Digestive System 4 Flashcards
Esophageal atresia
Closure of the esophagus
Gastrojejunostomy
New opening between the jejunum and the stomach
Gastrostomy
New opening of the stomach to the outside of the body
Gingivectomy
Removal of gum tissue
Glossectomy
Removal of the tongue
Gluconeogenesis
Formation of new glucose( by the liver cells)
Glycogen
Storage form of sugar
Hepatomegaly
Enlargement of liver
Herniorrhaphy
Suture of hernia
Ileostomy
New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body
Cholecystojejunlstomy
New opening between the gallbladder and jejunum
Labiodental
Pertaining to the lips and teeth
Sublingual
Pertaining to under the tongue
Lipase
Enzyme to digest fat
Cholecystolithiasis
Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder
Periodontal membrane
Membrane surrounding a tooth
Oropharynx
The region of the throat near the mouth
Palatoplasty
Surgical repair of the palate
Pancreatic
Pertaining to the pancreas
Pancreatoduodenectomy
Removal of the pancreas and duodenum; whipple procedure
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Visual examination of the anus and rectum
Pyloric stenosis
Narrowing of the pyloric Sphincter
Rectal carcinoma
Cancer of the rectum
Sialadectomy splenic
Removal of salivary glands
Flexure steatorrhea
Area of the colon that bends downward near the spleen
Aphthous stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth with small ulcers
