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Vocab

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Term
Definition
Sublingual   pertaining to underneath the tongue  
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Mastification   a process of chewing  
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Deglution   a process of swallowing  
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Appendiceal   pertaining to the appendix  
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Appendix   A small stucture hanging from a larger structure  
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Defecation   Process by which undigested materials and water are removed from the body as a bowel movement  
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Duodenum   a 10 inch, C-shaped segment that begins at the stomach and ends at the jejunum.  
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Epiglottis   a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.  
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Esophagus   a flexible , muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach.  
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Flatus   Gas produced by bacteria that inhabit the large intestine.  
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Jejunum   Second part of the small intestine.  
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Lactase   milk enzyme  
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Meconium   dark green substance forming the first feces of a newborn infant.  
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Mucosa   Mucous membrane that lines the gastrointestinal system and produces mucus.  
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Palate   Above your mouth  
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Pancreas   Triangular organ located posterior to the stomach. It secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum.  
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Peritoneum   Double-layer serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and surrounds each gastrointestinal organ.  
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Pharynx   the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus.  
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Rectum   Final part of the large intestine. It is a short, straight segment that lies between the sigmoid colon and the anus.  
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Saliva   watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands the helps chewing.  
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Salivary Gland   3 pairs: the parotid glands, sublingual glands, and submandiibular glands.  
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Stomach   The major part of digestion.  
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Tongue   Large muscle that fills the oral cavity and assits with eating and talking.  
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Digestion   Pertaining to breaking down food.  
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Anorexia   Decreased appetite because of disease or the gastrointestinal side effects of a drug.  
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Dysphagia   difficulty swallowing state  
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Polyphagia   over eating disease  
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Stomatitis   A stone that forms in the salavary gland and becomes lodged in the duct, blocking the flow of saliva.  
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Gastroenteritis   Acute inflammation in the stomach and intestines.  
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Gastroesophageal   pertaining to the stomach and esophagus.  
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Hematemesis   Vomitting of the blood.  
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Nausea   unpleasent, queasy feeling in the stomach that precedes the urge to vomit.  
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Emesis   is the expelling of food from the stomach through the mouth.  
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Adenocarcinoma   a malignant tumor formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue.  
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Peptic ulcer   Chronic irritation, burning pain, and erosion of the mucosa to form an ulcer.  
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Malrotation   vomitting and abdominal pain.  
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Appendicitis   a serious medical condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and painful.  
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Diverticulosis   the condition of multiple diverticula. Straining to pass feces.  
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Hemorrhoid   a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus.  
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Obstipation   severe or complete constipation.  
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Sialolithiasis   formation of stones in the salivary glands.  
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Flatulence   Presence of excessive amounts of gas in the stomach or intestine.  
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Hematochezia   Blood in the feces.  
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Incontinence   Inability to voluntarily control bowel movemnets.  
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Omphalocele   an umbilical hernia that is present at birth and is only covered with peritoneum, without any fat or abdominal skin.  
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Ascites   the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling.  
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Peritonitis   inflammation and infection of the peritoneum.  
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Cirrhosis   Chronic, progressive inflammation and finally irrreversible degeneration of the liver.  
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Hepatitis   Inflamation and infection of the liver from the hepatitis virus.  
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Hepatomegaly   liver enlargement.  
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hepatosplenomegaly   Enlargement of the spleen and liver.  
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Cholelithiasis   One or more gallstones in the gallbladder.  
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Pancreatitis   Inflammation or infection of the pancreas.  
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Postoperative   during the period following a surgical operation.  
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Ulcerative Colitis   Serious chrinic inflamation of the large intestines.  
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Diarrhea   When feces become a liquid form.  
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Jaundice   Yellowish discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes.  
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Albumin   the major protein molecule in the blood.  
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Bilirubin   Test for unconjugated, conjugated, and total bilirubin levels.  
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Barium enema   Procedure that uses liquid radiopaque contrast inserted into the rectum and colon.  
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Cholangiography   Procedure that uses a contrast dye to outline the bile ducts.  
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Appendectomy   Procedure to remove the appendix because of appendicitis.  
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Biopsy   Procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from an ulcer, polyp, mass, or tumor.  
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Cholecystecotmy   Procedure to remove the gallbladder.  
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Colostomy   Procedure to remove the diseased part of the colon and create a new opening in the abdominal wall.  
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Gastroscopy   visualization and examination of the stomach.  
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Hemorrhoidectomy   Procedure to remove hemorrhoids from the rectum or around the anus.  
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Endoscope   a flexible, fiberoptic scope with a magnifying lens and a light source.  
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Herniorrhaphy   Procedure that uses sutures to close a defect in the muscle wall where there is a hernia.  
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Abdominocentesis   centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis.  
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Drug Categories   antacid, antibiotic, antidiarrheal, antiemetic, drugs for gallstones, H2 blocker drugs, laxative, and proton pump inhibitor drugs.  
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Antibiotic   Treat gastrointestinal infections caused by bacteria.  
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Antidiarrheal   Treats diarrhea.  
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Antiemetic   Treat nausea and vomiting and motion sickness.  
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ABD   abdomen  
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a.c.   before meals  
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BE   barium enema  
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BM   bowel movement  
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BS   bowel sounds  
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EGD   esophagogastroduoenoscopy  
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GERD   gastroesophageal reflux disease  
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GI   gastrointestinal  
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IBD   inflammatory bowel disease  
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LFTs   liver function tests  
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LLQ   left lower quadrant  
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LUQ   left upper quadrant  
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N   nausea and vomitting  
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NG   nasogastric  
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NPO   nothing by mouth  
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O   ova and parasites  
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p.c.   after meals  
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PO   by mouth  
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PUD   peptic ulcer disease  
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RLQ   right lower quadrant  
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RUQ   right upper quadrant  
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UGI   upper gastrointestinal (series)  
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