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Chapter 11
Gastrointestinal system
Term | Definition |
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gingiv/o | gums |
gloss/o, lingu/o | tongue |
duoden/o | duodenum; the first of 3 sections of the small intestine |
jejun/o | jejunum; the 2nd section that is found empty during dissections |
ile/o | ileum; located in the lower abdomen |
peritone/o | peritoneum; a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs |
cholemesis | vomiting bile |
odontoclasis | breaking of the tooth |
bariatrics | branch of medicine dealing with weight issues |
cathartic | agent that produces bowel movements |