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med term words ch 6

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stomat(o)   relationship to mouth  
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or(o)   relationship to mouth  
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pharyng(o)   the pharynx (throat)  
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gloss(o),gloss(ia),lingu(a)   the tongue  
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esophagus   the musculo-membranous passage extending from the pharynx to the stomach  
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gastr(o)   relationship to stomach  
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duoden(o)   the first portion of the small intestine  
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jejun(o)   the middle section of the small intestine  
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ile(o)   the third or distal portion of the small intestine  
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enter(o)   the entire small intestine  
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colon   the portion of the large intestine that extends from the cecum to the rectum  
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sigmoid   the S-shaped portion of the colon  
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rect(o)   relationship to the rectum  
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proct(o)   the rectum or anus  
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anus   the distal or terminal orifice of the alimentary canal  
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choledoch(o),   the common bile duct  
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cholecyst(o)   the gallbladder(a bile sac)  
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hepat(o),hepat(ico)   the liver  
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sublingual   under the tongue  
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orolingual   the mouth and tongue  
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esophageal   the esophagus  
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esophagitis   inflammation of the esophagus  
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pharyngostenosis   narrowing of the throat (pharynx)  
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oral,stomatic   the mouth  
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pharyngonasal   the nose and throat  
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glossitis   inflammation of the tongue  
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stomatitis   inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth  
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stomatoscope   instrument used for examination of the mouth  
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esophagoscopy   visual examination of the esophagus  
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pharyngoscope   instrument used to view the throat (pharynx)  
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stomatalgia   pain in the mouth  
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glossectomy   excision/removal of all or part of the tongue  
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stomatopathy   disease of the mouth  
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lingual,glossal   the tongue  
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stomatoplasty   plastic surgery of the mouth  
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enterocleisis   blockage/closure of the intestine  
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enterostomy   surgical creation of a new opening into the small intestine  
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enterokinesis   muscular movement of the intestinal canal  
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enteroclysis   injection/introduction of liquid into the intestine  
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enterorrhexis   rupture of the intestinal wall  
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enterorrhagia   hemorrhage from the intestine  
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duodenal   duodenum  
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ileitis   inflammation of the ileum  
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gastropathy   a disease of the stomach  
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ileorrhaphy   suturing the ileum  
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gastritis   inflammation of the stomach  
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ileotomy   incision into the ileum  
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duodenectomy   excision/removal of all or part of the duodenum  
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ielocecal   the ileum and the cecum  
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jejunitis   inflammation of the jejunum  
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jejunorrhaphy   suturing the jejunum  
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ileectomy   excision/removal of all or part of the ileum  
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gastrostomy   surgical creation of a new opening into the stomach  
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gastrectomy   excision/removal of all or part of the stomach  
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enterococcus   a type of intestinal bacteria  
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proctologist   specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of rectal disorders  
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sigmoidoscopy   visual examination of the sigmoid  
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rectal   the rectum  
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proctocele   hernial protrusion of the rectum  
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colectomy   excision/removal of all or part of the colon  
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proctatresia   absence of a proper rectal opening  
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sigmoidectomy   excision/removal of all or part of the sigmoid  
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colostomy   surgical creation of a new opening into the colon  
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anal   the anus  
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proctoscopy   visual examination of the rectum by the use of a proctoscope  
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sigmoiditis   inflammation of the sigmoid  
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colitis   inflammation of the colon  
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proctorrhea   a mucoserous discharge from the rectum  
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rectosigmoidectomy   excision/removal of all or part of the sigmoid and the rectum  
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proctoptosis   falling/prolapse of the rectum  
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anusitis   inflammation of the anus  
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proctopexy   surgical fixing/fastening of the rectum  
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hepatorrhaphy   suturing of the liver  
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cholecystitis   inflammation of the gallbladder  
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choledocholithotripsy   the crushing of a stone in the common bile duct  
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choledochogastrostomy   surgical connection between the stomach and the common bile duct  
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hepatorenal   the liver and the kidney  
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cholecystography   X-ray examination of the gallbladder  
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choledochotomy   incision into the common bile duct  
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cholelitiasis   condition of gallstones  
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hepatatrophy   atrophy of the liver  
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hepatomegaly   abnormal enlargement of the liver  
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hepatitis   inflammation of the liver  
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hepatic   the liver  
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cholecystectomy   excision/removal of the gallbladder  
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antiemetics   agents that prevent/alleviate nausea and vomiting  
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antacids   agents that counteract/neutralize acidity, usually in the stomach  
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laxatives   agents that promote peristalis and bowel evacuation  
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emetics   agents that cause vomiting  
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antidiarrheals   agents that counteract diarrhea  
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pepto-bismol,rolaids,tums,pepcid,zantac,tagamet,nexium,prilosec   antacids  
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pepto-bismol,imodium,kaopectate   antidiarrheals  
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phenergan,dramamine,compazine   antiemetics  
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ipecac syrup   emetics  
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dulcolax,colace,metamucil   laxatives  
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