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Pyrosis   heartburn  
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Melana   passage of dark tarry stools; color is result of digestive enzymes working on blood in stool  
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Hematochezia   passing bright red blood in stools  
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Denture   partial or complete set of artificial teeth that are set in plastic materials  
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Colonoscope   instrument to view inside colon  
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Colonoscopy   flexible fiberscope passed through anus, rectum, and colon is used to examine upper portion of colon  
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Colostomy   surgical creation of opening in some portion of colon through abdominal wall to outside surface; fecal material drains into bag worn on abdomen  
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Emesis   vomiting, usually with some force  
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Cachexia   loss of weight and generalized wasting that occurs during a chronic disease  
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Ascites   collection or accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity  
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Jaundic   Yellow cast to skin, mucous membranes, and whites of eyes caused by deposit of bile pigment from too much bilirubin in blood  
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Diarrhea   passing of frequent, watery bowel movements  
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Rugae   prominent folds in mucosa of stomach; smooth out and almost disappear allowing stomach to expand when full of food  
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Chyme   semisoft mixture of food and digestive fluids that pass from stomach into small intestines  
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Fundus   upper portion of stomach  
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Body   main portion of the stomach  
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Antrum   tapered distal end of the stomach  
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Sphincters   ring of muscle around tubular organ; can contract to control opening of tube  
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Cardiac Sphincter   also called lower esophageal sphincter; prevents food and gastric juices from backing up into esophagus  
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Pyloric Sphincter   sphincter at distal end of stomach; controls passage of food into duodenum  
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Emulsification   to make fats and lipids more soluble in water  
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Volvulus   Condition in which bowel twists upon itself and causes painful obstruction that requires immediate surgery  
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Intussusception   intestinal condition in which one portion of intestine telescopes into adjacent portion causing obstruction and gangrene if untreated  
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Hemorrhoid   varicose veins in rectum  
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Hiatal hernia   protrusion of stomach through diaphragm and extending into thoracic cavity; gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common syptom  
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Cirrhosis   chronic disease of the liver  
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Fistula   a permanent abnormal passageway between two organs in the body or between an organ and the exterior of the body.  
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Diverticulum   outpouching off the gut  
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Antiemetic   substance that controls nausea and vomiting  
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Laxative   mild cathartic  
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Antacid   substance that neutralizes acid in stomach  
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Anorexiant   substance that treats obesity by suppressing appetite  
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NG   nasogastric (tube)  
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IBS   irritable bowel syndrome  
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N&V   nausea and vomiting  
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NPO   nothing by mouth  
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Brochoscope   instrument to view inside a bronchus  
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Pharyngitis   inflammation of mucous membrane of pharynx, usually caused by viral or bacterial infection; commonly called sore throat  
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Pansinusitis   inflammation of all sinuses  
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Hepatic   pertaining to liver  
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Aphagia   not eating  
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Anorexia   loss of appetite that can accompany other conditions such as gastrointestinal upset  
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Gastric   pertaining to the stomach  
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Sublingual   pertaining to under tongue  
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Nasopharynx   upper pharynx  
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Oropharynx   middle pharynx  
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Laryngopharynx   lower pharynx  
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Palate   roof of mouth  
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Cilia   term for eyelashes that protect eye from foreign particles or for nasal hairs that help filter dust and bacteria out of inhaled air  
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Nares   external openings of nose that open into nasal cavity  
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Nasal Septum   flexible cartilage wall that divides nasal cavity into left and right halves  
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Aspiration   for respiratory system, refers to inhaling food, liquid, or a foreign object into airways  
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Asphyxia   lack of oxygen that can lead to unconsciousness and death if not corrected immediately  
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Hypoventilation   to breathe both slow (bradypnea) and shallow (hypopnea)  
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Cheyne Stokes Respiration   abnormal breathing pattern in which there are long periods (10-60 sec) of apnea followed by deeper, more rapid breathing  
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Epistaxis   nosebleed  
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Hemoptysis   coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum  
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Stridor   harsh, high-pitched, noisy breathing sound made when there is obstruction of bronchus or larynx  
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Orthopnea   term to describe patient who needs to sit up straight in order to breathe comfortably  
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Emphysema   pulmonary condition that can occur as result of long-term heavy smoking; air pollution also worsens this disease; patient may not be able to breathe except in sitting or standing position  
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Histoplasmosis   pulmonary disease caused by fungus found in dust in droppings of pigeons and chickens  
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Empyema   pus within pleural space, usually result of infection  
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Pneumoconiosis   condition resulting from inhaling environmental particles that become toxic, such as coal dust or asbestos  
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Oximetry   process of measuring oxygen  
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Polysomnography   monitoring a patient while sleeping to identify sleep apnea  
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Bronchography   process of taking X-ray of lung after radiopaque substance has been placed into trachea or bronchial tree  
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Ventilation Perfusion Scan   nuclear medicine diagnostic test especially useful in identifying pulmonary emboli  
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Aerosol Therapy   medication suspended in mist intended to be inhaled  
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Postural Drainage   draining secretions from bronchi by placing patient in position that uses gravity to promote drainage  
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Ventilation   movement of air in and out of lungs  
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Endotracheal Intubation   placing tube through mouth to create airway  
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Bronchodilator   dilates or opens bronchi to improve breathing  
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Expectorant   substance that assists in removal of secretion from bronchopulmonary membranes  
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Antitussive   substance that controls or relieves coughing  
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Antihistamine   substance that acts to control allergic symptoms by counteracting histamine, which exists naturally in body, and which is released in allergic reactions  
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Thoracentesis   surgical puncture of chest wall for removal of fluids  
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Heimlich Maneuver   technique for removing foreign body of food from trachea or pharynx when it is choking a person  
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CPR   cardiopulmonary resuscitation  
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Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing   method for assisting patients to breathe using mask connected to machine that produces increased pressure  
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Pleuritis   Inflammation of the pleural cavity  
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Pleurectomy   excision of pleura  
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Pleurodynia   pleural pain  
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Thoracalgia   chest pain  
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Cyanosis   slightly bluish color of skin due to deficiency of oxygen and excess of carbon dioxide in blood  
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Rhinorrhea   watery discharge from nose, especially with allergies or a cold, runny nose  
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Rhinorrhagia   rapid and excessive flow of blood from nose  
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Rhinitis   inflammation of nose  
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Rhinoplasty   plastic surgery of nose  
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Eupnea   normal breathing and respiratory rate  
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Dyspnea   term describing difficult or labored breathing  
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Apnea   not breathing  
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Pneumothorax   collection of air or gas in pleural cavity, which can result in collapse of lung  
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Appendicitis   inflammation of appendix  
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Cholelithiasis   formation or presence of stones or calculi in gallbladder or common bile duct  
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Cholecystectomy   surgical excision of gallbladder  
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Gastrectomy   surgical removal of stomach  
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Gastrostomy   surgical creation of gastric fistula or opening through abdominal wall  
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Polyp   small tumor with pedicle or stem attachment  
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