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-emesis

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condition of vomiting (S)

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adbdomin/o

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abdomen (CF)

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abdominal sonogram (V)

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using sound waves to record the abdomen area specifically for abnormalities

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abdominocentesis (V)

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puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid

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an/o

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anus (CF)

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anorexia

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loss of appetite, specifically where patient refuses to eat and is concerned with gaining weight (V)

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antacid

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drug that neutralizes stomach acid, helping to prevent GERD

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antiemetic

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drug helps prevent vomiting

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antispasmodic

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drug increases excess motility (squeezing motions) of the GI tract

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aphagia

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inability to swallow (V)

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appendic/o

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appendix (CF)

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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ascites

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accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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bil/i

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bile (CF)

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bucc/o

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cheek (CF)

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buccal

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in the cheek

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cathartic

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drug that causes or increases movement through the bowels

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celi/o

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abdomen (CF - starts with C)

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cheil/o

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lip (CF)

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cheiloplasty

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surgical repair of the lip

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chol/e

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bile (CF - starts with C)

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cholangiogram

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x-ray of the bile ducts

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cholecystectomy

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surgery to remove gallbladder

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cholecystitis

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inflammation of gallbladder

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cholecystogram
x-ray to analyze gallbladder
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cholelithiasis
presence of stones in the gallbladder
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cirrhosis
a chronic disease characterized by degeneration of liver tissue
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col/o
colon (CF)
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colon/o
colon (CF)
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colitis
inflammation of colon
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colorectal polyps
a clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon or rectum
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colostomy
creation of an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall
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constipation
infrequent or incomplete bowel movements
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cyst/o
bladder (or just sac) (CF)
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defecation
passing stool
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dent/i
teeth (CF)
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diarrhea
frequent loose or fully liquid stools
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doch/o
duct (CF)
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dysentery
inflammation of the intestines, specifically leading to bloody stools
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dyspepsia
indigestion
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dysphagia
difficulty with swallowing
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endoscopic ultrasonography
combines the use of an endoscope going down the throat into the stomach with sound waves to record the inside of the GI tract in detail
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enter/o
small intestine (CF)
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enteritis
inflammation of small intestine
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eructation
to belch or burp
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esophag/o
esophagus (CF)
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esophagoplasty
repair of the esophagus
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esophagoscopy
examining of the esophagus
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feces
stool or poop
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flatulence
fart, gas in the intestines passing
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gastr/o
stomach (CF)
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gastrectomy
partial or complete removal of the stomach
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gastric resection
partial removal and repair of the stomach
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gastroentritis
inflammation (or a general infection that causes ~) of the stomach and small intestine
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gastroenterostomy
forming of an opening between stomach and small intestine
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
backflow of contents of stomach into esophagus
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gingiv/o
gums of the teeth (CF)
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gloss/o
tongue (CF - starts with G)
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glossorrhaphy
suture of the tongue
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halitosis
bad breath
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hematemesis
vomitting of blood
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hematochezia
red blood in the stool
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hemorrhoid
swollen, twisted vein (a varicosity) in the anal region
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hepat/o or hepatic/o
liver (CF)
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
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herni/o
hernia (CF)
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hernia
protrusion of a part of an organ from its normal location
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herniorrhaphy
repair of a hernia
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inguin/o
groin (CF)
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jaundice
yellowing of skin and sclera
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lapar/o
abdomen (CF - starts with L)
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laparoscopic surgery
abdominal surgery using scope
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laparoscopy
examination to check the organs of the abdomen via a small incision and an endoscope
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laparotomy
incision into abdomen
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lingu/o
tongue (CF - starts with L)
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melena
dark stool caused by old or partially digested blood
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nausea
sick in stomach
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or/o
mouth (CF - starts with O)
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pancreat/o
pancreas (CF)
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pancreatitis
inflammation of pancreas
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peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
a sore on the mucous membrane of the stomach (or duodenum) caused by exposure to gastric juices and Helicobactor pylori bacteria
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peritone/o
peritoneum (CF)
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peritoneum
a membrane surrounding the entire abdominal cavity, has 2 layers
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peritonitis
inflammation of peritoneum
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phag/o
eat or swallow (CF)
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proct/o
anus AND rectum (CF)
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proctitis
inflammation of the rectum and anus
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rect/o
rectum (CF)
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sonography
using sound to see into and record inside the body
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steat/o
fat (CF)
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steatorrhea
feces containing fat
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stomat/o
mouth (CF- starts with S)
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stomatitis
inflammation of mouth / oral membranes
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stool culture and sensitivity
taking a sample of feces, multiplying the pathogens within, to analyze them and determine which antibiotics may be effective against them
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stool occult blood study
chemical testing of the stool to detect blood, checking for bleeding in the GI tract
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sublingual
under the tongue
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ulcerative colitis
chronic inflammation of the colon, often causing sores and bleeding
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volvulus
twisting of a bowel onto itself, causing an obstruction

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