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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
08/02/2016

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Term
abdomen
Definition
the portion of the body between the thorax chest
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absorption
Definition
the passage of substance across and into tissues such as the passage of digesting food
Term
alimentary canal
Definition
a musculomembranous tube
Term
amino acids
Definition
an organic chemical compound of one or more basic amino
Term
amalase
Definition
An enzyme that breaks down starch into smaller carbohdrates
Term
anus
Definition
butt hole
Term
ascitic fluid
Definition
a watery fluid contaning albumin
Term
biscuspid tooth
Definition
one of the two teeth behind the molers
Term
bile
Definition
a bitter yellow-green secretion of the liver
Term
bilirubin
Definition
orange yellow pigment of bile
Term
bolus
Definition
a ball-like mass of chewed food (mixed with saliva)
Term
bowel
Definition
the portion of the alimentary canal extending from the pyloric opening of the stomach
Term
canine tooth
Definition
any one of the four teeth,two in each jaw
Term
cardiac sphincter
Definition
the muscular ring
Term
cecum
Definition
a cul-dde-sac containg lg intestine
Term
cholangiogram
Definition
x-ray film
Term
choledocholithiasis
Definition
stone in the common bile duct
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choleithiasis
Definition
abnormal presance of gallstones in the gallbladder
Term
chyme
Definition
the liquid like material of partially digested food
Term
colon
Definition
portion of lg intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum
Term
common bile duct
Definition
the duct formed by the cystic and hepatic duct
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crown
Definition
the part of the tooth visable above the gum line
Term
cuspid tooth
Definition
canine tooth
Term
deciduous teeth
Definition
the first set of primary teeth
Term
defection
Definition
THE ACT OF EXPELLING FECES FROM THE RECTUM
Term
deglution
Definition
swallowing
Term
dentin
Definition
the cheif material of teeth surrounding the pulp and situated inside of enamel
Term
dietitian
Definition
allied health perfessional
Term
digestion
Definition
the process of altering the chemical and physical composition of food so that it can be used by the chemical.
Term
duodenum
Definition
the first portion of the small intestine
Term
enamel
Definition
a hard white substancethat covers the dentin
Term
emulsify
Definition
to disperse a liquid into another liquid
Term
endocrine gland
Definition
a gland that secreats its enzymes directly into blood capillaries
Term
enzyme
Definition
a protein produced by living dells,
Term
esophagus
Definition
a muscular canal
Term
exocrine gland
Definition
a gland that secreats its enzymes into tiny ducts
Term
fatty acids
Definition
any of several organic acids produced by natural fats
Term
feces
Definition
waste
Term
gallbladder
Definition
a pear shaped excretory sac lodged in a fossa
Term
gastroenterologist
Definition
a dr specilized in the gastrointestional track
Term
gavage
Definition
a procedure in which food or liquisd is introduced to the stomach
Term
gingiva
Definition
gum tissue
Term
gingivitis
Definition
inflammation of the gums
Term
glucose
Definition
sugar
Term
glucagon
Definition
a hormone produced by the alph cell
Term
glycogen
Definition
a complex sugar
Term
glycogenesis
Definition
the conversion of simple sugar
Term
glycogenolysis
Definition
the breakdown of glycogen
Term
hematemesis
Definition
vomitting of blood
Term
hepatocyte
Definition
liver cell
Term
hydrochloric acid
Definition
compound consist of hydrogen and chloride
Term
ileum
Definition
the distal portion of the sm intestine
Term
incisor
Definition
one of the 8 front teeth
Term
insulin
Definition
natural occuring hormone
Term
jejunum
Definition
the middle of the 3 portions of the sm intestine
Term
laparoscopic
Definition
a thin walled flexable tube telescope and light
Term
lavage
Definition
the process of washing out an origin
Term
lipase
Definition
an enzyme that aids in the digestion of fat
Term
liver
Definition
large gland of the body one of our most complex organs
Term
lower gi track
Definition
the lower portion of the gastro track
Term
mastication
Definition
chewing,tearing,food while it mixes with saliva
Term
McBerney's point
Definition
bony prominance of the hip
Term
molar tooth
Definition
any of the 12 teeth for chrshing food
Term
nutritionist
Definition
an allied health profesional
Term
oropharynx
Definition
the section of the pharnex leading away from the oral cavitry
Term
palate
Definition
mouth roof
Term
pancreas
Definition
an elongated organ
Term
papillae
Definition
a small nipple shaped projection
Term
paranoid gland
Definition
one of the largest pairs of salivary glands
Term
peristalsis
Definition
smooth muscle that forces food through
Term
peritonitis
Definition
inflammation of the peritoneum
Term
permanent teeth
Definition
32 teeth full set
Term
premolars
Definition
Term
pyloric sphincter
Definition
a thicken muscular ring in the stomach
Term
pulp
Definition
soft tissue in the spleen
Term
pyorrhea
Definition
discharge flow of puss
Term
rebound tenderness
Definition
a sensation of pain
Term
rectum
Definition
anal canal
Term
rugae
Definition
a ridge or fold large fold in the mucous membrane
Term
saliva
Definition
the clear viscous fluid gland in the mouth
Term
salivary gland
Definition
one of the 3 pairs of glands
Term
secondary teeth
Definition
second pair
Term
sigmoid colon
Definition
colon that extends from the end of the pelvis to rectum
Term
sphincter
Definition
the major organ of digestion
Term
triglycerides
Definition
a compound consisting of fatty acid
Term
upper gi track
Definition
the upper part of the gastro track
Term
uvula
Definition
the small cone shaped process suspended in the mouth
Term
villi
Definition
one of the many tiny projections barley viable to the naked eye
Term
diarrhea
Definition
the frequent passage of loose stool
Term
dyspenia
Definition
a feeling of epigastric discofort
Term
melena
Definition
black tarry stool
Term
jaundice
Definition
yellow skin
Term
flatus
Definition
gas or air in the intestine
Term
erucation
Definition
act of bringing up air from the stomach
Term
emesis
Definition
the material expelled from the stomach
Term
celiac disease
Definition
nutrient malabsorption due to damaged small bowel
Term
ileus
Definition
a term used to describe an obstruction of the intestine
Term
thrush
Definition
a fungal infection in the mouth
Term
polyps
Definition
are small growths projecting from the mucous membraine
Term
(atl)
Definition
liver enzyme
Term
(alp)
Definition
liver enzyme
Term
amylase
Definition
an enzyme secreated normally from the pancrease
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