Chapter 11 The Gastrointestinal System- Gastroenterology Flashcards
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or/o
upper gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: mouth
Ex: oral
Notes: Most people tend to chew on the side of the mouth that corresponds to the hand with which they write. Right-handed folks use the right side of their mouth and left-handed folks- well, you get the idea,
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stomat/o
upper gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: mouth
Ex: stomatosis
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gingiv/o
upper gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: gums
Ex: gingivitis, gingivostomatitis
Notes: This root comes from the Latin word for gums. Healthy gums are a pinkish-red color, but the color can vary depending on the lightness or darkness of the patient’s skin
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dent/o
upper gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: tooth
Ex: dentist
Notes: The enamel on the outside of the tooth is the hardest thing in the human body. Adult humans have 32 teeth (or they’re supposed to anyway). An opossum has 50 teeth, a mosquito has 47 teeth, and sharks have as many as 40 sets of teeth in their lifetime.
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odont/o
upper gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: tooth
Ex: odontalgia
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Q
gloss/o
upper gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: tongue
Ex: glossopathy, hypoglossal
Notes: The strongest muscle in the human body, relative to its size, is the tongue. It is also the only muscle in the human body that is attached to only one end. Here’s an interesting fact: Whether or not you can roll your tongue into a tube or other shapes is predetermined by your genetics.
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Q
lingu/o
upper gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: tongue
Ex: sublingual
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Q
gastr/o
upper gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: stomach
Ex: gastritis, gastropexy
Notes: Here are two things you probably don’t know about the stomach: It must produce a new layer of mucus every 2 weeks or it will digest itself, and when you blush, your stomach changes colors, too.
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Q
esophag/o
upper gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: esophagus
Ex: esophageal, esophagitis
Notes: The esophagus is a tube that is about the diameter of a quarter; it connects your mouth to your stomach. the name breaks down into eso (carry) and phagus (eat) and literally means “the thing that carries what you eat,” presumably to the stomach.
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Q
enter/o
lower gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: intestines
Ex: gastroenterology, dysentery
Notes: This combining form refers to the intestines in general. It comes from a Greek word meaning “inside.” It’s appropriate because your intestines take up a great deal of space inside you. The average adult has over 20 feet of intestines.
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duoden/o
lower gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: duodenum
Ex: gastroduodenoscope, duodenectomy
Notes: The small intestine is divided into three sections: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The duodenum is the first of the three sections. Its name means “twelve” and refers to the fact that its length is about the same as the width of 12 fingers.
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Q
jenun/o
lower gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: jejunum
Ex: jejunotomy, jejunitis
Notes: The jejunum is the second of the small intestine’s three sections. Its name means “empty” and refers to the fact that it is found empty during dissections.
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Q
ile/o
lower gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: ileum
Ex: ileotomy, ileitis
Notes: The ileum is the third of the small intestine’s three sections. Its name means “groin” and refers to the fact that it is located in the lower abdomen.
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Q
col/o
lower gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: colon (large intestine)
Ex: colorectal carcinoma, colitis
Notes: The colon starts at the bottom of the abdomen (remember, that’s where the ileum ends) and is divided into three main sections: the ascending (going up) colon, the transverse (going across) colon, and the descending (going down) colon.
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colon/o
lower gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: colon (large intestine)
Ex: colonoscopy, colonectomy
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Q
sigmoid/o
lower gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: sigmoid colon
Ex: sigmoidoscope
Notes: The sigmoid colon is at the end of the colon before the rectum begins, Its name is derived from the Greek letter sigma+ oid (resembling). It refers to the fact it has an S-shaped curve.
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Q
rect/o
lower gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: rectum
Ex: rectoplasty, rectitis
Notes: Rectumis Latin for “straight” and refers to the final portion of the colon before it arrives at the anus. Although it is straight in comparison to the rest of the intestines, the human rectum really isn’t straight It got its name from an ancient doctor named Galen, who dissected animals that really did have straight rectums.
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Q
an/o
lower gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: anus
Ex: anoplasty, anal fistula
Notes: The anus is the sphincter or muscle at the end of the intestines that allows for the passage of feces. Its name comes from the Latin word for “ring.”
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Q
proct/o
lower gastrointestinal tract
roots
A
Def: anus and rectum
Ex: proctology, proctitis
Notes: The root ano refers specifically to the anus and the root recto refers specifically to the rectum, but procto refers to both the anus and rectum.
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Q
sial/o
supporting structures/ digestive organs
A
Def: saliva
Ex: sialoadenitis
Notes: The average human produces between 1 and 3 pints of saliva a day. In addition to beginning the process of digestion, saliva is necessary to taste the food. You cannot taste food until it is mixed with saliva.
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Q
bil/i
supporting structures/ digestive organs
A
Def: bile (gall)
Ex: biligenesis
Notes: Bile, which is sometimes called a gall, is a substance produced in the liver that is required for the body to digest food.
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Q
chol/e
supporting structures/ digestive organs
A
Def: bile (gall)
Ex: cholelith
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Q
abdomin/o
supporting structures/ digestive organs
A
Def: abdomen
Ex: abdominocentesis
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Q
celi/o
supporting structures/ digestive organs
A
Def: abdomen
Ex:
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lapar/o
supporting structures/ digestive organs
Def: abdomen
Ex: laparoscope
Notes: Laparoscopic surgery is a way to perform surgery on the abdomen without making lengthy incisions. In fact, it is so minimally invasive that it is sometimes referred to as Band-Aid or keyhole surgery because the incisions are so small, One unique aspect of this procedure, though, is that in order to have enough room to work, surgeons must fill the abdomen with air, or blow it up like a balloon.
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cyst/o *
supporting structures/ digestive organs
Def: bladder
Ex: cholecystogram, cholecystectomy
Notes: Once bile is produced in the liver, some of it is stored in the gallbladder, a small organ about the size of a pear that's located under the liver. While it is being stored, the bile becomes more concentrated in order to increase its potency. It is stored until the body needs it to help digest fatty foods.
