ch35 terms Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
achalasia | absent/ineffective peristalsis of the distal esophagus & failure of esophageal sphincter to relax when swallowing |
dysphagia | difficulty swallowing |
dysplasia | abnormal change in cells |
esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) | fiberoptic visualization thru mouth, throat, GI tract to assess stomach, sm int., biopsies performed |
gastroesophageal reflux | backflow of gastric/duodenal contents into esophagus |
hernia | protrusion of an organ or part of through wall of the cavity that normally contains it |
lithotripsy | use of shock waves to break up or disintegrate stones |
odynophagia | PAIN on swallowing |
PAROTITIS | INFLAMMATION OF THE PAROTID GLAND |
PERIAPICAL ABSCESS | ABSCESSED TOOTH |
PYROSIS | HEARTBURN |
SIALADENTITIS | INFLAMMATION OF SALIVARY GLANDS |
STOMATITIS | INFLAMMATION OF ORAL MUCOSA |
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS | conditions that cause pain or dysfxn of the TMJ and surrounding structures |
vagotomy syndrome dumping syndrome | gastrointestinal symptoms, diarrhea, cramping, resulting from rapid gastric emptying |
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