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Chapter 12

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abdomin/o celi/o lapar/o   abdomen  
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an/o   anus  
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appendic/o   appendix  
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bil/i chol/e   bile  
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bucc/o   cheek  
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cheil/o   lip  
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col/o colon/o   colon  
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cyst/o   bladder or sac  
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dent/i   teeth  
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doch/o   duct  
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duoden/o   duodenum  
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enter/o   small intestine  
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esophag/o   esophagus  
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gastr/o   stomach  
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gingiv/o   gum  
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gloss/o lingu/o   tongue  
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hepato/o hepatic/o   liver  
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herni/o   hernia  
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ile/o   ileum  
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inguin/o   groin  
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jejun/o   jejunum (empty)  
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lith/o   stone  
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or/o stomat/o   mouth  
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pancreat/o   pancreas  
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peritone/o   peritoneum  
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phag/o   eat or swallow  
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proct/o   anus and rectum  
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sial/o   saliva  
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sigmoid/o   sigmoid colon (resembles)  
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steat/o   fat  
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-emesis (suffix)   vomiting  
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Oral cavity   cavity that receives food for digestion  
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salivary glands   three pairs of exocrine glands in the mouth that secrete saliva; parotid, submandibular (submaxillary), and the sublingual glands  
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cheeks   lateral walls of the mouth  
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lips   fleshy structures surrounding the mouth  
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palate   structure that forms the roof of the mouth; divided into the hard palate and the soft palate  
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uvula   small projection hanging from the back middle edge of the soft palate  
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tongue   muscular structure of the floor of the mouth covered by mucous membrane and secured by a band-like membrane known as the frenulum  
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gums   tissue covering the processes of the jaws  
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teeth   hard bony projections in the jaws for masticating (chewing)  
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pharynx   throat; passageway for food traveling to the esophagus and for air traveling to the larynx  
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esophagus   muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx tot he stomach  
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stomach   sac-like organ that chemically mixes and prepares food received from the esophagus  
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cardiac sphincter   opening from the esophagus to the stomach (sphincter = band)  
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pyloric sphincter   opening from the stomach into the duodenum  
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small intestine   smaller tubular structure that digests food received from the stomach  
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duodenum   first portion of the small intestine  
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jejunum   second portion of the small intestine  
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ileum   third portion of the small intestine  
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large intestine   larger tubular structure that receives the liquid waste products of digestion, reabsorbs water and minerals, and forms and stores feces for defecation  
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cecum   first part of the large intestine  
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vermiform appendix   worm-like projection of lymphatic tissue hanging off the cecum with no digestive function; may help to resist infection (vermi = worm)  
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colon   portions of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum; identified by direction or shape  
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ascending colon   portion of the colon that extends "upward" from the cecum  
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transverse colon   portion of the colon that extends "across" from the ascending cecum  
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descending colon   portion of the colon that extends "downward" from the transverse colon  
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sigmoid colon   portion of the colon (resembling an "S" in shape) that terminates at the rectum  
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rectum   distal (end) portion of the large intestine  
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rectal ampulla   dilated portion of the rectum just above the anal canal  
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anus   opening of the rectum to the outside of the body  
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feces   waste formed by the absorption of water in the large intestine; usually solid  
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defecation   evacuation of feces from the rectum  
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peritoneum   membrane surrounding the entire abdominal cavity and consisting of the parietal layer; (lining the abdominal wall) and the visceral layer (covering each organ in the abdomen)  
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peritoneal cavity   space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum  
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omentum   an extension of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and connecting it with other abdominal organs  
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liver   organ in the upper right quadrant that produces bile, which is secreted into the duodenum during digestion  
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gallbladder   receptacle that stores and concentrates the bile produced in the liver  
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pancreas   gland that secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum, where it mixes with bile to digest food  
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biliary ducts   ducts that convey bile; include the hepatic, cystic, and common bile ducts  
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hypochondriac regions   upper lateral regions beneath the ribs  
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epigastric region   upper middle region below the sternum  
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lumbar regions   middle lateral regions  
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umbilical region   region of the navel  
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inguinal regions   lower lateral groin regions  
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hypogastric region   region below the navel  
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anorexia   loss of appetite (orexia = appetite)  
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aphagia   inability to swallow  
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ascites   accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (ascos = bag)  
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buccal   in the cheek  
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diarrhea   frequent loose or liquid stools  
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constipation   infrequent or incomplete bowel movements characterized by hardened, dry stool that is difficult to pass (constipo = to press together)  
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dyspepsia   indigestion (pepsis = digestion)  
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dysphagia   difficulty in swallowing  
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eructation   belch  
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flatulence   gas in the stomach or intestines (flatus = a blowing)  
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halitosis   bad breath (halitus = breath)  
