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gastrointestinal

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a long, muscular tube that runs from your mouth to your anus; GI tract

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deglutition

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swallowing

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triglycerides

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the most common type of fat in your body, stored in fat cells and used for energy

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hard palate

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the bony front portion of the roof of the mouth

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parotid gland

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salivary glands; located in front of and slightly below each ear

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periodontal membrane

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a specialized connective tissue that attaches the tooth to the surrounding alveolar bone

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mastication

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chewing

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sublingual gland

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the smallest of the three major salivary glands; under tounge

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submandibular gland

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located below the jaw, and is responsible for producing saliva

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tonsils

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two round, fleshy masses in the back of your throat

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uvula

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Your uvula is the little hanging ball in the back of your throat; secreting saliva

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esophagus

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a muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the pharynx to the stomach

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pharynx

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a muscular tube in the middle of your neck

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bolus

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a small rounded mass of a substance, especially of chewed food at the moment of swallowing.

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peristalsis

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a wave-like muscular contraction

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Stomach

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a J-shaped, muscular organ in the upper abdomen that plays a key role in the digestive system

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hydrochloric acid

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Main component of gastric acid

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lower esophageal sphincter

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a ring of muscle that acts as a valve at the lower end of the esophagus, preventing stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus

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sphincters

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a ring of muscle surrounding and serving to guard or close an opening or tube

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pyloric sphincter

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a ring-like muscle located at the bottom of the stomach, where it connects to the duodenum

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Small Intestine (Small Bowel)

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responsible for the majority of nutrient digestion and absorption

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bile

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a greenish-yellow, digestive fluid

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duodenum

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first part of small intestine

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ileum

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final part of small intestine

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gallbladder
a small, pear-shaped organ located under the liver in the upper right part of the abdomen
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jejunum
middle part of small intestine
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liver
a vital organ in the body, primarily responsible for detoxification, metabolism, and digestion
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pancreas
that plays a key role in both digestion and blood sugar regulation
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Large Intestine (Large Bowel)
the final part of the digestive system in humans
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rectum
it serves as a reservoir for feces
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bilirubin
a yellowish pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells
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common bile duct
a tube-like structure that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder, through the pancreas, and into the small intestine
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emulsification
the process of dispersing two or more immiscible liquids together to form a semistable mixture
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glycogen
an extensively branched glucose polymer that animals use as an energy reserve
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insulin
a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels
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an/o
anus
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append/o
appendix
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appendic/o
appendix
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bucc/o
cheek
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cec/o
cecum
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celi/o
belly; abdomen
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cheil/o
lip
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choledoch/o
common bile duct
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cholecyst/o
gallbladder
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col/o
colon
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colon/o
colon
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dent/i
tooth
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duoden/o
duodenum
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esophag/o
esophagus
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enter/o
intestines (usually small)
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gastr/o
stomach
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faci/o
face
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gingiv/o
gum
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gloss/o
tounge
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hepat/o
liver
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ile/o
ileum
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lapar/o
abdominal wall
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jejun/o
jejunum
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labi/o
lip
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lingu/o
tounge
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mandibul/o
mandible
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odont/o
tooth
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or/o
mouth
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palat/o
palate
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peritone/o
peritoneum
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pharyng/o
pharynx
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proct/o
rectum
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pylor/o
pyloric sphincter
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sialaden/o
salivary gland
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stomat/o
mouth
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sigmoid/o
sigmoid colon
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amyl/o
starch
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bil/i
bilirubin
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chol/e
bile; gall
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chlorhydr/o
hydrochloric acid
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glyc/o
glucose
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lip/o
fat
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glycogen/o
glycogen
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lith/o
stone
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sial/o
saliva
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steat/o
fat; sebum
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prote/o
protein
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-ase
enzyme
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-iasis
a disease or abnormal condition
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-chezia
the act of defecation or bowel movement
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achalasia
a rare swallowing disorder where the esophagus loses its ability to propel food and liquid into the stomach
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-prandial
relating to a meal
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anal fistula
an abnormal tunnel that develops between the lining of the anal canal and the skin around the anus
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anorexia
A lack of an appetite
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aphthous stomatitis
common condition characterized by painful, recurring mouth ulcers, often called canker sores
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ascites
a condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity, causing a swollen belly
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borborygmus
a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines.
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cholelithiasis
refers to the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
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cirrhosis
a condition in which your liver is scarred and permanently damaged
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colonic polyposis
the condition of having multiple polyps (growths) in the colon or large intestine
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colorectal cancer
cancer that originates in the colon or rectum, the large intestine
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Crohn’s disease
a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus
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dental caries
cavities
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diverticulosis
a condition where small pouches, called diverticula, form in the lining of the colon
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dysentery
a gastrointestinal disease characterized by bloody diarrhea, often with fever, abdominal pain, and a feeling of incomplete defecation
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eructation
burp
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dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
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flatus
passing gas
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gastric carcinoma
a malignant tumor that develops in the stomach lining
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esophageal varices
enlarged, weakened veins in the esophagus, a tube connecting the mouth to the stomach
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
a condition where stomach acid and contents flow back up into the esophagus
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hematochezia
the passage of bright red blood or blood clots from the rectum, typically indicating bleeding from the lower gastrointestinal tract
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hemorrhoids
swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum
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hernia
internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall
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herpetic stomatitis
a viral infection causing painful sores and blisters in the mouth, gums, and sometimes on the lips
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ileus
a condition where the movement of food and waste through the intestines slows down or stops, even without a physical blockage
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intussusception
a medical condition where a segment of the intestine folds into the section immediately ahead of it, causing a blockage
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irritable bowel syndrome
a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits like constipation or diarrhea
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jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia)
a yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the blood
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melena
Dark tarry stool with or without visible blood.
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oral leukoplakia
a condition characterized by white patches or plaques in the mouth
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pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
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steatorrhea
the condition of having an excessive amount of fat in the stool, often appearing greasy, pale, and foul-smelling
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peptic ulcer
open sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine
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periodontal disease
an infection of the tissues that support teeth, including gums and bone
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ulcerative colitis
a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum
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viral hepatitis
a liver inflammation caused by viral infections
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volvulus
a medical condition where a loop of the intestine twists around itself and its supporting tissue, causing a bowel obstruction and potentially cutting off blood supply to the affected area
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Path through body
Oral cavity - pharynx - esophagus - stomach - pyloric sphincter - duodenum - jejunum - ileum - ileocecal valve - cecum - ascending colon - hepatic flexure - transverse colon - splenetic flexure - descending colon - sigmoid colon - rectum - anus

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