Chapter 8 - Digestive System Flashcards
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ile/o
A
ileum
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jejun/o
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jejunum
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or/o
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mouth
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pancreat/o
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pancreas
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peps/o
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digestion
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phag/o
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swallowing, eating
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proct/o
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rectum
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rect/o
A
rectum
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sigmoid/o
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sigmoid colon
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-algia
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pain
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cyst/o
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bladder, sac
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lith/o
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stone, calculus
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-cele
A
hernia, protrusion
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-ia
A
diseased state, condition of
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-iasis
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condition
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-stomy
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creation of an artificial opening
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-tomy
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incision
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-plasty
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surgical repair
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abdomin/o
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abdomen, abdominal cavity
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lapar/o
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abdomen, abdominal cavity
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an/o
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anus
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append/o, appendic/o
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appendix
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chol/e
A
gall, bile
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col/o, colon/o
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colon
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duoden/o
duodenum
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enter/o
intestines
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esophag/o
esophagus
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gastr/o
stomach
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gingiv/o
gums
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gloss/o
tongue
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lingu/o
tongue
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hepat/o
liver
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bariatric surgery
Surgical reduction of gastric capacity to treat morbid obesity.
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barium enema (BE)
Diagnostic procedure in which a series of radiographic images are taken of the large intestine after the rectal administration of the contrast agent barium.
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celiac disease
Malabsorption syndrome caused by an immune reaction to gluten, which may damage the lining of the small intestine that is responsible for absorption of food into the bloodstream.
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cirrhosis
Chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue.
Commonly caused by alcoholism and certain types of viral hepatitis.
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constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of stool.
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Chron disease
Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and colon; characterized by cobblestone ulcerations and the formation of scar tissue that may lead to intestinal obstruction.
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diarrhea
Frequent discharge of liquid stool.
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Endoscopic procedure involving radiographic imaging or the biliary ducts and pancreatic ducts.
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Disorder characterized by the abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus.
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hemorrhoids
Swollen or distended veins in the rectal area, which may be internal or external, and can be a source of rectal bleeding and pain.
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irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and constipation, usually associated abdominal pain.
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parenteral
Pertaining treatment other than through the digestive system.
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peptic ulcer
Erosion of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum associated with increased secretion of acid from the stomach, bacterial infection, or use of NSAIDs.
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polyp
Tumorlike growth extending outward from a mucous membrane.
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Stoma
Surgical opening between an organ and the surface of the body, such as the opening established in the abdominal wall by colostomy, ileostomy, or a similar operation.
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Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Diasease characterized by inflammation of the colon with formation of ulcers, which can cause bloody diarrhea.
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Upper GI series (UGI series)
Diagnostic procedure in which a series of radiographic images are taken of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and duodenum after the oral administration of the contrast agent barium.
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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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GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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GI
Gastrointestinal
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IBS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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PEG
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
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TPN
Total Parenteral Nutricion
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UC
Ulcerative Colitis
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UGI series
Upper GI series