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hematemesis   vomiting blood  
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hematochezia   red blood in stool (chezo = defecate)  
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hepatomegaly   enlargement of the liver  
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hyperbilirubinemia   excessive level of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the blood  
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icterus jaundice   yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera (white of the eye), and other tissues caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood jaundice = yellow  
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melena   dark-colored, tarry stool caused by old blood  
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nausea   feeling sick in the stomach  
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steatorrhea   feces containing fat  
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sublingual hypoglossal   under the tongue  
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ankyloglossia   tongue-tie; a defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick frenulum  
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cheilitis   inflammation of the lip  
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esophageal varices   swollen, twisted veins in the esophagus that are especially susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage  
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esophagitis   inflammation of the esophagus  
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gastritis   inflammation of the stomach  
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)   backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagus  
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gingivitis   inflammation of the gums  
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glossitis   inflammation of the tongue  
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parotiditis parotitis   inflammation of the parotid gland; also called mumps  
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peptic ulcer disease (PUD)   sore on the mucous membrane of the stomach, duodenum, or any other part of the GI system exposed to gastric juices; commonly caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria (pept/o = to digest)  
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gastric ulcer   ulcer located in the stomach  
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duodenal ulcer   ulcer located in the duodenum  
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pyloric stenosis   narrowed condition of the pylorus  
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sialoadenitis   inflammation of salivary gland  
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stomatitis   inflammation of the mouth  
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anal fistula   an abnormal, tube-like passageway from the anus that may connect with the rectum (fistula = pipe)  
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appendicitis   inflammation of the appendix  
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colitis   inflammation of the colon (large intestine)  
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ulcerative colitis   chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcerations  
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colorectal polyps   benign tissue growths on the mucous membrane lining the large intestine and rectum; adenomatous types are precancerous and likely to develop into malignancy  
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pediculated polyp   projected on a stalk (ped/o = foot)  
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sessile polyp   lying flat on the surface (sessilis = low growing)  
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diverticulum   an abnormal side pocket in the GI tract; usually related to a lack of dietary fiber  
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diverticulosis   presence of diverticula in the GI tract, especially the colon  
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diverticulitis   inflammation of diverticula  
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dysentery   inflammation of the intestine characterized by frequent, bloody stools; most often caused by bacteria or protozoa (ex. amebic dysentery)  
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enteritis   inflammation of the small intestine  
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hemorrhoid   swollen, twisted vein (varicosity) in the anal region (haimorrhois = a vein likely to bleed)  
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hernia   protrusion of a part from its normal location  
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hiatal hernia   protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm  
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inguinal hernia   protrusion of a loop of the intestine through layers of the abdominal wall in the inguinal region  
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incarcerated hernia   hernia that is swollen and fixed within a sac, causing an obstruction  
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strangulated hernia   hernia that is constricted, cut off from circulation, and likely to become gangrenous  
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umbilical hernia   protrusion of the intestine through a weakness in the abdominal wall around the umbilicus (navel)  
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ileitis   inflammation of the lower portion of the small intestine  
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intussusception   prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of the adjoining part (intus = within; suscipiens = to take up)  
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peritonitis   inflammation of the peritoneum  
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proctitis   inflammation of the rectum and the anus  
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volvulus   twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction (volvo = to roll)  
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cholangitis   inflammation of the bile ducts  
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cholecystitis   inflammation of the gallbladder  
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choledocholithiasis   presence of stones in the common bile duct  
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cholelithiasis   presence of stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts  
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cirrhosis   chronic disease characterized by degeneration of liver tissue; most often caused by alcoholism or a nutritional deficiency (cirrho = yellow)  
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hepatitis   inflammation of the liver  
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hepatitis A   inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), usually transmitted orally through fecal contamination of food or water  
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hepatitis B   inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) which is transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluids  
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hepatitis C   inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is transmitted by exposure to infected blood; this strain is rarely contracted sexually  
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pancreatitis   inflammation of the pancreas  
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biopsy (Bx)   removal and microscopic study of tissue for pathological examination  
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incisional biopsy   removal of a portion of a lesion  
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excisional biopsy   removal of an entire lesion  
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needle biopsy   percutaneous removal of tissue or fluid using a special, hollow needle (ex. for liver biopsy)  
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endoscopy   examination within body cavity with a flexible endoscope for diagnosis or treatment; used in the GI tract to detect abnormalities and to perform procedures such as biopsy, excision of lesions, and therapeutic interventions  
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colonoscopy   examination of the colon using a flexible colonoscope  
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proctoscopy   examination of the rectum and anus with a proctoscope  
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sigmoidoscopy   examination of the sigmoid colon with a rigid or flexible sigmoidoscope  
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)   examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum w/ a flexible endoscope for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes, such as biopsy, excision of lesions, removal of swallowed objects, dilation of obstructions, stent placement, measures to  
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capsule endoscopy   examination of the small intestine made by a tiny video camera placed in a capsule and then swallowed; images are transmitted to a waist-belt recorder and then downloaded onto a computer for assessment of possible abnormalities.  
