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Everest345modcwk3
Everest 345 mod c wk 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ankyloglossia | abnormally short lingual frenum that limits movement of the tongue |
| cholelithiasis | The presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts |
| colitis | inflammation of the colon |
| dyspepsia | painful, difficult, or disturbed digestion |
| dysphagia | Difficulty in swallowing or inability to swallow |
| frenectomy | removal of any portion of frenulum |
| gastritis | inflammation of the stomach |
| gastroenteritis | inflammation of the stomach and small intestine |
| gastroscopy | using endoscope to view inner stomach |
| anorexia | lack or loss of appetite for food. |
| defecation | the evacuation of fecal matter from the rectum. |
| deglutition | The act or process of swallowing. |
| emulsification | breakdown of fat into liquid form |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| mastication | process of chewing food |
| metabolism | the rate at which the body uses energy |
| periodontium | all tissue that supports the teeth |
| peristalsis | waves of alternating muscular contractions |
| rugae | folds that increase surface area |
| amylase | enzyme that turns starch to sugar |
| appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix |
| bile | fluid secreted by liver to breakdown fats |
| mucosa | moist tissue lining of structures of the anatomy |
| buccal | cheek |
| celiac | abdominal cavity |
| colonic | pertaining to colon |
| colonoscopy | visual exam of the inside of the colon |
| diverticulitis | inflammation of the diverticulum |
| gastric | relating to stomach |
| hematemesis | vomiting blood |
| ileostomy | surgical creation of an opening in the small intestine |
| laparotomy | incision into the mid-abdominal area |
| pancreatitis | inflammtion of the pancreas |
| rectocele | rectal hernia |
| sublingual | under the tongue |
| enzyme | protein that acts as a catalyst to induce a chemical change |
| halitosis | The condition of having foul-smelling breath |
| lavage | washing out a cavity |
| -al | pertaining to |
| -algia | pain |
| aliment/o | to nourish |
| an | no |
| ankyl/o | crooked |
| chol/o | bile |
| col/o | colon |
| cyst/o | sac of fluid |
| dys | bad, difficult, painful |
| -ectomy | surgical removal |
| -emesis | vomiting |
| enter/o | small intestine |
| fren/o | device that limits movement |
| gastr/o | stomach |
| gloss/o | tongue |
| -ia | abnormal condition |
| -itis | inflammation |
| -lithiasis | presence of stones |
| -ostomy | surgically creating an opening |
| -pept/o | digest |
| -phag/o | eat |
| proct/o | anus |
| -rrhagia | abnormal excessive fluid discharge |
| -scopy | visual examination |
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