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An/o

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Anus

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Appendic/o

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Appendix

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Bil/i, chol/e

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Bile

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Bucc/o

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Cheek

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Cheil/o

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Lip

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Cyst/o

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Bladder or sac

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Dent/i

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Teeth

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Doch/o

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Duct

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Duoden/o

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Duodenum

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Enter/o

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S. Intestine

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Gastr/o

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Stomach

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Gingiv/o

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Gum

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Gloss/o, lingu/o

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Tongue

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Herni/o

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Hernia

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Ile/o

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Ileum

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Jejun/o

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Jejunum (empty)

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Lith/o

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Stone

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Or/o, stomat/o

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Mouth

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Pancreat/o

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Pancreas

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Proct/o

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Anus and rectum

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Pylor/o

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Pylorus (gatekeeper)

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Rect/o

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Rectum

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Sial/o

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Saliva

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Sigmoid/o

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Sigmoid colon (resembles)

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Stent/o

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Fat

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-emesis

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Vomiting

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Oral cavity, mouth

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Cavity that receives food for digestion

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Salivary glands

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Three pairs of exocrine glands in the mouth that secrete saliva: the parotid, the submandibular (submaxilkary), and the sublingual glands

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Cheeks

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Lateral walls of the mouth

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Lips

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Fleshy structures surrounding the mouth

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Palate

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Structure that forms the roof of the mouth; divided into the hard palate and the soft palate

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Uvula

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Small projection hanging form the back middle edge of the soft palate

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Tongue

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Muscular structure of the floor of the mouth covered by mucous membrane and secured by a band-like membrane known as the frenulum

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Gums

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Tissue covering the processes of the jaws

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Teeth

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Hard bony projections in the jaws for masticating (chewing) food

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Pharynx

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Throat; passageway for food traveling to the esophagus and for air traveling to the larynx

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Esophagus

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Muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx to the stomach

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Stomach

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Sac-like organ that chemically mixes and prepares food received from the esophagus

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Cardiac sphincter

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Opening from the esophagus to the stomach

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Pyloric sphincter

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Opening from the stomach into the duodenum

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Small intestine

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Smaller tubular structure that digests food received from the stomach

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Duodenum

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First portion of the small intestine

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Jejunum

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Second portion of the small intestine

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Ileum

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Third portion of the small intestine

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Large intestine

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Larger tubular structure that receives the liquid waste products of digestion, reabsorbs water and minerals, and forms and stores feces for defacation

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Cecum

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First part of the large intestine

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Vermiform appendix

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Worm-like projection of lymphatic tissue hanging off the cecum with no digestive function; may help to resist infection

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Colon

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Potions of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum; identified by direction or shape

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Ascending colon

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Portion of the colon that extends upward from the cecum

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Transverse colon

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Portion of the colon that extends across from the ascending cecum

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Descending colon

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Portion of the colon that extends downward from the transverse colon

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Sigmoid colon

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Portion of the colon (resembling an S) that terminates at the rectum

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Rectum

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Distal (end) portion of the large intestine

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Rectal ampulla

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Dilated portion of the rectum just above the anal canal

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Anus

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Opening of the rectum to the outside of the body

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Feces

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Waste formed by the absorption of water in the large intestine; usually solid

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Defecation

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Evacuation of feces from the rectum

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Peritoneum

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Membrane surrounding he entire abdominal cavity and consisting of the parietal layer (lining the abdominal wall) and the visceral layer (covering each organ in the abdomen)

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Peritoneal cavity

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Space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum

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Omentum

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An extension of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and connecting it with other abdominal organs

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Liver

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Organ in the upper right quadrant that produces bile, which is secreted into the duodenum during digestion

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Gallbladder

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Receptacle that stores and concentrates the bile produced in the liver

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Pancreas

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Gland that secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum, where it mixes with bile to digest food

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Biliary ducts

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Ducts that convey bile; include the hepatic, cystic, and common bile ducts

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Hypochondriac Regions

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Upper lateral regions beneath the ribs

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Epigastric region

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Upper middle region below the sternum

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Lumbar regions

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Middle lateral regions

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Umbilical region

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Region of the navel

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Inguinal regions

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Lower lateral groin regions

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Hypogastric region

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Region below the navel

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Aphagia

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Inability to swallow

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Ascites

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Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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Buccal

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In the cheek

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Diarrhea

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Frequent loose or liquid stools

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Constipation

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Infrequent or incomplete bowel movements characterized by hardened, dry stool that is difficult to pass

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Dyspepsia

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Indigestion

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Dysphagia

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Difficulty in swallowing

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Eructation

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Flatulence

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Gas in the stomach or intestines

