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Chapter 6 - Gut Flashcards

1
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3 terms for the system that is a long muscular tube from mouth to anus?

A

digestive, alimentary, and gastrointestinal (GI) systems

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aliment/o

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nourishment

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or/o
stomat/o

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mouth

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gnath/o

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jaw

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prognathia

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elongated mandible

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brachygnathia

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shortened mandible

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labia

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lips

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labium

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single lip

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cheil/o
labi/o

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lips

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bucc/o

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cheek

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buccal

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pertaining to cheek

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palate

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roof of mouth

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hard palate

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bony rostral portion of palate

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rugae

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irregularly folded mucous membrane (as found in hard palate, stomach)

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rug/o

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wrinkle or fold

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soft palate

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flexible caudal potion of palate

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palat/o

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palate

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18
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papillae

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elevations found on dorsal tongue

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filiform

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mushroomlike papillae

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fungiform

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cup-shaped papillae (tastebuds found here + vallate)

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vallate

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papillae where tastebuds are found

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frenulum

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CT connecting tongue to ventral surface of oral cavity

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23
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gloss/o
lingu/o

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tongue

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lingual surface

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side of cheek adjacent to tongue

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25
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dent/o
dent/i
odont/o

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teeth

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26
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dentition

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teeth as a whole (maxillary + mandibular arcades)

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deciduous dentition

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temporary set in young animals

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decidu/o

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shedding

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permanent dentition

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adult teeth

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30
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retained deciduous tooth

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baby tooth that didn’t shed

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31
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incisor

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front tooth used for cutting

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32
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canine

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between incisors and premolars (AKA fang or cuspid [one point])

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premolar

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between canine and molar (AKA bi cuspids [2 points])

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molar

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most caudal teeth, used for grinding

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35
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dental formula

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shorthand for tooth type and number

  • always begins with a 2 to indicate symmetry
    ex. 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3) = 3 incisors, 1 canine, 4 premolars, 2 molars … on maxilla, mirroring set on mandible
    = 42 total on dog
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dental formula

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shorthand for tooth type and number

  • always begins with a 2 to indicate symmetry
    ex. 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3) = 3 incisors, 1 canine, 4 premolars, 2 molars … on maxilla, mirroring set on mandible
    = 42 total on dog
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37
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enamel

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hard white substance covering dentin of crown of tooth

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38
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cementum

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bonelike CT covering tooth root

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39
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dentin

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CT surrounding tooth pulp

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40
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pulp

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nerves, vessels, loose CT of tooth

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apical foramen

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hole at tip of tooth root where nerves and vessels enter

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42
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periodontia

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structure supporting teeth

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43
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alveoli

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sockets teeth sit in

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44
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alveolar bone

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thing layer of compact bone forming tooth socket

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45
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periodontal ligament

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fibrous structure holding tooth to alveolus (socket)

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46
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gingiva

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mucous membrane surrounding tooth, forms mouth lining (AKA gums)

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47
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gingiv/o

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gums

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48
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gingival sulcus

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space in gums surrounding tooth

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49
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salivary glands

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secrete saliva

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50
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saliva

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contains digestive enzymes, begins digestive process (mandibular, sublingual, zygomatic, and parotid [near ear])

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51
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para-

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near

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52
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ot/o

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ear

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53
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sialaden/o
sial/o

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salivary glands

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54
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endodontics

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branch of dentistry - tooth pulp diseases

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55
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exodontics

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branch of dentistry - extraction of teeth

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56
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orthodontics

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branch of dentistry - correction of malocclusion

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periodontics

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branch of dentistry - diseases of tooth-supporting structures

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58
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pharynx

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cavity in caudal oral cavity that connects respiratory to GI system (AKA thorat)

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pharyng/o

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pharynx

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mastication

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chewing

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ingesta

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material taken in orally

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62
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ptyalism
hypersialosis

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hypersalivation

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sial/o
ptyal/o

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saliva

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deglutition

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swallowing

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65
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phago/o

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eating/ingestion

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esophagus

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collapsible, muscular tube from oral cavity to stomach

  • dorsal to trachea
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esopag/o

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esophagus

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68
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sphincter

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ringlike muscle that constricts an opening

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abdomen

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cavity between diaphragm and pelvis

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70
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abdomin/o
celi/o

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abdomen

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71
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lapar/o

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abdomen + flank

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72
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peritoneum

