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TermDefinition
Sublingual Under the tongue
Sialolithiasis Presence of stones in the salivary glands/ducts
Sialadenitis Inflammation of a salivary gland
Reflux Backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus
Dysphagia Difficulty swallowing
Odynophagia Painful swallowing
Gastrostomy Creation of a permanent opening into the stomach
Gastrotomy Incision into the stomach
Hepatomegaly Enlarged liver
Ileostomy Creation of an opening from the ileum to the abdominal wall
Hepatoma Liver tumor
Pyrosis Heartburn
Gastrocele Hernia of the stomach
Diverticulosis Condition of intestinal pouches
Diverticulitis Inflammation of intestinal pouches
Hematochezia Blood in the stool
Lipase Enzyme that digests fats
Amylase Enzyme that digests starches
Laparotomy Incision into the abdomen
Laparoscopy Visual examination of the abdominal cavity
Angiectasis Abnormal dilation of a vessel or duct
Angiorrhexis Rupture of a vessel or duct
Aphagia Inability to swallow
Polyphagia Excessive eating
Hemigastrectomy Removal of half of the stomach
Gastroenterologist Physician specializing in digestive disorders
Lithotomy Incision to remove a stone
Colonoscope Instrument used to examine the colon
Colonoscopy Visual examination of the colon
Endoscope Instrument used to examine internal structures
Bariatrics Medical specialty dealing with weight control
Choledocholithiasis Gallstones in the common bile duct
Cholelithotripsy Crushing of gallstones
Cholecystectomy Removal of the gallbladder
Cholelithotomy Incision to remove gallstones
Cholecystalgia Gallbladder pain
Cholecystitis Inflammation of the gallbladder
Choledochitis Inflammation of the common bile duct
Cholangiography X-ray procedure of the biliary system
Cholangiogram Image produced by cholangiography
Anorexia Loss of appetite
Hematemesis Vomiting blood
Antiemetic Medication that prevents vomiting
Dyspepsia Indigestion or difficulty digesting food
Colectomy Removal of part of the colon
Retrograde Moving backward
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