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Chapter 5 Digestive System Flashcards

1
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Pertaining to surrounding the anus

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Perianal

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Removal-resection of the appendix

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Appendectomy

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3
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Inflammation of the appendix

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Appendicitis

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4
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The mucous membrane -mucosa-lining the cheek

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Buccal mucosa

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5
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Pertaining to the cecum

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Cecal

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6
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Pertaining to the abdomen

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Celiac

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7
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Inflammation of the lip

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Cheilitis

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8
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Removal of gallbladder

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Cholecystectomy

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9
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Incision of the common bile duct

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Choledochotomy

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New opening of the colon to the outside of the body

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Colostomy

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11
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Pertaining to the colon

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Colonic

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12
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Process of visual examination of the colon

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Colonoscopy

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13
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Pertaining to tooth and cheek

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Dentibuccal

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14
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Pertaining to the duodenum -first part of the small intestine

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Duodenal

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15
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Inflammation of the small and large intestines

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Enterocolitis

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16
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New opening between small and large intestines- an anatomosis

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Enterocolostomy

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17
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Membrane that holds the intestines together

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Mesentery

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18
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Pertaining to apart from the intestines-prefer to delivery of substances any way other than through the digestive tract

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Parenteral

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19
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Pertaining to esophagus

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Esophageal

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20
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Pertaining to the face

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Facial

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21
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New opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This may be necessary to introduce food into the stomach

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Gastrostomy

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22
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Inflammation of the gums

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Gingivitis

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23
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Pertaining to under the tongue

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Hypoglossal

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24
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Tumor of the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma

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Hepatoma

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25
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Enlargement of the liver

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Hapetomegaly

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26
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Pertaining to the ring of muscles between the ileum and the cecum

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Ileocecal sphincter

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Inflammation of the ileum

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New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body

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New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum; anastomosis

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Choledochojejunostomy

30
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New opening between the stomach and the jejunum

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Gastrojejunostomy

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Pertaining to the lip

32
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Visual exam of the abdomen

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Laparoscopy

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Pertaining to under the tongue

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Sublingual

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Pertaining to under the lower jaw

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Submandibular

35
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Dentist specializing in straightening teeth

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Orthodontist

36
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Dentist specializing in gums

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Periodontist

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Dentist specializing in operating within the tooth-root canal specialist

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Endodontist

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Pertaining to the mouth

39
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Surgical repair of the palate

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Palatoplasty

40
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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammation of the peritoneum

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Peritonitis

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Pertaining to the throat

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Pharyngeal

43
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Surgical repair of the palate and throat

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Palatopharyngoplasty

44
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Specialist in the anus and rectum

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Proctologist

45
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Surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter

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Pyloroplasty

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Hernia of the rectum

47
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Inflammation of saliva glands

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Sialadenitis

48
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Visual exam of sigmoid colon

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Sigmoidoscopy

49
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Inflammation of the mouth

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Stomatitis

50
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Removal of the uvula

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Uvulectomy

51
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Enzyme that digest starch

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Pertaining to the bile

53
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Excess bilirubin in the blood

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Hyperbilirubinemia

54
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Abnormal condition of gallstones

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Cholelithiasis

55
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Lack of hydrochloric acid

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Achlorhydria

56
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Production of new sugar from proteins and fats- by the liver

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Gluconeogenesis

57
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High blood sugar

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Hyperglycemia

58
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Breakdown of glycogen to form sugar

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Glycogenolysis

59
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Tumor of fat

60
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Formation of stone

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Lithogenesis

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Enzyme disgest protein

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Salivary stone

63
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Discharge of fats-in feces

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Steatorrhea

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Enzyme to digest fats

65
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Bright red blood in the feces

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Hematochezia

66
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Condition of stones in the common bile duct

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Choledocholithiasis

67
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Pertaining to after meals

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Postprandial

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