Words Beginning With D Flashcards
What is the term for difficulty swallowing?
Dysphagia
Dysphagia can result from various conditions affecting the throat or esophagus.
What is a diassktor?
Diassktor
A diassktor is a term that requires further context for a precise definition.
What enzyme is responsible for breaking down dipeptides?
Dipeptidase
Dipeptidase hydrolyzes dipeptides into individual amino acids.
What is the process of expelling waste from the body called?
Defecation
Defecation is the final act of digestion and involves the elimination of feces.
What term refers to the tooth structure?
Dontal
Dontal relates to the anatomy and physiology of teeth.
What is dysentery?
Dysentery
Dysentery is an infection that causes severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
What is diverticulosis?
Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis is the presence of diverticula in the colon wall.
What physical condition is described as the bulging out of mucosa through the colon wall?
Herniation
Herniation leads to the formation of diverticula, which can become inflamed.
What is typically caused by constipation and can lead to diverticulosis?
Diverticula
Diverticula are small pouches that can form in the colon due to increased pressure.
Fill in the blank: The _______ process involves the breakdown of ingested food and liquids.
Mechanical + chemical
This process includes both physical and enzymatic actions to digest food.
True or False: Dipeptidase is responsible for breaking down proteins into carbohydrates.
False
Dipeptidase breaks down proteins into amino acids, not carbohydrates.
What does the term ‘passing motion of stool’ refer to?
Defecation
This term describes the act of excreting feces from the body.
Fill in the blank: Dysphagia can be a symptom of _______ conditions affecting the esophagus.
Various
Conditions such as stroke, cancer, or esophageal strictures can lead to dysphagia.
