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Chapter 4 Gastrointestinal Tract Flashcards

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1
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Abdomen/o

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Abdomen

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Hem/o

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Blood

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Acu/o

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Sudden; Sharp; Severe

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Hemat/o

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Blood

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Adip/o

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Fat

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Hepat/o

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Liver

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Aliment/o

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To nourish

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Herni/o

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Hernia

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Amyl/o

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Starch

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Hydr/o

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Fluid; Water

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An/o

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Anus

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Ile/o

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Ileum

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Bi/o

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Life

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Inguin/o

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Groin

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Bil/i

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Bile; Gall

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Jejun/o

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Jejunum

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Bilirubin/o

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Bilirubin

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Labi/o

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Lips

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Bucc/o

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Cheek

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Lapar/o

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Abdomen

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Carcin/o

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Cancerous; Cancer

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Lingu/o

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Tongue

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Cec/o

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Cecum

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Lip/o

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Fat

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Celi/o

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Belly; Abdomen

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Lith/o

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Stone

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Cheil/o

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Lip

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Mandibul/o

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Mandible; Lower Jaw

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Chol/e

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Bile; Gall

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Muc/o

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Mucus

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Cholangi/o

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Bile Vessel; Bile Duct

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Necr/o

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Death

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Choledoch/o

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Common Bile Duct

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Odont/o

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Tooth

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Chron/o

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Time

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Or/o

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Mouth

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Cib/o

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Meals

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Palat/o

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Palate; Roof of the Mouth

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Col/o, Colon/o

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Large Intestine; Colon

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Pancreat/o

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Pancreas

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Copr/o

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Feces

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Peritone/o

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Peritoneum

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Cyst/o

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Urinary Bladder; Cyst; Sac of Fluid

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Phag/o

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Eat; Swallow

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Decidu/o

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Shedding

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Pharyng/o

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Throat; Pharynx

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Dent/o, Dent/i

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Tooth

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Proct/o

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Anus & Rectum

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Dips/o

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Thirst

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Prote/o

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Protein

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Duoden/o, Duoden/i

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Duodenum

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Py/o

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Pus

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Enter/o

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Small Intestine

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Pylor/o

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Pyloric Sphincter; Pylorus

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Esophag/o

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Esophagus

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Radi/o

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X-ray; Radius; Radioactivity

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Faci/o

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Face

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Rect/o

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Rectum

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Gastr/o

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Stomach

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Rug/o

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Wrinkle or Fold

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Gingiv/o

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Gums

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Sial/o

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Saliva; Salivary

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Gloss/o

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Tongue

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Sialaden/o

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Salivary Gland

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Gluc/o

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Sugar

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Steat/o

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Fat; Sebum

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Glyc/o

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Sugar

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Stomat/o

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Mouth

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Glycogen/o

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Glycogen

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Trich/o

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Hair

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Gnath/o

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Jaw

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Vill/i

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Tuft of Hair; Thread-like Projection for Membrane

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a-, an-

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no; not; without

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mega-

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large

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ante-

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before; forward

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meta-

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change; beyond

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anti-

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against

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neo-

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new

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brachy-

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short

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para-

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near; beside; abnormal; apart from; along the side of

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de-

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lack of; down; less; removal of

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peri-

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surrounding; around

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dys-

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bad; painful; difficult; abnormal

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poly-

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many; much

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endo-

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in; within

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post-

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after; behind

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hyper-

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above; excessive

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pre-

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before; in front of

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hypo-

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deficient; below; under; less than normal

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pro-

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before; forward

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mal-

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bad

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sub-

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under; below

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-al, -ar, -eal, -ic, -ary, -ous

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pertaining to

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-oma

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tumor; mass; fluid collection

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-ase

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enzyme

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-opsy

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view of

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-ation

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process; condition

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-orexia

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appetite

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-blast

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immature; embryonic

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-ose

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full of; pertaining to; sugar

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-cele

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hernia

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-osis

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abnormal condition

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-centesis

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surgical puncture to remove fluid

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-otic

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pertaining to the abnormal condition

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-chezia

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defecation; elimation of waste

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-pepsia

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digestion

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-cyte

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cell

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-pexy

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surgical fixation; to put in place

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-ectasis, -ectasia

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stretching; dilation; dilatation