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membrane lining covering abdominal and pelvic cavities

parietal: lines cavities
visceral: lines organs

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lesser omentum

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fold in peritoneum that connects connects stomach to visceral organs

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74
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greater omentum

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fold in peritoneum that connects connects stomach to dorsal organs

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75
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gastr/o

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stomach

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76
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monogastric

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one glandular ‘AKA true’ stomach (stomach that makes secretions for digestion) animals

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ruminant

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one glandular stomach + 3 forestomach (outpouchings of esophagus) animals

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glandular stomach

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produces secretions

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79
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cardia

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entrance of stomach, near esophagus

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80
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fundus

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cranial, rounded base of stomach

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81
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body/corpus

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rounded bottom of stomach, main part

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82
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antrum

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caudal part of stomach, constricted, joins pylorud

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83
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pylorus

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narrow passage between stomach and duodenum

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pylor/o

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gatekeeper (pylorus)

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pyloric sphincter

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muscle ring controlling flow from stomach to duodenum

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rugae

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folds in the mucosa of stomach. contain glands that make gastric juices

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87
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intestinal flora

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microorganisms in GI tract

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88
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cud

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regurgitated and remasticated food + rumen microganisms of ruminants

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rumen/paunch

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largest part of ruminant stomach, fermentation occurs here

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90
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reticulum

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cranial ruminant stomach AKA honeycomb (intersecting mucous membranes)

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omasum

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third part of ruminant stomach, has papillae that grind food, contracts to squeeze fluid out

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abomasum/true stomach

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4th part of ruminant stomach, glandular enzymes for digestion

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mesentry

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fold in peritoneum that attaches small intestine to abdominal wall

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enter/o

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small intesetine

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95
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gastroenterology

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study of stomach + small intestine

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96
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rumination

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process of bringing food up from stomach to the mouth for further chewing

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97
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duodenum

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proximal part of small intestine (most ‘oral’ part)

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98
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duoden/i
duoden/o

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duodenum

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99
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jejunum

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middle portion of small intestine

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100
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jejun/o

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jejunum

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101
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ileum/aboral

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most distal portion of small intestine

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ile/o

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ileum

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103
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chyle

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milky fluid in food that has been digested

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104
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cecum

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portion of large intestine connected to ileum

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105
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colon

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2nd portion of large intestine, made of ascending, transverse, and descending parts

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106
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rectum

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most caudal portion of large intestine

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107
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anus

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most caudal opening of GI tract, controlled by anal spincter

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108
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cec/o

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cecum

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109
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col/o

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colon

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110
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haustra

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sacculations in colon + cecum of pigs and horses (‘buckets’ that retain material so it has more time to digest)

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teniae

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longitudinal bands of smooth muscle in cecal wall, form haustra

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112
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rect/o

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rectum

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113
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an/o

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anus

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anorectal

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pertaining to anus and rectum

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proct/o

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anus + rectum collectively

116
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anal sacs

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pair of pouches in anal sphincters of dogs and cats that produce foul smelling liquid

117
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flexure

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bend/curve (ie pelvic flexure)

118
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hepat/o

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liver

119
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glucose

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120
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glycogen

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form of excess glucose removed by liver and stored in body

121
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hypoglycemia

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low blood sugar

122
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hepatocytes

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liver cells

123
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sinusoids

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channels in liver

124
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parenchyma

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functional element of a tissue/organ

125
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bile

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produced in liver to help digestion

126
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biliary

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pertaining to bile

127
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emulsification

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fat digestion

128
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bilirubin

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pigment produced from destruction of hemoglobin released in bile

129
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gallbladder

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sac embedded in liver that stores bile

130
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cyst/o

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cyset

131
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chol/o

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bile/gall

132
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doch/o

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receptacle

133
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cholecystic

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pertaining to gall bladder

134
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choledochus

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common bile duct

135
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pancreas

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elongated gland near cranial duodenum with endo + exocrine functions (makes trypsin, lipase, and amylase)

136
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pancreat/o

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pancreas

137
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trypsin

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enzyme that digests protein

138
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lipase

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enzyme that digests fat

139
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amylase

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enzyme that digests carbohydrates

140
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-ase

A

enzymes

141
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metabolism

A

the body’s use of nutrients

142
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anabolism

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building of cells + substances

143
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catabolism

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breaking down cells + substances

144
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absorption

A

taking digested nutrients into circulatory system

AKA assimilation

145
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villi

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hairlike projections in small intestine