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doch/o *
supporting structures/ digestive organs
Def: duct
Ex: choledocholithiasis
Notes: Okay, this is tricky. Bile leaves the liver through numerous bile ducts. The name for these, though, uses the root cholangio, for bile vessels. All of these little ducts eventually unite to form the common bile duct, a single tube that empties into the small intestine. The root chloedocho means "bile duct" but refers to only this main duct.
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hepat/o
supporting structures/ digestive organs
Def: liver
Ex: hepatitis
Notes: The liver, which is located on the right side of your abdomen just below your rib cage, is the largest organ in the human body (except the skin); it can filter more than a liter of blood every minute.
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hepatic/o
supporting structures/ digestive organs
Def: liver
Ex: hepaticotomy
Notes: the liver, which is located on the right side of your abdomen just below your rib cage, is the largest organ in the human body (except the skin); it can filter more than a liter of blood every minute.
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pancreat/o
supporting structures/ digestive organs
Def: pancreas
Ex: pancreatolith
Notes: The term pancreas comes from two Greek words: pan (all) and kreas (flesh). People debate the reason why, but some think it is because of the organ's fleshy consistency. If you are in a restaurant and are tempted to order sweetbreads, be careful. It's term used by chefs to mean cooked pancreas.
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peritone/o
supporting structures/ digestive organs
Def: peritoneum
Ex: peritoneotomy
Notes: The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs. The name comes from peri (around) and teneo (stretch) and refers to the fact that it appears to be stretched around the abdominal organs.
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aerodontalgia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: tooth pain caused by exposure to air
Pron: ER-oh-dawn-TAL-jah
Word Analysis
aer/ odont/ algia
air/ tooth/ pain
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aphagia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: inability to eat
Pron: a-FAY-jah
Word Analysis
a/ phagia
no/ eat
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dentalgia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: tooth pain
Pron: den-TAL-jah
Word Analysis
dent/ algia
tooth/ pain
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dyspepsia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: bad digestion
Pron: dis-PEP-see-ah
Word Analysis
dys/ peps/ ia
bad/ digestion/ condition
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esophagalgia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: pain in the esophagus
Pron: eh-SAWF-ah-GAL-jah
Word Analysis
esophag/ algia
esophagus/pain
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eupepsia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: good digestion
Pron: yoo-PEP-see-ah
Word Analysis
eu/ peps/ ia
good/ digestion/ condition
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gastralgia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: stomach pain
Pron: gas-TRAL-jah
Word Analysis
gastr/ algia
stomach/ pain
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gastrodynia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: stomach pain
Pron: GAS-troh-DAI-nee-ah
Word Analysis
gastr/ dynia
stomach/ pain
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gingivalgia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: gum pain
Pron: JIN-jih-VAL-jah
Word Analysis
gingiv/ algia
gum/ pain
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gingivostomatitis
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: inflammation of the mouth and gums
Pron: JIN-jih-voh-STOH-mah-TAI-tis
Word Analysis
gingivo/ stomat/ itis
gum/ mouth/ inflammation
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hematemesis
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: vomiting blood
Pron: HEM-at-EM-eh-sis
Word Analysis
hemat/ emesis
blood/ vomiting
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hyperemesis
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: excessive vomiting
Pron: HAI-per-EM-eh-sis
Word Analysis
hyper/ emesis
over/ vomiting
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odontalgia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: tooth pain
Pron: OH-dawn-TAL-jah
Word Analysis
odont/ algia
tooth/ pain
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odontodynia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: tooth pain
Pron: oh-DAWN-toh-DAI-nee-ah
Word Analysis
odonto/ dynia
tooth/ pain
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stomatitis
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: inflammation of the mouth
Pron: STOH-mah-TAI-tis
Word Analysis
Stomat/ itis
Mouth/ inflammation
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stomatodynia
upper gastro tract
subjective
Def: mouth pain
Pron: stoh-MAT-oh-DAI-nee-ah
Word Analysis
stomato/ dynia
mouth/ pain
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constipation
lower gastro tract
subjective
Def: difficulty passing feces
Pron: KAWN-stih-PAY-shuh
Word Analysis
from Latin, for "to crowd together"
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diarrhea
lower gastro tract
subjective
Def: the passing of fluid or unformed feces
Pron: DAI-ah-REE-ah
Word Analysis
dia/ rrhea
through/ discharge
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dysentery
lower gastro tract
subjective
Def: another name for diarrhea
Pron: DIS-en-TER-ee
Word Analysis
dys/ enter/ y
bad/ intestine/ condition
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enterodynia
lower gastro tract
subjective
Def: pain in the intestines
Pron: EN-ter-oh-DAI-nee-ah
Word Analysis
entero/ dynia
intestine/ pain
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hemorrhoid *
lower gastro tract
subjective
Def: inflammation of the veins surrounding the anus
Pron: HEM-oh-ROID
Word Analysis
from a Greek word referring to veins likely to discharge blood
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rectalgia
lower gastro tract
subjective
Def: rectal pain
Pron: rek-TAL-jah
Word Analysis
rect/ algia
rectum/ pain
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cholecystalgia
supporting organs
subjective
Def: pain in the gallbladder
Pron: KOH-lay-sis-TAL-jah
Word Analysis
chole/ cyst/ algia
bile/ bladder/ pain
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jaundice
supportting organs
subjective
Def: yellowing of skin, tissue, and fluids caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood
Pron: JAWN-dis
from French, meaning "yellow"
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icterus *
supporting organs
subjective
Def: another name for jaundice
Pron: IK-ter-us
from Greek, for "jaundice"
Note: This word has its origin in the name of a bird with a yellow breast; it was once believed that seeing the bird would cure jaundice.
