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1
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Condition where a portion of the stomach protrude upward into the chest through the diaphragm

A

hiatal hernia

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The ________ is the 4th pat of the colon.

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sigmoid colon

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Earliest stage of periodontal disease and only affects gums

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gingivitis

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Commonly known as bad breath and is caused by dental,rest, gastric disorders

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halitosis

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Any disease of the mouth caused by a fungus

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stomatomycosis

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Structure that secretes bile.

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liver

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Last and longest portion of the small intestine

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ileum

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Ringlike muscle that controls the flow from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine

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pyloric sphincter

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A single pouch or sac occurring in the lining of a tubular organ (colon)

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diverticulum

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The twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction

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volvulus

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11
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Difficulty swallowing

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dysphagia

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12
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The return of swallowed food in the mouth

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regurgitation

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Surgical fixation of the rectum to adjacent tissue or organ

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proctopexy

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Surgical procedure that creates a connection between 2 hollow or tubular structures

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anastomosis

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15
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Cholangiography is

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X-ray of bile ducts with contrast medium

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16
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The breaking down of body cells or substances

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catabolism

17
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The narrow passage that connects the stomach with the small intestine

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pylorus

18
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An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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ascites

19
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Involuntary teeth clenching during sleep

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bruxism

20
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An endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy

21
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mass of chewed food ready to be swallowed

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bolus

22
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An eating disorder that is characterized by binge eating

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bulimia

23
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The symptoms of botulism

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paralysis and death

24
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Yellow skin discoloration of the skin caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood

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jaundice

25
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Yellow skin discoloration of the skin caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood

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cholecystalgia

Medical Terminology (10 decks)

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