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110 Cards in this Set
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hydrochloric acid
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substance produced by stomach to digest food
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gallbladder
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small sac under liver; stores bile
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insulin
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hormone produced by endocrine cells of the pancreas
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esophagus
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tube connecting throat to stomach
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ileitis
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inflammation of ileum
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duodenum
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first part of small intestine (2+10=12)
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triglycerides
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large fat molecules; 3 fatty acids: 1 glycerol
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glycogen
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starch; glucose stored in liver in form of glycogen
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parenteral
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apart from the intestines (to be fed intravenously)
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gastrostomy
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creating an opening to the stomach
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submandibular
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under the jaw
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glucose
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simple sugar
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sigmoidoscopy
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visual inspection of the sigmoid colon
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gluconeogenisis
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production of new sugar
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palatoplasty
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surgical repair of the palate
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canine teeth
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pointed dog-like teeth next to incisors
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steatorrhea
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fats appearing in feces
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achlorhydria
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absence of acid in stomach
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pancreatitis
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inflammation of pancreas
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gastrojejunostomy
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creating an opening from stomach to the jejunum
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lipase
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pancreatic enzyme that digests fat
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celiac
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pertaining to the abdomen
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pharyngeal
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pertaining to the pharynx
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biliary
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tract containing organs and ducts that pertain to bile
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pyloroplasty
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surgical repair of pyloric sphincter
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enterocolostomy
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creating an opening between the intestines
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postprandial
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pertaining to after meals
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anus
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opening from digestive tract to outside of body
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pyloric sphincter
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ring of muscle at distl end of stomach where it joins duodenum
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appendectomy
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removal of appendix
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mastication
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chewing
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cheilosis
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condition of the lip
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perianal
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surrounding the anus
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digestion
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breakdown of complex foods into simpler forms
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laparoscopy
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looking inside the abdomen
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buccal mucosa
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mucous membrane inside the cheek
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incisor
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one of 4 front teeth in dental arch
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duodenal
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pertaining to the duodenum
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glycogenolysis
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breakdown of glycogen back to glucose
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bowel
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intestine
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oral
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pertaining to the mouth
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choledocholithiasis
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gallstones
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liver
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large oran in RUQ; secretes bile, stores sugar, iron and vitamins
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cecal
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pertaining to the cecum
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parotid gland
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salivary gland within the cheek
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alimentary canal
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digestive tract
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labial
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pertaining to the lips
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appendicitis
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inflammation of appendix
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ileocecal sphincter
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muscle or valve between ileum and cecum (small and large intestines)
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choledochotomy
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removal of common bile duct
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papillae
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small elevations on the tongue; contain taste buds
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bilirubin
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bile pigment released by liver
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sphincter
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ring of muscles within a tube
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cecum
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first part of large intestine
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hepatoma
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liver cancer
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amino acids
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building blocks of proteins; produced when proteins are digested by pancreas
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premolar teeth
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teeth in front of molars
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endodontist
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a root canal specialist
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peristalsis
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contractions of tubular structures
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bile
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digestive juices made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder
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rectum
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last section of colon
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choledochojejunostomy
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creating an opening from gallbladder to jejunum
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periodontist
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a specialist in gums
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cholecystectomy
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removal of the gallbladder
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salivary glands
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parotid, sublingual and submandibular glands
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colonoscopy
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using an instrument to view inside the colon
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hypoglossal
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pertaining to under the tongue
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emulsification
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breaking up fat
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molar teeth
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big teeth in back used for grinding
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facial
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pertaining to the face
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ileum
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third part of small intestine; from Greek meaning twisted
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dentin
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major tissue of the tooth
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palate
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roof of mouth
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enzyme
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a chemical that speeds up a reaction between substances
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sublingual
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under the tongue
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cholelithiasis
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abnormal condition of gallstones
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pharynx
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throat
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deglutition
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swallowing
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hyperglycemia
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condition of high blood sugar
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dentibuccal
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side of tooth next to the cheek
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portal vein
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large vein bringing blood from liver to intestine
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esophageal
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pertaining to the esophagus
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hepatomegaly
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enlarged liver
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colonic
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pertaining to the colon
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ileostomy
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creating an opening from the ileum
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absorption
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passage of materials through walls of intestine into blood
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proctologist
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a doctor specializing in the anus and rectum
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feces
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solid wastes or stools
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orthodontist
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specialist in straightening teeth
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enamel
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outer layer of tooth; hardest substance in body
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sialadenitis
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inflammation of salivary gland
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appendix
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blind pouch hanging from the cecum
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pancreas
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organ under stomach; produces insulin and enzymes
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amylase
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enzyme secreted by pancreas to digest starch
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jejunum
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second part of small intestine
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common bile duct
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carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to duodenum
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hyperbilirubinemia
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a blood condition of an excess of bilirubin
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enterocolitis
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inflammation of small and large intestines
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mesentery
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membrane that holds intestines in place
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colon
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large intestine
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saliva
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digestive juice produced by salivary glands
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colostomy
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creating an opening to the outside from the colon
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rectocele
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rectal hernia
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defecation
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passage of feces through anus
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proteases
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enzymes that digest protein
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pulp
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tissue within tooth that contains nerves
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sialolith
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salivary stone
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rugae
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ridges of hard palate and on walls of stomach
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sigmoid colon
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lower part of colon; shaped like an S
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uvula
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soft tissue hanging down from soft palate; "small grape"
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