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sialorrhea
supporting organs
subjective
Def: excessive salivation
Pron: SAI-ah-loh-REE-ah
Word Analysis
sialo/ rrhea
saliva/ excessive discharge
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gastromalacia
upper gastro tract
objective
Def: softening of the stomach
Pron: GAS-troh-mah-LAY-shah
Word Analysis
gastro/ malacia
stomach/ softening
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gastroparesis
upper gastro tract
objective
Def: partial paralysis of the stomach
Pron: GAS-troh-par-EE-sis
Word Analysis
gastro/ paresis
stomach/ partial paralysis
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gingivitis
upper gastro tract
objective
Def: inflammation of the gums
Pron: JIN-jih-VAI-tis
Word Analysis
gingiv/ itis
gum/ inflammation
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gingivoglossitis
upper gastro tract
objective
Def: inflammation of the gums and tongue
Pron: JIN-jih-voh-glaw-SAI-tis
Word Analysis
gingivo/ gloss/ itis
gum/ tongue/ inflammation
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glossoplegia
upper gastro tract
objective
Def: paralysis of the tongue
Pron: GLAW-soh-PLEE-jah
Word Analysis
glosso/ plegia
tongue/ paralysis
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odontoclasis *
upper gastro tract
objective
Def: breaking of a tooth
Pron: OH-dawn-TAWK-lah-sis
Word Analysis
odonto/ clasis
tooth/ break
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stomatogastric
upper gastro tract
objective
Def: pertaining to the mouth and stomach
Pron: stoh-MAH-toh-GAS-trik
Word Analysis
stomato/ gastr/ ic
mouth/ stomach/ pertaining to
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stomatosis
upper gastro tract
objective
Def: mouth condition
Pron: STOH-mah-TOH-sis
Word Analysis
stomat/ osis
mouth/ condition
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anophony
lower gastro tract
objective
Def: sound from the anus
Pron: an-AW-foh-nee
Word Analysis
ano/ phony
anus/ sound
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flatus *
lower gastro tract
objective
Def: the medical term for passing gas
Pron: FLAH-tus
Word Analysis
from Latin, for "to blow"
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hernia
lower gastro tract
objective
Def: rupture or protrusion of an organ through the wall that normally contains it
Pron: HER-nee-ah
Word Analysis
from Latin, for "rupture"
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steatorrhea *
lower gastro tract
objective
Def: excessive fat discharged in the feces
Pron: STAY-at-oh-REE-ah
Word Analysis
steato/ rrhea
fat/ discharge
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ascites *
supporting organs
objective
Def: retention of fluid in the peritoneum
Pron: ah-SAI-teez
Word Analysis
from the Greek word askos, referring to a bag made from the skin of a goat that was used to hold wine
Note: the name comes from the patient's resemblance to an askos
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biligenesis
supporting organs
objective
Def: formation of bile
Pron: bih-lih-JIN-eh-sis
Word Analysis
bili/ genesis
bile/ creation
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cholelith
supporting organs
objective
Def: gallstone; literally " a stone in the bile"
Pron: KOH-lay-lith
Word Analysis
chole/ lith
bile/ stone
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hepatomalacia
supporting organs
objective
Def: softening of the liver
Pron: heh-PAT-oh-mah-LAY-shah
Word Analysis
hepato/ malacia
liver/ softening
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hepatomegaly
supporting organs
objective
Def: enlargement of the liver
Pron: heh-PAT-oh-MEG-ah-lee
Word Analysis
hepato/ megaly
liver/ enlargement
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hepatoptosis
supporting organs
objective
Def: downward displacement of the liver
Pron: heh-PAT-op-TOH-sis
Word Analysis
hepato/ ptosis
liver/ drooping condition
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pancreatolith
supporting organs
objective
Def: stone in the pancreas
Pron: pan-kree-AT-oh-lith
Word Analysis
pancreato/ lith
pancreas/ stone
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sialoangiectasis
supporting organs
objective
Def: overexpansion of the salivary vessels
Pron: SAI-ah-loh-AN-jee-EK-tah-sis
Word Analysis
sialo/ angi/ ectasis
saliva/ vessel/ expansion
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sialolith
supporting organs
objective
Def: stone in the saliva
Pron: sai-AL-oh-lith
Word Analysis
sialo/ lith
saliva/ stone
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sialostenosis *
supporting organs
objective
Def: narrowing of the salivary glands
Pron: SAI-ah-loh-steh-NOH-sis
Word Analysis
sialo/ sten/ osis
saliva/ narrowing/ condition
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cholangiogram
radiology
objective
Def: record of the bile vessels (ducts)
Pron: koh-LAN-jee-oh-gram
Word Analysis
chol/ angio/ gram
bile/ vessel/ record
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cholangiography
radiology
objective
Def: procedure for mapping the bile vessel (ducts)
Pron: koh-LAN-jee-AW-grah-fee
Word Analysis
chol/ angio/ graphy
bile/ vessel/ writing procedure
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cholangiopancreatography
radiology
objective
Def: procedure for mapping the bile vessels (ducts) and pancreas
Pron: koh-LAN-jee-oh-PAN-kree-ah-TAW-grah-fee
Word Analysis
chol/ angio/ pancreato/ graphy
bile/ vessel/ pancreas/ writing procedure
Note: This can be performed either by endoscope (ERCP) or by MRI (MRCP).
