Term | Definition |
Perianal | Pertaining to the area around the anus. |
Appendectomy | Surgical removal of the appendix. |
Appendicitis | Inflammation of the appendix. |
Buccal Mucosa | Mucous membrane of the cheek. |
Cecal | Pertaining to the cecum. |
Celiac | Pertaining to the abdomen or belly. |
Cheliosis | Abnormal condition of the lips. |
Cholecystectomy | Surgical removal or excision of the gallbladder. |
Choledochotomy | Incision or cutting into the common bile duct. |
Colostomy | Surgical opening in the colon to the outside of the body. |
Colonoscopy | Process of visually examining the colon with a lightened instrument. |
Dentibuccal | Pertaining to the tooth and cheek. |
Duodenal | Pertaining to the duodenum. |
Enterocolitis | Inflammation of the small and large intestines. |
Enterocolostomy | Surgical opening of the small and large intestines. |
Mesentery | Part of the peritoneum in the middle of the intestines that holds the organs in place. |
Parenteral | Pertaining to apart from the intestines. |
Esophageal | Pertaining to the esophagus. |
Facial | Pertaining to the face. |
Gastrostomy | Surgical creation of an opening in the stomach to the outside of the body. |
Gingivitis | Inflammation of the gums. |
Hypoglossal | Under the tongue. |
Hepatoma | Tumor of the liver. |
Hepatomegaly | Enlargement of the liver. |
Ilecoecal Sphincter | Ring of muscle between the ileum and cecum. |
Ileitis | Inflammation of the ileum. |
Ileostomy | Surgically created opening between the ileum and the surface of the body. |
Choledochojejunostomy | Surgically created opening between the common bile duct and jejunum. |
Gastrojejunostomy | Surgically created opening between the stomach and jejunum. |