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| separates nasal cavity from oral cavity |
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| posterior portion of palate (not supported by bone) |
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| anterior portion of palate (supported by bone) |
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| soft v-shaped structure that extends from soft palate; directs food into throat |
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| provides movement of food for mastication, directs food to pharynx for swallowing, major organ for taste and speech |
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| performs swallowing action that passes food from mouth into esophagus |
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| 10-inch tube that is passageway for food, extending from pharynx to stomach |
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| involuntary wavelike movenents that propel food along digestive tract; begins in esophagus |
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| j-shaped sac that mixes and stores food; container for food |
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| proximal domed portion of stomach |
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| lower part of stomach that connects to small intestine |
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| ring of muscle that guards opening between stomach and duodenum |
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| 20-foot tube extending from pyloric sphincter to large intestine |
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| digestion is completed in _______ |
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| passage of nutrients (end products of digestion) from small intestine to bloodstream; takes place through villi, the fingerlike projections that line the walls of the small intestine |
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| first 10-12 inches of small intestine |
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| second portion of small intestine, approx 8 feet |
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| second portion of small intestine, approx 8 feet |
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| third portion of small intestine; connects with large intestine |
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| approx. 5-foot tube that extends from ileum to anus; absorption of water and transit of solid waste products of digestion take place in large intestine |
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| u-shaped pouch that is first portion of large intestine |
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2nd portion of large intestine; divided into four parts:
ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid |
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| distal portion of large intestine; approx. 8-10 inches long; extends from sigmoid colon to anus |
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| sphincter muscle at end of digestive tract |
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| produce saliva, which flows into mouth to begin digestion process |
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| bile, which is necessary for digestion of fats |
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| passageway for bile from liver |
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| carries bile to and from gallbladder |
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| hepatic duct and cystic duct join to form common bile duct, which conveys bile to the duodenum |
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| small, saclike structure that stores bile produced by liver |
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| produces pancreatic juice, which helps digest all types of food and secretes insulin for carbohydrate metabolism |
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| serous sac lining the abdominal and pelvic cavities |
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| small pouch, which has no known function, attached to the cecum |
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| portion of body between thorax and pelvis |
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anus
WR/combining form
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antrum
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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cecum
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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colon
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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duodenum
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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intestine
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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esophagus
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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stomach
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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ileum
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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ileum
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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jejunum
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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mouth
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Term
proct
rect
proct/o
rect/o |
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Definition
rectum
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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sigmoid colon
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Term
abdomin, celi, lapar
abdomin/o
celi/o
lapar/o |
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Definition
abdomen
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Term
append, appendic
append/o
appendic/o |
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Definition
appendix
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
lip
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
bile vessel
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
bile, gall
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
common bile duct
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
diverticulum
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
gum
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Term
gloss, lingu
gloss/o
lingu/o |
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Definition
tongue
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
liver
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
hernia
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
palate
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
pancreas
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
peritoneum
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
polyp
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
pylorus
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
salivary gland
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
fat
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Definition
uvula
WR/combining form
built from word parts |
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Term
appendicitis
appendic/itis |
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Definition
inflammation of the appendix
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
tumor of the bile duct
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
cholecystitis
chol/e/cyst/itis ???? |
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Definition
inflammation of the gallbladder
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
choledocholithiasis
choledoch/o/lith/i/asis ???? |
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Definition
condition of stones in the common bile duct
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
cholelithiasis
chol/e/lith/i/asis ??? |
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Definition
condition of gallstones
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
inflammation of the colon
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
diverticulitis
diverticul/itis |
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Definition
inflammation of the diverticulum
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
diverticulosis
diverticul/osis |
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Definition
abnormal condition of the diverticulum
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
inflammation of the esophagus
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
inflammation of the stomach
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
gastroenteritis
gastr/o/enter/itis |
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Definition
inflammation of the stomach and intestines
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
gastroenterocolitis
gastr/o/enter/o/col/itis |
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Definition
inflammation of the stomach, intestines, colon
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
inflammation of the gums
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
inflammation of the tongue
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
inflammation of the liver
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
tumor of the liver
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
inflammation of the palate
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
pancreatitis
pancreat/itis |
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Definition
inflammation of the pancreas
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
inflammation of the peritoneum
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
abnormal condition of (multiple) polyps (in mucous membrane of intestine, especially in colon; high potential for malignancy if not removed when small)
