Test 3 Review Flashcards

1
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Medulla

A

the inner layer of the kidney

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2
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sigmoid colon

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the fourth part of the large colon

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3
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cystic fibrosis

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a genetic disorder, in which there are large quantities of abnormally thick mucus in the lungs

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4
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halitosis

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the condition commonly known as bad breath

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5
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ileectomy (know spelling)

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the surgical removal of the ileum

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6
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gallbladder

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the structure that stores bile

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7
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ileum

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the last portion of the small intestine

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8
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volvulus

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the twisting of the intestine on itself that may cause an obstruction

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9
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dysphagia

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term that means difficulty breathing

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10
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Purified protein derivative (PPD)

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a diagnostic test used to screen for tuberculosis

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11
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lithotripsy (know spelling)

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the destruction of a kidney stone by ultrasonic waves travelling through water

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anastomosis

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the surgical procedure that involves the creation of a connection between two hollow or tubular structures

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13
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cystocele

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the condition that involves an abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina

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14
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anuria

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the complete suppression of urine formation by the kidneys

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15
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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the visual examination of the esophagus, stomach and upper duodenum

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16
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bolus

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a mass of food that has been chewed and is ready to be swallowed

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17
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anorexia nervosa

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an eating disorder characterized by loss of appetite for food

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18
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salmonella

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a bacterial infection of the intestine transmitted by unpasteurized milk

19
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jaundice

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a condition that results in yellow discoloration of the skin caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood

20
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hepatic

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term meaning pertaining to the liver

21
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pyrosis

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aka heart burn; discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward along the esophagus

22
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hematemesis

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condition of vomiting blood

23
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ileectomy

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the surgical removal of the ileum

24
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urologist

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a specialist in disorders of the urinary system

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catheterization
the insertion of a sterile tube through the urethra and into the urinary bladder
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colectomy
surgical removal of all or part of the colon
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gastroduodenostomy
the removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum
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edentulous
means without teeth
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alimentary canal
aka the digestive system
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___________________ associated with snoring problems
enlargement of the uvula
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proctologist
specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum and anus
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mastication
aka chewing
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feces
solid body wastes expelled through the rectum and anus
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malabsorption
a condition in which the small intestine can't absorb nutrients from food that passes through it
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HAV
hepatitis A Virus
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IBS
irritable bowel syndrome
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urethrostenosis
abnormal narrowing of the urethra
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CRC
colorectal carcinoma
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bronchorrhea
excessive flow of mucus
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jaundice is also known as
icterus
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hepatorrhaphy
surgical suturing of the liver
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cirrhosis
progressive degenerative liver disease
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xerostomia
aka dry mouth
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aka the common cold
acute nasopharyngitis