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Chapter 8 - Digestive System Flashcards

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ile/o

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ileum

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jejun/o

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jejunum

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or/o

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mouth

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pancreat/o

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pancreas

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peps/o

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digestion

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phag/o

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swallowing, eating

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proct/o

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rectum

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rect/o

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rectum

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sigmoid/o

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sigmoid colon

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-algia

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pain

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cyst/o

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bladder, sac

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lith/o

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stone, calculus

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13
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-cele

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hernia, protrusion

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14
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-ia

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diseased state, condition of

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15
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-iasis

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condition

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-stomy

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creation of an artificial opening

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-tomy

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incision

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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abdomin/o

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abdomen, abdominal cavity

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lapar/o

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abdomen, abdominal cavity

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an/o

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anus

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append/o, appendic/o

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appendix

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chol/e

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gall, bile

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col/o, colon/o

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colon

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duoden/o

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duodenum

26
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enter/o

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intestines

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esophag/o

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esophagus

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gastr/o

A

stomach

29
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gingiv/o

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gums

30
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gloss/o

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tongue

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lingu/o

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tongue

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hepat/o

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liver

33
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bariatric surgery

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Surgical reduction of gastric capacity to treat morbid obesity.

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barium enema (BE)

A

Diagnostic procedure in which a series of radiographic images are taken of the large intestine after the rectal administration of the contrast agent barium.

35
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celiac disease

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Malabsorption syndrome caused by an immune reaction to gluten, which may damage the lining of the small intestine that is responsible for absorption of food into the bloodstream.

36
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cirrhosis

A

Chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue.

Commonly caused by alcoholism and certain types of viral hepatitis.

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constipation

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Infrequent or difficult evacuation of stool.

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Chron disease

A

Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and colon; characterized by cobblestone ulcerations and the formation of scar tissue that may lead to intestinal obstruction.

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diarrhea

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Frequent discharge of liquid stool.

40
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

A

Endoscopic procedure involving radiographic imaging or the biliary ducts and pancreatic ducts.

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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

A

Disorder characterized by the abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus.

42
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hemorrhoids

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Swollen or distended veins in the rectal area, which may be internal or external, and can be a source of rectal bleeding and pain.

43
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irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

A

Periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and constipation, usually associated abdominal pain.

44
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parenteral

A

Pertaining treatment other than through the digestive system.

45
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peptic ulcer

A

Erosion of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum associated with increased secretion of acid from the stomach, bacterial infection, or use of NSAIDs.

46
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polyp

A

Tumorlike growth extending outward from a mucous membrane.

47
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Stoma

A

Surgical opening between an organ and the surface of the body, such as the opening established in the abdominal wall by colostomy, ileostomy, or a similar operation.

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Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

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Diasease characterized by inflammation of the colon with formation of ulcers, which can cause bloody diarrhea.

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Upper GI series (UGI series)

A

Diagnostic procedure in which a series of radiographic images are taken of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and duodenum after the oral administration of the contrast agent barium.

50
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BE

A

Barium Enema

51
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BM

A

Bowel Movement

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EGD

A

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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ERCP

A

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

54
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GERD

A

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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GI

A

Gastrointestinal

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IBS

A

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

57
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PEG

A

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

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TPN

A

Total Parenteral Nutricion

59
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UC

A

Ulcerative Colitis

60
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UGI series

A

Upper GI series

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