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Digestive System

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Definition
Perianal   Pertaining to the area around the anus.  
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Appendectomy   Surgical removal of the appendix.  
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Appendicitis   Inflammation of the appendix.  
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Buccal Mucosa   Mucous membrane of the cheek.  
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Cecal   Pertaining to the cecum.  
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Celiac   Pertaining to the abdomen or belly.  
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Cheliosis   Abnormal condition of the lips.  
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Cholecystectomy   Surgical removal or excision of the gallbladder.  
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Choledochotomy   Incision or cutting into the common bile duct.  
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Colostomy   Surgical opening in the colon to the outside of the body.  
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Colonoscopy   Process of visually examining the colon with a lightened instrument.  
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Dentibuccal   Pertaining to the tooth and cheek.  
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Duodenal   Pertaining to the duodenum.  
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Enterocolitis   Inflammation of the small and large intestines.  
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Enterocolostomy   Surgical opening of the small and large intestines.  
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Mesentery   Part of the peritoneum in the middle of the intestines that holds the organs in place.  
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Parenteral   Pertaining to apart from the intestines.  
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Esophageal   Pertaining to the esophagus.  
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Facial   Pertaining to the face.  
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Gastrostomy   Surgical creation of an opening in the stomach to the outside of the body.  
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Gingivitis   Inflammation of the gums.  
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Hypoglossal   Under the tongue.  
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Hepatoma   Tumor of the liver.  
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Hepatomegaly   Enlargement of the liver.  
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Ilecoecal Sphincter   Ring of muscle between the ileum and cecum.  
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Ileitis   Inflammation of the ileum.  
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Ileostomy   Surgically created opening between the ileum and the surface of the body.  
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Choledochojejunostomy   Surgically created opening between the common bile duct and jejunum.  
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Gastrojejunostomy   Surgically created opening between the stomach and jejunum.  
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