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Digestive System

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mouth   opening through which food passes into the body: breaks food into small particles by mastication and mixing with saliva  
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tongue   consists mostly of skeletal muscle; attached in the posterior region of the mouth. It provides movement of food for mastication, directs food to the pharynx for swallowing, and is a major organ for taste and speech  
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palate   separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity  
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soft palate   posterior portion, not supported by bone  
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hard palate   anterior portion, supported by bone  
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uvula   soft v-shaped structure that extends from the soft palate; directs food into the throat  
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pharynx, throat   performs the swallowing action that passes food from the mouth into the esophagus  
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esophagus   10-in tube that is a passageway for food extending from the pharynx to the stomach. Peristalsis (involuntary wavelike movements that propel food along the digestive tract) begin here  
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stomach   J-shaped sac that mixes and stores food. secretes chemicals for digestion and hormones for local communication control  
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cardia   area around the opening of the esophagus  
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fundus   proximal domed portion of the stomach  
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body   central portion of the stomach, distal to the fundus  
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antrum   distal portion of the stomach  
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pylorus   portion of the stomach that connects to the small intestine  
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pyloric sphincter   ring of muscle that guards the opening between the stomach and the duodenum  
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small intestine   20-ft tube extending from the pyloric sphincter to the large intestine. Digestion is completed here. Absorption, the passage of nutrients from sm intestine to bloodstream, through villi (fingerlike projections that line the walls of the sm intestine)  
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duodenum   first 10-12 inches of the small intestine  
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jejunum   second portion of the small intestine, ~8 ft  
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ileum   third portion of the small intestine, ~11 ft, connects with large intestine  
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large intestine   ~ 5 ft long tube that extends from the ileum to the anus. Absorption of water and trasit of solid waste take place here  
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cecum   blind u-shaped pouch that is the first portion of the large intestine  
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colon   next portion of the large intestine. divided into 4 parts-ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon  
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rectum   distal portion of the large intestine, ~ 8-10 in. long, extending from sigmoid colon to anus  
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anus   sphincter muscle at the end of the digestive tract. provides for elimination of solid waste products  
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salivary glands   produce saliva, which flows into the mouth  
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liver   produces bile, which is necessary for the digestion of fats  
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bile ducts   passageways that carry bile-hepatic duct for bile from the liver, cystic duct carries bile to and from the gallbladder. they join to form the common bile duct, conveys bile to the duodenum. collectively called biliary tract  
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gallbladder   small, saclike structure that stores bile produced by the liver  
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pancreas   produces pancreatic juice, which helps digest all types of food and secretes insulin for carb metabolism  
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peritoneum   serous saclike lining of the adominal and pelvic cavities  
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appendix   small pouch, no known function in digestion, attached to cecum  
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abdomen   portion of the body between the thorax and the pelvis  
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an/o   anus  
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antr/o   antrum  
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cec/o   cecum  
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col/o, colon/o   colon (large intestine)  
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duoden/o   duodenum  
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enter/o   intestine (small)  
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esophag/o   esophagus  
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gastr/o   stomach  
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ile/o   ileum  
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jejun/o   jejunum  
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or/o, stomat/o   mouth  
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proct/o, rect/o   rectum  
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sigmoid/o   sigmoid colon  
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abdomin/o, celi/o, lapar/o   abdomen, abdominal cavity  
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append/o, appendic/o   appendix  
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cheil/o   lip  
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cholangi/o   bile duct  
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chol/e   gall, bile  
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choledoch/o   common bile duct  
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diverticul/o   diverticulum, blind pouch, extending from a hollow organ  
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gingiv/o   gum  
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gloss/o, lingu/o   tongue  
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hepat/o   liver  
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herni/o   hernia  
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palat/o   palate  
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pancreat/o   pancreas  
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peritone/o   peritoneum  
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polyp/o   polyp, small growth  
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pylor/o   pylorus, pyloric sphincter  
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sial/o   saliva, salivary gland  
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steat/o   fat  
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uvul/o   uvula  
