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Digestive System 4 Flashcards

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Esophageal atresia

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Closure of the esophagus

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Gastrojejunostomy

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New opening between the jejunum and the stomach

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Gastrostomy

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New opening of the stomach to the outside of the body

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Gingivectomy

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Removal of gum tissue

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5
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Glossectomy

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Removal of the tongue

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Gluconeogenesis

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Formation of new glucose( by the liver cells)

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Glycogen

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Storage form of sugar

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Hepatomegaly

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Enlargement of liver

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Herniorrhaphy

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Suture of hernia

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Ileostomy

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New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body

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Cholecystojejunlstomy

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New opening between the gallbladder and jejunum

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12
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Labiodental

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Pertaining to the lips and teeth

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13
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Sublingual

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Pertaining to under the tongue

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14
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Lipase

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Enzyme to digest fat

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15
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Cholecystolithiasis

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Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder

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Periodontal membrane

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Membrane surrounding a tooth

17
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Oropharynx

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The region of the throat near the mouth

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Palatoplasty

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Surgical repair of the palate

19
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Pancreatic

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Pertaining to the pancreas

20
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Pancreatoduodenectomy

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Removal of the pancreas and duodenum; whipple procedure

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Proctosigmoidoscopy

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Visual examination of the anus and rectum

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Pyloric stenosis

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Narrowing of the pyloric Sphincter

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Rectal carcinoma

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Cancer of the rectum

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Sialadectomy splenic

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Removal of salivary glands

25
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Flexure steatorrhea

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Area of the colon that bends downward near the spleen

26
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Aphthous stomatitis

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Inflammation of the mouth with small ulcers

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