Ch 6 Med Term Flashcards
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or/o or stomat/o
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combining form for mouth
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gnath/o
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combining form for jaw
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palat/o
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combining form for palate
4
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lingu/o
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combining form for tongue
5
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odont/o or dent/o
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combining form for teeth
6
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gingiv/o
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combining form for gums
7
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ot/o
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combining form for ear
8
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esophag/o
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combining form for esophagus
9
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phag/o
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combining form for eating or ingestion
10
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pylor/o
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combining form for narrow passage between the stomach and duodenum
11
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abdomin/o
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combining form for abdomen
12
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enter/o
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combining form for small intestine
13
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col/o
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combining form for colon
14
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ile/o
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combining form for ileum
15
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rect/o
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combining form for rectum
16
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duoden/o
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combining form for duodenum
17
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jejun/o
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combining form for jejunum
18
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cec/o
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combining form for cecum
19
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hepat/o
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combining form for liver
20
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cyst/o
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combining form for urinary bladder
21
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chol/e
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combining form for bile or gall bladder
22
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pancreat/o
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combining form for pancreas
23
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prognathia
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elongated mandible
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brachygnathia
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shortened mandible
25
labia
lips
26
buccal
aspect of the tooth that faces the cheek
27
palate
forms the roof of the mouth
28
rugae
mucous membrane that contains irregular folds
29
tongue
movable muscular organ in the oral cavity
30
papillae
elevations on the tongue
31
lingual
aspect of the tooth that faces the tongue
32
dentition
teeth as a whole (both jaws)
33
deciduous
temporary set of teeth that fall out
34
retained deciduous tooth
a deciduous tooth that has not been shed
35
incisor
front tooth used for cutting
36
canine
long, pointed bonelike tooth located between incisors and premolars (fang, cuspid)
37
premolar
cheek tooth found between canine teeth and molars (bicuspids)
38
molar
lost caudally located permanent cheek tooth used for grinding
39
dental formula
represents the type of tooth and the number of each tooth type found in a species
40
enamel
hard white substance covering the dentin of the crown of the tooth
41
cementum
bonelike connective tissue that covers the root of the tooth
42
dentin
connective tissue surrounding the tooth pulp
43
pulp
part of the tooth that consists of nerves, blood vessels, and loose connective tissue
44
alveoli
sockets where teeth are held
45
gingiva
mucous membrane that surrounds the teeth and forms the mouth lining
46
saliva
substance that moistens food, beings digestive process, and contains digestive enzymes
47
regurgitate
passive return of swallowed food into the oral cavity
48
remasticate
rechewing
49
cud
regurgitated food particles, rumen fluid, and rumen microorganisms
50
rumen
largest compartment of the ruminant stomach. serves as a fermentation vat
51
abomasum
fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach ("true stomach")
52
reticulum
most cranial compartment of the ruminant stomach ("honeycomb")
53
omasum
third compartment of the ruminant stomach
54
mesentery
layer of peritoneum that suspends parts of the intestine in the abdominal cavity
55
herbivore
animal that can sustain life by eating only plants
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carnivore
animal that can sustain life by eating only animal tissue
57
omnivore
animal that can sustain life by eating plant and animal tissue
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duodenum
proximal portion of the small intestine
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jejunum
middle portion of the small intestine
60
ileum
distal portion of the small intestine
61
cecum
first part of the large intestine, meets with the ileum
62
colon
second portion of the large intestine, in between cecum and rectum
63
rectum
caudal portion of the large intestine
64
anus
caudal opening of the gastrointestinal tract
65
bile
substance that is produced in the gallbladder, which plats a part in digestion
66
metabolism
the process involved in the body's use of nutrients
67
anabolism
building of body cells and substances
68
catabolism
breaking down of body cells and substances
69
prehension
collecting food in the oral cavity
70
peristalsis
series of wavelike contractions of smooth muscle
71
enema
introduction of fluid into the rectum
72
barium
contrast material used for radiographic studies
73
biopsy
removal of tissue to examine
74
colonoscopy
visual examination of the inner surface of the rectum
75
esophagoscopy
visual examination of the esophagus
76
gastroscopy
visual examination of the inner surface of the stomach
77
adontia
absence of teeth
78
aerophagia
swallowing of air
79
anorexia
lack or loss of appetite
80
ascites
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
81
bloat
accumulation of gas in the digestive tract
82
cachexia
general ill health and malnutrition
83
colic
severe abdominal pain
84
constipation
condition of prolonged gastrointestinal transit time, making stool hard, dry, and difficult to pass
85
coprophagia
ingestion of fecal matter
86
cribbing
in equine, where an object is held between the teeth, pressure is applies, and air is inhaled
87
dehydration
excessive loss of body water or fluid
88
dental calculus
abnormal mineralized deposit that forms on teeth
89
diarrhea
abnormal frequency and liquidity of fecal matter
90
dyschezia
difficulty defecating
91
emaciation
marked wasting or excessive leanness
92
emesis
forcible expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth; vomiting
93
epulis
benign tumor arising from periodontal mucous membranes
94
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
95
EPI
exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
96
GDV
gastric dilatation volvulus
97
gastroenteritis
inflammation of stomach and small intestine
98
gingivitis
inflammation of gums
99
hematemesis
vomiting blood
100
hematochezia
passage of bloody stool
101
hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
102
hiatal hernia
protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm
103
hyperglycemia
elevated blood sugar levels
104
hypoglycemia
decreased blood sugar levels
105
ileus
stoppage of intestinal peristalsis
106
inappetence
lack of desire to eat
107
inguinal hernia
protrusion of bowel through the inguinal canal
108
intussusception
telescoping of one part of the intestine to an adjacent part
109
jaundice
yellow discoloration of skin and mucous membranes (caused by elevated bilirubin levels)
110
lethargy
condition of drowsiness or indifference
111
malocclusion
abnormal contact between teeth
112
megacolon
abnormally large colon
113
megaesophagus
abnormally large esophagus
114
melena
black, tarry stools containing digested blood
115
nausea
stomach upset or sensation of urge to vomit
116
obstruction
complete stoppage or impairment to passage
117
pica
eating and licking abnormal substances or a depraved appetite
118
polydipsia
excessive thirst or drinking
119
polyphagia
excessive eating or swallowing
120
prolapse
protrusion of viscera
121
quidding
condition in which food is taken into the mouth and chewed but falls from the mouth
122
regurgitation
passive return of swallowed food into the oral cavity
123
shunt
to bypass or divert
124
stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
125
torsion
axial twist
126
trichobezoar
hairball
127
ulcer
erosion of tissue
128
abdominocentesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen
129
anastomosis
surgical connection between two tubular or hollow structures
130
cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
131
antiemetic
prevents vomiting
132
float
instrument used to file or rasp an equine's premolar or molar teeth
133
gastropexy
surgical stabilization of the stomach to the abdominal wall
134
gastrotomy
surgical production of an artificial opening between the stomach and abdominal wall
135
trocarization
insertion of a pointed instrument into a body cavity or organ
