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Chyme

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Semifluid mass of partly digested food that passes out of the stomach, through the pyloric sphincter, and into the small intestine.

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Feces

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Aka solid body waste, are expelled through the rectum and anus.

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Defecation

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Aka bowel movement, is the evacuation or emptying of the large intestine.

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Borborygmus

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Rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine.

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Flatulence

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Aka Flatus, is the passage of gas out of the body through the rectum.

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Bariatrics

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Branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity associated with diseases.

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Dentist

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Holds a doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or doctor of medical dentistry (DMD) degree and specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the teeth and tissues of the oral cavity.

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Gastroenterologist

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Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines.

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Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Specializes in surgery of the face and jaws to correct deformities, treat diseases, and repair injuries.

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Orthodontist

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Dental specialist who prevents or corrects malocclusion of the teeth and related facial structures.

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Periodontist

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Dental specialist who prevents or treats disorders pf the tissues surrounding the teeth.

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Proctologist

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Physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus.

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Registered Dietitian

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Specialist in food and nutrition who practices medical nutrition therapy and counsels patients on improving their dietary intake.

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Aphthous Ulcers

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Aka Canker sours or mouth ulcers, are gray-white pits with a red border in the soft tissues lining the mouth.

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Cheilosis

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Aka Cheilitis is a disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corner of the mouth.

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Herpes Labialis

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Aka cold sores or fever blisters, blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissues that are caused by the oral herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)

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Leukoplakia

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Abnormal white, usually benign legion (sore) that develops on the tongue or inside of the cheek.

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth.

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Stomatomycosis

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Any disease of the mouth due to a fungus.

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Oral Thrush

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Type of Stomatomycosis that develops with the fungus Candida Albicans grows out of control.

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Xerostomia

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Aka dry mouth, is the lack of adequate saliva due to diminished secretions by the salivary glands.

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Gastrointestinal tract

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also known as the GI tract
gastr/o means stomach
intestin means intestine
-al means pertaining to
these organs work in cooperation with accessory organs

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Lips

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known as the labia, surround the opening to the oral cavity (singular, labium). The term labia is also used to describe parts of the female genitalia.

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Palate

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which forms the roof of the mouth, consists of three major parts (hard palate, soft palate, and uvula)