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cholecystogram
radiology
objective
Def: record of the bile (gall) bladder
Pron: KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram
Word Analysis
chole/ cysto/ gram
bile/ bladder/ record
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pancreatography
radiology
objective
Def: procedure for mapping the pancreas
Pron: PAN-kree-ah-TAW-graw-fee
Word Analysis
pancreato/ graphy
pancreas/ writing procedure
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anosigmoidoscopy
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: procedure for looking at the anus and sigmoid colon
Pron: AN-oh-SIG-moid-AW-skoh-pee
Word Analysis
ano/ sigmoido/ scopy
anus/ sigmoid/ looking procedure
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colonoscopy
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: procedure for looking at the colon
Pron: COH-lon-AW-skoh-pee
Word Analysis
colono/ scopy
colon/ looking procedure
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endoscope
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: instrument used to look inside
Pron: EN-doh-SKOHP
Word Analysis
endo/ scope
inside/ instrument to look
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endoscopy
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: procedure of looking inside
Pron: en-DAW-skoh-pee
Word Analysis
endo/ scopy
inside/ looking procedure
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: procedure for looking inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
Pron: eh-SAW-fah-goh-GAS-stroh-DOO-aw-den-AW-skoh-pee
Word Analysis
esophago/ gastro/ duodeno/ scopy
esophagus/ stomach/ duodenum/ looking procedure
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esophagoscopy
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: procedure for looking inside the esophagus
Pron: eh-SAW-fah-GAW-skoh-pee
Word Analysis
esophago/ scopy
esophagus/ looking procedure
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fecal occult blood test (FOBT)
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: test of feces to discover blood not visibly apparent
Pron: FEE-kal ah-KULT BLUD TEST
Word Analysis
fec/ al occult blood test
feces/ pertaining to hidden
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gastroscope
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: an instrument for looking at the stomach
Pron: GAS-troh-SKOHP
Word Analysis
gastro/ scope
stomach/ instrument to look
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gastroscopy
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: procedure for looking at the stomach
Pron: gas-TRAW-skoh-pee
Word Analysis
gastro/ scopy
stomach/ looking procedure
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laparoscope
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: instrument for looking inside the abdomen
Pron: LAP-ar-roh-skohp
Word Analysis
laparo/ scope
abdomen/ instrument to look
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laparoscopy
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: procedure for looking inside the abdomen
Pron: LAP-ah-RAWS-koh-pee
Word Analysis
laparo/ scopy
abdomen/ looking procedure
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nasogastric tube
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: tube inserted through the nose into the stomach
Pron: NAY-soh-GAS-trk TOOB
Word Analysis
naso/ gastr/ ic tube
nose/ stomach/ pertaining to
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peritoneoscopy
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: procedure for looking at the peritoneum
Pron: PER-ih-TOH-nee-AW-skoh-pee
Word Analysis
peritoneo/scopy
peritoneum/ looking procedure
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proctoscope
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: instrument for looking at the anus and rectum
Pron: PRAWK-toh-skohp
Word Analysis
procto/ scope
anus/ rectum/ instrument to look
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proctoscopy
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: procedure for looking at the anus and rectum
Pron: prawk-TAW-skoh-pee
Word Analysis
procto/ scopy
anus/ rectum/ looking procedure
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sigmoidoscope
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: an instrument for looking at the sigmoid colon
Pron: sig-MOY-doh-skohp
Word Analysis
sigmoido/ scope
sigmoid/ looking procedure
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sigmoidoscopy
diagnostic procedures
objective
Def: procedure for looking at the sigmoid colon
Pron: sig-moy-DAW-skoh-pee
Word Analysis
sigmoido/ scopy
sigmoid/ looking procedure
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bariatrics
professional terms
objective
Def: branch of medicine dealing with weight issues
Pron: BAR-ee-at-riks
Word Analysis
bar/ aitr/ ics
heavy/ doctor/ pertaining to
Note: In weather forecasts, the atmospheric pressure is called barometric pressure
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dentifrice *
professional terms
objective
Def: toothpaste
Pron: DEN-ti-fris
Word Analysis
denti/ frice
tooh/ rub
Note: The suffix -frice also gives us the word friction
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dentist
professional terms
objective
Def: specialist in teeth
Pron: DEN-tist
Word Analysis
dent/ ist
tooth/ specialist
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dentistry
professional terms
objective
Def: branch of medicine dealing with teeth
Pron: DEN-tis-tree
Word Analysis
dent/ istry
tooth/ specialty
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gastroenterologist
professional terms
objective
Def: specialist in the stomach and intestines
Pron: GAS-troh-EN-ter-AW-loh-jist
Word Analysis
gastro/ entero/ logist
stomach/ intestines/ specialist
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gastroenterology
professional terms
objective
Def: study of the stomach and intestines
Pron: GAS-troh-EN-ter-AW-loh-jee
Word Analysis
gastro/ entero/ logy
stomach/ intestines/ study
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orthodontics
professional terms
objective
Def: branch of medicine dealing with the straightening of teeth
Pron: or-thoh-DAWN-tiks
Word Analysis
ortho/ dont/ ics
straight/ teeth/ pertaining to
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orthodontist
professional terms
objective
Def: specialist in straightening teeth
Pron: or-thoh-DAWN-tist
Word Analysis
ortho/ dont/ ist
straight/ teeth/ specialist
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proctologist*
professional terms
objective
Def: specialist in the anus, rectum, and colon
Pron: prok-TAW-loh-jist
Word Analysis
procto/ logist
anus/rectum/ specialist
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proctology
professional terms
objective
Def: branch of medicine dealing with the anus, rectum, and colon
Pron: prok-TAW-loh-jee
Word Analysis
procto/ logy
anus/rectum/ study
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epigastric
anatomical regions
objective
Def: upper center portion of the abdomen
Pron: eh-pee-GAS-trik
Word Analysis
epi/ gastr/ ic
