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Chapter 5 Med Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Appendix | Small organ attached to the cecum |
| Parts of the Large Intestines | Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon |
| Cecum | The beginning of the large intestines |
| Deglutition | Swallowing |
| Bilirubin | Pigment released by the liver in bile |
| Amino Acids | Substances produced when proteins are digested |
| Dentin | Major tissue composing teeth |
| Defecation | Removal of waste material form the body |
| Absorption | Passage of materials through villi into the blood |
| Amylase | Enzyme secreted by the pancreas to digest starch |
| Emulsification | Process of breaking up large fat globules |
| Glucose | Simple sugar |
| Fatty Acids | Substances produced when fats are digested |
| Peristalsis | Contractions of the gastrointestinal tubes |
| Lipase | Pancreatic enzyme necessary to digest fats |
| Portal Vein | Blood vessel bringing blood to the liver from the small intesting |
| Hydrochloric acid | Chemical produced by the stomach to aid digestion |
| Glycogen | Starch, stored sugar in the liver |
| Protease | Enzyme that digests proteins |
| Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) | Ring of muscles between the esophagus and the stomach |
| Pyloric Sphincter | Ring of muscles between the antrum and the duodenum |
| Parotid Gland | Salivary gland by the ear |
| Submandibular Gland | Salivary gland by the jaw |
| Sublingual Gland | Salivary gland under the tongue |
| Mastication | Chewing |
| Rugae | Ridges on the hard palate and stomach |
| Triglycerides | Large fat molecules |
| Duodenum | The beginning of the small intestines |
| Jejunum | The middle of the small intestines |
| Ileum | The third part of the small intestines |
| Gallbladder | Small sack under the liver that stores bile |
| Esophagus | Tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach |
| Fundus | The top of the stomach |
| Stomach Body | The middle part of the stomach |
| Antrum | The bottom of the stomach |
| Pharynx | The throat |
| Lapar/o, celi/o, abdomen/o | Abdomen |
| Or/o, Stomat/o | Mouth |
| Labi/o, cheil/o | Lips |
| Choledochojejunostomy | Opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum |
| Mesentary | Double fold peritoneum that holds the organs in place by securing them to the back of the abdomen |
| Mesocolon | Part of the mesentery that secures the colon |
| Omentum | A part of the mesentery that hangs like an apron over the intestines |
| Common Bile Duct | Bile vessel that transports bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum |
| choledoch/o | Common bile duct |
| cholecyst/o | Gallbladder |
| cholangi/o | Bile vessel |
| ankyl/o | Stiffening |
| procto/o | Rectum and anus |
| sial/o | Saliva |
| sialodoch/o | Salivary gland |
| amyl/o | Starch |
| -pepsia | Appetite, digestive condition |
| gingiv/o | Gums |
| lith/o | Stone |
| lip/o, lipid/o | Fat |
| py/o | pus |
| steat/o | fat |
| Hepatomegaly | Enlargement of the liver |
| Choledochotomy | Incision of the common bile duct |
| Palatoplasty | Surgical repair of the roof of the mouth |
| Postprandial | After meals |
| -prandial | Meals |
| Appenditis | Inflammation of the appendix |
| Stomatitis | Inflammation of the mouth |
| Ileus | Failure of peristalsis |
| Cholecystolithiasis | Gallstones |
| Ulcerative colitis | Chronic inflammation of the large intestine with ulcers |
| Diverticula | Abnormal side pockets in the intestinal wall |
| Anorexia | Lack of appetite |
| Hematochezia | Fresh red blood in stools |
| Ascites | Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen |
| Steatorrhea | Discharge of fat in the feces |
| Eructation | Belching |
| Hepatic Duct | Bile duct connecting the liver and the common bile duct |
| Cystic duct | Bile duct connecting the gallbladder and the common bile duct |
| -chalasia | relaxation |
| adnex/o | Accessory |
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