Digestive System 2 Flashcards by Bayan Ismaeil | Brainscape

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Peritonitis

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Inflammation of the peritoneum

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Pharyngeal

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Pertaining to the throat

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Palatopharyngoplasty

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Surgical repair of the palate and throat

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Proctologist

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Specialist in the anus and rectum

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Pyloroplasty

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Surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter

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Rectocele

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Hernia of the rectum

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Sialadenitis

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Inflammation of the salivary glands

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Sigmoidoscopy

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Visual examination of the sigmoid colon

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of the mouth

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Uvulectomy

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Removal of the uvula

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Amylase

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Enzyme that digests starch

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Biliary

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Pertaining to bile

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Hyperbilirubinemia

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Excess bilirubin in the blood; jaundice

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Cholelithiasis

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Abnormal condition of gallstones

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Achlorhydria

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Lack of hydrochloric acid

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Gluconeogenesis

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Production of new sugar from proteins and fats ( by the liver)

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Hyperglycemia

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High blood sugar

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Glycogenolysis

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Breakdown of glycogen to form sugar (glucose)

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Lipoma

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Tumor of fat (benign)

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Lithogenesis

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Formation of a stone (calculus)

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Protease

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Enzyme that digests protein

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Pyorrhea

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Discharge of pus from gums

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Sialolith

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Salivary gland stone

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steatorrhea

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Discharge of fats ( in feces)

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Lipase

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Enzyme that digests fats

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Hematochezia

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Bright red blood in the feces

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Choledocholithiasis

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Condition of stones in the common bile duct

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Postprandial

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Pertaining to after meals