upon/ stomach/ pertaining to
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hypochondriac
anatomical regions
objective
Def: upper side portions of the abdomen
Pron: hai-poh-GAS-trik
Word Analysis
hypo/ gastr/ ic
beneath/ stomach/ pertaining to
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hypogastric
anatomical regions
objective
Def: lower center portion of the abdomen
Pron: hai-poh-GAS-trik
Word Analysis
hypo/ gastr/ ic
beneath/ stomach/ pertaining to
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inguinal
anatomical regions
objective
Def: lower side portions of the abdomen
Pron: IN-gwin-al
Word Analysis
inguin/ al
groin/ pertaining to
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lumbar
anatomical regions
objective
Def: middle side portions of the abdomen
Pron: LUM-bar
Word Analysis
lumb/ ar
loin/ pertaining to
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umbilical
anatomical regions
objective
Def: middle center portion of the abdomen
Pron: um-BIL-ih-kal
Word Analysis
umbilic/ al
belly button/ pertaining to
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esophagitis
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the esophagus
Pron: eh-SAWF-ah-JAI-tis
Word Analysis
esophag/ itis
esophagus/ inflammation
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gastritis
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the stomach
Pron: gas-TRAI-tis
Word Analysis
gastr/ itis
stomach/ inflammation
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gastroenteritis
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the stomach and intestines
Pron: GAS-troh-EN-ter-AI-tis
Word Analysis
gastro/ enter/ itis
stomach/ intestine/ inflammation
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gastroenterocolitis
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the stomach, intestine, and colon
Pron: GAS-troh-EN-ter-oh-coh-LAI-tis
Word Analysis
gastro/ entero/ col/ itis
stomach/ intestine/ colon/ inflammation
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: disease in which acid comes up from the stomach and damages the esophagus
Pron: GAS-troh-eh-SOF-ah-JEE-al REE-fluks dih-ZEEZ
Word Analysis
gastro/ esophag/ eal re/ flux
stomach/ esophagus/ pertainting to back/ flow
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gingival hyperplasia
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: overformation of gum tissue
Pron: JIN-jih-val HAI-per-PLAY-zhah
Word Analysis
gingiv/ al hyper/ plasia
gum/ pertaining to over/ formation
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glossopathy
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: disease of the tongue
Pron: glaws-AW-pah-thee
Word Analysis
glosso/ pathy
tongue/ disease
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glossotrichia *
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: overdevelopment of bumps on the tongue, making the tongue appear to the hairy
Pron: GLAWS-oh-TRIK-ee-ah
Word Analysis
glosso/ trich/ ia
tongue/ hair/ condition
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periodontitis
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of region around the teeth
Pron: PER-ee-OH-don-TAI-tis
Word Analysis
peri/ odont/ itis
around/ tooth/ inflammation
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pyloric stenosis
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: narrowing of the sphincter at the base of the stomach
Pron: PAI-lor-ik steh-NOH-sis
Word Analysis
pylor/ ic sten/ osis
gatekeeper/ pertaining to narrowing/ condition
Note: The body has three muscles called sphincters that open and close to allow the passage of fluid and solids- the esophageal (between the esophagus and the stomach), the pyloric (between the stomach and the intestines), and the anus. Pyloric comes from Greek, for "gatekeeper."
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stomatomycosis
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: fungus condition of the mouth
Pron: stoh-MAT-oh-mai-KOH-sis
Word Analysis
stomato/ myc/ osis
mouth/ fungus/ condition
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stomatosis
upper gastro tract
assessment
Def: mouth condition
Pron: STOH-mah-TOH-sis
Word Analysis
stomat/ osis
mouth/ condition
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colitis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the colon
Pron: coh-LAI-tis
Word Analysis
col/ itis
colon/ inflammation
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duodenitis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the duodenum
Pron: doo-AH-den-AI-tis
Word Analysis
duoden/ itis
duodenum/ inflammation
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enterocele
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: hernia of the intestines
Pron: EN-ter-oh-seel
Word Analysis
entero/ cele
intestine/ tumor
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enteropathy
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: disease of the intestines
Pron: EN-ter-AW-pah-thee
Word Analysis
entero/ pathy
intestine/ disease
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fistula
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: any abnormal passageway in the body that shouldn't be there
Pron: FIS-tyoo-la
Word Analysis
from Latin, for "pipe"
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anal fistula *
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin
Pron: AY-nal FIS-tyoo-la
Word Analysis
an/ al fistula
anus/ pertaining to pipe
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colovaginal fistula
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: abnormal opening between the colon and vagina
Pron: COH-loh-VAJ-in-al FIS-tyoo-la
Word Analysis
colo/ vagin/ al fistula
colon/ vagina/ pertaining to pipe
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diverticulitis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: the inflammation of diverticula in the colon
Pron: dai-ver-tik-yoo-LAI-tis
Word Analysis
diverticul/ itis
diverticulum/ inflammation
Note: Diverticulum (plura: diverticula) comes from a Latin word that means "little side road" di (away) vert (turn) icle (little). It literally means "a little place to turn aside." It refers to a bulge, hernia, or pouch that forms off of the colon.
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diverticulosis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: the condition of having diverticula in the colon
Pron: dai-ver-tik-yoo-LOH-sis
Word Analysis
diverticul/ osis
diverticulum/ inflammation
Note: The presence and development of diverticula in the colon is called diverticulosis. When those divertulca cause problems, it becomes diverticulitis
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celiac disease *
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: disease of the intestines due to an adverse reaction to gluten
Pron: SEE-lee-ak dih-ZEEZ
Word Analysis
celi/ ac disease
abdomen/ pertaining to disease
Note: The name refers to the chief symptom experienced by people who suffer from it- intense abdominal pain. In recent years, another term, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, has emerged.
