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Med Terms PHAS 404
MU PHAS 404 final exam
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Medical
Graduate
11/29/2008

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Anastomosis
Definition
surgical procedure that creates a new opening between two previously unconnected tubular organs or parts of the same organ
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appendicitis
Definition
inflammation of the appendix
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bilirubin
Definition
a yellow orange pigment found in bile
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buccal mucosa
Definition
mucus membrane lining the cheek
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cholecystectomy
Definition
excision or removal of gallbladder
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cholelithiasis
Definition
gallstones
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duodenum
Definition
1st part of small intestine
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esophageal
Definition
pertaining to the esophagus
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hepatomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the liver
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hyperbilirubinemia
Definition
high levels of bilirubin in bloodstream
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ileostomy
Definition
surgical formation of an artificial opening from ileum to the outside of body
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laparoscopy
Definition
endoscopic examination of the abdomen and organs through small incision
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pancreatitis
Definition
inflammation of the pancreas
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peristalsis
Definition
rhythm like contractions of GI tract
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pylorus
Definition
distal region of the somach near duodenum
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rugae
Definition
folds or creases in the mucous membrane of the stomach or hard palate of the mouth
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sialolith
Definition
salviary gland stone
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steatorrhea
Definition
discharge of fat in the feces
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uvula
Definition
small fleshy mass hanging from the soft palate
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ascitis
Definition
abnormal accumulation of fluid in abdomen
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borborygmus
Definition
rumbling produced by hyperactive movement of gas
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