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laparoscopy   examination of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope for diagnostic purposes and/or to perform surgery  
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)   nonionizing imaging technique for visualizing the abdominal cavity to identify disease or deformity in the GI tract  
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radiography   x-ray imaging used to detect a condition or anomaly within the GI tract  
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)   endoscopic procedure including x-ray fluoroscopy to examine the ducts of the liver, gallbladder, biliary ducts, & pancreas; includes use of instruments to obtain tissue samples, extract biliary stones, relieves obstructions, etc.  
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upper GI series   x-ray of the esophagus, stomach, & duodenum after the patient has swallowed a contrast medium; barium is the most commonly used medium  
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barium swallow   x-ray of the esophagus only; often used to locate swallowed objects  
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fluoroscopy   x-ray imaging with a fluorescent screen to visualize structures in motion (ex. during a barium swallow)  
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small bowel series   x-ray examination of the small intestine; generally done in conjunction with an upper GI series  
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lower GI series (barium enema)   x-ray imaging of the colon after administration of an enema containing a contrast medium  
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cholangiogram   x-ray image of the bile ducts; often performed during surgery  
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cholecystogram   x-ray image of the gallbladder obtained after oral ingestion of iodine  
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computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen   cross-sectional x-ray imaging of the abdomen used to identify a condition or anomaly within the GI tract  
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sonography   ultrasound imaging  
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abdominal sonogram   ultrasound image of the abdomen to detect disease or deformity in organs and vascular structures (ex. liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen, and aorta)  
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endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)   images produced using a sonographic transducer within an endoscope to evaluate abnormalities of the upper and lower GI tracts and adjacent structures (ex. biliary ducts, gallbladder, and pancreas)  
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stool culture and sensitivity (C&S)   isolation of a stool specimen in a culture medium to identify disease-causing organisms; if organisms are present, the drugs to which they are sensitive are listed  
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stool occult blood study   chemical test of a stool specimen to detect the presence of blood; positive findings indicate bleeding in the GI tract  
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abdominocentesis   puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid  
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abdominal paracentesis   puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (ex. fluid accumulated in ascites)  
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anal fistulectomy   excision of an anal fistula  
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anastomosis   union of two hollow vessels; a technique used in bowel surgery  
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appendectomy   excision of a diseased appendix  
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bariatric surgery   treatment of morbid obesity by surgery to the stomach and/or intestines; procedures include restrictive techniques that limit the size of the stomach and malabsorptive techniques that limit the absorption of food (baros = weight; iatric = pertains to tx)  
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cheiloplasty   repair of the lip  
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cholecystectomy   excision of the gallbladder; common treatment for symptomatic gallbladder disease (ex. cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, and cholangitis)  
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laparoscopic cholecystectomy   excision of the gallbladder through a laparscope  
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colostomy   creation of an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall to create an abdominal anus, allowing stool to bypass a diseased portion of the colon; performed to treat ulcerative colitis, cancer, or obstructiions  
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esophagoplasty   repair of the esophagus  
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gastrectomy   partial or complete removal of the stomach  
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gastric resection   partial removal and repair of the stomach  
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gastroenterostomy   formation of an artificial opening b/w the stomach and small intestine; often performed at the time of gastrectomy to route food from the remainder of the stomach to the intestine; also performed to repair a perforated duodenal ulcer  
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glossectomy   excision of all or part of the tongue  
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glossorrhaphy   suture of the tongue  
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hemorrhoidectomy   excision of hemorrhoids  
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hepatic lobectomy   excision of a lobe of the liver  
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herniorrhaphy hernioplasty   repair of a hernia  
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ileostomy   surgical creation of an opening on the abdoment to which the end of the ileum is attached, providing a passageway for ileal discharges; performed after removal of the colon, such as to treat chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (ex. ulcerative colitis)  
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laparoscopic surgery   abdominal surgery using a laparoscope  
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laparotomy   incision into the abdomen  
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pancreatectomy   excision of the pancreas  
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polypectomy   excision of polyps  
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proctoplasty   repair of the anus and rectum  
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gastric lavage   oral insertion of a tube into the stomach for examination and treatment, such as to remove blood clots from the stomach or to monitor bleeding (lavage = to wash)  
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nasogastric (NG) intubation   insertion of a tube through the nose and into the stomach for various purposes, such as to obtain a gastric fluid specimen for analysis  
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antacid   drug that neutralizes stomach acid  
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antiemetic   drug that prevents or stops vomiting  
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antispasmodic   drug that decreases motility in the GI tract to arrest spasm or diarrhea  
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cathartic   drug that causes movement of the bowels; also called a laxative  
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