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absorption

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movement of nutrients from one layer to another

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anastomosis

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connetiong two tubular structures

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amylase

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enzyme that breaks down starch

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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atresia

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closed ducts or tubes

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bariatrics

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specialty that treats obesity

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cathartic

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agent that relieves constipation (synonym laxative)

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cheiloplasty

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surgical repair of the lips

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cheilosis

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condition of the lips

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cheilostomatoplasty

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repair of the lips and mouth

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cheilotomy

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incision into the lip

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cholangiopancreatography

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process of taking x-ray of the bilary and pancreatic ducts using contrast media

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cholecystography (cholecystogram)

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x-ray picture of the gallbladder

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cirrhosis

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chronic liver disease causing loss of liver function and resistance to blood floe through the liver. etiology may include poor nutrition, alcoholism,previous hepatitis

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colic

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pertaining to the colon (synonym colonic)

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colocentesis

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surgical puncture of the colon to remove fluid

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coloclysis

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irrigation of the colon

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colopexy

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surgical fixation of the colon

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coloptosis

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prolapsed colon

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colorectal

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pertaining to the colon and the rectum

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colostomy

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making a new opening (stoma) in the colon

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constipation

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hard stool, infrequent bowel movements

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diverticulitis

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inflammation of diverticula of the intestine

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digestion

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breakdown of food

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defecation
expelling of feces
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diverticulosis
condition of having diverticula
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dysentery
inflammation of the intestine, pain, diarrhea
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enterectasia
stretching of the intestine
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enteritis
inflammation of the intestine
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enterocele
intestinal hernia
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enterocentesis
surgical puncture of the intestine to remove fluid
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enteroclysis
irrigation of the intestine
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enteroplegia
paralysis of the the intestine
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enteroptosis
prolapse of the intestine
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enteroscope
instrument for examining the intestine
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epigastric
upon the stomach
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esophageal
pertaining to the esophagus
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esophagoduodenostomy
anastomosis between the esophagus and the duodenum
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esophagogastric
pertaining to the esophagus and the stomach
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esophagostenosis
narrowing of the esophagus
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feces
stool, solid waste, | adj. fecal
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gastrectasia
dilation of the stomach
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gastric
pertaining to the stomach
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gastric
pertaining to the stomach
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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gastroclysis
irrigation of the stomach
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gastroenteric
pertaining to the stomach and intestines
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gastroenterology
the study of disease of the stomach and intestine
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gastroenteroptosis
prolapse of stomach and intestine
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gastrorrhagiea
hemorrhage of the stomach
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gingival
pertaining to the gums
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gengivalgia
gum pain
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gingivectomy
excision of the gums
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gingivoglassitis
inflammation of the gums and tongue
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glossal
pertaining to the gums
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glassalgia
tongue pain
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glossoplegia
tongue paralysis
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glossoptosis
prolapse of the tongue
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glossoscopy
examination of the tongue
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hepatectomy
excision of the liver
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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hepatodynia
liver pain
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hepatocele
herniation of the liver
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hepatolith
liver stone
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hepatopathy
any disease of the liver
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hepatorrhagia
hemorrhage of the liver
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hepatorrhaphy
suture of the liver
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hepatoscope
instrument for examining the liver
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hypoglossal
pertaining to below the tongue
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ilececal
between the ileum and the cecum
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ingestion
swallowing, eating
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linguogingival
pertaining to the gums and tongue
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lactase
enzyme that breaks down lactose
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lipase
enzymes that break down fat
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mastication
chewing
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nasuea
feeling like one is going to vomit
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obesity
quality of being overweight
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occult
hidden
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pancreatectomy
excision of the pancreas
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pancreatic
pertaining to the pancreas
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pancreatolith
stone in the pancreas
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pancreatolysis
destruction of pancreatic tissue
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pancreatopathy
any disease of the pancreas
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paraesophageal
around the esophagus
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proctoclysis
irrigation of the rectum and anus
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proctopexy
fixation of a prolapsed anus and rectum
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proctaplegia
paralysis of the rectum and anus
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proctorrhaphy
suture of the anus and rectum
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proctoscope
instrument for examining the anus and rectum
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proctoscopy
the process of using a proctoscope
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rectocele
herniation of the rectum
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rectoclysis
irrigation of the rectum
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rectocystotomy
incision into the urinary bladder through the rectum
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rectoplasty
surgical repair of the rectum
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rectorrhaphy
suturing of the rectum
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rectoscope
instrument used to examine the rectum
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rectoscopy
process of using a rectoscope
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rectourethral
pertaining to the rectum and urethra
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sigmoidoscope
instrument for examining the sigmoid and large colon
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splenectomy
excision of the spleen
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splenomegaly
enlarged spleen
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splenopathy
any disease of the spleen
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splenopexy
fixation of a prolapsed spleen
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splenoptosis
prolapsed spleen
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splenorrhagia
hemorrhage of the spleen
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stomatalgia
mouth pain
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stomatisis
inflammation of the mouth
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stomatomycosis
fungal condition of the mouth
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stomatopathy
any disease of the mouth
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stomatorrhagia
hemorrhage of the mouth
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stomatoscope
instrument used to examine the mouth
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stomatoscopy
the process of using a stomatoscope
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ulcer
craterlike sore

Medical Terminology smsu (31 decks)

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