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-phagia

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eating; swallowing

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-ectomy

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removal; excision; resection

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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-emesis

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vomiting

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-prandial

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meal

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-emia

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blood condition

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-ptyalo

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spit; saliva

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-emic

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pertaining to a blood condition

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-ptysis

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spitting

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-gen

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producing; forming

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-rrhaphy

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suture

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-genesis

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producing; forming

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-rrhea

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flow; discharge

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-graph

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instrument for recording

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-scope

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instrument for visual examination

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-graphy

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process of recording

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-scopy

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visual examination

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-ia

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condition

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-spasm

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sudden involuntary contraction of muscles

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-iasis

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abnormal condition

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-stasis

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stopping; controlling

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-ion

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process

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-stalsis

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contraction

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-ism

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process; condition

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-stenosis

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tightening; narrowing; stricture

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-itis

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inflammation

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-stomy

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new opening to the outside of the body

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-lithiasis

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abnormal condition of stones

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-tomy

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incision; process of cutting

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-logy

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study of

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-tresia

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opening

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-lysis

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breakdown; separation; destruction; loosening

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-um

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structure; tissue; thing; pertaining to

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-megaly

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enlargement

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ac

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before meals (ante cibum)

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inj

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injection

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Alk. phos.

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Alkaline phosphatase (liver enzyme)

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L (l)

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Liter

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ALT

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Alanine aminotransferase (liver enzyme)

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LDA/RDA

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Left Displaced Abomasum/Right Displaced Abomasum

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cc

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cubic centimeter

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mEq

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milliequivalents

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GDV

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Gastric Dilatation Volvulus

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mg

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milligram

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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ml

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milliliter

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g or gm

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gram

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mm

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millimeter

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gr

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grain

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NG tube

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Nasogastric tube

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gtt

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drops (only for fluids)

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NPO

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nothing by mouth (nil per os)

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H.G.E.

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Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis

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oz

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ounce

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IC

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Intracardiac

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pc

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after meals (post cibum)

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ID

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Intradermal

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PO

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by mouth (per os)

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IM

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Intramuscular

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SQ

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Subcutaneous (Sub Q)

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IV

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Intravenous

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#

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Pounds

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IVC

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Intravenous Catheter

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kg

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Kilograms

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Incisor (I)

A

teeth used for shearing & grooming

175
Q

Canine (C)

A

teeth have a tearing function (fangs)

176
Q

Premolar (P)

A

teeth have a tearing & grinding functiion

177
Q

Molar (M)

A

teeth have a grinding function

178
Q

Dental formula for Dog

A

2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3) = 42

179
Q

Dental formula for Cat

A

2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1) = 30

180
Q

Dental formula for Horse

A

2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3-4/3, M 3/3) = 40-42

181
Q

Alveolus

A

tooth socket; alveolar bone

182
Q

Crown

A

portion of tooth above the gum line; supragingival

183
Q

Root

A

portion of tooth below gum line; subgingival

184
Q

Enamel

A

white, hard, outer covering of tooth that protects the crown; hardest substance in body

185
Q

Dentin

A

hard tissue of teeth between the enamel & pulp cavity

186
Q

Gingiva (gums)

A

mucous membranes surrounding the teeth & lining the mouth

187
Q

Gingival sulcus

A

area between the tooth & gums

188
Q

Pulp cavity

A

sensitive cavity in the tooth containing blood supply & nerves

189
Q

Periodontal ligament

A

connective tissue that connects the tooth to the alveolar bone

190
Q

Cementum

A

bone-like connective tissue that covers the root

191
Q

Root canal

A

portion of the pulp cavity extending from the pulp chamber to the apical foramen (opening at the distal aspect of the tooth)

192
Q

Abscess

A

localized collection of pus

193
Q

Bruxism

A

grinding of teeth; common in cattle

194
Q

Deciduous teeth

A

temporary teeth (baby teeth)

195
Q

Dental calculus

A

also known as dental tarter, mineralized plaque that forms on the teeth

196
Q

Dental Caries

A

tooth decay

197
Q

Epulis

A

benign tumor arising from periodontal mucous membranes

198
Q

Extraction

A

act of pulling teeth

199
Q

Gingival hyperplasia

A

excessive development of gums due to increased cell numbers

200
Q

Hard palate

A

front part of the roof of the mouth, contains rugae

201
Q

Malocclusion

A

abnormal position of teeth that results in faulty meeting of the teeth or jaws

202
Q

Occlusion

A

relation of the teeth of both jaws during functional activity (biting)

