Chapter 8 Digestive System Flashcards
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An/o
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Anus, ring
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Aer/o
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Air or gas
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Bar/o
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Pressure, weight
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Cheil/o
Labi/o
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Lips
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Chol/e
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Bile, gall
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Cholecyst/o
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Gallbladder
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Col/o
Colon/o
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Colon, large intestine
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-eal
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Pertaining to
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-emesis or emesis
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Vomiting
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Enter/o
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Small intestine
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Eruct/o
Eructat/o
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Belch forth
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Esophag/o
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Esophagus
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Gastr/o
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Stomach, belly
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Hepat/o
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Liver
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Hiat/o
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Opening
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Ile/o
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Ileum, small intestine
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Inguin/o
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Groin
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-lithiasis
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Presence of stones
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Obes/o
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Obese
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Occult/o
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Hidden, concealed
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Palat/o
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Palate
Roof of mouth
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-pepsia
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Digest, digestion
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-phagia
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Eating, swallowing
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Plak/o
-plakia
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Plaque, plate, thin flat layer or scale
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Proct/o
Anus and rectum
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Rect/o
Rectum, straight
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Sigmoid/o
Sigmoid colon
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Stom/o
| Stomat/o
Mouth, oral cavity
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Volv/o
Roll, turn
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Xer/o
Dry
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Borborygmus
Rumbling noise caused by movement of gas in the intestines
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Bariatrics
Branch of medicine concerned with prevention and control of obesity
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Aphthous ulcers
Canker sores
| Gray-white pits with red border in the soft tissues lining the mouth associated with stress or fever
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Cheilosis
Crack like sores at the corners of the mouth
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Anorexia nervous
Eating disorder characterized by false perception of body appearance. Intense fear of gaining weight. Starvation and excessive exercise
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Bulimia nervosa
Eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by purging
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Cachexia
Condition of physical wasting away due to loss of weight and muscle mass that occurs in sick patients
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Aerophagia
Excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking
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Celiac disease
Gluten intolerance
| Damages villi of the small intestine
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Ascites
Result of liver disease
| Abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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Antacid
Neutralizes stomach acid to relieve discomfort
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Antiemetic
Medication administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting
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Anastomosis
Surgical connection between two hollow, or tubular, structures
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Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing
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Leukoplakia
Abnormal white precancerous lesion that develops on the tongue or inner cheek as a result of chronic irritation
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Stomatitis
Inflammation of mucosa of the mouth
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Herpes labialis
Cold sores
| Blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue
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Trismus
Any reaction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with treatment of oral cancer
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Xerostomia
Dry mouth
| Lack of adequate saliva due to diminished secretions by salivary glands
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease
| GERD
Upward flow of acid from the stomach into esophagus
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Esophageal varicies
Enlarged veins at lower end of esophagus
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Hiatial hernia
Portion of stomach protrudes upward I to chest through opening in the diaphragm
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Peptic ulcers
Sores that affect mucous membranes of the digestive system
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Obesity
20-30% over established weight standards
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Morbid obesity
Weighing twice the healthy weight
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Dyspepsia
Indigestion
| Pain or discomfort in digestion
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Hematemesis
Vomiting blood
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Hyperemesis
Extreme persistent vomiting
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Regurgitation
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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Diverticulosis
Abnormal number of diverticulum in the colon
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Diverticulitis
Inflammation of diverticulum in colon
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Enteritis
Inflammation of small intestine caused by consuming contaminated food/water
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Ileus
Partial or complete blockage of small or large intestine
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Irritable bowel syndrome
Cramping, pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea
| Not caused by pathogens
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Inflammatory bowel disease
General name for diseases that cause inflammation and swelling in the intestines
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Ulcerative colitis
IBD
| Chronic condition in which repeated episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intestine cause ulcers
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Crohn's disease
IBD
| Blockage of intestine due to swelling and scarring
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Volvulus
Twisting of intestine on itself, causing obstruction
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Inguinal hernia
Protrusion of small loop of bowel through weak place in lower abdominal wall or groin
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Salmonellosis
Salmonella
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Melena
Indicates injury in upper GI
| Black tarry stools
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Jaundice
Excess bilirubin in blood causes yellow discoloration of skin and eyes
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Hepatitis
Inflammation of liver by viral infection
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Cirrhosis
Degenerative disease of liver characterized by scarring
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Cholangitis
Inflammation of bile duct characterized by pain in abdomen, fever, jaundice
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Cholecystitis
Inflammation of gallbladder blocking flow of bile
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Cholelithiasis
Presence of gallstones in gallbladder or bile ducts
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Choleangiography
Radiographic exam of bile ducts with use of contrast medium
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Colonoscopy
Direct visual exam of inner surface of entire colon
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Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopic exam of rectum and sigmoid colon
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Proton pump inhibitors
Decreases amount of acid produced by stomach
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Total parenteral nutrition
Administered to patients who cannot get nutrition through eating
Administered through IV
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Emetic drugs
Induce vomiting
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Laxatives
Stimulate bowel movements
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Palatoplasty
Surgical repair of cleft palate