  • villus = single villi
146
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crypts

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valleys in the small intestine mucous membrane

147
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prehension

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collecting food (ingesta) in oral cavity

148
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mastication

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chewing

149
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deglutition

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chewed ingesta -> into pharynx and esophagus

150
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peristalsis

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wavelike contractions of smooth muscle that moves food down esophagus

151
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-stalsis

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contraction

152
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chyme

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semifluid mass of partially digested food that passes from stomach

153
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ballottement

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hitting the wall of fluid-filled structure

154
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barium

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contrast material (barium sulfate) used for radiographic studies
given by ‘barium swallow’ of upper GI or ‘barium enema’ of lower GI)

155
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biopsy

A

removal of tissues to examine

incisional = removing part of tissue
excisional = entire tissue removed

156
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preprandial

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blood test before a meal

157
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postprandial

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blood test after a meal

158
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-prandial

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meal

159
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colonoscopy

A

endoscopic examination of colon using an endoscope

160
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esophagoscopy

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endoscopic examination of esophagus

161
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fecal examination

A

detect parasites

162
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gastroscopy

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endoscopic examination of stomach

163
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hemoccult

A

test for hidden blood in stool

occult = hidden

164
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radiography

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imaging of internal structures through x-rays

165
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ultrasound

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imaging of internal structures using echoes of sound waves

166
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achalasia

A

inability to relax smooth muscle of GI tract

167
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adontia

A

no teeth

168
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aerophagia

A

swalling air

169
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anal sacculitis

A

inflammation of pouches around anus

inpissation = determining dry or thick fluid by evaporation

170
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anorexia

A

loss of appetite

171
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ascariasis

A

roundworms

172
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ascites

A

fluid in abdomen

173
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atresia

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absence of normal body opening/tubular organ

174
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bloat

A

accumulation of gas in GI tract

ruminal tympany = bloating in ruminants

174
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bloat

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accumulation of gas in GI tract

ruminal tympany = bloating in ruminants

174
Q

bloat

A

accumulation of gas in GI tract

ruminal tympany = bloating in ruminants

175
Q

borborygmus

A

gas movement that makes a rumbling sound

176
Q

bruxism

A

involuntary teeth grinding

177
Q

cachexia

A

malnutrition

178
Q

cholecystits

A

inflamed gall bladder

179
Q

cirrhosis

A

degenerative disease of liver

180
Q

cirrh/o

A

orange yellow

181
Q

colic

A

severe abdominal pain

182
Q

colitis

A

inflamed colon

183
Q

coprophagia

A

eating poop

copr/o = poop

184
Q

cribbing

A

horses grabbing an object in front teeth and breathing in

185
Q

dental calcus

A

abnormal mineral deposit on teeth (AKA tartar)

186
Q

dental caries

A

decay of teeth, making a hole

187
Q

displaced abomasum

A

4th stomach in ruminants gets trapped under the rumen

188
Q

diverticulitis

A

inflammation of diverticulum (pouch on wall of tubular organs)

189
Q

dyschezia

A

difficulty pooping

190
Q

dysentry

A

general term for disorders of inflammation of intestine, abdominal pain, and diarrhea

191
Q

dysphagia

A

difficulty swallowing or eating

192
Q

emesis

A

vomiting

193
Q

vomitus

A

vomited material

194
Q

enteritis

A

inflammation of small intestine

195
Q

enterocolitis

A

inflammation of small and large intestines

196
Q

epulis

A

benign tumor from periodontal mucous membranes

197
Q

eructation

A

belching

198
Q

esophageal reflux

A

return of stomach contents back to esophagus

reflux = return flow

199
Q

eviscerate

A

remove/expose internal organs

200
Q

exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

A

pancreas doesn’t secret enough enzymes

201
Q

fecalith/coprolith

A

stonelike poop

-lethiasis = presence of stones

202
Q

gastric dilation

A

stomach fills with air and expands (often in deep chested canines)

