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ch35 terms
ch35 oral/esophageal terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| achalasia | absent/ineffective peristalsis of the distal esophagus & failure of esophageal sphincter to relax when swallowing |
| dysphagia | difficulty swallowing |
| dysplasia | abnormal change in cells |
| esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) | fiberoptic visualization thru mouth, throat, GI tract to assess stomach, sm int., biopsies performed |
| gastroesophageal reflux | backflow of gastric/duodenal contents into esophagus |
| hernia | protrusion of an organ or part of through wall of the cavity that normally contains it |
| lithotripsy | use of shock waves to break up or disintegrate stones |
| odynophagia | PAIN on swallowing |
| PAROTITIS | INFLAMMATION OF THE PAROTID GLAND |
| PERIAPICAL ABSCESS | ABSCESSED TOOTH |
| PYROSIS | HEARTBURN |
| SIALADENTITIS | INFLAMMATION OF SALIVARY GLANDS |
| STOMATITIS | INFLAMMATION OF ORAL MUCOSA |
| TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS | conditions that cause pain or dysfxn of the TMJ and surrounding structures |
| vagotomy syndrome dumping syndrome | gastrointestinal symptoms, diarrhea, cramping, resulting from rapid gastric emptying |