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hemi-   half  
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-pepsia   digestion  
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appendicitis   inflammation of the appendix  
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cholangioma   tumor of the bile duct  
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cholecystitis   inflammation of the gall bladder  
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choledocholithiasis   condition of stones in the common bile duct  
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cholelithiasis   condition of gallstones  
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colitis   inflammation of the colon  
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diverticulitis   inflammation of the diverticulum  
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diverticulosis   abnormal condition of having diverticula  
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esophagitis   inflammation of the esophagus  
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gastritis   inflammation of the stomach  
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gastroenteritis   inflammation of the stomach and intestines  
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gastroenterocolitis   inflammation of the stomach, intestines, and colon  
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gingivitis   inflammation of the gums  
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glossitis   inflammation of the tongue  
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hepatitis   inflammation of the liver  
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hepatoma   tumor of the liver  
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palatitis   inflammation of the palate  
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pancreatitis   inflammation of the pancreas  
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peritonitis   inflammation of the peritoneum  
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polyposis   abnormal condition of polpys  
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proctopsis   prolapse of the rectum  
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rectocele   protrusion of the rectum  
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sialolith   stone in the salivary gland  
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steatohepatitis   inflammation of the liver associated with excess fat  
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uvulitis   inflammation of the uvula  
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adhesion   abnormal growing together of two peritoneal surfaces that normally are separated. treatment is called adhesiolysis or adhesiotomy  
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celiac disease   malabsorption syndrome caused by an immune reaction to gluten, which may damage the lining of the small intestine that is responsible for absorption of food into the bloodstream  
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cirrhosis   chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue, caused by alcoholism and certain hepatitis  
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Crohn disease   chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and colon...cobblestone ulcerations and the formation of scar tissue that may lead to intestinal obstruction  
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)   abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus, causing heartburn and the gradual breakdown of mucus barrier of the esophagus  
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hemochromatosis   iron metabolism disorder that occurs when too much iron is absorbed from food, resulting in excessive deposits of iron in the tissue  
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hemorrhoids   swollen or distended veins in the rectal area, may be internal or external, can be a source of rectal bleeding and pain  
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ileus   non-mechanical obstruction of the intestine, often caused by failure of peristalsis  
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intussusception   telescoping of a segment of the intestine  
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irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)   periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and/or constipation, usually associated with abdominal pain  
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obesity   excess of body fat  
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peptic ulcer   erosion of the mucus membrane of the stomach or duodenum associated with increased secretion of acid from the stomach, bacterial infection, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  
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polyp   tumorlike growth extending outward from a mucous membrane, usually benign. common in nose, throat, and intestine  
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ulcerative colitis   inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers that produces bloody diarrhea. proctocolectomy w permanent ileostomy is standard treatment  
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volvulus   twisting or kinking of the intestine, causing intestinal obstruction  
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abdominocentesis   surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the abdominal cavity  
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abdominoplasty   surgical repair of the abdomen  
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anoplasty   surgical repair of the anus  
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antrectomy   excision of the antrum  
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appendectomy   excision of the appendix  
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celiotomy   incision into the abdominal cavity  
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cheilorrhaphy   suturing of the lip  
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cholecysterectomy   excision of the gall bladder  
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choledocholithotomy   incision into the common bile duct to remove a stone  
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colectomy   excision of the colon  
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colostomy   creation of an artificial opening into the colon  
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diverticulectomy   excision of a diverticulum  
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enterorrhaphy   suturing of the intestine  
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esophagegastroplasty   surgical repair of the esophagus and stomach  
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gastrectomy   excision of the stomach (or part of)  
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gastrojejunostomy   creation of an artificial opening between the stomach and jujenum  
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gastroplasty   surgical repair of the stomach  
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gastrostomy   creation of an artificial opening into the stomach  
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gingivectomy   surgical removal of a gum (tissue)  
