Lesson 7 - Vocabulary Flashcards
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absorption
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movement of nutrients from intestine to the blood
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amylase
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turns starch into glucose (simple sugar)
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anorexia
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diminished appetite or aversion to food
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antibody
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an antigen that may fix, complement, or bind on immune cells as a cure
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appendico
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appendix
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appendectomy
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excision of the appendix
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appendices
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plural of appendix
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appendicitis
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inflammation of the appendix
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-ase
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enzyme
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atersia
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not perforated or not open
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baro
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weight
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bariatrics
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medical specialty that treats obesity
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biliary artesia
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condition in which the bile ducts are not open
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carbo
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carbon
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catharsis
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purification
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katharsis
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Greek for purification
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cathartics
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laxitive
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-cele
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herniation
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cheilo
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lips
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cheilitis
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inflammation of the lips
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cheilosis
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condition or disorder of the lips
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cheiloplasty
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plastic surgery of the lips
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cheilostomatoplasty
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plastic surgery of the lips and mouth
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cheilotomy
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incision of the lips
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cholangiopancreatography
x-ray of the biliary and pancreatic ducts
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cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
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cholecystoduodenostomy
new opening between the duodenum and gallbladder
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-clysis
washing or irrigation
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colo
colon (large intestine)
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colic
pertaining to the colon or large intestine
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colocentesis
surgical puncture of the colon
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coloclysis
washing or irrigation of the colon
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colonic
pertaining to the colon or large intestine
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colorectal
pertaining to the colon and rectum
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colopexy
surgical fixation of the colon
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coloptosis
prolapse of the colon
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colostomy
making a new opening into the colon
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constipation
infrequency of bowel movement
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defecation
expelling solid waste
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digestion
chemical breakdown of food
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distension
the state of being enlarged, or swollen from internal pressure
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diverticulitis
inflammation of the diverticula
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duodenal
pertaining to the duodenum
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dys-
difficult or painful
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dysentery
disorder of the intestine characterized by inflammation, pain, and diarrhea
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-ectasia
stretching or dilation
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entero
small intestine
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enterectasia
dilation of the small intestine
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enteritis
inflammation of the intestine
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enterocele
intestinal hernia
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enterocentesis
surgical puncture of the small intestine
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enterocholecystotomy
making an incision into the small intestine and gallbladder
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enteroclysis
washing or irrigation of the small intestine to make x-ray clearer
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enterorrhagia
hemorrhage of the small intestine
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enteroplegia
paralysis of the small intestine
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enteroptosis
prolapse of the small intestine
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enteroscope
instrument used to examine the small intestine
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enzyme
specialized proteins that speed up chemical reactions
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epigastric
relating to the epigastrium
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eso
in or toward
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esophago
esophagus
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esophageal
adjectival form of esophagus
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esophagogastric
pertaining to the esophagus and the stomach
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
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esophagogastrostomy
making a new opening in the esophagus and stomach
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esophagostenosis
narrowing of the esophagus
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esophigal artresia
the esophagus is closed in
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fecal
pertaining to feces
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feces
solid waste material
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ingestion
process of swallowing
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insomnia
inability to sleep
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jejunoileitis
inflammation of the jejunum and ileum
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kirrhos
Greek for orange-yellow
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lactase
breaks down lactose into glucose
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lethargy
reduced alertness or awareness
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lipase
breaks down fats into fatty acids
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linguo
tongue (Latin)
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linguogingival
pertaining to tongue and gums
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lymphocyte
a white blood cell formed in bone marrow and distributed through lymphatic tissue
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mastication
process of chewing
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mg bid
amount of milligrams
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mitral atresia
closure of the mitral valve in the heart
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mitral stenosis
narrowing of the mitral valve opening in the heart
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myco
fungus
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nausea
an inclination to vomit
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obesity
quality of being overweight for height and body frame size
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occult
(Latin) cover or hide
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opportunistic
denoting a disease caused by a disease-causing organ
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transverse
crosswise, lying across the body or on a part
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tresis
(Greek) hole or opening
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ulcer
a lesion through the skin or a mucous membrane resulting from loss of tissue
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gastrectasia