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ileitis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the ileum
Pron: IH-lee-AI-tis
Word Analysis
ile/ itis
ileum/ inflammation
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ileocolitis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the ileum and colon
Pron: IH-lee-oh-koh-LAI-tis
Word Analysis
ileocol/ itis
ileum/ inflammation
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jejunitis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the jejunum
Pron: JE-joo-NAI-tis
Word Analysis
jejun/ itis
jejunum/ inflammation
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jejunoileitis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the jejunum and ileum
Pron: je-JOO-noh-IH-lee-AI-tis
Word Analysis
jejuno/ ile/ itis
jejunum/ ileum/ inflammation
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malabsorption
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: incomplete or lack of absorbing nutrients from the intestines
Word Analysis
mal/ absorption
bad/ absorption
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proctitis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the anus and rectum
Pron: prok-TAI-tis
Word Analysis
proct/ itis
anus/ rectum/ inflammation
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proctoptosis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: downward displacement of the rectum and anus
Pron: prok-TOP-toh-sis
Word Analysis
procto/ ptosis
anus/rectum/ drooping condition
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rectitis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the rectum
Pron: rek-TAI-tis
Word Analysis
rect/ itis
rectum/ inflammation
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ulcerative colitis
lower gastro tract
assessment
Def: inflammation of the colon characterized by ulcers
Pron: UL-sir-ah-tiv koh-LAI-tis
Word Analysis
ulcer/ ative col/ itis
ulcer/ characterized colon/ inflammation
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celiomyositis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: inflammation of the abdominal muscle
Pron: SEE-lee-oh-MAI-oh-SAI-tis
Word Analysis
celio/ myos/ itis
abdomen/ muscle/ inflammation
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celiopathy
supporting organs
assessment
Def: disease of the abdomen
Pron: see-lee-AW-pah-thee
Word Analysis
celio/ pathy
abdomen/ disease
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cholangitis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: inflammation of the bile vessels (ducts)
Pron: KOH-lan-JAI-tis
Word Analysis
cholang/ itis
biel vessels/ inflammation
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cholecystitis *
supporting organs
assessment
Def: inflammation of the bile (gall) bladder
Pron: KOH-lay-sis-TAI-tis
Word Analysis
chole/ cyst/ itis
bile/ bladder/ inflammation
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choledochocele
supporting organs
assessment
Def: hernia of the (common) bile duct
Pron: koh-lay-DOH-koh-seel
Word Analysis
chole/ docho/ cele
bile/ duct/ tumor
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choledocholithiasis *
supporting organs
assessment
Def: the presence of a stone in the (common) bile duct
Word Analysis
chole/ docho/ lith/ iasis
bile/ duct/ stone/ presence
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cholelithiasis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: presence of a gallstone
Pron: KOH-lay-lih-THAI-ah-sis
Word Analysis
chole/ lith/ iasis
bile/ stone/ presence
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cirrhosis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: liver disease named for the change of color in the liver
Pron: sir-OH-sis
Word Analysis
from the Greek word cirrho, for "yellow"
Note: The standard Greek root for "yellow" is xantho.
This word uses a much rarer root for yellow.
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hepatitis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: inflammation of the liver
Pron: HEH-pah-TAI-tis
Word Analysis
hepat/ itis
liver/ inflammation
Note: There are five types of viral hepatits, named Hepatitis A through E. The most serious are HEP B and HEP C because they can lead to chronic hepatitis and cancer.
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hepatosclerosis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: hardening of the liver
Pron: heh-PAT-oh-skleh-ROH-sis
Word Analysis
hepato/ scler/ osis
liver/ hardening/ condition
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laparocele
supporting organs
assessment
Def: abdominal hernia
Pron: LAP-ar-oh-seel
Word Analysis
laparo/ cele
abdomen/ tumor
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pancreatitis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: inflammation of the pancreas
Pron: inflammation of the pancreas
Word Analysis
pancreat/ itis
pancreas/ inflammation
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pancreatolithiasis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: the presence of a stone in the pancreas
Pron: PAN-kree-AH-toh-lih-THAI-ah-sis
Word Analysis
pancreato/ lith/ iasis
pancreas/ stone/ presence
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peritonitis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: inflammation of the peritoneum
Pron: PER-ih-toh-NAI-tis
Word Analysis
periton/ itis
peritoneum/ inflammation
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sclerosing cholangitis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: inflammation and hardening of the bile vessels (ducts)
Pron: skleh-ROH-sing KOH-lan-JAI-tis
Word Analysis
scleros/ ing chol/ ang/ itis
harden/ ing bile/ vessel/ inflammation
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sialoadenitis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: inflammation of the salivary glands
Pron: sai-AL-oh-AD-en-AI-tis
Word Analysis
sialo/ aden/ itis
saliva/ gland/ inflammation
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sialoadenosis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: a condition of the salivary glands
Pron: sai-AL-oh-AD-en-OH-sis
Word Analysis
sialo/ aden/ osis
saliva/ gland/ condition
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sialolithiasis
supporting organs
assessment
Def: the presence of salivary stones
Pron: sai-AL-oh-lih-THAI-ah-sis
Word Analysis
sialo/ lith/ iasis
saliva/ stone/ presence
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cholangioma
oncology
assessment
Def: tumor of the bile vessels (ducts)
Pron: koh-lan-jee-OH-mah
Word Analysis
chol/ angi/ oma
bile/ vessel/ tumor
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colorectal carcinoma
oncology
assessment
Def: cancerous tumor of the colon and rectum
Pron: COH-loh-REK-tal KAR-sih-NOH-mah
Word Analysis
colo/ rect/ al carcin/ oma
colon/ rectum/ pertaining to cancer/ tumor
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esophageal carcinoma
oncology
assessment
Def: cancerous tumor of the esophagus
Pron: eh-SAWF-ah-JEE-al KAR-sih-NOH-mah
Word Analysis
esophag/ eal carcin/ oma
esophagus/ pertaining to cancer/ tumor
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hepatocarcinoma
oncology
assessment
Def: cancerous tumor of the liver
Pron: heh-PAT-oh-KAR-sih-NOH-mah
Word Analysis
hepato/ carcin/ oma
liver/ cancer/ tumor
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hepatoma
oncology
assessment
Def: tumor of the liver
Pron: HEH-pah-TOH-mah
Word Analysis
hepat/ oma
liver/ tumor
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antacid
pharmacology
plan
Def: agent that neutralizes acid
Pron: ant-AS-id
Word Analysis
ant/ acid
against/ acid
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antiemetic
pharmacology
plan
Def: agent that prevents or relieves nausea or vomiting
Pron: AN-tih-EE-met-ik
Word Analysis
anti/ emet/ ic
against/ vomiting/ pertaining to
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carthartic *
pharmacology
plan
Def: agent that produces bowel movements
Pron: kah-THAR-tik
Word Analysis
cathart/ ic
cleansing/ pertaining to
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sialagogic
pharmacology
plan
Def: an agent that causes salivation
Pron: sai-AL-ah-GAW-jik
Word Analysis
sial/ agog/ ic
saliva/ leading/ pertaining to
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esophagectomy