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glossorrhaphy   suturing of the tongue  
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hemicolectomy   excision of half of the colon  
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hernorrhaphy   suturing of a hernia  
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ileostomy   creation of an artificial opening into the ileum  
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laparotomy   incision into the abdominal wall  
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palatoplasty   surgical repair of the palate  
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polypectomy   excision of a polyp  
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pyloromyotomy   incision into the pyloric muscle (to correct pyloric stenosis  
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pyloroplasty   surgical repair of the pylorus  
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uvulectomy   excision of the uvula  
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uvulopalatopharyngolasty   surgical repair of the uvula, palate, and pharynx (to correct obstructive sleep apnea  
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abdominoperineal resection (A&P resection)   removal of the distal colon and rectum through both the abdomen and perineal approaches-to treat colorectal cancer and inflammatory diseases of the lower large intestine  
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anastomosis (pl. anastomoses)   connection created y surgically joining two structures, such as blood vessels or bowel segments  
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bariatric surgery   surgical reduction of gastric capacity to treat morbid obesity  
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hemorrhoidectomy   excision of hemorrhoids  
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vagotomy   cutting of certain branches of the vagus nerve, performed with gastric surgery to reduce the amount of gastric acid produced  
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cholangiogram   radiographic image of bile ducts  
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cholangiography   radiographic imaging of the bile ducts  
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CT colonography   radiographic imaging of the colon using CT scanner  
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esophagogram   radiographic image of the esophagus  
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colonoscope   instrument used for visual exam of the colon  
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colonoscopy   visual exam of the colon  
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endoscope   instrument used for visual exam within (hollow organ)  
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endoscopy   visual exam within (hollow organ)  
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy   visual exam of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum  
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esophagoscopy   visual exam of the esophagus  
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gastroscope   instrument used for visual exam of the stomach  
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gastroscopy   visual exam of the stomach  
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laparoscope   instrument used for visual exam of the abdominal caity  
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laparoscopy   visual exam of the abdominal cavity  
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proctoscope   instrument used for visual exam of rectum  
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proctoscopy   visual exam of the rectum  
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sigmoidoscopy   visual exam of the sigmoid colon  
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abdominal sonography   ultrasound test of the abdominal cavity  
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barium enema   series of radiographic images taken of the large intestine after barium is administered rectally  
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)   endoscopic procedure involving radiographic imaging of the biliary ducts and pancreatic ducts w contrast media and fluoroscopy...used to evaluate and diagnose obstructions, strictures, stone diseases, pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer  
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upper GI (gastrointestinal) series   series of radiographic images taken of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after barium administered orally  
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endoscopic ulstrasound   procedure using and endoscope fitted with an ultrasound probe that provides images of layers of the intestinal wall...used to detect tumors and cystic growths  
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fecal occult blood test (FOBT)   test to detect occult blood in feces...used to screen for colon cancer or polyps  
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antibodies test   blood test to determine the presence of H. pylori bacteria. bacteria can be found in the lining of the stomach and can cause peptic ulcers  
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ascites   abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity  
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diarrhea   frequent discharge of liquid stool  
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dysentery   disorder that involves inflammation of the intestine associated w diarrhea and abdominal pain  
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emesis   expelling matter from the stomach through the mouth (aka vomiting)  
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feces   waste from the digestive tract expelled through the rectum (aka stool, fecal matter)  
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flatus   gas in the digestive tract or expelled through the anus  
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gastric lavage   washing out of the stomach  
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gavage   process of feeding a person through a nasogastric tube  
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hematemesis   vomiting of blood  
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hematochezia   passage of bloody feces  
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malabsorption   impaired digestion or intestinal absorption of nutrients  
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melena   black, tarry stool that contains digested blood..usually a result of bleeding in the upper GI tract  
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nausea   urge to vomit  
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palpate   to examine by hand; to feel  
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peristalsis   involuntary wavelike contractions that propel food along the digestive tract  
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reflux   abnormal backward flow. in esophageal reflux, the stomach contents flow back into the esophagus  
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stoma   surgical opening between an organ and the surface of the body  
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vomiting   expelling matter from the stomach through the mouth (aka emesis)  
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