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Halitosis

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Bad breath

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Hematemesis

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Vomiting blood

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Hematochezia

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Red blood in the stool

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Hepatomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver

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Hyperbilirubinemia

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Excessive levels of bilirubin in the blood

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Icterus, jaundice

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Yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera (white of the eye), and other tissues caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood

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Melena

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Dark-colored,tarry stool caused by old blood

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Nausea

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Feeling sick in the stomach

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Steatorrhea

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Feces containing fat

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Sublingual, hypoglossal

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Under the tongue

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Ankyloglossia

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Tongue-tie; a defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick frenulum

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Cheilitis

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Inflammation of the lip

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Esophageal varices

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Swollen, twisted veins in the esophagus that are especially susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage

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Esophagitis

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Inflammation of the esophagus

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Gastritis

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Inflammation of the stomach

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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Backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagus

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Gingivitis

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Inflammation of the gums

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Glossitis

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Inflammation of the tongue

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Parotiditis , parotitis

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Inflammation of the parotid gland; also called mumps

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Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)

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Sore on the mucous membrane of the stomach, duodenum, or any other part of the gastric system exposed to gastric juices; commonly caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria

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Gastric ulcer

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Ulcer located in the stomach

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Duodenal ulcer

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Ulcer located in the duodenum

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Pyloric stenosis

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Narrowed condition of the pylorus

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Sialoadenitis

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Inflammation of a salivary gland

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of the mouth

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Anal fistula

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An abnormal, tube-like passageway from the anus that may connect with the rectum

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Appendicitis

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Inflammation of the appendix

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Colitis

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Inflammation of the colon (large intestine)

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Ulcerative colitis

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Chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcerations

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Colorectal polyps

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Benign tissue growths on the mucous membrane lining the large intestine and rectum; adenomatous types are precancerous and likely to develop into malignancy

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Pediculated polyp

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Projected on a stalk

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Sessile polyp

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Lying flat on the surface

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Diverticulum

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An abnormal side pocket in the gastro tract; usually related to a lack of dietary fiber

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Diverticulosis

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Presence of diverticula in the gastro tract, especially of the colon

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Diverticulitis

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Inflammation of the diverticula

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Dysentery

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Inflammation of the intestine characterized by frequent, blood stools; most often caused by bacteria or protozoa

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Enteritis

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Inflammation of the small intestine

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Hemorrhoid

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Swollen, twisted vein in the anal region

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Hernia

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Protrusion of a part from its normal location

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Hiatal hernia

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Protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm

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Inguinal hernia

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Protrusion of a loop of the intestine through layers of the abdominal wall in the inguinal region

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Incarcerated hernia

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Hernia that is swollen and fixed within a sac, causing an obstruction

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Strangulated hernia

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Hernia that is constricted, cut off from circulation, and likely to become gangrenous

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Umbilical hernia

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Protrusion of the intestine through a weakness in the abdominal wall around the umbilicus (navel)

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Ileitis

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Inflammation of the lower portion of the small intestine

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Intussusception

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Prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of the adjoining part

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Peritonitis

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Inflammation of the peritoneum

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Proctitis

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Inflammation of the rectum and anus

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Volvulus

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Twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction

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Cholangitis

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Inflammation of the bile ducts

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Choledocholithiasis

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Presence of stones in the common bile duct

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Cholelithiasis

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Presence of stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts

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Cirrhosis

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Chronic disease characterized by degeneration of liver tissue; most often caused by alcoholism or a nutritional deficiency

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Hepatitis A

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Inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), usually transmitted orally through focal contamination of food or water

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Hepatitis B

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Inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus, which is transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluids

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Hepatitis C

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Inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus, which is transmitted by exposure to infected blood; this strain is rarely contracted sexually

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Biopsy (Bx)

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Removal and microscopic study of tissue for pathological examination

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Incisional biopsy

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Removal of a portion of a lesion

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Excisional biopsy

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Removal of an entire lesion

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Needle biopsy

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Percutaneous removal of tissue or fluid using a special, hollow needle

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Endoscopy

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Examination within a body cavity with a flexible endoscope for diagnosis or treatment; used in the gastro tract to detect abnormalities and to perform procedures such as biopsy, excision of lesions, and therapeutic interventions

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Colonoscopy

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Examination of the colon using a flexible colonoscope

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Proctoscopy

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Examination of the rectum and anus with a proctoscope

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Sigmoidoscopy

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Examination of the sigmoid colon with a rigid or flexible sigmoidscope

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

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Examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with a flexible endoscope for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes, such as biopsy, excision of lesions, removal of swallowed objects, dilation of obstructions, stent placement, measures to control hemorrhage, etc.

