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sigmoidoscopy

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The endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon.

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nasogastric intubation

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The placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach.

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leukoplakia

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An abnormal white precancerous lesion (sore) that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek.

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herpes labialis

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Blisterlike sores on the lips and adjacent tissue caused by the oral herpes simplex virus type 1

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dysphagia

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Difficulty in swallowing.

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dyspepsia

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Pain or discomfort in digestion; also known as indigestion.

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diverticulitis

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Inflammation or infection of one or more diverticula in the colon

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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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volvulus

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twisting of intestine on itself, causing an obstruction

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peristalsis

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series of wave-like contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction that moves the food forward into the digestive system

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obesity

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excessive accumulation of fat in the body

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ulcerative colitis

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chronic condition of unknown cause in which repeated episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intestine cause ulcers and irritation

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trismus

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describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer

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stomatitis

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inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

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hematemesis

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vomiting of blood

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palatoplasty

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surgical repair of a cleft palate

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gastroduodenostomy

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The establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum.

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hyperemesis

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extreme, persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration

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hemoccult test

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laboratory test for hidden blood in stool -fecal occult blood test

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gastrostomy tube

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surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body directly into the stomach

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eructation

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the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach

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enteritis

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inflammation of the small intestine

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dental prophylaxis

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professional cleaning of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus

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choledocholithotomy

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surgical incision into the common bile duct for removal of a gallstone

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aphthous
Gray-white pits with a red border that appear in the soft tissues lining the mouth -mouth ulcers/canker sores
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antiemetic
medication that is administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting
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anastomosis
surgical connection between 2 hollow, or tubular, structures
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colostomy
surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface
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salmonellosis
transmitted by feces or by eating contaminated raw or undercooked eggs or unpasteurized milk and cheese products -salmonella
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melena
presence of black, tarry, foul smelling stools
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jaundice
yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes and eyes
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inguinal hernia
protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin
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ileus
partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine -paralytic ileus
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum
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enema
placement of a solution into the rectum and colon to empty the lower intestine through bowel activity
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regurgitation
the return of swallowed food into the mouth
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polyp
mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane
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peptic ulcers
sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
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morbid obesity
condition of weighing two times or more than the ideal weight or having a body mass index value greater than 40 -severe obesity
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Crohn's disease
chronic autoimmune disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract
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hiatal hernia
anatomical abnormality in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm
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colonoscopy
visual examination of the colon
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cirrhosis
chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring
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cholelithiasis
presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts
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diverticulosis
chronic presence of an abnormal number of diverticula in the colon
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cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
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xerostomia
lack of adequate saliva due to diminished secretions by the salivary glands
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cholangitis
inflammation of the bile duct
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cholangiography
radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium
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proctologist
physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus
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celiac disease
hereditary autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to foods containing gluten
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cachexia
condition of physically wasting away due to the loss of weight and muscle mass
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus -GERD
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esophageal varices
enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus
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ascites
abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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cheilosis
disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth -cheilitis
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borborygmus
the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine
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bariatrics
branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity and associated diseases
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aerophagia
excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking

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