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Body Systems
Digestive System - Terminology
Term | Meaning |
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anal | pertaining to the anus |
appendectomy | removal of the appendix |
appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix |
cholecystectomy | incision of the common bile duct |
colostomy | opening of the colon to the outside of the body |
colonoscopy | visual examination of the colon |
duodenal | first part of the small intestines |
esophageal | pertaining to the esophagus |
gastralgia | stomach pain |
hepatomegaly | enlargement of the liver |
ileostomy | new opening of the ileum (third part of intestine) to the outside of the body |
gastrojejunostomy | new surgical opening between the stomach and the jeuunum (the second part of the intestine) |
oral | pertaining to the mouth |
pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
pharyngeal | pertaining to the pharynx (throat) |
proctoscopy | inspection of the anus and rectum with a proctoscope |
rectocele | hernia (protrusion) of the rectum into the vagina |
sigmoidoscopy | visual examination of the sigmoid colon with an endoscope inserted through the anus and rectum |
stomatitis | inflammation of the mouth |