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1
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-emesis

A

condition of vomiting (S)

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adbdomin/o

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abdomen (CF)

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abdominal sonogram (V)

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using sound waves to record the abdomen area specifically for abnormalities

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abdominocentesis (V)

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puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid

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an/o

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anus (CF)

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anorexia

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loss of appetite, specifically where patient refuses to eat and is concerned with gaining weight (V)

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antacid

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drug that neutralizes stomach acid, helping to prevent GERD

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antiemetic

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drug helps prevent vomiting

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antispasmodic

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drug increases excess motility (squeezing motions) of the GI tract

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aphagia

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inability to swallow (V)

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appendic/o

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appendix (CF)

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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ascites

A

accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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bil/i

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bile (CF)

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bucc/o

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cheek (CF)

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buccal

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in the cheek

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cathartic

A

drug that causes or increases movement through the bowels

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celi/o

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abdomen (CF - starts with C)

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cheil/o

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lip (CF)

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cheiloplasty

A

surgical repair of the lip

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chol/e

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bile (CF - starts with C)

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cholangiogram

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x-ray of the bile ducts

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cholecystectomy

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surgery to remove gallbladder

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cholecystitis

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inflammation of gallbladder

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cholecystogram

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x-ray to analyze gallbladder

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cholelithiasis

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presence of stones in the gallbladder

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cirrhosis

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a chronic disease characterized by degeneration of liver tissue

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col/o

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colon (CF)

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colon/o

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colon (CF)

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30
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colitis

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inflammation of colon

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colorectal polyps

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a clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon or rectum

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colostomy

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creation of an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall

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constipation

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infrequent or incomplete bowel movements

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cyst/o

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bladder (or just sac) (CF)

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defecation

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passing stool

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dent/i

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teeth (CF)

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diarrhea

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frequent loose or fully liquid stools

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doch/o

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duct (CF)

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39
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dysentery

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inflammation of the intestines, specifically leading to bloody stools

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dyspepsia

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indigestion

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dysphagia

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difficulty with swallowing

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endoscopic ultrasonography

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combines the use of an endoscope going down the throat into the stomach with sound waves to record the inside of the GI tract in detail

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enter/o

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small intestine (CF)

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enteritis

A

inflammation of small intestine

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eructation

A

to belch or burp

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esophag/o

A

esophagus (CF)

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esophagoplasty

A

repair of the esophagus

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esophagoscopy

A

examining of the esophagus

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feces

A

stool or poop

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flatulence

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fart, gas in the intestines passing

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gastr/o

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stomach (CF)

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gastrectomy

A

partial or complete removal of the stomach

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gastric resection

A

partial removal and repair of the stomach

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gastroentritis

A

inflammation (or a general infection that causes ~) of the stomach and small intestine

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gastroenterostomy

A

forming of an opening between stomach and small intestine

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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

A

backflow of contents of stomach into esophagus

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gingiv/o

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gums of the teeth (CF)

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gloss/o

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tongue (CF - starts with G)

59
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glossorrhaphy

A

suture of the tongue

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halitosis

A

bad breath

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hematemesis

A

vomitting of blood

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hematochezia

A

red blood in the stool

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hemorrhoid

A

swollen, twisted vein (a varicosity) in the anal region

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hepat/o or hepatic/o

A

liver (CF)

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hepatitis

A

inflammation of the liver

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hepatomegaly

A

enlargement of the liver

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herni/o

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hernia (CF)

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hernia

A

protrusion of a part of an organ from its normal location

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herniorrhaphy

A

repair of a hernia

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inguin/o

A

groin (CF)

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jaundice

A

yellowing of skin and sclera

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lapar/o

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abdomen (CF - starts with L)

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laparoscopic surgery

A

abdominal surgery using scope

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laparoscopy

A

examination to check the organs of the abdomen via a small incision and an endoscope

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laparotomy

A

incision into abdomen

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lingu/o

A

tongue (CF - starts with L)

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melena

A

dark stool caused by old or partially digested blood

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nausea

A

sick in stomach

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or/o

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mouth (CF - starts with O)

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pancreat/o

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pancreas (CF)

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pancreatitis

A

inflammation of pancreas

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peptic ulcer disease (PUD)

A

a sore on the mucous membrane of the stomach (or duodenum) caused by exposure to gastric juices and Helicobactor pylori bacteria

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peritone/o

A

peritoneum (CF)

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peritoneum

A

a membrane surrounding the entire abdominal cavity, has 2 layers

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peritonitis

A

inflammation of peritoneum

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phag/o

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eat or swallow (CF)

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proct/o

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anus AND rectum (CF)

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proctitis

A

inflammation of the rectum and anus

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rect/o

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rectum (CF)

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sonography

A

using sound to see into and record inside the body

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steat/o

A

fat (CF)

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steatorrhea

A

feces containing fat

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stomat/o

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mouth (CF- starts with S)

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stomatitis

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inflammation of mouth / oral membranes

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stool culture and sensitivity

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taking a sample of feces, multiplying the pathogens within, to analyze them and determine which antibiotics may be effective against them

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stool occult blood study

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chemical testing of the stool to detect blood, checking for bleeding in the GI tract

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sublingual

A

under the tongue

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ulcerative colitis

A

chronic inflammation of the colon, often causing sores and bleeding

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volvulus

A

twisting of a bowel onto itself, causing an obstruction

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