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14 Cards in this Set
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Mesentary
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The double layer of the peritoneum
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Peritoneum
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Membrane the forms the lining of the abdomen
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Orexogenic
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A drug, hormone, or chemical that increases appetite;
An appetite stimulant |
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Myogenic
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Giving rise to or forming muscle
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Volvulus
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A Bowel obstruction caused by the twisting of the mesentary
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Hernia
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protrusion of an organ (or the fascia of an organ) through an opening through the wall of a cavity that contains it
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Ileus
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Commonly defined as a bowel obstruction, an ileus is decreased movement of the GI tract due non-mechanical causes
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Analgesics
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Pain Killer - to provide relief from pain
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Fascia
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Layer of fibrous tissues
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Fecal Occult Blood
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Blood that is not visible present in the feces
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Distension
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An enlargement or ballooning effect
i.e. Bloating |
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Dilation
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Widening or opening
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Toxic Megacolon
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Condition of colon dilation (megacolon) and abdominal distension, may be accompanied septic shock
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Decompress
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The release or relief of pressure or compression
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