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Capsule endoscopy

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Examination of the s. Intestine made by a tiny video camera placed in a capsule and then swallowed; images are transmitted to a waist-belt recorder and then downloaded onto a computer for assessment of possible abnormalities; traditional endoscopy cannot completely access the small intestine because of its length and complexity

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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

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Endoscopic procedure including x-ray fluoroscopy to examine the ducts of the liver, gallbladder, biliary ducts, and pancreas; includes the use of instruments to obtain tissue samples, extract biliary stones, relieve obstructions, etc

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Laparoscopy

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Examination of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope for diagnostic purposes and/or to perform surgery

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Upper gastrointestinal series

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X-ray of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after the pt has swallowed a contrast medium; barium is the most commonly used medium

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Barium swallow

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X-ray of the esophagus only; used to locate swallowed objects

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Fluoroscopy

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X-ray imaging with a fluorescent screen to visualize structures in motion

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Small bowl series

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X-ray examination of the small intestine; generally done in conjunction with an upper GI series

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Lower gastrointestinal series, barium enema

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X-ray imaging of the colon after administration of an enema containing a contrast medium

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Chloangiogram

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X-ray image of the bile ducts; often performed during surgery

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Cholecystogram

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X-ray image of the gallbladder obtained after oral ingestion of iodine

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Abdominal sonogram

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Ultrasound image of the abdomen to detect disease or deformity in organs and vascular structures

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Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)

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Images produced using a sonographic transducer within an endoscope to evaluate abnormalities of the upper and lower gastro tracts and adjacent structures; also used to guide needle biopsy of tissue and in determining the stage of a malignancy

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Stool culture and sensitivity

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Isolation of a stool specimen in a culture medium to identify disease-causing organisms; if organisms are present, the drugs to which they are sensitive are listed

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Stool occult blood study

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Chemical test of a stool specimen to detect the presence of blood; positive findings indicate bleeding in the gastro tract

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Abdominocentesis

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Puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid

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Abdominal paracentesis

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Puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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Anal fistulectomy

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Excision of an anal fistula

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Anastomosis

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Union of two hollow vessels; a technique used in bowl surgery

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Appendectomy

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Excision of a disease appendix

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Bariatric surgery

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Treatment of morbid obesity by surgery to the stomach and/or intestines; procedures include restrictive techniques that limit the size of the stomach and malabsoptive techniques that limit the absorption of the food

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Cheiloplasty

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Repair of the lip

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Cholecystectomy

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Excision of the gallbladder; common treatment for symptomatic gallbladder disease

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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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Excision of the gallbladder through a laparoscope

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Colostomy

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Creation of an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall to create an abdominal anus, allowing stool to bypass a diseased potion of the colon; performed to treat ulcerative colitis, cancer, or obstructions

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Esophagoplasty

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Repair of the esophagus

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Gastrectomy

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Partial or complete removal of the stomach

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Gastric resection

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Partial removal and repair of the stomach

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Gastroenterostomy

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Formation of an artificial opening between the stomach and small intestine; often performed at the time of gastrectomy to route food from the remainder of the stomach to the intestine; also performed to repair a perforated duodenal ulcer

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Glossectomy

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Excision of all or part of the tongue

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Glossorraphy

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Suture of the tongue

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Hemorrhoidectomy

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Excision of a hemorrhoid

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Hepatic lobectomy

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Excision of a lobe of the liver

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Herniorrhaphy, hernioplasty

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Repair of a hernia

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Ileostomy

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Surgical creation of an opening on the abdomen to which the end of the ileum is attached, providing a passageway for ileal discharges; performed after removal of the colon, such as to treat chronic inflammatory bowel diseases

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Laparoscopic surgery

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Abdominal surgery using a laparoscope

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Laparotomy

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Incision into the abdomen

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Pancreatectomy

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Excision of the pancreas

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Polypectomy

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Excision of poylps

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Proctoplasty

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Repair of the anus and rectum

187
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Gastric lavage

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Oral insertion of a tube into the stomach for exam and treatment, such as to remove blood clots from the stomach or to monitor bleeding

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Nasogastric intubation

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Insertion of a tube through the nose and into the stomach for various purposes, such as to obtain a gastric fluid specimen for analysis

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Antacid

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Drug that neutralizes stomach acid

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Antiemetic

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Drug that prevents or stops vomiting

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Antispasmodic

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Drug that decreases motility in the gastro tract to arrest spasm or diarrhea

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Cathartic

A

Drug that causes movement of the bowels; also called a laxative

Medical Terminology (15 decks)

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