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Gastrointestinal Review - Reverse Defs

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Definition
ulcer   show
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show a test in which stool samples are collected to determine gastrointestinal bleeding  
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ascites   show
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hernia   show
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deglutition   show
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show an organ below the liver which stores and empties bile through its ducts into the small intestine  
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pancreas   show
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regurgitation   show
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show chewing  
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show fecal concretion  
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show first 2-3" of the large intestine  
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show first portion of the colon, extending from the lower border of the liver  
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show formation of gallstones  
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flatus   show
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show inflammation and ulceration of the innermost lining of the colon  
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diverticulitis   show
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show inflammation of the mouth of the stomach  
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anorexia   show
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show last portion of the GI tract  
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show lower division of the small intestine  
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serum bilirubin   show
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show offensive, or "bad breath"  
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proctologist   show
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show passage of dark-coloured, tarry stools, due t the presence of blood altered by intestinal juices  
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steatorrhea   show
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show pertaining to the abdomen  
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buccal   show
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show procedure for crushing a stone  
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show producing gas from the stomach  
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peristalsis   show
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show radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine  
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lower gastrointestinal BE series   show
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show radiographic record of the gallbladder  
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borborygmus   show
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show scarring and dysfunction of the liver  
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jejunum   show
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show second portion of the colon that passes horizontally across the abdomen toward the spleen  
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obstipation   show
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show structure or narrowing of the pyloric sphincter  
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enterostomy   show
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show surgical formation of an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall  
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anastomosis   show
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cheiloplasty   show
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show swallowing air  
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show the largest glandular organ  
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diarrhea   show
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ingest   show
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show vomiting blood  
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Crohn disease   show
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show white patches that form on the tonue, lips, or cheeks  
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