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LOM Ch 5 - Digestive System

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perianal   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 membrane (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 to the 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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gastrostomy   New opening of the stomach to the outside of the body; 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 underneath the tongue  
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ileostomy   New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body  
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choledochojejunostomy   Term used for surgical anastomosis (create of a new opening) between the common bile duct and the jejunum.  
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gastrojejunostomy   Term for a new opening between the stomach the jejunum (a new opening is surgically created through a procedure called 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 submandibular  
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orthodontist   Dentist specializing in straightening teeth  
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periodontist   Dentist specializing in gums endodontist (root canal specialist)  
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oral   Pertaining to the mouth  
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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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pyloroplasty   Surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter  
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rectocele   Hernia of the rectum sialadentitis  
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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   High levels of bilirubin (yellow/orange pigment) in the bloodstream - the cause of jaundice (icterus).  
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cholelithhaisis   Abnormal condition of gall stones  
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achlorhydria   Lack of hydrochloric acid  
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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) cholecystolithiasis  
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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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choledocholithiasis   Condition of stones in the common bile duct  
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postprandial   Pertaining to after meals  
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absorption   Passage of materials through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream  
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amino acids   Small building blocks of protein (like links in a chain), released when proteins are digested.  
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anastomosis   The surgical creation of a new opening between two tubular organs. (intestinal segments, blood vessels, fallopian tube)  
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anus   Terminal end or opening of the digestive tract to the outside of the body  
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appendix   Blind pouch hanging from the cecum. Located in the Right Lower quadrent of the abdoman  
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bile   Digestive juce made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. it breaks up large fat gobules  
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bilirubin   Pigment released by the liver with bile  
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bowel   Intestine  
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canine teeth   pointed, dog-like teeth next to the incisors  
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cecum   First part of the large intestine  
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colon   Large intestine  
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common bile duct   Carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum  
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defecation   Elimination of feces from the digestive tract through the anus  
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deglutition   Swallowing  
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dentin   The main substance of the tooth (yellow and composed of bony tissue) that lies beneath the hard, outermost layer.  
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digestion   Breakdown of complex foods to simpler forms  
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duodenum   First part of the small intestine  
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elimination   Act of removal of materials from the body.  
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emulsification   The physical process of breaking up large fat globules into smaller globules, thereby increasing the surface area that enzymes can use to digest the fat.  
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enamel   Hard outermost layer of a tooth  
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endodontist   performs root canal therapy  
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enteroenterostomy   New opening between two previously unconnected parts of the small intestine  
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enzyme   A chemical that speeds up a reaction between substances  
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esophagus   Tube connecting the throat tot he stomach  
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fatty acids   Substances produced when fatss are digested  
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feces   Solid waste; stool  
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gallbladder   Small sac under the liver, stores bile  
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gastrointestinal tract   the digestive tract; starts at the mouth and ends at the anus  
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gastrojejunostomy   part of teh gastric bypass procedure  
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gluconeogenesis   Process used by the liver to produce new sugar from proteins and fats when the body is in need.  
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glucose   Simple sugar  
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glycogen   Starch, glucose is stored in the form of glycogen in the liver cells  
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hepatoma or hepatocellular carcinoma   Cancer that starts in the liver  
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hydrochloric acid   Substances produced by the stomach; necessary for digestion of food  
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ileitis   Inflammation of the ileum, a portion of the small intestine  
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ileum   Third part of the small intestine  
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incisor   One of four front teeth in the dental arch  
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insulin   Hormone produced by the endocrine cells of the pancreas  
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jejunum   Second part of the small intestine  
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lipase   Pancreatic enzyme necessary to digest fat  
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liver   Secretes bile; stores sugar, iron, and vitamins; produces blood proteins; and destroys worn-out red blood cells. Located in the RUQ of the abdomen  
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lower esophageal sphincter   Ring of muscle between the esophagus and the stomach  
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mastication   Chewing  
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mesentery   A membrane that is part of the double fold of peritoneum (that stretches around the organs in the abdomen) - this lies in the middle of the intestines; holds intestines together and attaches them to the dorsal (back) body wall.  
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molar teeth   The sixth, seventh, and eighth teeth from the middle on either side of teh dental arch  
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palate   Roof of the mouth - the hard palate forms the anterior portion - soft palate is the muscular posterior portion  
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palatoplasty   Procedure to repair cleft palate and cleft lip: repair of the cleft palate.  
