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Parts Of The Body
Digestive System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Perianal | Pertaining to the area around the anus. |
| Appendectomy | Surgical removal of the appendix. |
| Appendicitis | Inflammation of the appendix. |
| Buccal Mucosa | Mucous membrane of the cheek. |
| Cecal | Pertaining to the cecum. |
| Celiac | Pertaining to the abdomen or belly. |
| Cheliosis | Abnormal condition of the lips. |
| Cholecystectomy | Surgical removal or excision of the gallbladder. |
| Choledochotomy | Incision or cutting into the common bile duct. |
| Colostomy | Surgical opening in the colon to the outside of the body. |
| Colonoscopy | Process of visually examining the colon with a lightened instrument. |
| Dentibuccal | Pertaining to the tooth and cheek. |
| Duodenal | Pertaining to the duodenum. |
| Enterocolitis | Inflammation of the small and large intestines. |
| Enterocolostomy | Surgical opening of the small and large intestines. |
| Mesentery | Part of the peritoneum in the middle of the intestines that holds the organs in place. |
| Parenteral | Pertaining to apart from the intestines. |
| Esophageal | Pertaining to the esophagus. |
| Facial | Pertaining to the face. |
| Gastrostomy | Surgical creation of an opening in the stomach to the outside of the body. |
| Gingivitis | Inflammation of the gums. |
| Hypoglossal | Under the tongue. |
| Hepatoma | Tumor of the liver. |
| Hepatomegaly | Enlargement of the liver. |
| Ilecoecal Sphincter | Ring of muscle between the ileum and cecum. |
| Ileitis | Inflammation of the ileum. |
| Ileostomy | Surgically created opening between the ileum and the surface of the body. |
| Choledochojejunostomy | Surgically created opening between the common bile duct and jejunum. |
| Gastrojejunostomy | Surgically created opening between the stomach and jejunum. |