dilation or stretching of the stomach
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gastric
pertaining to the stomach
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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gastroclysis
washing or irrigation of the stomach
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gastroenteric
pertaining to the stomach and small intestine
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gastroenterocolostomy
making a new opening in the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
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ganstroenterology
study of the stomach and small intestine
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gastroenteroptosis
prolapse of the stomach and small intestine
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gastroesophageal
pertaining to the esophagus and the stomach
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gastrorrhagia
stomach hemorrhage
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gingivo
gums
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gingiva
gums
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gingival
pertaining to the gums
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gingivalgia
pain in the gums
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gingivectomy
excision of gum tissue
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gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
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gingivoglossitis
inflammation of the gums and tongue
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glosso
tongue
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glossal
pertaining to the tongue
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glossalgia
pain in the tongue
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glossectomy
excision of the tongue
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glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
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glossodynia
pain in the tongue
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glossoplegia
paralysis of the tongue
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glossoplegic
paralysis of the tongue
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glossoptosis
prolapse of the tongue
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glossoscopy
examination of the tongue
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glucose
simple sugar
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HAV
hepatitis A virus
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HBV
hepatitis B virus
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HBC
hepatitis C virus
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hepar
Greek word for liver
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hepato
liver
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hepatectomy
excision of part of the liver
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hepatic
pertaining to the liver
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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hepatocele
hernia of the liver
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hepatodynia
pain in the liver
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hepatolith
stone in the liver
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hepatorrhagia
hemorrhage of the liver
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hepatorrhaphy
suture of a wound of the liver
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hepatoscopy
examination of hte liver
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hepatotomy
incision into the liver
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hernia
a protrusion of an organ or tissues through an opening or weakened wall or cavity
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HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
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hypoglossal
under the tongue
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hypoglossal nerve
supplies nerve impulses under the tongue or to the tongue (cranial nerve XII)
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hypoglossalsublingual
pertaining to under the tongue
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palpation
touching, feeling, or perceiving by the sense of touch
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pancreas
a digestive and endocrine organ
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pancreato
pancreas
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pancreatectomy
excision of all or part of the pancreas
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pancreatic
pertaining to the pancreas
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pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
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pancreatolith
a stone or calculus in the pancreas
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pancreatolysis
destruction of pancreatic tissue
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pancreatopathy
any pancreatic disease
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pancreatotomy
incision into the pancreas
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paresophageal
adjacent to the esophagus
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phago
swallow
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-plegia
paralysis
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procto
anus and recutm
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proctoclysis
washing or irrigation of the anus and rectum
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proctologist
one who specialized in diseases of the anus and rectum
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proctology
study of diseases of the anus and rectum
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proctopexy
surgical fixation of the rectum and anus
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proctoplegia
paralysis of the anus and rectum
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proctorrhaphy
suturing of the rectum and anus
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proctoscope
instrument to look inside the anus and rectum
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proctoscopy
examination of looking into the anus and rectum with a proctoscope
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recto
rectum
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rectal
pertaining to the rectum
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rectocele
a rectal hernia or herniation of the rectum
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rectoclysis
washing or irrigation of the rectum
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rectocystotomy
incision of the bladder through the rectum
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rectoplasty
plastic surgery of the rectum
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rectorrhaphy
suturing or stitching of the rectum
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rectoscope
instrument for examining the rectum
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rectoscopy
process of examining the rectum with a rectoscope
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rectourethral
pertaining to the rectum and urethra
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sublingual
under the tongue
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steniosis
condition of narrowing that may occur in a tube or passageway
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stoma
Greek meaning mouth
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stomato
mouth
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stomatalgia
pain in the mouth
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stomatodynia
pain in the mouth
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stoma
an opening or mouth
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stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
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stomatomycosa
condition of mouth fungus
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stomatoplasty
surgical repair of the mouth
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stomatorrhagia
hemorrhage of the mouth
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stomatoscope
instrument for examining the mouth
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stomatoscopy
process of examining the mouth with a scope
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stool
solid waste material
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sigmoido
sigmoid colon
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sigmoidoscope
instrument used to examine the sigmoid colon
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sigmoidoscopy
process of examining the sigmoid colon with a scope
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spleen
a blood forming organ
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spleeno
spleen
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splenalgia
pain in the spleen
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splenectomy
excision of the spleen
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splenic
pertaining to the spleen
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splenomegaly
enlargement of the spleen
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splenopathy
any disease of the spleen
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splenopexy
surgical fixation of the spleen
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splenoptosis
prolapse of the spleen
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splenorrhagia
hemorrhage from the spleen
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splenorrhaphy
suture of the spleen
