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MT Chapter 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| an/o | anus |
| appendic/o | appendix |
| bil/i | bile |
| celi/o | abdomen |
| chol/e | bile |
| dent/i | teeth |
| duoden/o | duodenum |
| gingiv/o | gum |
| peritone/o | peritoneum |
| stomat/o | mouth |
| salivary glands | three pairs of exocrine glands in the mouth that secrete saliva: the parotid, the submandibular, and the sublingual glands |
| lips | fleshy structures surrounding the mouth |
| palate | structure that forms the roof of the mouth; divided into the hard palate and the soft palate |
| uvula | small projection hanging from the posterior middle edge of the soft palate |
| esophagus | muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx to the stomach |
| ileum | third portion of the small intestine |
| large intestine | larger tubular structure that receives the liquid waste products of digestion, reabsorbs water and minerals, and forms and stores feces for defecation |
| defecation | evacuation of feces from the rectum |
| peritoneal cavity | space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum |
| omentum | an extension of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and connecting it with other abdominal organs |
| epigastric region | upper middle region below the sternum |
| inguinal regions | lower lateral groin regions |
| hypogastric region | region below the navel |
| ascites | accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity |
| diarrhea constipation | frequent loose or liquid stools infrequent or incomplete bowel movements characterized by hardened, dry stool that is difficult to pass |
| flatulence | flatulence |
| halitosis | bad breath |
| hepatomegaly | enlargement of the liver |
| nausea | feeling sick in the stomach |
| esophagitis | inflammation of the esophagus |
| gingivitis | inflammation of the gums |
| anal fistula | an abnormal, tube-like passageway from the anus that may connect with the rectum |
| colorectal polyps | benign tissue growths on the mucous membrane lining the large intestine and rectum; adenomatous types are precancerous and likely to develop into malignancy |
| intussusception | prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of the adjoining part |
| peritonitis | inflammation of the peritoneum |
| volvulus | twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction |
| cirrhosis | chronic disease characterized by degeneration of liver tissue; most often caused by alcoholism or a nutritional deficiency |
| hepatitis A | inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), usually transmitted orally through fecal contamination of food or water |
| hepatitis C | inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is transmitted by exposure to infected blood; this strain is rarely contracted sexually |
| incisional biopsy | removal of a portion of a lesion |
| needle biopsy | percutaneous removal of tissue or fluid using a special, hollow needle |
| laparoscopy | examination of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope for diagnostic purposes and/or to perform surgery |
| barium swallow | x-ray of the esophagus only; often used to locate swallowed objects |
| small bowel series | x-ray examination of the small intestine; generally done in conjunction with an upper GI series |
| anastomosis | union of two hollow vessels; a technique used in bowel surgery |
| cholecystectomy | excision of the gallbladder; common treatment for symptomatic gallbladder disease |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| WDWN | well-developed and well-nourished |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| LES | lower esophageal sphincter |
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