203
Q

gastric dilation volvulus

A

stomach fills with air, expands, and twists on itself

204
Q

gastritis

A

stomach inflammation

205
Q

gastroenteritis

A

inflammation of stomach and small intestine

206
Q

gingival hyperplasia

A

overgrowth of gingiva

207
Q

gingivitis

A

inflammation of gums

208
Q

glossitis

A

tongue inflammation

209
Q

hematemesis

A

vomiting blood

210
Q

hematochezia

A

passing bloody stool

211
Q

hemoperitoneum

A

blood in peritoneum

212
Q

hepatitis

A

liver inflammation

213
Q

heptoma

A

liver tumor

214
Q

hepatomegaly

A

enlarged liver

215
Q

hiatal hernia

A

protrusion of stomach through esophagal opening in diaphragm

216
Q

hydrops/dropsy

A

fluid in tissues or body cavity

217
Q

hyper/hypoglycemia

A

elevated/low blood sugar

218
Q

ileitis

A

ileum inflammation

219
Q

ileus

A

stoppage of intestinal peristalsis

220
Q

impaction

A

obstruction of area (usually when feed is too dry)

221
Q

incontinence

A

inability to control

222
Q

inflammatory bowel disease

A

inflammatory cells infiltrate lining of GIT

223
Q

inguinal hernia

A

protrusion of bowel through inguinal canal

224
Q

intussusception

A

telescoping of one part of intestine into adjacent part

225
Q

jaundice/icterus

A

yellow skin from elevated bilirubin

226
Q

total parental nutrition/TPN

A

malnourished animals receiving an IV of liquid nutrients

227
Q

melena

A

black stool with digested blood

228
Q

oronasal fistula

A

abnormal opening between nasal and oral cavities

229
Q

palatoschisis

A

congenital fissure of roof of mouth (cleft palate)

230
Q

perforating ulcer

A

erosion through entire surface

231
Q

periapical abscess

A

inflammation + pus surrounding bottom of tooth root

232
Q

periodontitis

A

inflammation of strucutre supporting teeth

233
Q

pica

A

eating abnormal substances

234
Q

plaque

A

mixed colony of bacteria and WBC adhering to enamel

235
Q

polydipsia

A

excessive thirst

236
Q

dips/o

A

thirst

237
Q

polyp

A

small growth on mucous membrane

238
Q

polyphagia

A

excessive eating

239
Q

prolapse

A

protrusion of viscera

240
Q

quidding

A

food chewed up but falls from mouth

241
Q

salivary mucocele

A

saliva leaking from damaged gland surrounded by grandulation tissue

242
Q

scours

A

livestock diarrhea

243
Q

shunt

A

bypass/divert

244
Q

portosystemic shunt

A

blood vessels bypass liver, not detoxified

245
Q

stenosis

A

narrowing of opening

246
Q

stomatitis

A

mouth inflammation

247
Q

tenesmus

A

painful defecation

248
Q

torsion

A

axial twist

249
Q

trichobezoar

A

hairball

trich/o = hair

250
Q

ulcer

A

erosion of tissue

251
Q

volvulus

A

twisting on itself

252
Q

abomasopexy

A

surgical fixation of abomasum to abdominal wall

253
Q

fistula

A

abnormal passage from organ to surface or between 2 organs

254
Q

rumenostomy/rumen fistula

A

artificial opening in rumen of ruminant

255
Q

perianal

A

around anus

256
Q

perianal fistula

A

abnormal passage around anus

257
Q

float

A

instrument to file equine molars

258
Q

gastrectomy

A

removal of all/parts of stomach

259
Q

gastroduodenostomy

A

removal of part of stomach and duodenum

260
Q

gastropexy

A

fixing stomach of abdominal wall

261
Q

gastrostomy

A

artificial opening between stomach and abdominal wall

262
Q

effluent

A

discharge

263
Q

anastomosis

A

connecting 2 tubular/hollow strucutres

264
Q

bolus

A

rounded mass of food OR giving something rapidly

265
Q

cholecystectomy

A

removal of gall bladder

266
Q

drench

A

forcing an animal to drink liquid medication

267
Q

enterostomy

A

opening between small intestine and abdominal wall

268
Q

gastrostomy

A

incision in stomach

269
Q

gastrostomy

A

incision in stomach

270
Q

gavage

A

force feeding

271
Q

gingivectomy

A

removal of gum tissue

272
Q

hepatomy

A

incision in liver

273
Q

ileectomy

A

removal of ileum

274
Q

laparotomy

A

incision into abdomen

lapar/o = abdomen/flank

275
Q

nasogastric intubation

A

place tube through nose into stomach

276
Q

orogastric intubation

A

tube from mouth into stomach

277
Q

transfaunation

A

transferring microbes from healthy animal into sick animal

278
Q

trocarization/paracentesis

A

inserting pointed instrument (trocar) into body cavity (usually to relieve pressure in bloat)

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