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
proctoptosis
proct/o/ptosis |
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Definition
prolapse of the rectum
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
protrusion of the rectum
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
stone in the salivary gland
disease/disorder term
built from word parts |
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Term
steatohepatitis
steat/o/hepat/itis |
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Definition
| inflammation of the liver associates with (excess) fat; (often caused by alcohol abuse and obesity; may cause cirrhosis over time) |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the uvula |
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Term
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Definition
abnormal growing together of two surfaces
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
a malabsorption syndrome caused by an immune reaction to gluten (a protein in wheat, rye, barley), which may damage the lining of the small intestine that is responsible for absorption of food into bloodstream
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue commonly caused by alcoholism and certain types of viral hepatitis
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and colon
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
| gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) |
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Definition
abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into esophagus
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
abbrev. |
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Term
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Definition
iron metabolism disorder that occurs when too much iron is absorbed from food
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
swollen or distended veins in the rectal area
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
obstruction of the intestine, often caused by failure of peristalsis
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Definition
telescoping of a segment of the intestine
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
| irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) |
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Definition
periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and/or constipation usually associated with abdominal pain
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
abbrev. |
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Term
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Definition
excess of body fat
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
eroded area of the mucous membrane of stomach or duodenum associated with increased secretion of acid of stomach, bacterial infection (H. pylori) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Definition
| tumorlike growth extending outward from mucous membrane; common sites are in the nose, throat, intestines |
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Definition
inflammation of the colon with formation of ulcers
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Definition
twisting or kinking of intestine
disease/disorder term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
abdominocentesis
abdomin/o/centesis ???? |
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Definition
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
abdominoplasty
abdomin/o/plasty |
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Definition
surgical repair of the abdomen
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
surgical repair of the anus
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
excision of the antrum
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
appendectomy
append/ectomy |
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Definition
excision of the appendix
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
incision into the abdominal cavity
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
cheilorrhaphy
cheil/o/rrhaphy |
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Definition
suture of the lip
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
cholecystectomy
chol/e/cyst/ectomy |
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Definition
excision of the gallbladder
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
incision into the common bile duct to remove a stone
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
excision of the colon
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
creation of an artificial opening into the colon
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
diverticulectomy
diverticul/ectomy |
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Definition
excision of the diverticulum
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
enterorrhaphy
enter/o/rrhaphy |
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Definition
suture of the intestine
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
esophagogastroplasty
esophag/o/gastr/o/plasty |
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Definition
surgical repair of the esophagus and the stomach
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
excision of the stomach
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
gastrojejunostomy
gastro/jejun/ostomy |
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Definition
creation of an artificial opening between stomach and jejunum
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
gastroplasty
gastr/o/plasty |
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Definition
surgical repair of the stomach
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
creation of artificial opening into the stomach
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
gingivectomy
gingiv/ectomy |
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Definition
surgical removal of gum
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
glossorrhaphy
gloss/o/rrhaphy |
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Definition
suture of the tongue
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
hemicolectomy
hemi/col/ectomy |
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Definition
excision of half the colon
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
herniorrhaphy
herni/o/rrhaphy |
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Definition
suture of a hernia
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
ileostomy
ile/ostomy ????? |
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Definition
creation of artificial opening into the ileum
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
incision into abdominal cavity
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
palatoplasty
palat/o/plasty |
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Definition
surgical repair of the palate
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
excision of polyp
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
pyloromyotomy
pylor/o/my/otomy |
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Definition
incision into the pyloric muscle
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
pyloroplasty
pylor/o/plasty |
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Definition
surgical repair of pylorus
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
excision of uvula
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
uvul/o/palat/o/pharyng/o/plasty |
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Definition
surgical repari of the uvula, palate, pharynx
surgical term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
abbrev. |
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Term
| abdominoperineal resection (A&P resection) |
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Definition
removal of the distal colon and rectum through both abdominal and preineal approaches
surgical term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
opening created by surgically joining two structures, such as blood vessels or bowel segments
surgical term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
surgical reduction of gastric capacity to treat morbid obesity causing serious illness
surgical term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
excision of hemorrhoids, (the swollen or distended veins in the rectal region)
surgical term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
cutting of certain branches of vagus nerve
surgical term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
cholangiogram
cholangi/o/gram ?????? |
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Definition
radiographic image of bile ducts
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
cholangiography
cholangi/o/graphy ????? |
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Definition
radiographic imaging of the bile ducts
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
CT colonography
CT colon/o/graphy |
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Definition
radiographic imaging of the colon
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
esophagogram
esophag/o/gram |
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Definition
| radiographic image of the esophagus |
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Term
colonoscope
colon/o/scope |
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Definition
instrument used for visual examination of the colon
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
colonoscopy
colon/o/scopy |
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Definition
visual examination of the colon
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
colonoscopy
colon/o/scopy |
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Definition
visual examination of the colon
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
instrument used for visual examination within a hollow organ
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
visual examination within a hollow organ
