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34 Cards in this Set
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buccolabial
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pertaining to cheeks and lips
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enteritis
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small intestine inflammation
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esophagectasis
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dilated esophagus
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hypoglossal
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pertaining to under the tongue
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laparotomy
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incision into the abdomen
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proctoptosis
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drooping rectum and anus
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proctopexy
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surgical fixation of the rectum and anus
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sialadenitis
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inflammation of a salivary gland
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sigmoidoscope
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instrument to view inside the sigmoid colon
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hematemesis
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vomiting blood
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dyspepsia
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difficult digestion
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postprandial
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after a meal
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ascites
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collection or accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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cachexia
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loss of weight and generalized wasting that occurs during a chronic disease
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hematochezia
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passing bright red blood in the stools
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melena
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passage of dark tarry stools. Color is the result of digestive enzymes working on blood in the GI tract
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pyrosis
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pain and burning sensation usually caused by stomach acid splashing up into the esophagus. Heartburn
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aphthous ulcers
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painful ulcers in the mouth of unknown cause. canker sores
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herpes labialis
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infection of the lip by herpes simplex virus type 1. fever blisters or cold sores
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hiatal hernia
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protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm (diaphragmatocele) and extending into the thoracic cavity
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diverticulitis
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inflammation of a diverticulum (outpouching of the gut), especially in the colon. inflammation often results when food becomes trapped within the pouch
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diverticulosis
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condition of having diverticula. may lead to diverticulitis if one becomes inflammed
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ileus
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severe abdominal pain, inability to pass stools, vomiting, and abdominal distension as a result of an intestinal blockage. May require surgery to reverse the blockage
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volvulus
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condition in which the bowel twists upon itself and causes an obstruction. painful and requires immediate surgery
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alanine transaminase
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enzyme normally present in the blood. levels increase in persons with liver disease
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aspartate transaminase
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enzyme normally present in the blood. levels increase in persons with liver disease
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serum bilirubin
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blood test done to determine the amount of the waste product bilirubin in the bloodstream. elevated increase in persons with liver disease
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percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
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procedure in which contrast medium is injected directly into the liver to visualize the bile ducts. used to detect obstructions
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paracentesis
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insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity to withdraw fluid. tests to diagnose disease may be conducted on the fluid
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gavage
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using a ng tube to place liquid nourishment directly into the stomach
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lavage
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using a ng tube to wash out the stomach. after ingestion of dangerous substances
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anorexiant
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treats obesity by suppressing appetite
Obezine |
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antiemetic
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treats nausea
Phenergan |
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emetic
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induces vomiting
Ipecac syrup |
