Term section Flashcards
appendectomy
Removal (resection) of the appendix.
perianal
Pertaining to surrounding the anus.
appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix.
buccal mucosa
The mucous membrane (mucosa) lining of the cheek.
cecal
Pertaining to the cecum.
celiac
Pertaining to the abdomen.
cheilosis
Abnormal condition of the lips.
cholecystectomy
Removal of the gallbladder.
choledochotomy
Incision of the common bile duct.
colostomy
New opening of the colon to the outside of the body.
colonic
Pertaining to the colon.
colonoscopy
Process of visual examination of the colon.
dentibuccal
Pertaining to the tooth and cheek.
duodenal
Pertaining to the duodenum (first part of the small intestine).
enterocolitis
Inflammation of the small and large intestines.
enteroenterostomy
New opening between two previously unconnected parts of the small intestine.
mesentery
Membrane that holds the intestines together (literally, middle of the intestines).
parenteral
Pertaining to apart from the intestines (refers to delivery of substances any way other than through the digestive tract.
esophageal
Pertaining to the esophagus.
facial
Pertaining to the face.
gastrostomy
New opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This may be necessary to intoduce food into the stomach.
gingivitis
Inflammation of the gums.
hypoglossal
Pertaining to under the tongue.
hepatoma
Tumor (malignant) of the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma.
hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver.
ileocecal sphincter
Pertaining to the ring of muscles between the ileum and the cecum.
ileitis
Inflammation of the ileum.
ileostomy
New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body.
choledochojejunostomy
New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum; anastomosis.
gastrojejunostomy
New opening between the stomach and the jejunum; anastomosis.
labial
Pertaining to the lip.
laparoscopy
Visual examination of the abdomen.
sublingual
Pertaining to under the tongue.
submandibular
Pertaining to under the lower jaw.
orthodontist
Dentist specializing in straightening teeth.
periodontist
Dentist specializing in gums.
endodontist
Dentist specializing in operating within the tooth (root canal specialist).
oral
Pertaining to the mouth.
palatoplasty
Surgical repair of the palate.
