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Digestive System - Plan Terms Flashcards

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Antacid

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Substance that neutralized acid

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Antiemetic

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Medication that prevents / reduces nausea and vomiting N&V

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Cathartic

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Substance that promotes bowel movements BMs

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Laparoscopic surgery

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Minimally invasive surgery using a laparoscope

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Odontectomy

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Removal of a tooth

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Glossorrhapy

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Suturing of the tongue

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Gastrectomy

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Removal of the stomach

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Cholecystectomy

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Removal of the gallbladder

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Abdominoplasty

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Surgical reconstruction of the abdomen

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Abdominocentesis

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Puncture of the abdomen

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Hemicolectomy

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Removal of half the colon

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Hemorrhoidectomy

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Removal of hemorrhoids

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Medical Terminology - PA School (55 decks)

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