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Ch 5 Digestive
digestive terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gastroscope | instrument to view inside the stomach |
| gastritis | stomach inflammation |
| gastrectomy | removal of the stomach |
| gingival | pertaining to the gums |
| gingivitis | inflammation of the gums |
| glossal | pertaining to the tongue |
| hypoglossal | pertaining to under the tongue |
| hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
| hepatoma | liver tumor |
| hepatic | pertaining to the liver |
| ileal | pertaining to the ileum |
| ileostomy | create an opening in the ileum |
| jejunal | pertaining to the jejunum |
| laparotomy | incision into the abdomen |
| laparoscope | instrument to view inside the abdomen |
| sublingual | pertaining to under the tongue |
| orthodontic | pertaining to straight teeth |
| periodontic | pertaining to around the teeth |
| oral | pertaining to the mouth |
| palatoplasty | surgical repair of the palate |
| pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
| pancreatic | pertaining to the pancreas |
| pharyngeal | pertaining to the throat |
| pharyngoplegia | paralysis of the throat |
| pharyngoplasty | surgical repair of the throat |
| proctoptosis | drooping rectum and anus |
| proctologist | specialist in the rectum and anus |
| proctopexy | surgical fixation of the rectum and anus |
| pyloric | pertaining to the plyorus |
| rectal | pertaining to the rectum |
| sialadenitis | inflammation of a salivary gland |
| sigmoidoscope | instrument to view inside the sigmoid colon |
| sigmoidal | pertaining to the sigmoid colon |