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Chapter 11
Gastrointestinal System
Term | Definition |
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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 |