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Term section Flashcards

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appendectomy

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Removal (resection) of the appendix.

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perianal

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Pertaining to surrounding the anus.

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appendicitis

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Inflammation of the appendix.

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buccal mucosa

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The mucous membrane (mucosa) lining of the cheek.

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cecal

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Pertaining to the cecum.

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celiac

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Pertaining to the abdomen.

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cheilosis

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Abnormal condition of the lips.

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cholecystectomy

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Removal of the gallbladder.

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choledochotomy

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Incision of the common bile duct.

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colostomy

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New opening of the colon to the outside of the body.

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colonic

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Pertaining to the colon.

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colonoscopy

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Process of visual examination of the colon.

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dentibuccal

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Pertaining to the tooth and cheek.

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duodenal

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Pertaining to the duodenum (first part of the small intestine).

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enterocolitis

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Inflammation of the small and large intestines.

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enteroenterostomy

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New opening between two previously unconnected parts of the small intestine.

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mesentery

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Membrane that holds the intestines together (literally, middle of the intestines).

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parenteral

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Pertaining to apart from the intestines (refers to delivery of substances any way other than through the digestive tract.

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esophageal

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Pertaining to the esophagus.

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facial

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Pertaining to the face.

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gastrostomy

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New opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This may be necessary to intoduce food into the stomach.

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gingivitis

A

Inflammation of the gums.

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hypoglossal

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Pertaining to under the tongue.

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hepatoma

A

Tumor (malignant) of the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma.

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hepatomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver.

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ileocecal sphincter

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Pertaining to the ring of muscles between the ileum and the cecum.

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ileitis

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Inflammation of the ileum.

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ileostomy

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New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body.

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choledochojejunostomy

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New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum; anastomosis.

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gastrojejunostomy

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New opening between the stomach and the jejunum; anastomosis.

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labial

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Pertaining to the lip.

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laparoscopy

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Visual examination of the abdomen.

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sublingual

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Pertaining to under the tongue.

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submandibular

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Pertaining to under the lower jaw.

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orthodontist

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Dentist specializing in straightening teeth.

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periodontist

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Dentist specializing in gums.

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endodontist

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Dentist specializing in operating within the tooth (root canal specialist).

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oral

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Pertaining to the mouth.

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palatoplasty

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Surgical repair of the palate.

MEDI 90 Ch. 5 (1 decks)

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