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of the esophagus
Pron: eh-SAW-fah-JEK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
esophag/ ectomy
esophagus/ removal
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esophagogastroplasty
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical reconstruction of the esophagus and stomach
Pron: eh-SAW-fah-goh-GAS-troh-PLAS-tee
Word Analysis
esophago/ gastro/ plasty
esophagus/ stomach/ reconstruction
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gastrectomy
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of the stomach
Pron: gas-TREK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
gastr/ ectomy
stomach/ removal
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gastroduodenostomy
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: creation of an opening between the stomach and the duodenum
Pron: GAS-troh-doo-AH-den-AW-stoh-mee
Word Analysis
gastro/ duedeno/ stomy
stomach/ duodenum/ opening
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gastroenterostomy
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: the creation of an opening between the stomach and the intestines
Pron: GAS-troh-EN-ter-AW-stoh-mee
Word Analysis
gastro/ entero/ stomy
stomach/ intestine/ opening
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gastrojejunostomy
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: creation of an opening between the stomach and the jejunum
Pron: GAS-troh-JEH-joo-NAW-stoh-mee
Word Analysis
gastro/ jejuno/ stomy
stomach/ jejunum/ opening
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gastropexy
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical fixation of the stomach
Pron: GA-troh-PEK-see
Word Analysis
gastro/ pexy
stomach/ fixation
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gastroplasty
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical reconstruction of the stomach
Pron: GAS-troh-PLAS-tee
Word Analysis
gastro/ plasty
stomach/ reconstruction
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gingivectomy
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of gum tissue
Pron: JIN-jih-VEK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
gingiv/ ectomy
gum/ removal
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gingivoplasty
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical reconstruction of gum tissue
Pron: JIN-jih-voh-PLAS-tee
Word Analysis
gingivo/ plasty
gum/ reconstruction
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glossoplasty
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical reconstruction of the tongue
Pron: GLAWS-oh-PLAS-tee
Word Analysis
glosso/ plasty
tongue/ reconstruction
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glossorrhaphy
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: suture of the tongue
Pron: glaws-OR-ah-fee
Word Analysis
glosso/ rrhaphy
tongue/ suture
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glossotomy
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: incision into the tongue
Pron: glaws-AW-toh-mee
Word Analysis
glosso/ tomy
tongue/ incision
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odontectomy
upper gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of a tooth
Pron: oh-dawn-TEK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
odont/ ectomy
tooth/ removal
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anastomosis *
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: creation of an opening; a surgical procedure connecting two previously unconnected hollow tubes
Pron: ah-NAS-toh-MOH-sis
Word Analysis
ana/ stom/ osis
up/ out/ mouth condition
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anoplasty
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical reconstruction of the anus
Pron: AN-noh-PLAS-tee
Word Analysis
ano/ plasty
anus/ reconstruction
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colectomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of the colon
Pron: koh-LEK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
col/ ectomy
colon/ removal
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colostomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: creation of an opening in the colon
Pron: koh-LAW-stoh-mee
Word Analysis
colo/ stomy
colon/ opening
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duodenectomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of the duodenum
Pron: doo-AW-den-EK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
dudoden/ ectomy
duodenum/ removal
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enterectomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of the intestines
Pron: en-ter-EK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
enter/ ectomy
intestine/ removal
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enterorrhaphy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: suture of the intestines
Pron: en-ter-OR-ah-fee
Word Analysis
entero/ rrhaphy
intestine/ suture
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enterotomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: incision into the intestines
Pron: en-ter-AW-toh-mee
Word Analysis
entero/ tomy
intestine/ incision
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hemicolectomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of half (a portion) of the colon
Pron: HEH-mee-koh-LEK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
hemi/ col/ ectomy
half/ colon/ removal
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hemorrhoidectomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of hemorrhoids
Pron: HEM-oh-roi-DEK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
hemorrhoid/ ectomy
hemorrhoid/ removal
200
herniorrhaphy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: suture of a hernia
Pron: her-nee-OR-ah-fee
Word Analysis
hernio/ rrhaphy
hernia/ suture
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ileocolostomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: creation of an opening between the ileum and colon
Pron: IHL-ee-oh-koh-LAW-stoh-mee
Word Analysis
ileo/ colo/ stomy
ileum/ colon/ opening
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ileorrhaphy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: suture of the ileum
Pron: IHL-ee-OR-ah-fee
Word Analysis
ileo/ rrhaphy
ileum/ suture
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ileostomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: creation of an opening in the ileum
Pron: IHL-ee-AWS-toh-mee
Word Analysis
ileo/ stomy
ileum/ opening
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ileotomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: incision into the ileum
Pron: IHL-ee-AW-toh-mee
Word Analysis
ileo/ tomy
ileum/ incision
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jejunorrhaphy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: suture of the jejunum
Pron: JE-joo-NOR-ah-fee
Word Analysis
jejuno/ rrhaphy
jejunum/ suture
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jejunostomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: the creation of an opening in the jejunum
Pron: JE-joo-NAW-stoh-mee
Word Analysis
jejuno/ stomy
jejunum/ opening
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jejunotomy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: incision into the jejunum
Pron: JE-joo-NAW-toh-mee
Word Analysis
jejuno/ tomy
jejunum/ incision
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proctoplasty
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical reconstruction of the anus and rectum
Pron: PROK-toh-PLAS-tee
Word Analysis
procto/ plasty
anus/ rectum/ reconstruction
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rectopexy
lower gastro tract procedures
plan
Def: surgical fixation of the rectum
Pron: REK-toh-PEK-see
Word Analysis
recto/ pexy
rectum/ fixation
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abdominocentesis
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: puncture of the abdomen (usually for the purpose of withdrawing fluid)
Pron: ab-DAW-min-oh-sin-TEE-sis
Word Analysis
abdomino/ centesis
abdomen/ puncture
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abdominoplasty
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: surgical reconstruction of the abdomen
Pron: ab-DAW-min-oh-PLAS-tee
Word Analysis
