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Gastrointestinal Tract Flashcards

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Alevolus

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Tooth socket; alveolar bone

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Crown (1)

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Portion of the tooth above the gum line; supragingival portion of the tooth

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Root (2)

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Portion of the tooth below the gum line; subgingival portion of the tooth

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Enamel (3)

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White, hard, outer covering of the tooth that protects the crown; the hardest substance in the book

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Dentin (dentine) (4)

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Hard tissue of teeth between the enamel and pulp cavity

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Gingival (gums)

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Mucous membranes surrounding the truth and lining the mouth

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Gingival sulcus

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Area between the tooth and gums

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Pulp cavity

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Sensitive cavity in the tooth is containing blood supply and nerves

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Periodontal ligament (5)

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Connective tissue that connects the tooth to the alveolar bone

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Cementum (6)

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Bone-like connective tissue that covers the root

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Root canal

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Portion of the pulp cavity extending from the pulp chamber to the apical foramen (opening at the distal aspect of the tooth)

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Abscess

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Localised collection of pus

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Bruxism

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Grinding of teeth; particular in cattle

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Deciduous teeth

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Temporary teeth

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Dental calculus

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Also known as dental tartar, mineralised plaque that forms on the teeth

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Dental caries

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Tooth decay

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Dentition

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The arrangement of teeth. Also known as arcade

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Expulis

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Benign Timor arising from periodontal mucous membranes

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Extraction

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The act of pulling teeth

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Gingival hyperplasia

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Excessive development of gums due to increased cell numbers

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Halitosis

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Bad breathe

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Hard palate

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Rostral portion of the roof of the mouth of the roof of the mouth containing rugae

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Malocclusion

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Abnormal position of teeth that results in faulty meeting of the teeth or jaws

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Occlusion

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Relation of the teeth of both jaws during functional activity

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Oronasal

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Abnormal tube-like passageway between between the mouth and nose

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Fistula

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Abnormal tube-like passageway that can occur anywhere on the body

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Palate

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Roof of the mouth

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Palatoschisis

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Cleft palate

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Papillae

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Small, raised bumps on the tongue containing taste buds

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Periodontal

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Inflammation and degeneration of the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth (bone and gums); also known as periodontitis or pyorrhoea

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Plaque

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Collection of bacteria, salivary products, and white blood cells that adheres to the surface of the tooth

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Rugae

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Ridges on the hard palate and lining the stomach to increase surface area for absorption and secretion

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Saliva

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Digestive juice produced by salivary glands

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Salivary glands

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Glands around the mouth that secrete saliva. There are three major pairs of glands called the parotid, mandibular, and sublingual glands

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Salivary mucocele

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Collection of salvia that has leaked out from damaged salivary glands causing masses in the mouth

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Soft palate

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Smooth, caudal portion of the roof of the mouth

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Achalasia

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Inability to relax the smooth muscle of the GI tract; most often associated with the esophagus

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Activated charcoal

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Substance administrated orally after accidentally ingestion of a toxic substance. After inducing vomiting, activated charcoal is administered to coat the lining if the GI tract to prevent further absorption of any remaining toxins

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Anal sacculitis

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Inflammation of the anal sacs. These sacs are prone to abscesses, blackage, and infections

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Anastomosis

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Surgical connection between two tubes

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Anorexia

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Lack of appetite

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Antidiarrheal

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A substance given to counteract diarrhea

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Antiemetic

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Substances given to counteract vomiting

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Ascites

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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

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Atresia

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Closure of s normal body opening

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Barium study

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Barium test; introduction of contrast material used to evaluate the GI tract. A series of radiographs is then taken to isolate GI tract disorders

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Biopsy

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Removal of tissue for microscopic examination

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Body condition

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A method to assess an animal’s weight based on outward appearance. Animals are given a score below 5 is underweight and a score above 5 is considered overweight

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Borborygmus

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Rumbling noises caused by the movement of gas or fluid through the GI tract

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Cachexia

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General ill health and malnutrition

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Carcinoma

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Malignant Tumor arising from epithelial tissue

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Cirrhosis

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Degenerative disease in which the liver cells are replaced with scar tissue

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Colic

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Acute abdominal pain

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Constipation

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Difficulty passing feces

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Coprophagia

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Ingestion of feces

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Diarrphagia

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Rapid movement of feces through the GI tract; tract, loose, watery stool

