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Ch 8 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| anorexia | A general term meaning loss of appetite that may accompany other conditions. Also refers to anorexia nervosa, a personality disorder involving refusal to eat. |
| ascites | Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. |
| bowel incontinence | Inability to control defecation. |
| bridge | Dental appliance attached to adjacent teeth for support to replace missing teeth. |
| cachexia | Loss of weight and generalized wasting that occurs during chronic disease. |
| constipation | Experiencing difficulty in defecation or infrequent defecation. |
| crown | Artificial covering for the tooth created to replace the original crown. |
| dental caries | Gradual decay and disintegration of teeth caused by bacteria; may lead to abscessed teeth. Commonly called a tooth cavity. |
| dentistry | Branch of healthcare involved with prevention, diagnosis, & treatment of conditions involving the teeth, jaw, & mouth. Practiced by a dentist or oral surgeon. |
| denture | Partial or complete set of artificial teeth that are set in plastic materials. Acts as a substitute for the natural teeth & related structures. |
| diarrhea | Passing of frequent, watery bowel movements. Usually accompanies gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. |
| emesis | Vomiting |
| gastroenterology | Branch of medicine involved in diagnosis & treatment of diseases & disorders of the digestive system. Physician is a gastroenterologist. |
| hematochezia | Passing bright red blood in the stools. |
| implant | Prosthetic device placed in the jaw to which a tooth or denture may be anchored. |
| internal medicine | branch of medicine involving the diagnosis & treatment of diseases & conditions of internal organs such as the digestive system. The physician is an internist. |
| jaundice | Yellow cast of the skin, mucous membranes, & whites of the eyes caused by the deposit of bile pigment from too much bilirubin,a waste product found in the blood when worn-out blood cells are broken down. May be a symptom of gallstones or liver carcinoma. |
| melena | Passage of dark tarry stools. Color is the result of digestive enzymes working on blood in the GI tract. |
| nausea | The urge to vomit. |
| obesity | Body weight that is above a healthy level. A person whose weight interferes with normal activity & bodily function has morbid obesity. |
| orthodontics | Branch of dentistry concerned with correction of problems with tooth alignment. A specialist is an orthodontist. |
| periodontics | Branch of dentistry concerned with treating conditions involving the gums & tissues surrounding the teeth. A specialist is a periodontist. |
| polyp | Small tumor with a pedicle or stem attachment. Commonly found on mucous membranes such as those lining the colon or nasal cavity. Colon polyps may be precancerous. |
| proctology | Branch of medicine involved in diagnosis & treatment of diseases & disorders of the anus and rectum. Physician is a proctologist. |
| pyrosis | Pain and burning sensation usually caused by stomach acid splashing up into the esophagus. Commonly called heartburn. |
| regurgitation | Return of fluids and solids from the stomach into the mouth. |
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