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CH 10 Digestive Flashcards

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Abdomin /o

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Abdomen

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an /o

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anus

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append, appendic /o

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Appendix

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bil /I

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Bile

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cec/ o

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blind intestine, cecum

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chole /e

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Bile, gall

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Choledoch /o

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common bile duct

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Col, colon /o

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Colon

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Cyst/o

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Bladder, sac

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Dent /o

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Teeth

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Duoden /o

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Twelve, duodenum

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Enter/o

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Small intestine

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Esophag/e,esophag/o

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Gullet, esophagus

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Gastr /o

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Stomach

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Gingiv /o

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Gums

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gloss /o

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Tongue

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Hepat /o

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Liver

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acid /o

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solution or substance with a PH less than 7

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aden /o

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gland

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cheil /o

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lip

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cholecyst /o

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gallbladder

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cirrh /o

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orange

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col, colon /o

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colon

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cyst /o

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bladder, sac

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dent /o

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teeth

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diverticul /o

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diverticulum, abnormal sac or pouch

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duoden /o

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twelve, duodenum

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enter /o

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small intestine

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esophag /e, esophag /o

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gullet, esophagus

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fec /o

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feces

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flux /o

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flow

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gastr /o

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stomach

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gingiv /o

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gums

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gloss /o

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tongue

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halit /o

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breath

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hem, hemat /o

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blood

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hepat /o

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liver

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ile /o

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to roll, ileum

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jejun /o

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empty, jejunum

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lapar /o

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abdomen

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lingu /o

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tongue

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lip /o

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fat

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lith /o

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stone

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nas /o

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nose

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or /o

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mouth

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orex /o

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appetite

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pancreat /o

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sweetbread, pancreas

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parot /o

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parotid gland

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peps, pept /o

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digestion

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peritone /o

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to stretch over, peritoneum

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phag /o

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eat, swallow

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polyp /o

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small growth

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proct /o

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rectum or anus

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pylor /o

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pylorus, the opening from the stomach into the duodenum (small intestine).

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rect /o

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rectum

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sial /o

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saliva

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sigm /o

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the letter S, sigmoid colon

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steat /o

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fat

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stomat /o

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mouth

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vag /o

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vagus nerve

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volv /o

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to roll

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a, an

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without, absence of

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anti

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against, opposite of

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dia

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through

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dys

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bad, abnormal, difficult painful

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endo

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within

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mal

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bad, abnormal, painful, difficult

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BE

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barium enema

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C&S

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stool culture and sensitivity

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EGD

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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FOBT

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fecal occult blood test

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GERD

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gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GI

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gastrointestinal

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HCC

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hepatocellular carcinoma

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IBD

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inflammatory bowel disease

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IBS

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irritable bowel syndrome

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LGI

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lower GI series

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LI

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lactose intolerant

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NandV

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nausea and vomiting

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UGI

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upper GI series

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algia

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condition of pain

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al

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pertaining to

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centesis

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surgical puncture

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dynia

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condition of pain

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ectasis

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expansion, dilation

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ectomy

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surgical excision, removal

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emesis

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vomiting

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emetic

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pertaining to vomiting

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iasis

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condition of

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iasis

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condition of

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megaly

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abnormally large

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oid

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resembling

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penia

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abnormal reduction in number, deficience

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ptosis

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drooping

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rrhaphy

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suturing

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rrhea

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discharge

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scopy

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process of viewing

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sis

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state of

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spasmodic

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pertaining to a sudden, involuntary muscle

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y

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process of

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aphagia / ah FAY jee ah

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inability to swallow

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ascites / ah SIGH teez

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an accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity that produces an enlarged abdomen

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constipation

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infrequent or incomplete bowel movements

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diarrhea / dye ah REE ah

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frequent discharge of watery fecal material

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dyspepsia / diss PEP see ah

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indigestion, accompanied by stomach or esophageal pain or discomfort

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dysphagia / diss FAY jee ah

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Difficulty in swallowing, accompanied by sore throat. In chronic form, oral or pharyngeal cancer

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flatus / FLAY tuss

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Presence of gas or air in the GI tract

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108
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flatulence

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Gas expelled through the anus

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steatorrhea / STEE at oh REE ah

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abnormal levels of fat in the feces. Digestive malfunction

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anorexia nervosa / AN or EKS ee ah

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An emotional eating disorder in which the patient avoids food because of a compulsion to be thin in appearance

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appendicitis / ah pen dih SIGH tiss

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Inflammation of the appendix

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bulimia / boo LEEM ee ah

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Common eating disorder involving repeated gorging with food followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse. AKA binging and purging

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cheilitis / kye LYE tiss

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Inflammation of the lip

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cheilosis / kye LOH siss

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General condition of the lip, which often includes splitting of the lips and corners of the mouth,

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cholecystitis / koh lee sis TYE tiss

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Inflammation of the gall bladder, usually caused by stones (gallstones) lodged within the gallbladder.