203
Q

Oronasal fistula

A

abnormal tube-like passageway between the mouth & nose

204
Q

Fistula

A

abnormal tube-like passageway that can occur anywhere on the body

205
Q

Palate

A

roof of mouth

206
Q

Palatoschisis

A

cleft palate

207
Q

Papillae

A

small, raised bumps on tongue containing taste buds

208
Q

Periodontal disease

A

inflammation & degeneration of the tissue surrounding & supporting the teeth (periodontitis or pyorrhea)

209
Q

Plaque

A

collection of bacteria, salivary products & white blood cells that adheres to the surface of teeth

210
Q

Rugae

A

ridges on hard palate & lining of stomach to increase surface area for absorption & secretion

211
Q

Saliva

A

digestive juice produced by salivary glands

212
Q

Salivary glands

A

glands around the mouth that secrete saliva

three sets: parotid, mandibular, & sublingual

213
Q

Salivary mucocele

A

collection of saliva that has leaked out from damaged salivary glands causing masses in the mouth

214
Q

Soft palate

A

smooth, back portion of the roof of the mouth

215
Q

Cardiac sphincter

A

valve between esophagus & stomach

216
Q

Pharynx

A

throat, connects oral cavity to esophagus & trachea

217
Q

Epiglottis

A

leaf-like piece of cartilage that covers the trachea to prevent food from going down

218
Q

Trachea

A

connects pharynx to respiratory system

219
Q

Esophagus

A

runs from pharynx to the stomach

220
Q

Fundus

A

cranial, rounded portion of the stomach

221
Q

Pyloric sphincter

A

valve between the stomach & duodenum

222
Q

Pylorus (antrum)

A

caudal portion of the stomach

223
Q

Oral Cavity

A

where food enters; consists of lips, mouth, cheeks, teeth, tongue, & salivary glands

224
Q

Rumen

A

largest compartment of ruminant stomach where fermentation takes place

225
Q

Fermentation

A

process of breaking down organic compounds into simpler substances

226
Q

Reticulum

A

small, most cranial portion of ruminant stomach lined w/ mucous membranes in a hexagon pattern (honeycomb)
small food particles are collected to be transferred to the omasum

227
Q

Omasum

A

3rd & smallest of compartments of ruminant stomach (bible)
inside are folds of tightly packed papillae used for grinding food, folds help increase surface area for absorption

228
Q

Abomasum

A

4th & final compartment of ruminant stomach, considered the true stomach & contains digestive enzymes & hydrochloric acid to break down food

229
Q

Small intestine

A

absorbs nutrients into bloodstream through villi

made of 3 parts: duodenum, jejunum, & ileum

230
Q

Villi

A

small finger like projections lining the inside of the small intestine, absorb nutrients into the blood stream

231
Q

Large intestine

A

used for elimination

consists of cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, rectum & anus

232
Q

Prebiotics

A

plant fiber that the stomach is unable to digest, goes to intestines & nourishes normal bacteria

233
Q

Probiotics

A

living bacteria used to increase the population of normal flora

234
Q

Liver

A

largest organ in the abdomen; responsible for synthesizing protein & bile, maintaning blood sugar & detoxifying blood

235
Q

Gallbladder

A

sac under the liver that stores bile produced by liver, sends bile to duodenum for digestion

236
Q

Pancreas

A

organ under the stomach, produces digestive enzymes amylase, lipase, & trypsin, insulin & glucagon

237
Q

Amylase

A

breaks down starch

238
Q

Lipase

A

digests fat

239
Q

Trypsin

A

digests protein

240
Q

Absorption

A

passage of materials through the walls of the intestine into the bloodstream

241
Q

Alimentary tract

A

organs associated w/ passage of food from the mouth to the anus, gastrointestinal tract

242
Q

Amino acids

A

building blocks of proteins that are produced w/ ingestion of protein

243
Q

Anal sacs

A

pair of sacs between internal & external anal sphincters, lined w/ glands that secrete a malodorous material
animals express them during defecation for marking, or from fear

