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digestive terms

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Definition
gastroscope   instrument to view inside the stomach  
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gastritis   stomach inflammation  
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gastrectomy   removal of the stomach  
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gingival   pertaining to the gums  
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gingivitis   inflammation of the gums  
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glossal   pertaining to the tongue  
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hypoglossal   pertaining to under the tongue  
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hepatitis   inflammation of the liver  
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hepatoma   liver tumor  
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hepatic   pertaining to the liver  
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ileal   pertaining to the ileum  
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ileostomy   create an opening in the ileum  
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jejunal   pertaining to the jejunum  
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laparotomy   incision into the abdomen  
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laparoscope   instrument to view inside the abdomen  
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sublingual   pertaining to under the tongue  
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orthodontic   pertaining to straight teeth  
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periodontic   pertaining to around the teeth  
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oral   pertaining to the mouth  
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palatoplasty   surgical repair of the palate  
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pancreatitis   inflammation of the pancreas  
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pancreatic   pertaining to the pancreas  
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pharyngeal   pertaining to the throat  
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pharyngoplegia   paralysis of the throat  
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pharyngoplasty   surgical repair of the throat  
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proctoptosis   drooping rectum and anus  
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proctologist   specialist in the rectum and anus  
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proctopexy   surgical fixation of the rectum and anus  
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pyloric   pertaining to the plyorus  
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rectal   pertaining to the rectum  
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sialadenitis   inflammation of a salivary gland  
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sigmoidoscope   instrument to view inside the sigmoid colon  
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sigmoidal   pertaining to the sigmoid colon  
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