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Question | Answer |
ankyloglossia | abnormally short lingual frenum that limits movement of the tongue |
cholelithiasis | The presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts |
colitis | inflammation of the colon |
dyspepsia | painful, difficult, or disturbed digestion |
dysphagia | Difficulty in swallowing or inability to swallow |
frenectomy | removal of any portion of frenulum |
gastritis | inflammation of the stomach |
gastroenteritis | inflammation of the stomach and small intestine |
gastroscopy | using endoscope to view inner stomach |
anorexia | lack or loss of appetite for food. |
defecation | the evacuation of fecal matter from the rectum. |
deglutition | The act or process of swallowing. |
emulsification | breakdown of fat into liquid form |
GI | gastrointestinal |
mastication | process of chewing food |
metabolism | the rate at which the body uses energy |
periodontium | all tissue that supports the teeth |
peristalsis | waves of alternating muscular contractions |
rugae | folds that increase surface area |
amylase | enzyme that turns starch to sugar |
appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix |
bile | fluid secreted by liver to breakdown fats |
mucosa | moist tissue lining of structures of the anatomy |
buccal | cheek |
celiac | abdominal cavity |
colonic | pertaining to colon |
colonoscopy | visual exam of the inside of the colon |
diverticulitis | inflammation of the diverticulum |
gastric | relating to stomach |
hematemesis | vomiting blood |
ileostomy | surgical creation of an opening in the small intestine |
laparotomy | incision into the mid-abdominal area |
pancreatitis | inflammtion of the pancreas |
rectocele | rectal hernia |
sublingual | under the tongue |
enzyme | protein that acts as a catalyst to induce a chemical change |
halitosis | The condition of having foul-smelling breath |
lavage | washing out a cavity |
-al | pertaining to |
-algia | pain |
aliment/o | to nourish |
an | no |
ankyl/o | crooked |
chol/o | bile |
col/o | colon |
cyst/o | sac of fluid |
dys | bad, difficult, painful |
-ectomy | surgical removal |
-emesis | vomiting |
enter/o | small intestine |
fren/o | device that limits movement |
gastr/o | stomach |
gloss/o | tongue |
-ia | abnormal condition |
-itis | inflammation |
-lithiasis | presence of stones |
-ostomy | surgically creating an opening |
-pept/o | digest |
-phag/o | eat |
proct/o | anus |
-rrhagia | abnormal excessive fluid discharge |
-scopy | visual examination |
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