244
Q

Anus

A

opening from the GI tract to the outside of the body

245
Q

Bile

A

digestive juice produced in the liver& stored in the gallbladder, aids in breakdown of fats

246
Q

Bilirubin

A

metabolite of hemoglobin breakdown; pigment released by the liver in bile

247
Q

Bolus

A

rounded mass of food; preparation ready to be swallowed in pharmacuticals

248
Q

Bowel

A

intestine

249
Q

Cecum

A

small, blind sac where the small & large intestines meet; site of fermentation in horses & rabbits

250
Q

Colon

A

large intestine; cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, & rectum

251
Q

Common bile duct

A

carries bile from the liver & gallbladder to the duodenum

252
Q

Defecation

A

passage of feces from the anus to the outside of the body; elimination

253
Q

Deglutition

A

swallowing

254
Q

Diverticulum

A

pouch occurring on the wall of tubular organs of the GI tract

255
Q

Duodenum

A

first part of the small intestine where absorption takes place

256
Q

Emulsification

A

breakdown of large fat globules into smaller globules

257
Q

Enzymes

A

chemicals that speed up a reaction

258
Q

Feces

A

stool; solid wastes

259
Q

Flatulence

A

presence of gas in the stomach & intestines; flatus

260
Q

Glucose

A

simple sugar

261
Q

Gluconeogenesis

A

production of glucose in the liver using fats & proteins

262
Q

Glycogen

A

form of glucose stored in the liver; starch

263
Q

Glycogenolysis

A

glycogen is converted back into glucose in the liver when the patient becomes hypoglycemic

264
Q

Hydrochloric acid

A

produced in the stomach to digest food

265
Q

Jejunum

A

second part of the small intestine

266
Q

Labia

A

lips; singular is labium

267
Q

Mastication

A

chewing

268
Q

Mesentery

A

membranous sheet that holds the organs of the abdominal cavity in place
contains blood vessels & lymph nodes

269
Q

Mucosa

A

mucous membrane

270
Q

Nutrients

A

substances that are necessary for normal body function

271
Q

Omentum

A

fold of peritoneum extending from the greater curvature of the stomach to the other organs in the abdominal cavity
absorbs excess fluid & adheres to wounds to act as the body’s natural band-aid

272
Q

Parenchma

A

tissue composed of the essential cells of any organ

273
Q

Peristalsis

A

wave-like contractions of the tubes of the GI tract

274
Q

Rectum

A

last portion of the colon

275
Q

Ruminant stomach

A

specialized four compartment stomach consisting of the rumen, reticulum, omasum, & abomasum

276
Q

Sphincter

A

group of ring-like muscles that can contract in diameter

277
Q

Tongue

A

muscular organ on the floor of the mouth

278
Q

Achalasia

A

inability to relax the smooth muscles of the GI tract; most often associated w/ th eesophagus

279
Q

Activated charcoal

A

substance administered orally after accidental ingestion of a toxic substance, after vomiting is induced it’s used to coat the GI tract to prevent further absorption of remaining toxins

280
Q

Anal sacculitis

A

inflammation of the anal sacs, are prone to abscesses, blockage, & infections

281
Q

Anastomosis

A

surgical connection between two tubes

282
Q

Anorexia

A

lack of appetite

283
Q

Antidiarrheal

A

substance given to counteract diarrhea

284
Q

Antiemetic

A

substance given to counteract vomiting

285
Q

Ascites (hydrops)

A

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

286
Q

Atresia

A

closure of a normal body opening

287
Q

Barium study

A

barium test; introduction of contrast material to evaluate GI tract w/ series of x-rays

288
Q

Borborygmus

A

rumbling noises caused by movement of gas or fluid through GI tract

289
Q

Cachexia

A

general ill health & malnutrition (usually due to cancer)