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pancreas   Organ under the stomach; produces insulin and enzymes  
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papillae   Small elevations on the tongue  
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parotid gland   Salivary gland within the check, just anterior to the ear  
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peristalsis   Rhythmic contractions of the tubular organs  
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pharynx   Throat, the common passageway for food from the mouth and for air from the nose  
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portal vein   Large vein bringing blood to the liver from the intestines  
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premolar teeth   Fourth and fifth teeth, before the molars  
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proctologist   One who specializes with the branch of medicine that deals with the anus and rectum  
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pulp   Soft tissue within the teeth, containing nerves and blood vessels  
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pyloric sphincter   Ring of muscle at the end of teh stomach, near the duodenum.  
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pylorus   Distal region of the stomach, opening of the duodenum  
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rectum   Last section of the large intestine, connecting the end of the colon and the anus  
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rugae   Irregular ridges (folds & creases)on the hard palate and the wall of the stomach.  
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saliva   Digestive juice produced by the salivary glands  
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salivary glands   Parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands  
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sigmoid colon   Fourth and last, S-shaped segment of the colon, just before the rectum; empties into the rectum  
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sphincter   Circular ring of muscle that constricts a passage or closes a natural opening  
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triglycerides   Fat molecules composed of three parts fatty acids and one part glycerol  
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uvula   Soft tissue hanging from the middle of the soft palate  
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villi   microscopic projections in the wall of the small intestine that absorb nutrients into the bloodstream  
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achalasia   Failure of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES) muscle to relax  
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anal fistula   Abnormal tube-like pasageway near the anus  
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anorexia   lack of appetite  
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aphthous stomatitis   inflamation of the mouth with small, painful ulcers (sores)  
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ascites   Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen  
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borborygmus   Rumbling or gurgling noise produced by the movement of gas, fluid, or both in the Gastrointestinal tract  
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cholelithiasis   The abnormal condition in which stones are present in the gallbladder  
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cirrhosis   chronic degenerative disease of the liver - may be associated with alcoholism  
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colonic polyps   benign growths protruding from the mucous membrane of the colon  
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colorectal cancer   adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum, or both  
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constipation   Difficulty in passing stools  
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Crohns disease   Chronic inflamation of the intestinal tract  
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dental caries   Tooth decay  
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diarrhea   Frequent passage of loose, watery stools  
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diverticulitis   when fecal matter becomes trapped in diverticula  
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diverticulosis   Abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall  
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dysentery   painful, inflamed intestines commonly caused by bacterial infection  
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dysphagia   Difficulty in swallowing  
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eructation   Gas expelled from the stomach through the mouth  
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esophageal cancer   Malignant tumor of the esophagus  
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esophageal varices   Swollen, tortuous (twisted) veins at the lower end of the esophagus  
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etiology   Cause of an illness  
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flatus   Gas expelled thru the anus  
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gastric cancer   Malignant tumor of the stomach  
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)   Solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach  
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hematochezia   Passage of fresh, bright red blood from the rectum  
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hemorrhoids   swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region  
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hepatic stomatitis   Inflamation of the mouth caused by infection with the herpesvirus  
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hiatal hernia   Upper part of the stomach protrudes upward through the diaphragm  
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idiopathic   cause of illness is unknown  
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ileus   Loss of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of the intestines  
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inflammatory bowel disease   Chronic inflammation of all or part of your digestive tract: both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's are considered inflammatory bowel disease.  
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inguinal hernia   small loop of bowel protrudes through a weak lower abdominal muscle (groin area)  
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intussuception   Telescoping of the intestines  
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irritable bowel syndrome   Group of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress and tension that leads to abdominal pain and cramping, changes in bowel movements.  
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jaundice   Yellow-orange coloration of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood (hyperbilirubinemia); also referred to as icterus  
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melena   Black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood  
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nausea   Unpleasant sensation in the stomach associated with a tendency to vomit.  
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oral leukoplakia   White plaques or patches on the mucosa of the mouth.  
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pancreatic cancer   Malignant tumor of the pancreas  
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pancreatitis   Inflamation of the pancreas  
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peptic ulcer   Open sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum  
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peridontal disease   Inflamation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone  
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ulcerative colitis   Chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers  
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viral hepatitis   Inflamation of the liver caused by a virus (Hepatitis A, B, or C)  
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steatorrhea   Discharge of fat in the feces due to improper digestion and malabsorption of fat; frothy, foul-smelling fecal matter  
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omentum   A part of the mesentery - hangs down like an apron over the intestines.  
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sign   An objective finding - such as increase in body temperature, rash, sound heard on listening to the chest - signs can be perceived by the examiner.  
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symptom   A subjective sensation or change in health - such as itching, pain, fatique, or nausea - as experienced by the patient (cannot be verified  
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