duodenum; the first of 3 sections of the small intestine

jejunum; the 2nd section that is found empty during dissections

ileum; located in the lower abdomen

peritoneum; a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs

branch of medicine dealing with weight issues

agent that produces bowel movements

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Chapter 11

Gastrointestinal system

Term	Definition
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