Unit 7- Gastroenterology Flashcards
(178 cards)
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stomat/o
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mouth
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dent/o, odont/o
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teeth
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gloss/o, lingu/o
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tongue
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cheil/o
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lips
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gingiv/o
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gums
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esophag/o
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esophagus
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gastr/o
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stomach
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enter/o
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small intestine
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duoden/o
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duodenum
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jejun/o
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jejunum
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ile/o
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ileum
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col/o
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large intestine
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sigmoid/o
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sigmoid colon
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rect/o
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rectum
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proct/o
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anus and rectum
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hepat/o
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liver
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cholecyst/o
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gallbladder
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pancreat/o
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pancreas
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stomatitis
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inflammation of the mouth
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stomatoplasty
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surgical repair of the mouth
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stomatalgia
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pain in the mouth
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stomatorrhagia
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hemorrhage of the mouth
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stomatomycosis
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condition of mouth fungus
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stomatopathy
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disease of the mouth
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stomatoscope
instrument for examining the mouth
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stomatoscopy
process of examining with stomatoscope
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glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
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glossectomy
excision of the tongue
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glossalgia
pain in the tongue
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glossal
pertaining to the tongue
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hypoglossal or sublingual
under the tongue
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hypoglossal vs sublingual
hypoglossal- Greek
| sublingual- Latin
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glossoptosis
prolapse of the tongue
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glossoscopy
examination of the tongue
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glossoplegia
paralysis of tongue
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cheilitis
inflammation of the lips
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cleiloplasty
surgical repair of the lips
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cheilotomy
incision of the lips
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cheilosis
condition or disorder of the lips
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cheilostomatoplasty
plastic surgery of the lips and mouth
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gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
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gingivalgia
gum pain
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gingivectomy
excision of gum tissue
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gingivoglossitis
inflammation of the gums and tongue
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linguogingival
tongue and gums
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mastication
process of chewing
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ingestion
process of swallowing
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digestion
chemical breakdown of food
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absorption
movement of nutrients from intestine to the blood
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defecation
expelling solid waste
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feces or stool
solid waste material
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fecal occult blood
Blood in the feces that is difficult to see
Guaiac test can be done to detect in sputum, gastric secretion, or feces
Positive result may indicate infection, ulcers, polyps, tumors that are bleeding
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eso-
in or toward
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phag/o
swallow
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stenosis
condition of narrowing that may occur in a tube or passageway
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mitral stenosis
narrowing of mitral valve opening in heart
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esophagostenosis
narrowing of the esophagus
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paraesophageal hernia
herniation around the esophagus
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esophagogastric, gastroesophageal
pertaining to the esophagus and stomach
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gastrorrhagia
stomach hemorrhage
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gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach
H. pylori is common cause
Transmitted through contamination with gastrointestinal substances such as vomit or feces
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gastric, gastral
pertaining to the stomach
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-ectasia, ectasis
stretching or dilation
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gastrectasia
stretching/dilation of stomach
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gastroenteroptosis
prolapse of the stomach and small intestine
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enter/o
small intestine
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enteritis
inflammation of the intestine
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gastroenterology
internal medicine specialty that studies diseases of the stomach and intestine
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dysentery
disorder of the intestine characterized by inflammation, pain, and diarrhea
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gastroenteric
pertaining to the stomach and small intestine
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enterorrhagia
hemorrhage of the small intestine
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hiatal hernia
hernia through diaphragm
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enterocele
intestinal hernia
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enteroclysis
washing or irrigation of the small intestine
| uses contrast media to better view small intestines on x-ray
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-clysis
washing or irrigation
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enteroplegia
paralysis of small intestine
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enterectasia
dilation of the small intestine
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enteroptosis
prolapse of the small intestine
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enterocentesis
surgical puncture of the small intestine
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appendic/o
appendix
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appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
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appendectomy
excision of the appendix
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appendices
plural of appendix
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colic, colonic
pertaining to the colon
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colocentesis
surgical puncture of the colon
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colopexy
surgical fixation of the colon