290
Q

Cirrhosis

A

degenerative disease in which the liver cells are replaced w/ scar tissue

291
Q

Colic

A

acute abdominal pain

292
Q

Constipation

A

difficulty passing feces

293
Q

Coprophagia

A

ingestion of feces

294
Q

Diarrhea

A

rapid movement of feces through GI tract; loose, watery stool

295
Q

Displaced abomasum

A

abomasum becomes trapped under rumen to the right or left side

296
Q

Diverticulitis

A

inflammation of diverticulum

297
Q

Drench

A

give medication in liquid form by mouth & forcing animal to drink

298
Q

Emaciation

A

marked wasting or excessive leaness

299
Q

Emesis

A

vomiting; forceable expulsion of stomach contents through mouth

300
Q

Emetic

A

substance to induce vomiting

301
Q

Enema

A

introduction of fluid into rectum to promote pooping

302
Q

Eructation

A

belch

303
Q

Esophageal atresia

A

closure of the opening of esophagus

304
Q

Gastric dilatation

A

abnormal condition where the stomach fills w/ air & expands; common in large breed dogs

305
Q

Gastric dilatation volulus (bloat)

A

abnormal condition where stomach fills w/ air, expands, & twists on itself

306
Q

Gavage

A

forced feeding or irrigation through a tube passed into stomach

307
Q

Hematochezia

A

bright, red, fresh blood from the rectum

308
Q

Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis

A

acute condition in dogs causing vomiting & bloody diarrhea leading to dehydration, heart failure, & death

309
Q

Hepatic lipidosis

A

accumulation of fat in liver that leads to liver damage

310
Q

Hiatal hernia

A

protrusion of a structure, usually the stomach, through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm

311
Q

Idiopathic

A

when the cause of disease isn’t known or understood

312
Q

Inappetence

A

lack of appetite

313
Q

Incontinence

A

inability to control excretory function (pooping/peeing)

314
Q

Intussusception

A

telescoping of the intestines (intestines eating themselves)

315
Q

Jaundice

A

yellowish-orange coloring of skin & mucous membranes due to excessive bilirubin in blood

316
Q

Icterus

A

yellowish-orange coloring of plasma due to excessive bilirubin

317
Q

Lethargy

A

condition of drowsiness or indifference

318
Q

Malabsorption

A

impaired absorption of nutrients in the duodenum

319
Q

Maldigestion (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency)

A

inability to digest food due to lack of enzymes

320
Q

Malaise

A

vague feeling of bodily discomfort

321
Q

Megaesophagus

A

enlargement of esophagus

322
Q

Megacolon

A

enlargement of colon

323
Q

Melena

A

black, tarry stool; blood in feces, from small intestines since it has been digested

324
Q

Nasogastric intubation

A

placement of a tube from the nose to the stomach

325
Q

Nausea

A

upset stomach & tendency to vomit

326
Q

Obese

A

excessive fat accumulation in the body

327
Q

Obstipation

A

inability to eliminate

328
Q

Obstruction

A

complete stoppage or impairment of passage

329
Q

Orogastric intubation

A

placement of a tube from the mouth to the stomach

330
Q

Palpation

A

method of examining the internal body by touching & feeling

331
Q

Parenteral

A

route of administration other than oral

332
Q

Pica

A

eating or licking abnormal substances; depraved appetite

333
Q

Pneumocolon

A

air in the colon; procedure that puts air in the colon for diagnosis

334
Q

Portosystemic shunt

A

condition is which the blood vessels bypass liver & blood isn’t detoxified

335
Q

Regurgitate

A

passive event where swallowed food is returned to the oral cavity

336
Q

Rumen fistula

A

procedure where a canula is placed on the side of a cow for access to digestive contents in rumen

337
Q

Scours

A

diarrhea in livestock

338
Q

Shunt

A

to bypass or divert

339
Q

Spasm

A

sudden, involuntary contraction

340
Q

Stasis

A

stopping, or controlling

341
Q

Steatorrhea

A

fat in feces

342
Q

Stenosis

A

tightening, narrowing, or stricture

343
Q

Stoma

A

incised opening that is kept open for drainage & other purposes

344
Q

Tenesmus

A

ineffectual & painful straining at defecation & urination

345
Q

Torsion

A

axial twist; twisting around the long axis of the gut

346
Q

Trichobezoar

A

hairball

347
Q

Ulcer

A

erosion of the skin & mucous membranes

348
Q

Ultrasound

A

diagnostic technique using ultrasound waves to produce an image of an organ or tissue

349
Q

Volvulus

A

twisting on itself

Veterinary Medical Terminology (15 decks)

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