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What do the roots gloss/o and lingu/o pertain to? |
The tongue |
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What is the name of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity? |
The peritoneum |
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What is another name for jaundice? |
icterus |
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What is another name for diarrhea? |
dysentery |
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What is an esophagogastroduodenoscopy? |
The procedure for looking inside the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. |
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What is the middle center portion of the abdomen? |
The umbilical (commonly known as the belly button) |
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What is cirrhosis? |
A liver disease named for the change of color in the liver (yellow) |
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What is the agent known to neutralize acid? |
Antacid |
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What is the abbreviation FOBT? |
Fecal occult blood test |
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What is the meaning of the term cholelithotripsy? |
The crushing of bile (gall) stone |
