term | meaning |
pernial | Pertaining to surrounding the anus. |
appendectomy | Removal (resection) of the appendix. |
appendicitis | Inflammation of the appendix. |
buccal mucosa | The mucous memvrane (mucosa) lining of the cheek. |
cecal | Pertaining to the cecum. |
celiac | Pertaining to the abdomen. |
cheliosis | Abnormal condition of the lip. |
cholecystectomy | Removal of the gallbladder. |
choledochotomy | Incision of the common bile duct. |
colostomy | New opening of the colon to the outside of the body. |
colonic | pertaining to the colon. |
colonoscopy | Process of visual examination of the colon. |
dentibuccal | pertaining to the tooth and cheek. |
duodenal | Pertaining tot he duodemum (first part of the small intestine). |
enterocolitis | Inflammation of the small and large intestines. |
enterocolostomy | New opening between the small and large intestines (literally, the middle of the intestines). |
parenteral | Pertaining to apart from the intestines (refers to delivery of substances anyway other than through the digestive tract). |
esophageal | Pertaining to the esophagus. |
facial | pertaining to the face. |
gastronomy | New opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This may be necessary to introduce food into the stomach. |
gingivitis | Inflammation of the gums. |
hypoglossal | Pertaining to the ring of muscles between the ileum and the cecum |
ileitis | Inflammation of the ileum. |
ileostomy | New opening of the ileum. |
ilestomy | New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body. |
choledochojejunostomy | New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum; anastomosis |
gastrojejunostomy | new opening between the stomach and the jejunum; anastomosis |
labial | Pertaining to the lip. |
laparoscopy | Visual examination of the stomach. |
sublingual | Pertaining to under the tongue |
submandibular | Pertaining to under the lower jaw. |
orthodontist | Dentist specializing in straightening teeth. |
periodontist | Dentist specializing in gums |
endodontist | Dentist specializing in operating within the tooth. (root canal specialist). |
oral | Pertaining to the mouth |
palatoplasty | Surgical repair of the palate. |
pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas. |
peritonitis | Inflammation of the peritoneum. |
pharyngeal | Pertaining to the throat |
proctologist | Surgical specialist in the anus and rectum. |
pyloroplasty | Surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter. |
rectocele | Hernia of the rectum |
sialadentitis | Inflammation of salivary. |
sigmoidoscopy | Visual examination of the sigmoid. |
stomatitis | Inflammation of the mouth. |
amylase | Enzyme that digests starch. |
biliary | Pertaining to bile. |
hyperbilirubinemia | Exvess bilirubin in the blood. |
cholelithhaisis | Abnormal condition of gall stones. |
achlorhydria | Lack of hydrochloric acid |
glyconeogenesis | Production of new sugar from proteins and fats (by the liver). |
hyperglycemia | High blood sugar. |
gycogenolysis | Breakdown of glycogen to form sugar (glucose). |
lipoma | Tumor of fat (benign) |
cholecystolithiasis | Condition of stones in the gallbladder. |
protease | Enzyme that digests protein. |
sialolith | salivary (gland) stone. |
steatorrhea | Discharge of fats (in feces) |
lipase | Enzyme to digest fats |
Hematochezia | Bright red blood in the feces. |
choledocholithiasis | Condition of stones in the common bile duct. |
postprandial | Pertaining to after meals. |