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choledochitis / KOH leh dok EYE tiss

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Inflammation of the common bile duct

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cholelithiasis / KOH lee lith EYE ah siss

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Generalized condition of stones lodged within the gallbladder or bile ducts.

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cirrhosis / ser ROH siss

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Chronic,progressive liver disease characterized by the gradual loss of liver cells and their replacement by fat and other forms of connective tissue.

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cleft palate

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A congenital defect in which the bones supporting the roof of the mouth or hard palate fail to fuse during fetal development, leaving a space between the oral and nasal cavity

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cleft lip

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Opening in the upper lip

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colitis / koh LYE tiss

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Inflammation of the segment of the large intestine known as the colon.

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ulcerative colitis

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is a long-term condition that results in inflammation and ulcers of the colon and rectum.

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colorectal cancer

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Cancer of the colon often includes cancer of the rectum.

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Chrohn disease / AKA regional ileitis or regional enteritis

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Chronic inflammation of any part of the GI tract, most commonly the ileum of the small intestine that involves ulcerations, scar tissue formation and thickening adhesions of the organ wall.

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diverticulosis / DYE ver tik yoo LOH siss

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The presence of diverticula, small pouches on the colon wall small pouches

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diverticulitis

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inflammation of the small pouches. Which increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer

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duodenal ulcer / doo ODD eh nal

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An ulcer or erosion in the wall of the duodenum of the small intestine

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dysentery / DIS en tair ee

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Acute inflammation of the GI tract that is caused by bacteria, protozoa, or chemical irrtants.

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enteritis / EHN ter EYE tiss

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Inflammation of the small or large intestine.

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esophagitis / eh soff ah JYE tiss

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Inflammation of the esophagus.

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esophagomalacia/ eh soff ah go mah LAY shee ah

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Morbid softening of the esophageal wall

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Ile /o

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To roll, ileum

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jejun /o

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Empty, jejunum

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lingu /o

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or /o

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pancreat /o

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Sweetbread, pancreas

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peps, peptide

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peritone /o

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To stretch over, peritoneum

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proct /o

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Rectum or anus

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pylor /o

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sial/o

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Sigm /o

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The letter S, sigmoid colon

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stomat /o

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Re-

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bil /I

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flux /o

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gastr /o

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halit/o

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hemat/o

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phag /o

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Eat, swallow

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steat /o

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algia

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Condition of pain

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-dynia

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Condition of pain

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-emesis

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-ia

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Condition of

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-osis

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Condition of

157
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vag /o

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vagus nerve

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volv /o

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BE

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barium enema / Administration of barium sulfate into the colon or rectum

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C&S

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stool culture and sensitivity / Test of fecal samplesto grow and identify the pathogens & determine which antibiotic to use.

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EGD

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy / Examines esophagus, stomach and duodenum

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FOBT

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fecal occult blood test /Lab test to detect blood in the feces. May indicate polyposis or colorectal cancer if no hemorrhoids present.

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GERD

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gastroesophageal reflux disease /A recurring backflow or reflux, of stomach contents into the esophagus

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GI

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gastrointestinal / relating to stomach and intestines

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HCC

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hepatocellular carcinoma /Tumor arising from cells within the liver.This form of liver cancer accounts for about 85% of cases and often associated with alcoholic cirrhosis or hepatitis B

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IBD

A

inflammatory bowel disease /IBD is a syndrome affecting different patients in different ways and includes a wide spectrum of conditions and symptoms that range from chronic diarrhea and enteritis to ulcerative colities and Crohn disease..

167
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IBS

A

irritable bowel syndrome / An uncomfortable chronic condition of irregular bowel movements that does not cause lasting tissue damage. Marked with bouts of diarrhea, constipation or an alternation of the two.

