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Mod 1-9 (mixed) All terms & definitions_5

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appendectomy   removal or excision of appendix  
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appendicitis   inflammation of appendix  
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appendix   small, slender sac near the beginning of colon in the RLQ of abdomen  
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ascites   abnormal accumulation of fluid in abdomen  
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bile   yellow-organ fluid produced by liver in gallbladder; travels from gallbladder into small intestines to help digest fats  
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biliary   pertaining to bile-bile ducts; bile ducts empty into small intestines  
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bilirubin   yellow-orange pigment found in bile  
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borborygmus   rumbling-gurgling noise produced by hyperactive movement of gas  
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bowel   intestine; large bowel called colon & small bowel is small intestine  
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buccal mucosa   mucous membrane in lining of cheek  
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canine teeth   four, pointed dog-like teeth; each canine-cusped tooth is 3rd from midline of jaw  
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cecal   pertaining to cecum, which is 1st part of large intestine  
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cecum   1st part of large intestine (colon)  
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celiac   pertaining to abdomen  
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cheilitis   inflammation of hip  
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cholecystectomy   excision-removal of gallbladder  
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choledochojejunostomy   surgical anastomosis (create new opening) between common bile duct & jejunum  
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choledocholithiasis   abnormal condition of stones in the common bile duct  
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choledochotomy   incision of common bile duct  
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cholelithiasis   abnormal condition of gallstones  
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cirrhosis   chronic, degenerative disease of the liver  
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colon   large intestine (bowel)  
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colonic   pertaining to the colon  
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colonic polyposis   benign growths protrude from the mucous membrane lining in colon  
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colonoscopy   visual endoscopic examination of the colon  
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colorectal cancer   adenocarcinoma of colon-rectum-both  
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colostomy   new opening of colon through the abdominal wall to the outside of body  
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common bile duct   tube carrying from gallbladder & liver into first part of small intestine  
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constipation   difficulty in passing feces  
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Crohn's disease   inflammatory bowel disease marked by diarrhea, pain, fever, weakness & weight loss  
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defecation   eliminating of wastes & undigested foods through rectum  
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deglutition   swelling  
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dental caries   tooth decay  
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dentibuccal   pertaining to cheek & teeth  
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dentin   chief substance of teeth; surrounding pulp & covered by enamel of crown  
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diarrhea   frequent passage of loose-watery stools  
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digestion   process of breaking down complex foods into simpler substance that can be absorbed into bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine  
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diverticula   small, pouch-like herniations through muscular wall of tubular organ such as colon  
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diverticulitis   inflammation of diverticula; abdominal pain & rectal bleeding symptoms  
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diverticulosis   abnormal condition of diverticula without inflammation  
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duodenal   pertaining to the duodenum  
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duodenum   1st part of small intestine  
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dysentery   painful intestines; marked by inflammation & infection, especially of colon with abdominal pain & diarrhea  
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dysphagia   difficulty swallowing  
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elimination   discharge from body of indigestible materials-wastes  
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emulsification   breakdown of large fat globules into smaller, digestible particles  
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enamel   white, compact-hard substance covering the substance (dentin) of the crown of tooth  
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endodontist   dentist specializing in inner parts of tooth  
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enterocolitis   inflammation of small intestine & colon  
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enterocolostomy   new surgical connection between parts of small intestine & colon; anastomosis  
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enzyme   protein that speeds up rate of the biochemical reaction; suffix -ase means enzyme  
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eructation   gas expelled from stomach through mouth  
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esophageal   pertaining to esophagus  
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esophageal varices   swollen, twisted veins at lower end of esophagus  
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esophagus   tube that carries food from pharynx to stomach  
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etiology   study of cause of disease  
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facial   pertaining to the face  
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fatty acids   substances that are produced when fats are digested; they combine with glycerol to form fat  
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feces   solid wastes; stools  
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flatus   gas expelled through the anus  
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gallbladder   small sac lying below the liver, in which bile is stored  
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gastric carcinoma   malignant tumor of stomach; stomach cancer  
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)   backflow of solids & fluid from the stomach to the mouth against its normal direction of movement  
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gastrointestinal tract   tubular system related to stomach & intestines beginning with mouth & ending at anus  
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gastrojejunostomy   new surgical opening between the stomach & jejunum; anastomosis; part of gastric bypass surgery  
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gastrostomy   new opening of stomach through abdominal wall to outside of body  
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gingivitis   inflammation of gums  
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gluconeogenesis   process of producing new sugar from fats & proteins; occurs mainly in liver  
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glucose   simple sugar necessary as source of energy for body cells  
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glycogen   storage form of glucose; produces glucose when it is broken down in liver cells  
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glycogenolysis   breakdown of glycogen to release sugar  
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hematochezia   passage of bright red blood from the rectum  
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hemorrhoids   swollen, twisted varicose veins in the rectal region  
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hepatoma   tumor of liver cells; hepatocellular carcinoma  
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hepatomegaly   enlargement of liver  
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herpetic stomatitis   inflammation of mouth caused by infection with herpes virus. painful, fluid-filled blisters produced by infection & known as cold sores-fever blisters  
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hiatal hernia   protrusion of upper portion of stomach upward through diaphragm  
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hydrochloric acid   strong acid, present in a dilute form in stomach; aids digestion  
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hyperbilirubinemia   high levels of bilirubin in bloodstream; jaundice  
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hyperglycemia   high levels of sugar in bloodstream; diabetes mellitus  
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hypoglossal   pertaining to under the tongue  
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icterus   jaundice; yellow-orange coloration of skin & whites of eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood  
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idiopathic   pertaining to unknown cause of disease  
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ileitis   inflammation of ileum  
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ileocecal sphincter   ring of muscles between the ileum & cecum  
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ileostomy   surgical formation of an artificial opening from the ileum to outside of body through abdominal wall  
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ileum   3rd (final) portion of the small intestine  
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ileus   failure of peristalsis with obstruction of intestines  
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incisor   1 of 4 front teeth on either jaw  
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inflammatory bowel disease   severe inflammation of small-large intestine (colon); i.e. Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis  
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inguinal hernia   small loop of bowel protrudes through a weakened lower abdominal muscle  
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insulin   hormone secreted by specialized cells in pancreas; facilitates transport of sugar from blood into body cells  
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intussusception   one portion of intestine slips into adjoining part; telescoping of intestine  
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