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Digestive System Flashcards

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Perianal

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Pertaining to surrounding the anus

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Appendectomy

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Removal or resection of the appendix

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Appendicitis

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Inflammation of the appendix

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Buccal mucosa

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The mucous membrane lining the cheek

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Cecal

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Pertaining to the Cecum

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Celiac

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Pertaining to the abdomen

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Cheilosis

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Abnormal condition of the lip

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Cholecystectomy

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Removal of the gallbladder

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Choledochotomy

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Incision of the common bile duct

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Colostomy

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New opening of the colon to the outside of the body

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Colonic

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Pertaining to the colon

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Colonoscopy

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Process of visual examination of the colon

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Dentibuccal

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Pertaining to tooth and cheek

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Duodenal

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Pertaining to the duodenum ( first part of the small intestine)

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Enterocolitis

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Inflammation of the small and large intestine

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Enteroenterostomy

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New opening between two previously unconnected parts of the small intestine

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Mesentery

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Membrane that holds the intestines together

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Parenteral

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Pertaining to apart from the intestine ( refers to delivery of substances any way other than through the digestive tract)

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Esophageal

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Pertaining to the esophagus

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Facial

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Pertaining to the face

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Gastrostomy

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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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Gingivitis

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Inflammation of the gums

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Hypoglossal

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Pertaining to under the tongue

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Hepatoma

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Tumour if the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma

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Hepatomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver

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Ileocecal sphincter

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

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Ileitis

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Inflammation of the ileum

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Ileostomy

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New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body

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Choledochojejunostomy

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

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Gastrojejunostomy

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New opening between the stomach and the jejunum

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Labial

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Pertaining to the lip

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Sublingual

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Pertaining to under the tongue

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Submandibular

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Pertaining to under the lower jaw

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Orthodontist

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Dentist specializing in straightening the teeth

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Periodontist

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Dentist specializing in gums

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Endodontist

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Dentist specializing in operating within the tooth ( root canal specialist)

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Oral

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Pertaining to the mouth

38
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Palatoplasty

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Surgical repair of the palate

Digestive System (5 decks)

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