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Gastrointestinal System Reverse Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| small intestine` | a continuation of the GI tract responsible for absorption consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. |
| epiglottis | a flap of tissue covering the trachea, which prevents food and liquids from entering the airway |
| sigmoid colon | a flexture of the colon which joins the descending colon and the rectum |
| cholelith | a gallstone |
| ucler | a lesion of the skin or mucous membrane which frequently develops in the duodenum or stomach |
| esphagus | a muscular canal which extends from the pharynx to the stomach |
| stomach | a sac-like structure in the abdominal cavity, responsible for digestion of food |
| occult blood | a test in which stool samples are collected to determine gastrointestinal bleeding |
| asictes | abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, most commonly as a result of chronic liver disease |
| hernia | abnormal protusion of an orbgan or tissue through the structures that normally contain it |
| achlorhydric | absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach |