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AHD1010Ch.11Mayo
GI Terms
Term | Definition |
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gloss/o | tongue |
proct/o | anus or rectum |
jejunum | second part of the small intestines |
ileum | third part of the small intestines |
large intestine | consists of the colon and rectum |
enter/o | lower GI tract |
gastroenterology | specialist of the stomach and intestines |
duoden/o | duodenum |
sial/o | salivary glands |
chol/e | gallbaldder |
cholecystalgia | gall bladder pain |
aerodontalgia | toothache due to high altitudes |
gingivostomatitis | gum/mouth inflammation |
glossoplegia | paralysis of the tongue |
ondontoclasis | breaking of a tooth |
Stomatomycosis | fungus of mouth |
esophagitis | inflammation of the esophagus |
peritonitis | inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity |
hepatosclerosis | hardening of the liver |
cholangioma | gall bladder vessel tumor |
cholelithiasis | gall bladder stones |
cirrhosis | yellow liver disease |
odontectomy | tooth removal |
ileorectal anastomosis | creation of opening between the ileum and rectum |
celiotomy | incision into the abdomen |
cholelithotripsy | crushing of gall bladder stones |
PEJ | Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy |
EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |