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Chapter 11
Gastrointestinal System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Colectomy | Surgical removal of the colon |
| Cathartic | Agent that produces bowel movements |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| N & V | Nausea & Vomiting |
| Gastritis | Inflammation of the stomach |
| Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
| Gloss/o | Tongue |
| Bil/i | Bile (gall) |
| Dyspepsia | Bad digestion |
| PUD | Peptic ulcer disease |