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
esophag/o/gastr/o/duoden/o/scopy |
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Definition
visual examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
esophagoscopy
esophag/o/scopy |
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Definition
visual examination of the esophagus
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
gastroscope
gastr/o/scope |
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Definition
instrument used for visual examination of the stomach
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
gastroscopy
gastr/o/scopy |
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Definition
visual examination of the stomach
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
laparoscope
lapar/o/scope |
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Definition
instrument used for visual examination of the abdominal cavity
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
laparoscopy
lapar/o/scopy |
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Definition
visual examination of the abdominal cavity
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
proctoscope
proct/o/scope |
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Definition
instrument used for visual examination of the rectum
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
proctoscopy
proct/o/scopy |
|
Definition
visual examination of the rectum
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
sigmoidoscopy
sigmoid/o/scopy |
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Definition
visual examination of the sigmoid colon
diagnostic term
built from word parts |
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Term
| abdominal ultrasonography |
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Definition
process of recording images of internal organs using high-frequency sound waves produced by a transducer placed directly on skin covering the abdominal cavity
diagnostic term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
|
Definition
series of radiographic images taken of the large intestine after the contrast agent barium has been administred rectally
diagnostic term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) |
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Definition
radiographic examination of the biliary ducts and pancreatic ducts with contrast media, fluoroscopy, and endoscopy
diagnostic term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
|
Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
abbrev. |
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Term
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Definition
series of radiographic images taken of stomach and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been swallowed
diagnostic term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) |
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Definition
procedure using an endoscope fitted with an ultrasound probe that provides images of layers of the intestinal wall
diagnostic term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
|
Definition
endoscopic ultrasound
abbrev. |
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Term
| Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antibodies test |
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Definition
blood test to determine the presence of H. Pylori bacteria.
-the bacteria can be found in the lining of the stomach and can cause peptic ulcers. Tests of h. pylori are also performed on biopsy specimens and by breath test
diagnostic term
NOT built from word parts |
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Term
| fecal occult blood test (FOBT) |
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Definition
a test to detect occult blood in feces. It is used to screen for colon cancer or polyps. Occult blood refers to blood that is present but can only be detected by chemical testing
(also called guaiac test) |
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Term
|
Definition
fecal occult blood test
abbrev. |
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Term
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Definition
pertaining to the abdomen
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
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Definition
pertaining to the anus
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
|
Definition
without swallowing (the inability to)
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
|
Definition
pertaining to the abdomen
(also abdominal)
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
|
Definition
pertaining to the colon and rectum
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
|
Definition
pertaining to the duodenum
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
dyspepsia
dys/peps/ia ???? |
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Definition
difficult digestion (often used to describe GI symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain)
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
dysphagia
dys/phagia ???? |
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Definition
difficult swallowing
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
enteropathy
enter/o/pathy |
|
Definition
disease of the intestine
complementary term
built from word parts |
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|
Term
esophageal
esophag/e/al ???? |
|
Definition
pertaining to the esophagus
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
|
Definition
pertaining to the stomach
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
gastroenterologist
gastr/o/enter/ologist |
|
Definition
physician who studies and treats diseases of the stomach and intestines
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
gastroenterology
gastr/o/enter/ology |
|
Definition
study of stomach and intestines
complementary term
built from word parts |
|
|
Term
gastromalacia
gastr/o/malacia ???? |
|
Definition
softening of the stomach
complementary term
built from word parts |
|
|
Term
hepatomegaly
hepat/o/megaly |
|
Definition
enlargement of the liver
complementary term
built from word parts |
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|
Term
ileocecal
ileo/cec/al ??? |
|
Definition
pertaining to the ileum and the cecum
complementary term
built from word parts |
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Term
nasogastric
nas/o/gastr/ic |
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pertaining to the nose and stomach
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pertaining to the mouth
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pertaining to the pancreas
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peritoneal
periton/e/al ???? |
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pertaining to the peritoneum
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proctologist
protct/o/logist |
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physician who studies and treats diseases of the rectum
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study of the rectum
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pertaining to the rectum
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pertaining to the rectum
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steatorrhea
steat/o/rrhea |
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discharge of fat
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abnormal condition of fat
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inflammation of the mouth
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stomatograstric
stomat/o/gastr/ic |
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pertaining to the mouth and stomach
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sublingual
sub/lingu/al ???? |
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pertaining to under the tongue
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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
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abnormal, frequent discharge of fluid fecal matter from the bowel
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infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
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vomit
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excreted waste products of digestion
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gas expelled through anus
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to wash and suction out its contents of the stomach for examination and treatment; usually done to remove blood clots or monitor bleeding
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process of feeding a person through a nasogastric tube
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vomiting blood
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blood in stool
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condition in which the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from food that passes through it
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black tarry stool
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feeling of discomfort that sometimes precedes vomiting
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involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system
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acidic contents of the stomach move into esophagus
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surgical opening between an organ and the surface of the body
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forceful emptying of the stomach and intestinal contents through the mouth
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nausea and vomiting
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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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upper gastrointestinal
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