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digestive system
definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abnormal condition of gallstones | |
| after a meal | |
| destruction of the pancreas | |
| difficult digestion | |
| discharge of fat | |
| discharge through | |
| disease of the intestine | |
| hepatomegaly | enlargement of the liver |
| hyperemesis | excessive vomiting |
| appendectomy | excision of the appendix |
| excisions of the gums | |
| forming an opening in the colon | |
| forming an opening in the ileum | |
| Gallstones | |
| herniation of the rectum | |
| incision of the sigmoid colon | |
| inflammation around a tooth | |
| appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix |
| inflammation of the mouth | |
| inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils | |
| instrument for examining the esophagus | |
| involuntary contraction of the pylorus | |
| pain in the stomach | |
| buccal | pertaining to cheek |
| anal | pertaining to the anus |
| pertaining to the cheek | |
| pertaining to the lips | |
| pertaining to the tongue | |
| pertaining to under the tongue | |
| removal of the gallbladder | |
| removal of the tongue | |
| small portion of the bile vessel | |
| proctologist | specialist in the study of the anus and rectum |
| orthodontist | specialist of straight teeth |
| stone in the salivary gland | |
| surgical repair of the bile duct | |
| surgical repair of the lip | |
| suture of the jejunum | |
| aerophagia | swallowing air |
| dentist | teeth specialist |
| duodenumoscopy | visual examination of the duodenum |
| anorexia | without appetite |