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Ch8 Digestive System

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abdominal computed tomography (CT)   a radiographic procedure that produces a detailed cross-section of the tissue structure within the abdomen  
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abdominal ultrasound   a noninvasive test used to visualize internal organs by using very high frequency sound waves  
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absorption   the process by which completely digested nutrients are transported to the cells throughout the body  
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acid reducers   decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach  
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acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG)   caused by the abnormal growth of bacteria in the mouth  
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aerophagia   the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking, and is a common cause of gas in the stomach  
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amebic dysentery   an intestinal disorder caused by a parasite  
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anabolism   the building up of body cells and substances from nutrients  
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anastomosis   a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures  
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anorexia nervosa   an eating disorder characterized by a false perception of body appearance  
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antiemetic   a medication that is administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting  
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aphthous ulcers   grey-white pits with a red border in the soft tissues lining the mouth; also known as canker sores or mouth ulcers  
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ascites   an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity  
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bariatrics   the branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity and associated diseases  
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borborygmus   the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine  
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botulism   food poisoning characterized by paralysis and often death; caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum  
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bulimia nervosa   an eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting  
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cachexia   a condition of physical wasting away due to the loss of weight and muscle mass that occurs in patients with diseases such as advanced cancer or AIDS  
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cheilosis   a disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth  
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cholangiography   a radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium  
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cholangitis   an acute infection of the bile duct  
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cholecystectomy   the surgical removal of the gallbladder  
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cholecystitis   inflammation of the gallbladder; usually associated with gallstones  
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choledocholithotomy   an incision into the common bile duct for the removal of gallstones  
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cholelithiasis   the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts  
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cholera   severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholera  
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cirrhosis   a progressive degenerative disease of the liver  
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colonoscopy   the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the entire colon from the rectum to the cecum  
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Crohn's disease   a chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon  
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diverticulitis   the inflammation of one or more diverticula in the colon  
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diverticulosis   the presence of a number of diverticula in the colon  
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dyspepsia   pain or discomfort in digestion; also known as indigestion  
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dysphagia   difficulty in swallowing  
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emesis   the reflex ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth; also known as vomiting  
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enteritis   an inflammation of the small intestine caused by eating or drinking substances contaminated with viral and bacterial pathogens  
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eructation   the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach  
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esophageal varices   enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus  
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy   an endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum  
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gastroduodenostomy   the removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum  
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gastroesophageal reflux disease   the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus  
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gastrostomy tube   a surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach  
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hematemesis   vomiting blood  
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hemoccult test   a lab test for hidden blood in the stools  
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hepatitis   an inflammation of the liver  
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herpes labialis   blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue that are caused by the oral herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1); also known as cold sores or fever blisters  
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hiatal hernia   a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm  
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hyperemesis   extreme, persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration  
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ileus   the partial or complete blockage of the small and/or large intestine  
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inguinal hernia   the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin  
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jaundice   a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the eyes  
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melena   the passage of black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools  
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morbid obesity   the condition of weighing two to three times, or more, than the ideal weight; also known as clinically severe obesity  
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nasogastric intubation   the placementof a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach  
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obesity   an excessive accumulation of fat in the body  
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periodontium   consists of the bone and soft tissues that surround and support the teeth  
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peristalsis   a series of wave-like contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction  
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proctopexy   the surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ  
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regurgitation   the return of swallowed food into the mouth  
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salmonellosis   an infectious disease of the intestines that is transmitted by food contaminated with feces  
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sigmoidoscopy   the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon  
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stomatorrhagia   bleeding from any part of the mouth  
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trismus   any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer  
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ulcerative colitis   a chronic condition of unknown cause in which repeated episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intestine cause ulcers and irritation  
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volvulus   the twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction  
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xerostomia   the lack of adequate saliva due to diminished secretions by the salivary glands; also known as dry mouth  
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