168
Q

LGI

A

lower GI series /X-ray images of colon or rectum.

169
Q

LI

A

lactose intolerant / Lack of an enzyme that breaks down lactose.

170
Q

N&V

A

nausea and vomiting

171
Q

UGI

A

upper GI series /X-ray images of esophagus, stomach & duodenum

172
Q

algia

A

condition of pain

173
Q

al

A

pertaining to

174
Q

centesis

A

surgical puncture

175
Q

dynia

A

condition of pain

176
Q

ectasis

A

expansion, dilation

177
Q

emesis

178
Q

emetic

A

pertaining to vomiting

179
Q

emia

A

condition of blood

180
Q

ia, iasis

A

condition of

181
Q

megaly

A

abnormally large

182
Q

oid

A

resembling

183
Q

osis

A

condition of

184
Q

penia

A

abnormal reduction in number, deficient

185
Q

plasty

A

surgical repair

186
Q

ptosis

187
Q

rrhaphy

188
Q

rrhea

189
Q

sis

190
Q

spasmodic

A

pertaining to a sudden, involuntary muscle contractions

191
Q

stomy

A

surgical creation of an opening

192
Q

tomy

A

incision, to cut

193
Q

y

A

process of

194
Q

aphagia / ah FAY jee ah

A

inability to swallow

195
Q

ascites / ah SIGH teez

A

an accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity that produces an enlarged abdomen

196
Q

constipation

A

infrequent or incomplete bowel movements

197
Q

diarrhea / dye ah REE ah

A

frequent discharge of watery fecal material

198
Q

dyspepsia / diss PEPP see ah

A

indigestion, accompanied by stomach or esophageal pain or discomfort

199
Q

dysphagia / diss FAY jee ah

A

Difficulty in swallowing, accompanied by sore throat. In chronic form, oral or pharyngeal cancer

200
Q

flatus / FLAY tuss

A

Presence of gas or air in the GI tract

201
Q

gastrodynia / GAS trig DUBB ee ah /AKA gastralgia

A

stomach pain, abdominal pain

202
Q

halitosis / hal ih TOH siss

A

bad breath

203
Q

hematemesis / HEE mah TEM eh siss

A

Vomiting blood.SEVERE digestive disorder e.g. peptic ulcer, stomach cancer

204
Q

hepatomegaly / HEPP ah toh MEG ah lee

A

Abnormal enlargement of the liver

205
Q

jaundice / JAWN diss

A

Yellowish-orange coloration of the skin, slcera of the eyes, & deeper tissues / LIVER DISEASE

206
Q

nausea / NAW see ah

A

Dizziness that includes an urge to vomit

207
Q

reflux

A

Backward flow of material in the GI tract or regurgitation

208
Q

steatorrhea / STEE at oh REE ah

A

Abnormal levels of fat in the feces. Digestive malfunction

209
Q

anorexia nervosa / AN or EKS ee ah

A

An emotional eating disorder in which the patient avoids food because of a compulsion to be thin in appearance

210
Q

appendicitis / ah pen dih SIGH tiss

A

Inflammation of the appendix

211
Q

bulimia / boo LEEM ee ah

A

Common eating disorder involving repeated gorging with food followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse / binging and purging

212
Q

cheilitis / kye LYE tiss

A

General condition of the lip, which often includes splitting of the lips and corners of the mouth,

213
Q

cholecystitis / koh lee sis TYE tiss

A

Inflammation of the gall bladder, usually caused by stones (gallstones) lodged within the gallbladder.

214
Q

choledochitis / KOH leh dok EYE tiss

A

Inflammation of the common bile duct

215
Q

cholelithiasis / KOH lee lith EYE ah siss

A

Generalized condition of stones lodged within the gallbladder or bile ducts.

216
Q

cirrhosis / ser ROH siss

A

Chronic,progressive liver disease characterized by the gradual loss of liver cells and their replacement by fat and other forms of connective tissue.

217
Q

cleft palate

A

A congenital defect in which the bones supporting the roof of the mouth or hard palate fail to fuse during fetal development, leaving a space between the oral and nasal cavity

218
Q

cleft lip

A

Opening in the upper lip

219
Q

colitis / koh LYE tiss

A

Inflammation of the segment of the large intestine known as the colon.

220
Q

ulcerative colitis

A

If chronic bleeding of the colon wall occurs to form blood diarrhea. A form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease or IBD.

