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Gastrointestinal system objective terms Flashcards

1
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inflammation of the gums

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gingivitis

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2
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pertaining to the mouth and stomach

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stomatogastric

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3
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mouth condition

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stomatosis

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4
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medical term for passing gas

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flatus

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5
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rupture or protrusion of an organ through the wall that normally contains it

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hernia

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retention of fluid in the peritoneum

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ascites

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7
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gallstone; a stone in the bile

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cholelith

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8
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enlargement of the liver

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hepatomegaly

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stone in the pancreas

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pancreatolith

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10
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stone in the saliva

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sialolith

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11
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procedure for looking at the colon

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colonoscopy

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procedure of looking inside

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endoscopy

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procedure for looking inside the esophagus

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esophagoscopy

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procedure for looking inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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test of feces to discover blood not visibly apparent

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fecal occult blood test (FOBT)

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procedure for looking at the stomach

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gastroscopy

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instrument for looking inside the abdomen

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laparoscope

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procedure for looking inside the abdomen

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laparoscopy

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tube inserted through the nose into the stomach

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nasogastric tube (NGT)

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instrument for looking at the anus and rectum

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proctoscope

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procedure for looking at the anus and rectum

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proctoscopy

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procedure for looking at the sigmoid colon

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sigmoidoscopy

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record of the bile vessels (ducts)

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cholangiogram

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procedure for mapping the bile vessels (ducts)

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cholangiography

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procedure for mapping the bile vessels (ducts) and pancreas

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cholangiopancreatography

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procedure for mapping the pancreas

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pancreatography

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branch of medicine dealing with weight issues

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bariatrics

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specialist in the stomach and intestines

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gastroenterologist

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study of the stomach and intestines

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gastroenterology

30
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branch of medicine dealing with the straightening of teeth

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orthodontics

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specialist in straightening teeth

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orthodontist

32
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specialist in the anus, rectum, and colon

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proctologist

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branch of medicine dealing with the anus, rectum, and colon

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proctology

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