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Hard Palate
the anterior portion of the palate. This area is covered with specialized mucous membrane. Rugae are irregular ridges or folds in this mucous membrane
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Soft Palate
the flexible posterior portion of the palate. During swallowing, it has the important role of closing off the nasal passage to prevent food and liquid from moving upward into the nasal cavity
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Uvula
the third part of the palate, and it hangs from the free edge of the soft palate. During swallowing, it moves upward with the soft palate. It also plays an important role in snoring and in the formation of some speech sounds
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Tongue
very strong, flexible, and muscular. The posterior portion of it is attached. The anterior end of the tongue moves freely and is flexible. It is the structure of the tongue that makes it so important for chewing, speaking, and swallowing
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Papillae
The small bumps in the tough protective covering of the upper surface of the tongue. The papillae (singular, papilla) contain taste buds, which are the sensory receptors for the sense of taste
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Periodontium
describes the structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth. peri- means surrounding odonti means the teeth -um is a noun ending this consists of the bone of the dental arches and the soft tissues that surround and support the teeth
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Gingiva
also known as the masticatory mucosa or the gums, is the specialized mucous membrane that covers the bone of the dental arches and surrounds the neck of the teeth (plural, gingivae)
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Dental Arches
the bony structures of the oral cavity. These arches hold the teeth firmly in position to facilitate chewing and speaking
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Temporomandibular Joint
commonly known as the TMI, is formed at the back of the mouth where the maxillary and mandibular arches come together
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Dentition
refers to the natural teeth arranged in the upper and lower jaws. Human dentition consist of four types of teeth (incisors, premolars, molars, and canines
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Occlusion
as used in dentistry, describes any contact between the chewing surfaces of the upper and lower teeth
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Salivary Glands
secrete saliva that is carried by ducts into the mouth
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Pharynx
the common passageway for both respiration and digestion
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Esophagus
the muscular tube through which ingested food passes from the pharynx to the stomach
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Lower Esophageal Sphincter
also known as the cardiac sphincter, is a muscular ring between the esophagus and the stomach. During swallowing, it relaxes to allow food to enter the stomach
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Colectomy
Surgical removal of all or part of the colon Root: col (colon) Suffix: -ectomy (surgical removal)
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Colotomy
Surgical incision into the colon Root: col (colon) Suffix: -otomy (surgical incision)
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Diverticulectomy
Surgical removal of a diverticulum Root: diverticul (diverticulum) Suffix: -ectomy (surgical removal)
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Gastroduodenostomy
The establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum Root: gastr/o (stomach) Root: duoden (first part of the small intestine) Suffix: -ostomy (surgically creating an opening)
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Anastomosis
A surgical connection between two hallow, or tubular, structures
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Ileectomy
Surgical removal of the ileum Root: ile (ileum) Suffix:-ectomy (surgical removal)
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Ostomy
Surgical procedure to greater an artificial opening between an organ and the body surface
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Ileostomy
Surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the ileum, at the end of the small intestine, and the outside of the abdominal wall Root: ile (small intestine) Suffix: -ostomy (surgically creating an opening)
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Colostomy
Surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface Root: col (colon) Suffix: -ostomy (surgically creating an opening)
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Hemorrhoidectomy
Surgical removal of hemorrhoids Root: hemorrhoid (hemorrhoid) Suffix: -ectomy (surgical removal)
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Proctopexy
Surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ Root: proct/o (rectum) Suffix: -pexy (surgical fixation)
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Hepatectomy
Surgical removal of all or part of the liver Root: hepat (liver) Suffix: -ectomy (surgical removal)
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Liver transplant
An option for a patient whose liver has failed for a reason other than liver cancer
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Choledocholithotomy
Incision into the common bile duct for the removal of a gallstone Root: choledoch/o (common bile duct) Root: lith (stone) Suffix: -otomy (surgical incision)
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Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder Root:cholecyst (gallbladder) Suffix: -ectomy (surgical removal)
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Clostridium difficile (c. diff)
a bacterial infection common to older adults in hospitals or long term care facilities, typically following the use of antibiotics that wipe out competing bacteria. the disease causes diarrhea and can lead to inflammation of the colon.
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dysentery
a bacterial infection that occurs most frequently in tropical countries where it is spread through food or water contaminated by human feces.
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E.coli
caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli, and is transmitted through contaminated foods that have not been adequately cooked.
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salmonellosis (salmonella)
is transmitted by feces, either through direct contact with animals or by eating contaminated raw or undercooked meats and eggs or unpasteurized milk and cheese products
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anal fissure
a small crack like sore in the skin of the anus that can cause severe pain during a bowel movement
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bowel incontinence
the inability to control the excretion of feces
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constipation
defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times a week. stools are usually dry, hard, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Can be caused by a lack of fiber in the diet, disease, etc.
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diarrhea
prefix: dia- through suffix: rrhea- flow/discharge definition: can abnormally frequent flow of lose or watery stools and can lead to dehydration.
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hemorrhoids
occur when a cluster of veins, muscles, and tissues slip near or through the anal opening. these veins can become inflamed resulting in pain, fecal leakage, itching, and bleeding
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rectocele
combining form: rect/o- rectum suffix: cele- hernia definition: a bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the vagina, usually, as the result of childbirth or pregnancy.
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hematochezia
the presence of bright red blood in the stool, the bright red blood indicates that the blood is coming from the lower part of the gastrointestinal tract
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melena
the passage of black, tarry, foul smelling stools. this is caused by the presence of digested blood and often indicates bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract
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steatorrhea
combining form: steat/o- fat suffix: rrhea- flow/discharge definition: the presence of excess fat in the stool, resulting in frothy, foul smelling stools. this condition is usually caused by pancreatic disease, the removal of the gallbladder, or malabsorption disorders.
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ascites
is abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity, usually the result of severe liver disease creating pressure on the livers blood vessels.
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hepatomegaly
combining form: hepat/o- liver suffix: megaly- enlargement definition- is the abnormal enlargement of the liver
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jaundice
a discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes. This condition is caused by greater-than-normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood
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hepatitis
root word: hepat- liver suffix: itis- inflammation definition: inflammation of the liver usually caused by a viral infection
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nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
describes the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol. Those with this condition are usually those who are obese, have type two diabetes, or high cholesterol
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nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
combining form: steat/o- liver root word: hepat- liver suffix: itis- inflammation definition: a more serious form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease because it consists of fatty accumulations plus liver damaging inflammation. In some cases this may progress to cirrhosis, irreversible liver scarring, or liver cancer.

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