abdomino/ plasty
abdomen/ reconstruction
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celiotomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: incision into the abdomen
Pron: SEE-lee-AW-toh-mee
Word Analysis
celio/ tomy
abdomen/ incision
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cholangiogastrostomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: creation of an opening between the bile vessel (ducts) and the stomach
Pron: kohl-AN-jee-oh-gas-TRAW-stoh-mee
Word Analysis
cholangio/ gastro/ stomy
bile vessel/ stomach/ opening
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cholecystectomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of the bile (gall) bladder
Pron: KOH-lay-sis-TEK-toh-me
Word Analysis
chole/ cyst/ ectomy
bile/ bladder/ removal
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choledochoenterostomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: the creation of an opening between (common) bile duct and the intestines
Pron: KOH-leh-DOH-koh-EN-ter-AW-stoh-mee
Word Analysis
chole/ docho/ entero/ stomy
bile/ duct/ intestine/ opening
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choledocholithectomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of a stone from the (common) bile duct
Pron: KOH-leh-DOH-koh-lih-THEK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
chole/ docho/ lith/ ectomy
bile/ duct/ stone/ removal
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choledochotomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: incision into the (common) bile duct
Pron: KOH-leh-doh-KAW-toh-mee
Word Analysis
chole/ docho/ tomy
bile/ duct/ incision
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cholelithotomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: incision to remove bile (gall) stones
Pron: KOH-lay-lih-THAW-toh-mee
Word Analysis
chole/ litho/ tomy
bile/ stone/ incision
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cholelithotripsy *
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: crushing of bile (gall) stones
Pron: KOH-lay-lih-THOH-trip-see
Word Analysis
chole/ litho/ trips/ y
bile/ stone/ rub/ procedure
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hepatectomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of the liver
Pron: HEP-ah-TEK-toh-me
Word Analysis
hepat/ ectomy
liver/ removal
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hepaticogastrostomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: creation of an opening between the liver and the stomach
Pron: heh-PAT-ih-koh-gas-TRAW-stoh-mee
Word Analysis
hepatico/ gastro/ stomy
liver/ stomach/ opening
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hepaticotomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: incision into the liver
Pron: heh-PAT-ih-KAW-toh-me
Word Analysis
hepatico/ tomy
liver/ incision
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hepatopexy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: surgical fixation of the liver
Pron: heh-PAT-oh-PEK-see
Word Analysis
hepato/ pexy
liver/ fixation
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laparoenterostomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: creation of an opening between the abdomen and the intestines
Pron: LAP-ah-roh-EN-ter-AWS-toh-me
Word Analysis
laparo/ entero/ stomy
abdomen/ intestine/ opening
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laparoscopic surgery
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: the use of a laparoscope to perform minimally invasive surgery
Pron: LAP-ah-roh-SKAW-pik SIR-jir-ee
Word Analysis
laparo/ scop/ ic surgery
abdomen/ device to look/ pertaining to
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laparotomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: incision into the abdomen
Pron: LAP-ah-RAW-toh-mee
Word Analysis
laparo/ tomy
abdomen/ incision
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pancreatectomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of the pancreas
Pron: PAN-kree-ah-TEK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
pancreat/ ectomy
pancreas/ removal
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pancreatoduodenectomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of the pancreas and duodenum
Pron: PAN-kree-at-oh-DOO-aw-den-EK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
pancreato/ duoden/ ectomy
pancreas/ duodenum/ removal
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pancreatolithectomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of stones in the pancreas
Pron: PAN-kree-at-oh-lih-THECK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
pancreato/ lith/ ectomy
pancreas/ stone/ removal
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sialoadenectomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: surgical removal of a salivary gland
Pron: sai-AL-oh-AD-en-EK-toh-mee
Word Analysis
sialo/ aden/ ectomy
saliva/ gland/ removal
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sialolithotomy
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: incision to remove salivary stones
Pron: sai-AL-oh-lih-THAW-toh-mee
Word Analysis
sialo/ litho/ tomy
saliva/ stone/ incision
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stomatoplasty
supporting organs procedures
plan
Def: surgical reconstruction of the mouth
Pron: stoh-MAH-toh-PLAS-tee
Word Analysis
stomato/ plasty
mouth/ reconstruction
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BE
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: barium enema
Note: A barium enema is an X-ray exam that can detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon). The procedure is also called a colon X-ray. An enema is the injection of a liquid into your rectum through a small tube.
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BM
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: bowel movement
235
CCE
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: cholecystectomy
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EGD
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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ERCP
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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EUS
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: endoscopic ultrasound
239
FOBT
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: fecal occult blood test
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GERD
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: gastrointestinal
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HAV, HBV, HCV
Def: Hepatitis A virus, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus
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IBD
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: inflammatory bowel disease
244
IBS
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: irritable bowel syndrome
245
LFT
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: liver function test
246
NGT
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: nasogastric tube
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NPO
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: nothing by mouth (nihil per os)
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N&V
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: nausea and vomiting
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PEG
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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PEJ
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def; percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy
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PUD
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: peptic ulcer disease
252
RLQ
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: right lower quadrant
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RUQ
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: right upper quadrant
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LLQ
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: left lower quadrant
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LUQ
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: left upper quadrant
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UGI
gastrointestinal system abbreviations
Def: upper gastrointestinal
