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The process of chewing
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Mastication
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Wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system
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Dysphagia
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The tube that connects the oral cavity with the esophagus
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Pharynx
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The combining form for lips
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Cheil/o
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The combining form for the upper jaw bone |
maxill/o
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a ridge or wrinkle in the stomach is a
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Ruga
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The mix of food, gastric juices, and hydrochloric acid in the stomach is a
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chyme |
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The process of releasing feces from the body |
Defecation
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One of the combining forms for the abdomen is
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Celi/o
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Which part of the intestine is between the jejunum and the cecum
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Ileum
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What is a fatty substance found only in animal tissues
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Cholesterol |
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Pyrosis is a healthcare term for
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Heartburn
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Frank, bright red, lower GI bleeding from the rectum is
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Hematochezia
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Release of air from the stomach through the mouth is
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Eructation
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What is abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stool
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Diarrhea
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Hirschsprung disease is
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Congenital Megacolon
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Another term for "Canker sore"
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Aphthous Stomatitis
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The healthcare term for cavities is
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Dental Caries
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Condition of white patches on the lips and buccal mucosa often associated with tobacco use
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Leukoplakia
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The healthcare term for fever blister or cold sore is
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Herpetic Stomatitis
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A backward flow of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus, caused by an inability of the LES to contract normally, is
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GERD
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An erosion of the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum is called
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Peptic Ulcer Disease
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Development of pouches in the lining of the colon is
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Diverticulosis
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What is an abnormal communication between internal organs or from an internal organ to the surface of the body
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Twisting of the intestines is
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Volvulus |
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Common chronic condition of itching of the skin surrounding the anus |
Pruritus Ani
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Ileus is a(n)
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Obstruction
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Varicose veins in the lower rectum or anus are
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Hemorrhoids
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Chronic degenerative disease of the liver, mist commonly associated with alcohol abuse, is
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Cirrhosis
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Presence of stones in the GB
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Cholelithiasis
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Inflammatory disease of the liver caoused by alcohol, drugs, or an increasing number of viruses is
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Cirrhosis
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A synonym for hiatal hernia is |
Diaphragmatocele |
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Crural hernia is a(n) ____ hernia
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Femoral
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Constriction of a tubular structure, including intestines, leading to an impedance of circulation is
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Strangulation |
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A procedure using a contrast medium to image the GB is called
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Cholecystography |
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A test that measures the motor function of the esophagus is |
Manometry
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A fecal exam to detect hidden blood is a
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Stool Guaiac |
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Blood test to detect increased enzymes that may indicate cirrhosis, acute pancreatitis, acute cholecytitis, nephrosis, or helicobacter pylori antibodies
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GGT |
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Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures in the body, including gallstones and tumors in the digestive system, is called
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Sonography |
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the process of withdrawing fluid from the a body cavity is
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Paracentesis |
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the procedure to correct an omphalocele |
Herniorrhaphy
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A gastric resection is called a |
(SPELLING) |
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A medication to treat morbid obesity is an
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Anorexiant |
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A patient with cholecystitis has _____ disease
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GB |
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An artificial opening from the intestinal tract to the outside of the body is |
Stoma |
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The breakdown of fats is
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Emulsification
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The plural of anastomosis is
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Anastomoses (SPELLING) |
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The plural of Ruga is |
Rugae (SPELLING) |
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Pancreatic involvement in the digestion of food is an ___ function
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Exocrine (SPELLING) |
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Extreme constipation and intestinal obstruction is
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Obstipation
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Abnormal increase in the activity of the small intestine and large, leading to diarrhea and flatus is
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IBS |
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Failer of the palate to close during embryonic development, creating an opening in the roof of the mouth is known as
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Cleft Palate |
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A purulent discharge from the tissue surrounding the teeth is
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Pyorrhea |
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A Synonym for peptic ulcer is |
Gastric ulcer |
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Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity is |
Peritonitis |
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inflammation of the bile vessels is |
Cholangitis (SPELLING) |
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Introduction of a solution into the rectum for therapeutic or hygienic reasons is
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Enema |
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Surgery done through incision in the abdominal wall
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Laparoscopic
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Another term for liver cancer is
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Inflammation of the vermiform appendix is called |
Appendicitis
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Yellowing of the skin and sclerae caused by elevated bilirubin levels is called
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Jaundice |
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Lack of peristaltic movement in the intestinal tract is |
Adynamic Ileus
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Inflammation of the gums is called
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Gingivitis
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An abnormal condition of the lips is called
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Cheilosis |
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The film of material that coats the teeth and may lead to tooth decay is called
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Dental Plaque
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Inflammation of the GB is called
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Cholecystitis (SPELLING)
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A backward flow of the stomach contents into the esophagus is called
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GERD |
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Inflammation of the mucous membranes
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Mucositis |
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Narrowing of the muscle between the stomach and duodenum is called
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Pyloric Stenosis |
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Inflammation of the lips is called |
Cheilitis
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Inflammation of the pouches lining the colon is called
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Diverticulitis |
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Inflammation od the pancreas is called
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Pancreatitis |