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Digestive Terminology Flashcards

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perianal

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pertaining to surrounding the anus

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appendectomy

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removal (resection) of the appendix

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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buccal mucosa

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the mucous membrane lining the cheek

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cecal

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pertaining to the cecum

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celiac

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pertaining to the abdomen

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cheilitis

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inflammation of the lip

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cholecystectomy

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removal of the gallbladder

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choledochotomy

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incision of the common bile duct

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colostomy

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new opening of the colon to the outside of the body

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colonic

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pertaining to the colon

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dentibuccal

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pertaining to tooth and cheek

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duodenal

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pertaining to the duodenum \9first part of the small intestine)

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enterocolitis

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inflammation of the small and large intestines

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enterocolostomy

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new opening between the small and large intestines (an anastomosis)

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mesentery

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membrane that holds the intestines together (literally, middle of the intestines)

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parenteral

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pertaining to apart from the intestines (refers to delivery of substances any way other than through the digestive tract)

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esophageal

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pertaining to the esophagus

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facial

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pertaining to the face

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gastrostomy

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new opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall.

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gingivitis

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inflammation of the gums

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hypoglossal

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pertaining to under the tongue

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hepatoma

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tumor (malignant) of the liver

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hepatomegaly

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enlargement of the liver

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ileocecal sphincter

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pertaining to the ring of muscles between the ileum and the cecum

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ileitis

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inflammation of the ileum

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ileostomy

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new opening of the ileum to the outside of the body

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choledochojejunostomy

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new opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum; anastomosis.

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gastrojejunostomy

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new opening between the stomach and the jejunum; anastomosis

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labial

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pertaining to the lip

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laparoscopy

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visual examination of the abdomen

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sublingual

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pertaining to under the tongue

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submandibular

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pertaining to under the lower jaw

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orthodontist

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dentist specializing in straightening teeth

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periodontist

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dentist specializing in gums

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endodontist

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dentist specializing in operating within the tooth (root canal specialist

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oral

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pertaining to the mouth

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palatoplasty

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surgical repair of the palate

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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 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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49
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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

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chilelithiasis

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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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sialolith

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saliva (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 to digest 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

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bronchiectasis

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dilation of bronchial tubes

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lymphangiectasia

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dilation of lymph vessels

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hematemesis

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vomiting blood (from the digestive tract)

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hemolysis

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destruction of blood

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dyspepsia

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difficult digestion; indigestion

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polyphagia

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much (over) eating

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dysphagia

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difficult swallowing

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odynophagia

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painful swallowing

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rhinoplasty

A

surgical repair of the nose

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enteroplasty

A

surgical repair of the small intesting

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blepharoplasty

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surgical repair of the eyelid

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proptosis

A

forward protrusion of the eye

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hemoptysis

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spitting up blood (from the respiratory tract)

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hemorrhage

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bursting forth of blood

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menorrhagia

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heavy discharge of blood during menstruation

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herniorrhaphy

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suture (repair) of a hernia

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dysmenorrhea

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painful menstruation

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pylorospasm

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involuntary contraction of the pyloric sphincter

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bronchospasm

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sudden, involuntary contraction of bronchial tubes (during an asthmatic attack)

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cholestasis

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stoppage of the flow of bile

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hemostasis

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stoppage of flow of blood

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pyloric stenosis

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narrowing of the pyloric sphincter

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atresia

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not open (no opening)

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esophageal atresia

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no opening of the esophagus (into the stomach)

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biliary atresia

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no opening of the bile ducts (into the duodenum)

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buccal

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pertaining to the cheek

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cecal volvulus

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twisting of a part of the cecum upon itself

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celiac disease

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villi in small intestine are damaged as a result of eating gluten

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cheilosis

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abnormal condition of the lip

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cholelithiasis

A

abnormal condition of gallstones

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cholangiectasis

A

dilation of bile vessels

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cholecystectomy

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removal of the gallbladder

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choledochal

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pertaining to the common bile duct

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colectomy

A

removal of the colon

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colonoscopy

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visual examination of the colon

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dentalgia

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pain in a tooth

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gastroduodenal anastomosis

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new opening between the stomach and the duodenum

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the stomach and intestines

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esophageal atresia

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closure of the esophagus

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gastojejunostomy

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new opening between the stomach and the jejunum

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gastrostomy

A

new opening of the stomach to the outside of the body

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gingivectomy

A

removal of gums

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glossopharyngeal

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pertaining to the tongue and throat

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glycolysis

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breakdown of sugar

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hepatomegaly

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enlargement of the liver

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herniorrhaphy

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suture of a hernia

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ileostomy

A

new opening of the ileum to the outside of the body

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cholecystojejunostomy

A

new opening between the gallbladder and the jejunum

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labioglossopharyngeal

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pertaining to the lips, tongue, and throat

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sublingual

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pertaining to under the tongue

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lipase

A

enzyme to digest fat

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cholecystolithiasis

A

abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder

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periodontal membrane

A

membrane surrounding a tooth

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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

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pancreatic

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pertaining to the pancreas

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proctosigmoidoscopy

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visual examination of the anus and rectum

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pyloric stenosis

A

narrowing of the pyloric sphincter

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rectocele

A

hernia of the rectum

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sialadenectomy

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removal of a salivary gland

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splenic flexure

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area of the colon that bends downward near the spleen

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steatorrhea

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discharge of fat in feces

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aphthous stomatitis

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inflammation of the mouth with small ulcers

MT 2 Digestive (4 decks)

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