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Language of Medicine 7th edition

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