221
Q

colorectal cancer

A

Cancer of the colon often includes cancer of the rectum.

222
Q

Crohn disease /AKA regional ileitis or regional enteritis

A

Chronic inflammation of any part of the GI tract, most commonly the ileum of the small intestine that involves

223
Q

diverticulosis / DYE ver tik yoo LOH siss

A

The presence of diverticula, small pouches on the colon wall.

224
Q

diverticula

A

small pouches

225
Q

diverticulitis

A

inflammation of the small pouches. Which increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer

226
Q

duodenal ulcer / doo ODD eh nal

A

An ulcer or erosion in the wall of the duodenum of the small intestine

227
Q

dysentery / DIS en tair ee

A

Acute inflammation of the GI tract that is caused by bacteria, protozoa, or chemical irrtants.

228
Q

enteritis / EHN ter EYE tiss

A

Inflammation of the small or large intestine.

229
Q

esophagitis / eh soff ah JYE tiss

A

Inflammation of the esophagus.

230
Q

esophagomalacia/ eh soff ah go mah LAY shee ah

A

Morbid softening of the esophageal wall

231
Q

food-borne illness aka FOOD POISONING

A

Ingestion of food contaminated with harmful bacteria.

232
Q

botulism

A

Life-threatening disease caused by clostridium botulinum

233
Q

gastrectasis / gas TREK tah siss

A

Abnormal stretching, or dilation of the stomach.

234
Q

gastromegaly / GAS troh MEG ah lee

A

Abnormal enlargement of the stomach

235
Q

gastric cancer / GAS trik * KAN ser/ STOMACH CANCER

A

An aggressive, metastatic cancer arising from cells lining the stomach /

236
Q

gastric ulcer / GAS trik * UL ser

A

An ulcer, or erosion in the wall of the stomach.

237
Q

gastritis / gas TRY tiss

A

Inflammation of the stomach

238
Q

gastroenteritis / GAS troh en ter EYE tiss

A

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.

239
Q

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.

A

Inflammation of the first segment of the small intestine and stomach

240
Q

gastroenterocolitis

A

Inflammation of the stomach, small intestine & colon all at once

241
Q

gastroesophageal /GAS troh eh SOFF ah JEE al

A

pertaining to the stomach and esophagus

242
Q

gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD

A

A recurring backflow or reflux, of stomach contents into the esophagus

243
Q

gastromalacia / GAS troh mah LAY shee ah

A

softening of the stomach

244
Q

giardiasis / jee ahr DYE ah siss

A

Infection by the intestinal protozoa Giardia intestinalis or Giardia lamblia, produces symptoms of diarrhea, cramps, nausea and vomiting. Drinking contaminated water.

245
Q

gingivitis / jin jih VYE

A

Inflammation of the gums, or gingivae. Usually caused by chronic bacterial activity at the junction of the teeth and gums

246
Q

glossopathy / gloss AH path ee

A

Any disease of the tongue

247
Q

glossitis / gloss EYE tiss

A

Inflammation of the tongue. Often caused by exposure to allergens, toxic substances, extreme heat or cold.

248
Q

hemorrhoids / HEM oh roydz PILES

A

A varicose, or swollen, condition of the veins in the anus.

249
Q

hepatitis

A

A viral induced inflammation of the liver.

250
Q

TYPE A

A

A-infectious, eating contaminated food. (most people making a full recovery in 2-6 mos) NO CHRONIC

251
Q

TYPE B

A

B-serum, transmitted via body fluids -blood or semen,needles 20% may become chronic <6yrs 50%, linked to LIVER CANCER

252
Q

TYPE C

A

C-mainly thru blood-childbirth, intravenous drug abuse, unprotected sex, &often causes permanent liver damage.

253
Q

TYPE D

A

D- needs HBV to infect, may combine to severely damage liver.

254
Q

TYPE E

A

E virus.,like A,mostly thru undercooked seafood or contaminated water,infectious, eating contaminated food NO

255
Q

hepatoma / hepp ah TOH mah

A

Tumor arising from cells within the liver

256
Q

AKA hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC

A

This form of liver cancer accounts for about 85% of cases and often associated with alcoholic cirrhosis or hepatitis B

257
Q

hernia / *HER nee ah

A

An abnormal protrusion through a body wall.

