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absorption

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movement of nutrients from one layer to another

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anastomosis

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connetiong two tubular structures

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amylase

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enzyme that breaks down starch

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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atresia

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closed ducts or tubes

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bariatrics

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specialty that treats obesity

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cathartic

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agent that relieves constipation (synonym laxative)

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cheiloplasty

A

surgical repair of the lips

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cheilosis

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condition of the lips

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cheilostomatoplasty

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repair of the lips and mouth

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cheilotomy

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incision into the lip

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cholangiopancreatography

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process of taking x-ray of the bilary and pancreatic ducts using contrast media

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cholecystography (cholecystogram)

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x-ray picture of the gallbladder

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cirrhosis

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chronic liver disease causing loss of liver function and resistance to blood floe through the liver. etiology may include poor nutrition, alcoholism,previous hepatitis

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colic

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pertaining to the colon (synonym colonic)

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colocentesis

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surgical puncture of the colon to remove fluid

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coloclysis

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irrigation of the colon

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colopexy

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surgical fixation of the colon

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coloptosis

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prolapsed colon

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colorectal

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pertaining to the colon and the rectum

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colostomy

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making a new opening (stoma) in the colon

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constipation

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hard stool, infrequent bowel movements

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diverticulitis

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inflammation of diverticula of the intestine

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digestion

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breakdown of food

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defecation

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expelling of feces

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diverticulosis

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condition of having diverticula

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dysentery

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inflammation of the intestine, pain, diarrhea

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enterectasia

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stretching of the intestine

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enteritis

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inflammation of the intestine

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enterocele

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intestinal hernia

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enterocentesis

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surgical puncture of the intestine to remove fluid

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enteroclysis

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irrigation of the intestine

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enteroplegia

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paralysis of the the intestine

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enteroptosis

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prolapse of the intestine

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enteroscope

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instrument for examining the intestine

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epigastric

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upon the stomach

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esophageal

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pertaining to the esophagus

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esophagoduodenostomy

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anastomosis between the esophagus and the duodenum

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esophagogastric

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pertaining to the esophagus and the stomach

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esophagostenosis

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narrowing of the esophagus

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feces

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stool, solid waste,

adj. fecal

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gastrectasia

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dilation of the stomach

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gastric

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pertaining to the stomach

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gastric

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pertaining to the stomach

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gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach

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gastroclysis

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irrigation of the stomach

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gastroenteric

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pertaining to the stomach and intestines

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gastroenterology

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the study of disease of the stomach and intestine

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gastroenteroptosis

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prolapse of stomach and intestine

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gastrorrhagiea

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hemorrhage of the stomach

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gingival

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pertaining to the gums

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gengivalgia

A

gum pain

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gingivectomy

A

excision of the gums

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gingivoglassitis

A

inflammation of the gums and tongue

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glossal

A

pertaining to the gums

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glassalgia

A

tongue pain

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glossoplegia

A

tongue paralysis

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glossoptosis

A

prolapse of the tongue

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glossoscopy

A

examination of the tongue

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hepatectomy

A

excision of the liver

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hepatitis

A

inflammation of the liver

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hepatodynia

A

liver pain

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hepatocele

A

herniation of the liver

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hepatolith

A

liver stone

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hepatopathy

A

any disease of the liver

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hepatorrhagia

A

hemorrhage of the liver

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hepatorrhaphy

A

suture of the liver

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hepatoscope

A

instrument for examining the liver

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hypoglossal

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pertaining to below the tongue

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ilececal

A

between the ileum and the cecum

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ingestion

A

swallowing, eating

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linguogingival

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pertaining to the gums and tongue

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lactase

A

enzyme that breaks down lactose

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lipase

A

enzymes that break down fat

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mastication

A

chewing

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nasuea

A

feeling like one is going to vomit

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obesity

A

quality of being overweight

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occult

A

hidden

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pancreatectomy

A

excision of the pancreas

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pancreatic

A

pertaining to the pancreas

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pancreatolith

A

stone in the pancreas

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pancreatolysis

A

destruction of pancreatic tissue

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pancreatopathy

A

any disease of the pancreas

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paraesophageal

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around the esophagus

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proctoclysis

A

irrigation of the rectum and anus

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proctopexy

A

fixation of a prolapsed anus and rectum

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proctaplegia

A

paralysis of the rectum and anus

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proctorrhaphy

A

suture of the anus and rectum

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proctoscope

A

instrument for examining the anus and rectum

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proctoscopy

A

the process of using a proctoscope

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rectocele

A

herniation of the rectum

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rectoclysis

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irrigation of the rectum

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rectocystotomy

A

incision into the urinary bladder through the rectum

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rectoplasty

A

surgical repair of the rectum

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rectorrhaphy

A

suturing of the rectum

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rectoscope

A

instrument used to examine the rectum

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rectoscopy

A

process of using a rectoscope

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rectourethral

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pertaining to the rectum and urethra

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sigmoidoscope

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instrument for examining the sigmoid and large colon

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splenectomy

A

excision of the spleen

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splenomegaly

A

enlarged spleen

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splenopathy

A

any disease of the spleen

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splenopexy

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fixation of a prolapsed spleen

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splenoptosis

A

prolapsed spleen

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splenorrhagia

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hemorrhage of the spleen

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stomatalgia

A

mouth pain

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stomatisis

A

inflammation of the mouth

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stomatomycosis

A

fungal condition of the mouth

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stomatopathy

A

any disease of the mouth

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stomatorrhagia

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hemorrhage of the mouth

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stomatoscope

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instrument used to examine the mouth

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stomatoscopy

A

the process of using a stomatoscope

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ulcer

A

craterlike sore

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