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gastrointestinal terminology Flashcards

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eructation

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burping

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borborygmi

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rumbling of stomach

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melena

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blood in stool

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villi

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line intestinal tract
- microvilli: absorb nutrients

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anastomosis

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putting together 2 ends that did not start together

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obstipation

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blockage

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stoma

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opening

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volvulus

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twisting of intestine on itself

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nausea

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unpleasant sensation pre vomit

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vomiting

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backflow of content (acid)

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vomitus

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the vomit itself

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