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MedTerm5

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Definition
Sublingual   pertaining to below the tongue  
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Mastication   process of chewing  
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Deglutition   process of swalling food  
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Appendiceal   pertaining to the appendix  
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Appendix   long, thin pouch on the exterior wall of the cecum  
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Defecation   process by which undigested materials and water are removed from the body as a bowel movement.  
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Duodenum   first part of the small intestine. it secretes the hormone cholecystokinin. digestion takes place there, as well as some absorption of nutriets and water.  
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Epiglottis   a lidlike structure. it seals off the entrance to the larynx so that swallowed food moves across the epiglottis and into the esophagus, not into the trachea  
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Esophogus   flexible, muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx to the stomach.  
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Flatus   gas produced by bacteria that inhabit the large intestine  
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Jejunum   second part of the small intestine. digestion takes place there, as well as some absorption of nutrients and water through the wall of the ileum into the blood.  
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Lactase   milk enzyme  
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Meconium   ****COULDN'T FIND IT IN THE BOOK****  
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Mucosa   mucous membrane that lindes the gastrointestinal system and produces mucus  
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Palate   the hard bone and posterior soft tissues that form the roof of the mouth  
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Pancreas   triangular organ located posterior to the stomach. it secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum.  
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Peristalsis   coordinated contractions  
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Peritoneum   a double-layer serous membrane  
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Pharynx   a passageway for food as well as for inhaled and exhaled air.  
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Rectum   final part of the large intestine. it is a short, straight segment that lies between the sigmoid colon and the anus.  
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Saliva   a lubricant that moistens food as it is chewed and swallowed  
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Salivary Gland   three pairs of glands that secrete saliva into the mouth. saliva is a watery substance that contains the digestive enzyme and amylase  
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Stomach   organ of digestion between the esophagus and the small intestine. the stomach secretes hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen, gastrin and intrinsic factor.  
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Tongue   large muscle that fills the oral cavity and assists with eating and talking. it contains receptors for the sense of taste  
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Digestion   process of mechanically and chemically breaking down food into nutrients that can be used by the body  
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Anorexia   decreased appetite because of disease or the gastrointestinal side effects of a drug  
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Dysphagia   difficult or painfull eating or swallowing  
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Polyphagia   excessive overeating due to an overactive thryoid gland, diabetes, mellitus, or a psyciatric illness.  
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Stomatitis   inflammation of the oral mucosa.  
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Gastroenteritis   inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines  
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Gastroesophageal   pertaining to the stomach and/or esophagus  
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Hematemesis   the process of vomiting blood  
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Nausea   caused by inflammation or infection of the stomach or by motion sickness.  
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Emesis   expelling of food from the stomach throught the mouth  
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Adenocarcinoma   cancerous tumor of the stomach that usually begins in glands in the gastric mucosa  
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Peptic Ulcer   chronic irritation, burning pain, and erosion of the mucosa to form an ulcer  
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Malrotation   the action of rotating in the wrong direction  
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Appendicitis   inflammation/infection of the appendix  
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Diverticulosis   condition of multiple diverticula  
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Hemorrhoid   swollen, protruding veins in the rectum or on the skin around the anus  
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Obstipation   the process of having severe constipation  
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Sialolithiasis   ****COULDN'T FIND IT IN THE BOOK****  
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Flatulance   the state of having gas  
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Hematochezia   blood in the feces  
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Incontinence   inability to voluntarily control bowel movements  
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Omphalocele   umbilical hernia that is pesent at birth and is only vocered with peritoneum, without any fat or abdominal skin  
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Ascites   accumulation of ascitic fluid in the abdominopelvic cavity  
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Peritonitis   inflammation/infection of the peritoneum  
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Cirrhoisis   yellowing condition  
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Hepatitis   inflammation/infection of the liver  
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Hepatomegaly   enlargement of the liver  
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Hepatosplenomegaly   enlargement of the liver and/or spleen  
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Chloelithiasis   the state of gallstones in the gallbladder  
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Pancreatitis   inflammation/infection of the panreas  
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Ulcerative Colitis   affects the colon and rectum and causes inflammation and ulcers  
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Diarrhea   abnormally frequent, loose, and sometimes watery feces  
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Jaundice   yellowish discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes  
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Postoperative   pertaining to after a surgery is performed  
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Albumin   test for albumin, the major protein molecule in the blood  
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Bilirubin   test for conjugated, conjugated, and total bilirubin levels  
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Barium Enema   procedure that uses liquid radiopaque contrast inserted into the rectum and colon  
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Culture and Sensitivity   test that uses a culture to determine which bacterium is causing an intestinal infection and a sensitivity test to determine which antibiotic drugs it is sensitive to  
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Appendectomy   procedure to remove the appendix because of appendicitis  
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Biopsy   procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from an ulcer, polyp, mass, or tumor  
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Cholecystectomy   procedure to remove the gallbladder  
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Colostomy   procedure to remove the disease part of the colon and create a new opening in the abdominal wall where feces can leave the body  
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Colonoscopy   visualization and examination of the entire colon  
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Laparotomy   process of cutting or making an incision in the abdomen  
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Gastrostomy   process of cutting or making an incision in the stomach  
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Gastroplasty   procedure to treat sever obesity  
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Endoscopy   a flexible, fiber optic scope with a magnifying lens and a light source  
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Heniorrhaphy   procedure that uses sutures to close a defect in the muscle wall where there is a hernia  
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Abdominocentesis   procedure to puncture the abdomen  
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Antacid   treats heartburn by neutralizing acid in the stomach  
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Antibiotic   treats gastrointestinal infections caused by bacteria  
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Antidiarrheal   treats diarrhea  
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Antiemetic   treats nausea and vomiting and motion sickness  
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H2 Blocker   treats peptic ulcers by blocking H2 receptors in the stomach that trigger the release of hydrochloric acid  
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Proton Pump Inhibitor   treats heartburn, peptic ulcers, and gastrointestinal reflux disease by blocking the final step in the production of hydrochloric acid  
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ABD   abdomen  
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a.c.   before meals  
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BE   barium enema  
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BM   bowel movement  
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BS   breath sounds  
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EGD   esophagogastroduodenoscopy  
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GERD   gastro esophageal reflux disease  
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GI   gastrointestinal  
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HAV   Hepatitis A virus  
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HBV   Hepatitis B virus  
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HCV   Hepatitis C virus  
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IBD   inflammatory bowel disease  
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IBS   irritable bowel syndrome  
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LFTS   liver function tests  
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LLQ   left lower quadrant  
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LUQ   left upper quadrant  
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N & V   nausea and vomiting  
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NG   nasogastric  
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NPO   nothing by mouth  
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p.c.   after meals  
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PO   by mouth  
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PUD   peptic ulcer disease  
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RLQ   right lower quadrant  
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RUQ   right upper quadrant  
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UGI   upper gastrointestinal  
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