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colostomy
making a new opening into the colon
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coloptosis
prolapse of the colon
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diverticula
outpouchings or pockets that develop in the colon wall
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diverticulosis
presence of diverticula
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diverticulitis
inflammation of the diverticula caused by food getting trapped in the pockets, putrefying, and irritating the tissues
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coloclysis
irrigation of the colon
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gastroclysis
irrigation of the stomach
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enteroscope
instrument to examine the small intestine
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sigmoidoscope
instrument used to examine the sigmoid colon
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sigmoidoscopy
procedure of using a sigmoidoscope
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rectal
pertaining to the rectum
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rectocele
rectal hernia
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rectoclysis
washing or irrigation or the rectum
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rectoscope
instrument for examining the rectum
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colorectal
pertaining to the colon and rectum
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rectoscopy
examining the rectum with a rectoscope
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rectoplasty
plastic surgery of the rectum
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rectorrhaphy
suturing of the rectum
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rectourethral
pertaining to the rectum and urethra
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rectocystotomy
incision of the bladder through the rectum
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proct/o
combining form for anus and rectum
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proctologist
one who specializes in diseases of the anus and rectum
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proctology
study of diseases of the anus and rectum
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proctoclysis
washing or irrigation of anus and rectum
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proctoplegia
paralysis of the anus and rectum
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proctoscopy
examination using proctoscope
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proctorrhaphy
suturing of the rectum and anus
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proctopexy
surgical fixation of the rectum and anus
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catharsis
purification, emotional release from anxiety caused by repressed events
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cathartics
Laxatives
| Cause liquification of stool or relaxation of bowel to ease defecation/produce physical relief
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Constipation
to withhold or press together
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heparin
produced by liver to affect blood-clotting mechanism
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hepatic
pertaining to the liver
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hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
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hepatoscopy
inspection of the liver
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hepatopathy
disease of the liver
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hepatotomy
incision into the liver
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hepatectomy
excision of (part of) the liver
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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hepatitis B
serious condition of liver caused by viral infection
| can get vaccine
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hepatitis A
acute infection associated with food or water contaminated by human waste
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hepatitis C
chronic condition usually passed through the blood
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pancreatic
pertaining to the pancreas
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pancreatolysis
destruction of the pancreatic tissue
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pancreatolith
stone or calculus in the pancreas
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pancreatopathy
pancreatic disease
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pancreatectomy
excision of part or all of the pancreas
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pancreatotomy
incision into the pancreas
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cholecystograph
x-ray of the gallbladder
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pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
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cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
ERCO
| Inserting a cannula/tube into common bile or pancreatic duct and introducing contrast media and taking x-ray
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-ase
enzyme
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lipase
breaks down fats into fatty acids
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amylase
starch to glucose (simple sugar)
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lactase
breaks down lactose into glucose (simple sugar)
| lactose intolerant lack this enzyme
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carb/o
present of a carbon compound
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carbohydrate
contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
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obesity
overeating and lack of exercise
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bar/o
refers to weight
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bariatrics
medical specialty that treats obesity
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overeating disorder may increase risk of
hypertension and arthritis
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hepatorrhagia
hemorrhage of the liver
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hepatorrhaphy
suture of a wound of the liver
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hepatocele
hernia of the liver
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hepatodynia
pain in the liver
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hepatolith
stone in the liver
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atresia
no perforated/not opened
| opening normally found in a structure fails to develop
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biliary atresia
condition in which bile ducts are not open
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intestinal atresia
part of intestine is closed
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esophageal atresia
esophagus closed
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mitral atresia
congenital closure of mitral valve
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cirrhosis of the liver
result of malnutrition, alcoholism, poisoning, or history of hepatitis
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splen/o
spleen
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splenectomy
excision of the spleen
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splenomegaly
enlargement of the spleen
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splenoptosis
prolapse of the spleen
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splenopexy
surgical fixation of the spleen
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splenopathy
disease of the spleen
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splenorrhaphy
suture of the spleen
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splenorrhagia
hemorrhage from the spleen
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splenalgia
pain in the spleen
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splenic
pertaining to the spleen
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anastomosis
surgical connection between tubular structures
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esophagoduodenostomy
anastomosis between esophagus and duodenum after a gastrectomy
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gastroenterocolostomy
anastomosis between stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
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esophagogastrostomy
anastomosis between esophagus and stomach
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enterocholecystostomy
anastomosis between small intestine and gallbladder
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jejunoileitis
inflammation of jejunum and ileum
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cholecystoduodenostomy
new opening between duodenum and gall bladder
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
examination of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
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cholangiopancreatography
x-ray of biliary and pancreatic ducts
