ch 5 Flashcards
gastroenterologist
medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the main digestive system
proctologist
medical doctor who specializes in the study of the rectum and anus
dentist
medical doctor who treats disorders of the teeth
exodontist
healthcare professional that removes teeth
pedodontist
dentist who treats kids
orthodontist
dentist who straightens teeth
prosthodontist
dentist that replcaes teeth
periodontist
dentist who treats diseases of the tissues surriounding the teeth
dyspepsia
indigestion; epigastric discomfort after a meal that includes bloating, feeling of fullness, nausea, heartburn
eructation
passing of air from the stomach through the mouth
hematemesis
vomiting blood
halitosis
bad smelling breath
hiccup
involuntary contraction of the diaphram followed by ra[id closing of the epiglottis
nausea
sensation that accumpanies the urge to vomt
pyrosis
heartburn; burning sensation of esophagus due to stomach reflux, hyperactivity, or peptic ulcer
regurgitation
the backflow of swalloed food back into the mouth
vomiting
forceful or involuntary emptying of the stomach
constipation
delayed, infrequant, of incomplete bowel movement
diarrhea
the discharge of watery semi soild stool
hematochezia
passage of bloody stool; bright red lower GI bleeding from the lower rectum that may originate in the colon
irritable bowel syndrome
gas, diarrhea, or consitpation due to stress with no underlying diseases
melena
black tarry stool due to presence of partially digested blood
aphthous stomatitis
reoccuring disorder characterized by small erosions (ulcers) on the mucous membrane of the mouth
cheilitis
inflammation of the lips
cheilosis
abnormal condition of the lipds due to riboflavin defeciency
dental carries
plauq disease due by interaction between bacteria in the mouth and the food that can lead to tooth decay
dental plaque
film of material that cotes the teeth and can lead to tooth decay if not removed
gingivitis
inflmmation of the gums characterized by bleeding, swelling, and redness
herpetic stomatitis
inflammation of mouth due to the herpes simplex virus
leukoplakia
condition of white patches on lips, tongue, and buccal mucosa. Associated w tobacco use and can be precancerous