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Digestive System
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Undergraduate 1
04/06/2011

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Perianal
Definition
next to the anus
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colocoscopy
Definition
to look at the colon
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hepatomegaly
Definition
enlargement of liver
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Cholelithotripsy
Definition
removal of stones from the gall bladder by shock waves
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Cholecystectomy
Definition
removal of the gall bladder
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enterorrhexis
Definition
rupture of the intestine
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glossitis
Definition
inflammation of the tongue
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odontogensis
Definition
formation of the teeth
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proctology
Definition
branch of medicine that studies the anus and rectum
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rectocele
Definition
hernia in the rectum
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pharyngeal
Definition
pertaining to the throat
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choledocholith
Definition
stone in the bile duct
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sialorrhea
Definition
flow of salivia
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peridontsis
Definition
inflammation of the area around the tooth
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xerostomia
Definition
dry mouth
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sialoadenitis
Definition
inflammation of the salivary gland
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hepatorrhaphy
Definition
suture of the liver
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cholangitis
Definition
inflammation of the bile duct
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cholecystalgia
Definition
pain in the gall bladder
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choledocholithotomy
Definition
to make a hole in the bile duct to remove a stone
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diverticulectomy
Definition
to remove a diverticula
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gingivectomy
Definition
to remove an infected gum
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hepatitis
Definition
inflammation of the liver
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hyperemesis
Definition
excessive vomiting
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mastication
Definition
chewing
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orthodontist
Definition
dentist who repairs malocclusion
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proctoplasty
Definition
reconstructive surgery of the anus
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rugae
Definition
stomach folds
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stomatomycosis
Definition
fungal infection of the mouth
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stomatorrhagia
Definition
bleeding from the mouth
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villi
Definition
folds from he small intestine where nutriants are absorbed
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aphthous ulcer
Definition
canker sore
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chyme
Definition
partially digested food
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laparoscopy
Definition
to look into the abdomen
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abdominocentesis
Definition
to remove fluid from the abdomen
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Digestive System
Definition
also called the gastrointestinal tract or alimentary canal
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uvula
Definition
functions in formation of speech, snoring, and sleep apnea
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Palatoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a cleft lip and/or palate
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Cleft palate
Definition
the failure of the palate to close during the early development of the fetus
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diaphragm
Definition
divides the thoracic from the abdominal cavities
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Peristalsis
Definition
Progressive, wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body, especially the GI tract
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lower esophageal sphincter
Definition
controls the addition of food to the stomach
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the pyloric sphincter
Definition
controls its exit.
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Definition
An examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera (flexible endoscope) which is inserted down the throat.
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Borborygmus
Definition
the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine
Term
Probiotics
Definition
live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. They are also called "friendly bacteria" or "good bacteria."
Term
Capsule endoscopy
Definition
tiny video camera in a capsule that the patient swallows
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Pancreas
Definition
contributes digestive enzymes and produces the hormones insulin and glucagon
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gall bladder
Definition
stores bile
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liver
Definition
synthesizes enzymes and produces bile that aids in fat digestion
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Cirrhosis
Definition
is scarring of the liver and poor liver function as a result of chronic liver disease
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Lithotripsy
Definition
medical procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter
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Hemorrhoids
Definition
occur when a cluster of veins, muscles, and tissues slip near or through the anal opening
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Anal fistula-
Definition
abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus
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Herniorrhaphy
Definition
surgical repair of a hernia
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