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MBC 100 The Language of Medicine, Ch. 5

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absorbtion   Passage of materials through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream.  
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achlohdria   Absence of hydrochloric acid fro the gastric juices.  
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amino acids   Small building blocks of proteins, released when proteins are digested.  
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amylase   An enzyme that digests (breaks down) starches into simpler substances (such as sugars).  
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anastomosis   A surgical procedure that creates a new opening between tow previously unconnected tubular organs or parts of the same organ.  
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anus   The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body.  
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appendectomy   Removal or excision of the appendix.  
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appendicitis   Inflammation of the appendix.  
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appendix   Small, slender sac near the beginning of the colon in the RLQ of the abdomen.  
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bile   Digestive juice made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder.  
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biliary   Pertaining to bile or bile ducts. Bile ducts empty bile into the small intestine (duodenum).  
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bilirubine   Orange-yellow pigment found in bile. It is released from the breakdown of hemoglobin when red blood cells die.  
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bowel   Intestine. The large bowel is called the colon and the small bowel is the small intestine.  
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buccal mucosa   Mucous membrane lining the cheek.  
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canine teeth   Pointed dog-like teeth, next to the incisor.  
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cecal   Pertaining to the cecum, which is the first part of the large intestine (colon).  
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celiac   Pertaining to the abdomen.  
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cheilosis   Abnormal condition of the lip.  
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cholecystectomy   Removal (excision, resection) of the gallbladder.  
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choledocholithiasis   Abnormal condition of stones in the common bile duct.  
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choledochojejunostomy   Surgical anastomosis (creation of a new opening) between the common bile duct and the jejunum.  
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choledochotomy   Incision of the common bile duct.  
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cholelithiasis   Abnormal condition of stones (gallstones) in the bladder.  
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colon   Large intestine (bowel).  
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colonic   Pertaining to the colon.  
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colonoscopy   Visual endoscopic examination of the colon.  
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colostomy   New opening of the colon through the abdominal wall to t he outside of the body.  
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common bile duct   Tube carrying bile from the gallbladder and liver into the first part of the small intestine.  
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defecation   Eliminating of wastes and undigested foods through the anus.  
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deglutition   Swallowing  
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dentibuccal   Pertaining to the cheek and teeth.  
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dentin   Primary material found in teeth; surrounding the pulp covered by enamel of the crown.  
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digestion   Breakdown of complex foods to simpler forms.  
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duodenal   Pertaining to the duodenum. (1st part of the small intestine).  
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duodenum   The first part of the small intestine.  
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elimination   Act of removal of materials from the body.  
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emulsification   Breakdown of large fat globules into smaller, digestible particles.  
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enamel   Hard, outermost layer of a tooth.  
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endodontist   A dentist specializing int the inner parts of the tooth.  
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enterocolitis   Inflammation of the small intestine and colon.  
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enteroenterostomy   New opening between two previously unconnected parts of the small intestine.  
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enzyme   Protein that speeds up the rate of a biochemical reaction.  
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esophageal   Pertaining to the esophagus.  
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esophagus   Tube that carries food from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach.  
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fatty acids   Substances that are produced when fats are digested.  
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facial   Pertaining to the face.  
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feces   Solid wastes; stools.  
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gallbladder   Small sac lying below the liver, in which bile is stored.  
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gastrointestinal tract   The tubular system related to the stomach and intestines beginning with the mouth and ending with the anus.  
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gastrojejunostomy   New surgical connection (anastomosis) between the stomach and the jejunum (second part of the small intestine).  
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gastrostomy   New opening of the stomach through the abdominal wall to t he ouside of the body.  
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gingivitis   Inflammation of the gums.  
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gluconeogenesis   Process of producing new sugar from fats and proteins; occurs mainly in the liver.  
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glucose   Simple sugar necessary as a source of energy for body cells.  
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glycogen   Storage form of glucose (sugar); it produces glucose when it is broken down (glycogenolysis) in liver cells.  
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glycogenolysis   Breakdown of glycogen to release sugar  
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hepatoma   Tumor of the liver.  
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hepatomegaly   Enlargement of the liver.  
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gydorchloric acid   Strong acid, present in a dilute for in the stomach; aids digestion.  
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hyperbilirubinemia   High levels of bilirubin (yellow/orange pigment) in the bloodstream; jaundice.  