258
Q

hiatal hernia

A

Protrusion of the cardiac portion of the stomach thru the hiatus of the diaphragm to enter the thoracic cavity.

259
Q

inguinal hernia

A

Protrusion of a small intestinal segment through the abdominal wall I the inguinal region.

260
Q

direct inguinal hernia

A

Occurs in males and is a protrusion into the scrotal cavity

261
Q

umbilical hernia

A

A small intestinal segment enters thru a tear in the membrane covering the abdominal wall at the navel region.

262
Q

strangulated hernia

A

A strangulated hernia restricts blood flow to the protruding organ and requires medical intervention to avoid loss of the affected organ.

263
Q

intussusception /IN tuh suh SEP shun

A

Infolding of a segment of the small intestine within another segment, telescoping.

264
Q

malabsorption syndrome

A

Difficulty absorbing one or more nutrients.

265
Q

celiac disease

A

A reaction to ingested gluten, a plant protein found in wheat, barley & rye

266
Q

gluten sensitivity enteropathy

A

An immune response to gluten resulting in damage to the villi lining the small intestine causing malabsorption

267
Q

pancreatitis / PAN kree ah TYE tiss

A

Inflammation of the pancreas. Possible causes include tumors and bacterial infection, can become life-threatening

268
Q

parotitis AKA sialoadenitis /sigh AL oh add eh NYE tiss

A

Inflammation of one or both of the largest salivary glands, parotid glands. IF caused by a virus its called MUMPS

269
Q

peptic ulcer / PEPP tik * UL ser

A

General term for an erosion into the inner wall of an organ along the GI tract.Usually occurs in the wall of the

270
Q

peritonitis / pair ih toh NYE tiss

A

Inflammation of the peritoneum, an extensive membrane that lines the inner wall of the abdominopelvic cavity and covers most of the organs..

271
Q

polyposis / pall ee POH siss (condition of small growths)

A

The presence of may polyps (an abnormal mass of tissue that projects inward from the wall of a hollow organ)

272
Q

proctitis / prok TYE tiss

A

Inflammation of the anus and usually the rectum as well.

273
Q

proctoptosis / PROK top TOH sis

A

A drooping or prolapse of the rectum.

274
Q

volvulus / VOLL vyoo lus / latin- “to roll”

A

A severe twisting of the intestine that leads to obstruction.

275
Q

abdominocentesis / ab DOM ih noh sehn TEE siss /paracentesis / pair ah sehn TEE siss

A

A surgical puncture through the abdominal wall to remove fluid.

276
Q

antacid / ant ASS id

A

Agent that reduces acidity of the stomach cavity. Most mild medications neutralize the acid PH of the stomach.

277
Q

proton pump inhibitors

A

A stronger medication that inhibit the amount of acid produced.

278
Q

antiemetic / an tye ee MEH tik

A

Drug that prevents or stops the vomiting reflex.

279
Q

antispasmodic / an tye spz MOH dik (pertaining to against vomiting)

A

Drug that reduces the peristalsis activity in the GI tract, which arrests the muscular spasms involved in diarrhea.

280
Q

antidiarrheal /an tye dye ah REE al

A

Drug that increases water absorption in the colon while decreasing spasms.

281
Q

appendectomy / app ehn DEK toh mee

A

Surgical removal of the appendix

282
Q

bariatric surgery / behr-ee-a-trik /bariatric-treatment of weight

A

Procedure to reduce the volume of the stomach,whereas others bypass the stomach completely.

283
Q

Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap Band)

A

This is reversible

284
Q

Roux-en Y gastric bypass

A

Not reversible

285
Q

cathartic / kah THAHR tik (Grk katharos- purging,cleansing)

A

Agent that stimulates strong waves of peristalsis of the colon to treat constipaton

286
Q

laxative

A

Agent that causes mild waves of peristalsis

287
Q

cheilorrphaphy / kye LOR ah fe

A

Procedure of suturing a lip

288
Q

cholecystectomy / KOH lee siss TEK toh mee

A

Surgical removal of the gallbladder

289
Q

cholecystogram / KOH lee SISS toh gram

A

X-ray image of a gallbladder

290
Q

cholecystography/ KOH lee siss TOG rah fee

A

Procedure of producing an ex-ray image of the gallbladder

291
Q

choledocholithotomy/ koh lee doh koh lih THOTT oh mee

A

Surgical removal of one or more obstructive gallstones from the common bile duct

292
Q

colonoscopy / kohl on OSS koh pee (process of viewing the colon)

A

Endoscopy of the colon. The visual inspection of the colon’s interior using a specialized endoscope, preventive procedure.

