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Chapter 9 Part 2 Flashcards

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dentine

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dense, ivory-like substance located under the enamel in a tooth

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dentist

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a qualified practitioner in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the oral-facial complex

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enamel

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hard substance covering a tooth

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enzyme

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protein that induces changes in other substances

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mouth

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external opening of a cavity or canal

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nasopharynx

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region of the pharynx at the back of the nose and above the soft palate

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oral

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pertaining to the mouth

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palate

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roof of the mouth

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papilla

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any small projection

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parotid

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the savilary gland beside the ear

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pulp

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the connective tissue in the cavity in the center of the tooth. Latin: flesh

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saliva

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secretin in mouth from salivary glands

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sublingual

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under the tongue

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submandibular

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underneath the mandible

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tongue

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mobile muscle mass in the mouth

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uvula

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fleshy projection of the soft palate. Latin: grape

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chyme

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semifluid, partially digested food passed from the stomach into the duodenum. Greek: juice

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duodenum

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first part of the small intestine, approx. 9 inches in length

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gastrin

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hormone secreted in the stomach, stimulates secretion of HCL, increases gastric motility

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hydrochloric acid (HCL)

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the acid of gastric juice

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intrinsic factor

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produced in the stomach, essential for the absoprtion of vitamin B12

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pepsin

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enzyme produces by the stomach that breaks down protein

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pepsinogen

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converted by HCL in the stomach to pepsin

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pylorus

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exit area of the stomach

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pyloric

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pertaining to the pylorus

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bowel

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another name for intestine. Latin: sauage

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diverticulum

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a pouchlike opening or sac from a tubular structure

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diverticulosis

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presence of a number of small pouches in the wall of the large intestine

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diverticulitis

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inflammation of the diverticula

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fissure

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deep furrow or cleft. Latin: slit

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fistula

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abnormal passage. Latin: pipe, tube

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hemorrhoid

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dilated rectal vein producing painful anal swelling

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hemorrhoidectomy

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surgical removal of hemorrhoids

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intussusception

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the slipping of one bowel inside another, causing abstruction

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melena

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the passage of black, tarry stools. Greek: black

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occult blood

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blood that cannot be seen in the stool but is positive on a fecal occult blood test. Occult, latin: to hide

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hemoccult test

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trade name for a fecal occult test

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peritoneum

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membrane that lines the abdominal cavity

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peritonitus

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inflammation of the peritoneum

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polyp

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mass of tissue that projects into the lumen of the bowel. Latin: foot

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polyposis

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presence of several polyps

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polypectomy

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excision or removal of a polyp

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proctitis

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inflammation of the lining of the rectum

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proctologist

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a specialist of the diseases of the anus and rectum

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asymptomatic

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without any symptoms or abnormalities experienced by patient

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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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emesis

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vomit, greek

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hematemesis

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vomiting red blood

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hernia

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protrustion of a structure through the tissue that normally contains it. Latin: rupture

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herniorrhaphy

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repair of a hernia

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hiatus

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an opening through a structure. Latin: an aperture

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postprandial

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following a meal

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reflux

A

backward flow

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sphincter

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a band of muscle that encircles an opening; when it contracts, the opening is closed

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varix

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dialated, twisted vein

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varicose

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characterized by or affected with varices

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anus

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exit hole of the digestive tract through which feces are discharged. Latin: ring

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anorectal junction

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the junction between the anus and rectum

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appendix

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small blind projection from the pouch of the cecum

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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appendectomy

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surgical removal of the appendix

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colon

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the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum

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colic

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spasmodic, crampy-like pains in the abdomen

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colitis

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inflammation of the colon

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feces

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undigested, waste material discharged from the bowel

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defecation

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evacuation of feces from rectum and anus

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flexure

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a bend in a structure. Latin: bend

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ileoceal sphincter

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band of muscle that encircles the junction of the ileum and cecum

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ileum

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third portion of the small intestine. Latin: roll up, twist

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rectum

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terminal part of the colon from the sigmoid to the anal canal. Latin: straight

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sigmoid

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part of the colon shaped like an S. greek letter S

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cholecystitis

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inflmmation of the gallbladder

73
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cholecyctectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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choledocholithiasis

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presence of a gallstone in the common bile duct

75
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cholelithiasis

A

condition of having bile stones (gallstones)

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cholelithotomy

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surgical removal of gallstones

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endocrine

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a gland that produces an internal or hormonal substance and secretes it into the bloodstream

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exocrine

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a gland that secretes substances outwardly through excretory ducts

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gallstone

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hard mass of cholesterol, calcium, and bilirubin that can be formed in the gallbladder and bile duct

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gallbladder

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receptacle on the inferior surface of the liver for storing bile

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glucagon

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hormone that mobilizes glucose from body storage

82
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insulin

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pancreatic hormone that suppresses blood glusoce levels and transports glucose into cells

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pancreas

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lobulated gland, the head of which is tucked into the curve of the duodenum

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pancreatitis

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inflammation of the pancreas

Medical Terminology (9 decks)

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