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hypoglossal   Pertaining to under the tongue.  
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ileitis   Inflammation of the ileum (third part of the small intestine).  
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ileocecal sphincter   Ring of muscles that are between the ileum and the cecum (first part of the large intestine.  
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ileostomy   New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body.  
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incisor   One of the four front teeth on either jaw.  
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insulin   Hormone secreted by the endocrine cells of the pancreas which transports sugar form the blood into the cells.  
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jejunum   Second part of the small intestine.  
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labial   Pertaining to the lip.  
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laparoscopy   Process of visually examining the contents of the abdomen (using an endoscope).  
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lipase   Pancreatic enzyme necessary to digest fats.  
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lithogenesis   Formation of stone (calculi).  
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liver   Large, reddish-brown organ in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen.  
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lower esophageal sphincter   Ring of muscles between the esophagus and the stomach.  
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mastication   Chewing.  
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melena   Black, tarry stools; feces containing blood.  
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mesentery   Membrane that holds the intestine together.  
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molar teeth   Sixth, seventh, and eighth teeth from the middle or either side of the dental arch.  
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oral   Pertaining to the mouth.  
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orthodontist   Dentist specializing in straightening teeth.  
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palate   Roof of the mouth; hard portion is the front bony part and the sort portion is the posterior fleshy part near the throat.  
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palatopaharyngoplasty   Surgical repair of the pharynx and palate.  
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palatoplasty   Surgical repair of the palate (roof of the mouth).  
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pancreas   Gland under and behind the stomach; produces enzymes to digest foods and the hormone insulin to transport sugar to cells.  
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pancreatitis   Inflammation of the pancreas.  
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papillae   Small elevations on the surface of the tongue containing taste buds.  
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parenteral   Pertaining to by some route other than through the gastrointestinal tract, as by intravenous injection.  
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parotid gland   Salivary gland within the cheek, just anterior to the ear.  
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perianal   Pertaining to surrounding the anus.  
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peridontist   Dentist specializing in treating the gums.  
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peritonitis   Inflammation of the peritoneum.  
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peristalsis   Rhythmic contractions of the tubes of the gastrointestinal tract and tubular structures.  
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pharyngeal   Pertaining to the throat or pharynx.  
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pharynx   Throat.  
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portal vein   Large vein bringing blood to the liver from the intestines.  
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postprandial   After meals.  
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premolar teeth   Either of the two teeth on each side of the each jaw, just behind the canine teeth and in front of the molars.  
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proctologist   Specialist in the study of the anus and the rectum.  
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protease   Enzyme that digests protein.  
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pulp   Soft tissue with a tooth containing nerves and blood vessels.  
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pyloric sphincter   Ring of muscles that surrounds the opening of the stomach to the duodenum.  
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pyloroplasty   Surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter.  
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pylorus   Distal region of the stomach near the duodenum.  
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rectocele   Hernia of the rectum.  
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rectum   Final section of the colon.  
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rugae   Ridges on the hard palate and the wall of the stomach.  
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saliva   Digestive juice produced by salivary glands.  
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salivary glands   Three pairs of exocrine glands secreting saliva into the mouth; parotid glands, sublingual glands, and submandibular glands.  
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sialadentis   Inflammation of the salivary gland.  
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sialolith   Salivary gland stone; lodged in a salivary gland or duct.  
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sigmoid colon   Distal, lower end of the colon.  
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sigmoidoscopy   Visual endoscopic examination of the sigmoid colon.  
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sphincter   Circular ring of muscle that surrounds an opening or orifice.  
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steatorrhea   Discharge of fat in the feces due to improper digestion and malabsorption of fat.  
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stomach   Organ composed of three main parts: fundus (upper portion), body (middle section), and antrum (lower portion). It prepares food for the small intestine, where further digestion and absorption into the bloodstream take place.  
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Stomatitis   Inflammation of the mouth.  
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sublingaul   Pertaining to under the tongue.  
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submandibular   Pertaining to under the lower jaw (mandible).  
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triglycerides   Chief form of fat (lipids) in body cells; composed of three molecules of fatty acids and one molecule of glycerol.  
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uvula   Small, fleshy mass hanging from the soft palate at the back of the mouth.  
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uvulectomy   Removal (excision) of the uvula.  
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villi   Finger-like, microscopic projections on the inner surface of the small intestine; sites of absorption of foods and fluids.  
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