Digestive System chap 8 Flashcards
(80 cards)
1
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or/o
A
mouth
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stomat/o
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mouth
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pharyng/o
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pharynx
4
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esophag/o
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esophagus
5
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gastr/o
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stomach
6
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enter/o
A
small intestine
7
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col/o
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colon, large intestine
8
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colon/o
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colon, large intestine
9
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an/o
A
anus, ring
10
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proct/o
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anus and rectum
11
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rect/o
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rectum, straight
12
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hepat/o
A
liver
13
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cholecyst/o
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gallbladder
14
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pancreat/o
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pancreas
15
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chol/e
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bile, gall
16
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-emesis
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vomiting
17
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-lithiasis
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presence of stones
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-pepsia
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digest, digestion
19
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-phagia
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eating, swallowing
20
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sigmoid/o
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sigmoid colon
21
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aerophagia
A
Swallowing of air
22
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anastomosis
A
Surgical connection between two structures
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antiemetic
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Prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
24
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aphthous ulcers
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Canker sores
25
ascites
Fluid in the abdominal cavity
26
bariatrics
Medical specialty focusing on obesity
27
borborygmus
Stomach rumbling
28
cachexia
Wasting syndrome causing weight and muscle loss
29
celiac disease
Autoimmune disorder damaging small intestine from gluten
30
cheilosis
Cracked lips or mouth corners
31
cholangiography
Imaging of bile ducts
32
cholangitis
Inflammation of the bile duct
33
cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
34
cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder
35
choledocholithotomy
Removal of stones from common bile duct
36
cholelithiasis
Presence of gallstones
37
cirrhosis
Chronic liver damage
38
colonoscopy
Visual exam of the colon
39
colostomy
Opening created to bring colon to the surface
40
Crohn’s disease
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease
41
dental prophylaxis
Professional teeth cleaning
42
diverticulitis
Inflamed diverticula
43
diverticulosis
Presence of diverticula without inflammation
44
dyspepsia
Indigestion
45
dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
46
enema
Fluid inserted into rectum to relieve constipation
47
enteritis
Inflammation of the small intestine
48
eructation
Belching
49
esophageal varices
Swollen veins in the esophagus
50
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Endoscopic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
51
gastroduodenostomy
Surgical connection between stomach and duodenum
52
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
53
gastrostomy tube
Tube placed into the stomach for feeding
54
hematemesis
Vomiting blood
55
Hemoccult test
Test for hidden blood in stool
56
hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
57
herpes labialis
Cold sores
58
hiatal hernia
Part of stomach protrudes through diaphragm
59
hyperemesis
Severe, excessive vomiting
60
ileus
Blockage of the intestine
61
inguinal hernia
Intestine bulging through groin
62
jaundice
Yellowing of skin and eyes
63
leukoplakia
White patches inside the mouth
64
melena
Black, tarry stool from bleeding
65
morbid obesity
BMI over 40
66
nasogastric intubation
Tube from nose to stomach
67
obesity
Excessive body fat
68
palatoplasty
Surgical repair of the palate
69
peptic ulcers
Sores in the stomach or duodenum
70
peristalsis
Wave-like muscle contractions
71
polyp
Mucosal growth
72
proctologist
Doctor specializing in the rectum and anus
73
regurgitation
Backward flow of food or fluids
74
salmonellosis
Infection by Salmonella bacteria
75
sigmoidoscopy
Exam of sigmoid colon
76
stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth
77
trismus
Lockjaw
78
ulcerative colitis
Chronic inflammation of the colon
79
volvulus
Twisting of the intestine
80
xerostomia
Dry mouth
