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brianna chapter 8

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aerophagia   The swallowing of air, whether deliberately to stimulate belching, accidentally, or as an involuntary habit  
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amebic dysentery   inflammation of the intestines caused by Endamoeba histolytica; usually acquired by ingesting food or water  
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anastomosis   A connection made surgically between adjacent blood vessels or parts of the intestine, or the operation in which this is constructed  
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anorexia nervosa   a psychological disorder characterized by somatic delusions that you are too fat despite being emaciated  
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antiemetic   a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting  
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apthous ulcers   a blister on the mucous membranes of the lips or mouth or gastrointestinal tract  
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ascites   The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling  
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bariatrics   The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of obesity  
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borborygmus   A rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines  
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botulism   Food poisoning caused by botulinum growing on improperly sterilized canned meats and other preserved foods  
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bulimia nervosa   Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating, followed by compensatory behaviors  
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cachexia   Weakness and wasting of the body due to severe chronic illness  
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cheilosis   a disorder of the lips marked by scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth  
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cholangiography   X-ray examination of the bile ducts, used to locate and identify an obstruction  
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cholangitis   inflammation of the bile ducts  
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cholecystectomy   Surgical removal of the gallbladder  
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cholecystitis   Inflammation of the gallbladder  
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choledocholithotomy   Surgery that involves the removal of one or more obstructive gallstones from the common bile duct  
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cholelithiasis   The formation of gallstones  
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cholera   An infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and typically contracted  
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cirrhosis   A chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue  
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colonoscopy   visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation  
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crohon disease   A chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines, esp. the colon and ileum  
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diverticulitis   Inflammation of a diverticulum, esp. in the colon, causing pain and disturbance of bowel function  
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dyspepsia   Indigestion  
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dysphagia   condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful  
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emesis   The action or process of vomiting  
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enteritis   Inflammation of the intestine, esp. the small intestine, usually accompanied by diarrhea  
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eructation   eruption: (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)  
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esophageal varices   In medicine (gastroenterology), esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower esophagus  
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy   In medicine (gastroenterology), esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part  
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gastroduodenostomy   a surgical procedure where the doctor creates a new connection between the stomach and the duodenum  
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gastroesophageal reflux disease   is a chronic symptom of mucosal damage caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus  
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gastrostomy tube   A feeding tube is a medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot obtain nutrition by swallowing  
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hematemesis   vomiting blood  
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hemoccult test   A test that checks for hidden blood in the stool  
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hepatitis   A disease characterized by inflammation of the liver  
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herpes labialis   oral herpes: caused by herpes simplex virus type 1  
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hiatal hernia   hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm  
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hyperemesis   severe and excessive vomiting  
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ileaus   A painful obstruction of the ileum or other part of the intestine  
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inguinal hernia   hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males  
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jaundice   1.A medical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, arising from excess of the pigment bilirubin  
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melena   Dark sticky feces containing partly digested blood  
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morbid obesity   Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health  
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nasogastric intubation   Nasogastric intubation is a medical process involving the insertion of a plastic tube  
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obesity   fleshiness: more than average fatness  
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peridontium   Periodontium refers to the specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth  
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peristalis   The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal  
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proctopexy   fixation of a prolapsed anus and rectum  
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regurgitation   backflow of blood through a defective heart valve  
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salmonellosis   a kind of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium  
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sigmoidoscopy   Examination of the sigmoid colon by means of a flexible tube inserted through the anus  
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stomatorrhagia   hemorrhage of the mouth  
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trismus   Spasm of the jaw muscles, causing the mouth to remain tightly closed, typically as a symptom of tetanus  
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ulcerative colitis   a serious chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine and rectum characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and fever  
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volvulus   An obstruction caused by twisting of the stomach or intestine  
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xerostomia   abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva  
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an/o   no; not; without  
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bar/o   pressure; weight  
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chol/o   bile; gall  
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cholecyst/o   gallbladder  
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col/o   colon (large intestine)  
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colon/o   colon (large intestine  
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dent/o   tooth  
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dont/o    
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duoden/o   duodenum  
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enter/o   intestines (usually small intestine)  
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esophag/o   esophagus  
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gastr/o   stomach  
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gloss/o   tongue  
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hepat/o   liver  
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ile/o   ileum  
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jejun/o   jejunum  
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lingu/o   tongue  
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lith/o   stone, calculus  
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or/o   mouth  
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pancreat/o   pancreas  
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phag/o   eat; swallow  
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proct/o   anus and rectum  
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rect/o   rectum  
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sigmoid/o   sigmoid colon  
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stomat/o   mouth  
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