293
Q

colectomy / koh LEK toh mee

A

Surgical removal of a segment of the colon.

294
Q

colostomy / koh LAH stom ee

A

Surgical opening created to serve as an artificial anus, usually after the excision of the distal part of the colon.

295
Q

stoma / STOE mah

A

The name of the new opening

296
Q

fecal occult blood test / FEE kal*uh kult FOBT

A

Lab test to detect blood in the feces. May indicate polyposis or colorectal cancer if no hemorrhoids present.

297
Q

gastrectomy / gas TREK toh mee

A

Surgical removal of part of the stomach (to treat peptic ulcer) or in extreme cases the entire organ (gastric cancer)

298
Q

gastric lavage / GAS trik * lah VAHZH

A

Procedure to cleanse the stomach by irrigating with a prescribed solution. Performed after ingestion of a toxic substance or overdose or to remove irritants before or after surgery.

299
Q

colonic irrigation like gastric lavage

A

Similar irrigation procedure

300
Q

enema / EN eh mah

A

If unwanted material is fecal blockage in the colon or rectum this is used instead.

301
Q

gavage / gah VAHZH (FRNCH gaver- to force-feed)

A

Process of feeding a patient thru a tube inserted into the nose that extends thru the esophagus to enter the stomach.

302
Q

nasogastric tube

303
Q

GI endoscopy / en DAH sko pee

A

Process of viewing the interior of the GI tract organs using an endoscope which are modified for each organ.

304
Q

esophagoscopy / eh SOFF ah GOSS koh pee

A

Examines esophagus

305
Q

gastroscopy / gas TROSS koh pee

A

Examines stomach

306
Q

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

A

Examines esophagus, stomach and duodenum

307
Q

colonoscopy / kohl on OSS koh pee

A

Procedure using an endoscope that enters through the anus to examine lower GI tract.

308
Q

sigmoidoscopy SIG moyd OSS koh pee

A

Examines the sigmoid colon

309
Q

proctoscopy/ prokt OSS koh pee

A

Examines the rectum.

310
Q

GI series

A

A common term applied to several diagnostic techniques that provide radiographic examination of the GI tract.

311
Q

Barium swallow, barium shake, barium meal

A

Radiographic substances used to highlight the GI tract organ or organs within a series of x-ray photographs

312
Q

Barium enema BE

A

Administration of barium sulfate into the colon or rectum.

313
Q

upper GI series UGI

A

X-ray images of esophagus, stomach & duodenum

314
Q

lower GI series LGI

A

X-ray images of colon or rectum.

315
Q

gingivectomy / JIN jih VEK toh mee

A

Surgical removal diseased tissue in the gums or gingivae.

316
Q

glossorrhaphy / gloss OR ah fee

A

Surgical procedure to close the wounds of the tongue with sutures.

317
Q

hemorrhoidectomy / HEM oh royd EK toh mee

A

Surgical removal of hemorrhoids.

318
Q

herniorrhaphy / her nee OR ah fee

A

Suturing a hernia

319
Q

ileostomy / ILL ee OSS toh mee

A

Surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall and into the ileum of the small intestines

320
Q

laparotomy / lap ah ROTT oh mee (GRK laparo -soft abdomen)

A

Incision through the abdominal wall, often from the base of the sternum to the pubic bone.

321
Q

laparoscopy / lap ah ROSS koh pee

A

A modified endoscope with a camera and surgical instruments, called a laparoscope is inserted through the abdominal wall via one or more small incisions.

322
Q

polypectomy / pall ih PEK toh mee

A

Surgical removal of polyps. Usually performed during a colonoscopy

323
Q

pyloroplasty / pye LOR oh plass tee

A

Surgical repair of the pylorus region of the stomach, which may include repair of the pyloric valve.

324
Q

stool culture and sensitivity

A

Test of fecal samplesto grow and identify the pathogens & determine which antibiotic to use.

325
Q

vagotomy / vay GOTT oh mee

A

Surgical dissection of branches of the vagus nerve to reduce gastric juice secretion as a treatment for chronic gastric ulcers.

Medical Terminology (18 decks)

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