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Digestive System - Terminology

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anal   pertaining to the anus  
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appendectomy   removal of the appendix  
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appendicitis   inflammation of the appendix  
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cholecystectomy   incision of the common bile duct  
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colostomy   opening of the colon to the outside of the body  
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colonoscopy   visual examination of the colon  
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duodenal   first part of the small intestines  
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esophageal   pertaining to the esophagus  
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gastralgia   stomach pain  
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hepatomegaly   enlargement of the liver  
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ileostomy   new opening of the ileum (third part of intestine) to the outside of the body  
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gastrojejunostomy   new surgical opening between the stomach and the jeuunum (the second part of the intestine)  
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oral   pertaining to the mouth  
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pancreatitis   inflammation of the pancreas  
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pharyngeal   pertaining to the pharynx (throat)  
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proctoscopy   inspection of the anus and rectum with a proctoscope  
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rectocele   hernia (protrusion) of the rectum into the vagina  
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sigmoidoscopy   visual examination of the sigmoid colon with an endoscope inserted through the anus and rectum  
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stomatitis   inflammation of the mouth  
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