossotrichia
overdevelopment of bumps on the tongue, making the tongue appear to be hairy
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hematemesis
vomiting blood
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hemicolectomy
surgical removal of half of the colon
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hemorrhoid
inflammation of the veins surrounding the anus
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hemorrhoidectomy
surgical removal of hemorrhoids
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hepatectomy
surgical removal of the liver
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hepaticogastrostomy
creation of an opening between the liver and the stomach
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hepaticotomy
incision into the liver
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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hepatocarcinoma
cancerous tumor of the liver
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hepatoma
tumor of the liver
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hepatomalacia
softening of the liver
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hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
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hepatopexy
surgical fixation of the liver
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hepatoptosis
downward displacement of the liver
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hepatosclerosis
hardening of the liver
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hernia
rupture or protrusion of an organ through the wall that normally contains it
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herniorrhaphy
suture of a hernia
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hyperemesis
excessive vomiting
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hypochondriac
upper side portions of the abdomen
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hypogastric
lower center portion of the abdomen
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icterus
another name for jaundice
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ileitis
inflammation of the ileum
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ileocolitis
inflammation of the ileum and the colon
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ilecolostomy
creation of an opening between the ileum and the colon
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ileorrhaphy
suture of the ileum
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ileostomy
creation of an opening in the ileum
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ileotomy
incision into the ileum
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inguinal
lower side portions of the abdomen
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jaundice (icterus)
yellowing of the skin, tissue, and fluids caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood
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jejunitis
inflammation of the jejunum
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jejunoileities
inflammation of the jejunum and ileum
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jejunorrhaphy
suture of the jejunum
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jejunostomy
creation of an opening in the jejunum
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jejunotomy
incision into the jejunum
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laparocele
abdominal hernia
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laparoenterostomy
creation of an opening between the abdomen and the intestines
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laparoscope
instrument for looking inside the abdomen
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laparoscopic surgery
use of a laparoscope to perform minimally invasive surgery
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laparoscopy
procedure for looking inside the abdomen
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laparotomy
incision into the abdomen
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lumbar
middle side portion of the abdomen
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nasogastric tube
tube inserted through the nose into the stomach
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odontalgia
tooth pain
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odontectomy
surgical removal of a tooth
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odontoclasis
breaking of a tooth
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odontodynia
pain in a tooth
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orthodontics
branch of medicine dealing with the straightening of the teeth
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orthodontist
specialist in straightening teeth
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pacreatectomy
surgical removal of the pancreas
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pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
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pancreatoduodenectomy
surgical removal of the pancreas and duodenum
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pancreatography
procedure for mapping the pancreas
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pancreatolith
stone in the pancreas
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pancreatolithectomy
surgical removal of a stone in the pancreas
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periodontitis
inflammation of region around the teeth
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peritoneoscopy
procedure for looking at the peritoneum
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peritonitis
inflammation of the peritoneum
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proctitis
inflammation of the anus and rectum
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proctologist
specialist in the anus, rectum, and colon
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proctology
branch of medicine dealing with the anus, rectum, and colon
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proctoplasty
surgical reconstruction of the anus and rectum
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proctoscope
instrument for looking at the anus and rectum
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proctoptosis
downward displacement of the anus and rectum
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proctoscopy
procedure for looking at the anus and rectum
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pyloric stenosis
narrowing of the sphincter at the base of the stomach
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rectalgia
rectum pain
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rectitis
inflammation of the rectum
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rectopexy
surgical fixation of the rectum
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sclerosing cholangitis
inflammation and hardening of the bile vessels (ducts)
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sialogogic
agent that causes salivation
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sialoadenectomy
surgical removal of a salivary gland
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sialoadenosis
condition of the salivary glands
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sialoangiectasis
overexpansion of the salivary vessels
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sialolith
stone in the saliva
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sialolithiasis
presence of salivary stones
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sialolithotomy
incision to remove salivary stones
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sialorrhea
excessive salivation
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sialostenosis
narrowing of the salivary glands
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sigmoidoscope
instrument for looking at the sigmoid colon
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sigmoidoscopy
procedure for looking at the sigmoid colon
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steatorrhea
excessive fat discharged in the feces
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stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
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stomatodynia
mouth pain
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stomatogastric
pertaining to the mouth and stomach
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stomatomycosis
fungus condition of the mouth
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stomatoplasty
surgical reconstruction of the mouth`
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stomatosis
condition of the mouth
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umbilical
middle center portion of the abdomen
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BE
barium enema
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BM
bowel movement
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EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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EUS
endoscopic ultrasound
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FOBT
fecal occult blood test
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GB
gallbladder
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GI
gastrointestinal
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LFT
liver function test
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NGT
nasogastric tube
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NPO
nothing by mouth
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N&V
nausea and vomiting
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PEG
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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PEJ
percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy
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PUD
peptic ulcer disease
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RLQ
right lower quadrant
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RUQ
right upper quadrant
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LLQ
left lower quadrant
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LUQ
left upper quadrant
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UGI
upper gastrointestinal
