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Ch. 11
Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stomatodynia | Pain in the mouth |
| Stomatitis | Inflammation of the mouth |
| Dyspepsia | Discomfort with eating |
| Emesis | Vomiting |
| Gastralgia | Pain in the stomach |
| Gastromalacia | Softening of the stomach |
| Gastroparesis | Partial paralysis of the stomach |
| Gingivitis | Inflammation of the gums |
| Hypochondriac | Upper side portions of the abdomen; Beneath the cartliage (ribs) |
| Inguinal | Lower side portions of the abdomen; Groin |
| Lumbar | Middle side portions of the abdomen; Loin |
| Umbilical | Middle center portion of the abdomen; Belly Button |
| Epigastric | Upper center portion of the abdomen; Upon the stomach |
| Hepatomalacia | Softening of the liver |
| Hepatomegaly | Enlargement of the liver |
| Hepatoptosis | Downward displacement of the liver |
| Pancreatolith | Stone in the pancreas |
| Sialolith | Stone in the saliva |
| Antiemetic | An agent that prevents or relieves nausea or vomiting |
| Rectalgia | Rectal Pain |
| Cholecystalgia | Pain in the gallbladder |
| Sialorrhea | Excessive Salivation |
| Glossoplegia | Paralysis of the tongue |
| Anophony | Sound from the anus |
| Steatorrhea | Excessive fat discharged in the feces |
| Biligenesis | Formation of Bile |
| Laparoscope | Instrument for looking inside the abdomen |
| Proctoscopy | Procedure for looking at the anus and rectum |
| Colonoscopy | Procedure for looking at the colon |
| Dentifrice | Toothpaste |