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Displaced abomasum

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Condition in which the abomasum becomes trapped under the rumen. Displacement ,say be to the left or right side

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Diverticulitis

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Inflammation of the diverticulum

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Drench

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To give medication in liquid form by mouth and forcing the animal to drink

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Emaciation

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Marked wasting or excessive leanness

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Emesis

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Vomiting; forcible expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. The material
Vomited is termed vomitus

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Emetic

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Substance given to produce vomiting

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Enema

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Introduction of fluid into the rectum to promote defecation

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Erutation

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Gas expelled from the stomach out of the mouth; a belch

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Esophageal Artesia

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Closure of the opening of the esophagus.

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Esophageal reflux

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A backward or return flow of stomach contents into the esophagus; also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

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Etiology

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Study of the cause of disease

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Fecal exam

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Group of tests used to detect parasites I’m feces

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Foreign body

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Material which finds its way into organs and tissues

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Gastric dilation

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Abnormal condition in which the stomach fills with air and expands. This is a common problem in large breed dogs, particularly the deep-chested breeds

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Gastric dilation volvulus

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Abnormal condition in which the stomach fills with air, expands, and then twist on itself. This is common problem in large breed dogs, particularly the deep-chested breeds. Commonly called “bloat”

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Gavage

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Forced feeding or irrigation through a tube passed into the stomach

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Hematochezia

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Bright, red, fresh blood from the rectum

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Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis

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Acute condition in dogs causing vomiting and bloody diarrhea leading to dehydration, heart failure, and eventually death

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Hepatic lipidosis

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Accumulation of fat in the liver that leads to liver damage. Disease typically occurs in cats after a period of anorexia

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Hisatal hernia

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Protusion of a structure, usually the stomach, through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm

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Idiopathic

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When the cause of disease is neither known nor understood

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Ileus

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Failure of peristalsis with obstruction of the intestines

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Inappetence

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Lack of appetite

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Incontience

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Inability to control excretory functions (defecation or urination)

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Intussusception

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Telescoping of the intestines

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Jaundice

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Yellowish-orange coloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to excessive bilirubin in the blood; synonymous with icterus

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Lethargy

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Condition of drowsiness or indifference

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Malabsorption

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Impairs absorption of nutrients in the duodenum

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Maldigestion

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Inability to digest food due to lack of dished give enzymes. Also known as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

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Malaise

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A vague feeling of bodily discomfort

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Malaise

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A vague feeling of bodily discomfort

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Megaesophagus

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Enlargement of the esophagus

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Megacolon

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Enlargement of the colon

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Melena

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Black tarry stool; blood in feces

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Nasogastric intubation

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Placement of tube from the nose to the stomach

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Nausea

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Upset stomach and a tendency to go if

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Obese

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Excessive fat accumulation in body

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Obstipation

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Inability to eliminate

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Obstruction

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Complete stoppage or impairment of passage

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Orogastric intubation

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Placement of a tube from the mouth to the stomach

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Palation

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Method of examining the internal body by touching and feeling

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Parenteral

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Route of administration other than oral

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Pica

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Eating or licking abnormal substances; a depraved appetite

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Pneumocolon

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Air in the colon; procedure that places air in the colon as a means of diagnosis

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Portosystemic shunt

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Condition in which the blood vessels bypass the liver and the blood is not detoxified

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Regurgitate

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Passive event in which swallowed food is returned to the oral cavity

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Rumen fistula

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Procedure in which a canula is placed on the side of a cow for access to digestive contents in the rumen. This method allows for ingests and the cows digestive tract to be studied

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Scours

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Diarrhea in livestock

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Shunt

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To bypass or divert

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Spasm

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Sudden, involuntary contraction

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Stasis

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Stopping or controlling

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Steatorrhea

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Fat in feces

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Stenosis

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Tightening, narrowing or stricture

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Stoma

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An incise opening that is kept open for drainage and other purposes

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Tenesmus

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Ineffectual and painful straining at defecation and urination

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Torsion

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Axial twist; twisting around the long axis of the gut

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Trichobezoar

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Ulcer

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Erosion of the skin and mucous membranes

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Ultrasound

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Diagnostic technique using ultrasound waves to produce an image or an organ or tissue

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Volvulus

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Twisting on itself

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