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Medi Term Mid term
Mod 1-9 (mixed) All terms & definitions_5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| appendectomy | removal or excision of appendix |
| appendicitis | inflammation of appendix |
| appendix | small, slender sac near the beginning of colon in the RLQ of abdomen |
| ascites | abnormal accumulation of fluid in abdomen |
| bile | yellow-organ fluid produced by liver in gallbladder; travels from gallbladder into small intestines to help digest fats |
| biliary | pertaining to bile-bile ducts; bile ducts empty into small intestines |
| bilirubin | yellow-orange pigment found in bile |
| borborygmus | rumbling-gurgling noise produced by hyperactive movement of gas |
| bowel | intestine; large bowel called colon & small bowel is small intestine |
| buccal mucosa | mucous membrane in lining of cheek |
| canine teeth | four, pointed dog-like teeth; each canine-cusped tooth is 3rd from midline of jaw |
| cecal | pertaining to cecum, which is 1st part of large intestine |
| cecum | 1st part of large intestine (colon) |
| celiac | pertaining to abdomen |
| cheilitis | inflammation of hip |
| cholecystectomy | excision-removal of gallbladder |
| choledochojejunostomy | surgical anastomosis (create new opening) between common bile duct & jejunum |
| choledocholithiasis | abnormal condition of stones in the common bile duct |
| choledochotomy | incision of common bile duct |
| cholelithiasis | abnormal condition of gallstones |
| cirrhosis | chronic, degenerative disease of the liver |
| colon | large intestine (bowel) |
| colonic | pertaining to the colon |
| colonic polyposis | benign growths protrude from the mucous membrane lining in colon |
| colonoscopy | visual endoscopic examination of the colon |
| colorectal cancer | adenocarcinoma of colon-rectum-both |
| colostomy | new opening of colon through the abdominal wall to the outside of body |
| common bile duct | tube carrying from gallbladder & liver into first part of small intestine |
| constipation | difficulty in passing feces |
| Crohn's disease | inflammatory bowel disease marked by diarrhea, pain, fever, weakness & weight loss |
| defecation | eliminating of wastes & undigested foods through rectum |
| deglutition | swelling |
| dental caries | tooth decay |
| dentibuccal | pertaining to cheek & teeth |
| dentin | chief substance of teeth; surrounding pulp & covered by enamel of crown |
| diarrhea | frequent passage of loose-watery stools |
| digestion | process of breaking down complex foods into simpler substance that can be absorbed into bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine |
| diverticula | small, pouch-like herniations through muscular wall of tubular organ such as colon |
| diverticulitis | inflammation of diverticula; abdominal pain & rectal bleeding symptoms |
| diverticulosis | abnormal condition of diverticula without inflammation |
| duodenal | pertaining to the duodenum |
| duodenum | 1st part of small intestine |
| dysentery | painful intestines; marked by inflammation & infection, especially of colon with abdominal pain & diarrhea |
| dysphagia | difficulty swallowing |
| elimination | discharge from body of indigestible materials-wastes |
| emulsification | breakdown of large fat globules into smaller, digestible particles |
| enamel | white, compact-hard substance covering the substance (dentin) of the crown of tooth |
| endodontist | dentist specializing in inner parts of tooth |
| enterocolitis | inflammation of small intestine & colon |
| enterocolostomy | new surgical connection between parts of small intestine & colon; anastomosis |
| enzyme | protein that speeds up rate of the biochemical reaction; suffix -ase means enzyme |
| eructation | gas expelled from stomach through mouth |
| esophageal | pertaining to esophagus |
| esophageal varices | swollen, twisted veins at lower end of esophagus |
| esophagus | tube that carries food from pharynx to stomach |
| etiology | study of cause of disease |
| facial | pertaining to the face |
| fatty acids | substances that are produced when fats are digested; they combine with glycerol to form fat |
| feces | solid wastes; stools |
| flatus | gas expelled through the anus |
| gallbladder | small sac lying below the liver, in which bile is stored |
| gastric carcinoma | malignant tumor of stomach; stomach cancer |
| gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | backflow of solids & fluid from the stomach to the mouth against its normal direction of movement |
| gastrointestinal tract | tubular system related to stomach & intestines beginning with mouth & ending at anus |
| gastrojejunostomy | new surgical opening between the stomach & jejunum; anastomosis; part of gastric bypass surgery |
| gastrostomy | new opening of stomach through abdominal wall to outside of body |
| gingivitis | inflammation of gums |
| gluconeogenesis | process of producing new sugar from fats & proteins; occurs mainly in liver |
| glucose | simple sugar necessary as source of energy for body cells |
| glycogen | storage form of glucose; produces glucose when it is broken down in liver cells |
| glycogenolysis | breakdown of glycogen to release sugar |
| hematochezia | passage of bright red blood from the rectum |
| hemorrhoids | swollen, twisted varicose veins in the rectal region |
| hepatoma | tumor of liver cells; hepatocellular carcinoma |
| hepatomegaly | enlargement of liver |
| herpetic stomatitis | inflammation of mouth caused by infection with herpes virus. painful, fluid-filled blisters produced by infection & known as cold sores-fever blisters |
| hiatal hernia | protrusion of upper portion of stomach upward through diaphragm |
| hydrochloric acid | strong acid, present in a dilute form in stomach; aids digestion |
| hyperbilirubinemia | high levels of bilirubin in bloodstream; jaundice |
| hyperglycemia | high levels of sugar in bloodstream; diabetes mellitus |
| hypoglossal | pertaining to under the tongue |
| icterus | jaundice; yellow-orange coloration of skin & whites of eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood |
| idiopathic | pertaining to unknown cause of disease |
| ileitis | inflammation of ileum |
| ileocecal sphincter | ring of muscles between the ileum & cecum |
| ileostomy | surgical formation of an artificial opening from the ileum to outside of body through abdominal wall |
| ileum | 3rd (final) portion of the small intestine |
| ileus | failure of peristalsis with obstruction of intestines |
| incisor | 1 of 4 front teeth on either jaw |
| inflammatory bowel disease | severe inflammation of small-large intestine (colon); i.e. Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis |
| inguinal hernia | small loop of bowel protrudes through a weakened lower abdominal muscle |
| insulin | hormone secreted by specialized cells in pancreas; facilitates transport of sugar from blood into body cells |
| intussusception | one portion of intestine slips into adjoining part; telescoping of intestine |
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