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31 Cards in this Set
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colic
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pertaining to the colon
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celiocentesis
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puncture of the abdomen to aspirate fluid
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hematemesis
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vomiting blood
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hepatitis
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inflamation of the liver
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palpation
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process of examining by application of the fingers to the external surface of the body
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peritonitis
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inflamation of the peritoneum
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diarrhea
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frequent passage of water bowel movements
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barium
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a soft, metallic substance that can be intorduced into the GI tract for visualization of organs on x-ray
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cholelithiasis
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formation of calculi in the gallbladder
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endoscope
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device consisting of a tube and optical system for viewing the inside of a hollow organ
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esophagoscope
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type of endoscope for the examination of the esophagus
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barium enema
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use of barium as an enema to aid in radiography of the colon
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anorexia
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loss of appetite
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ascites
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accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity
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dialysis
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process that removes toxic substances from the blood
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barium swallow
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use of barium for radiographic exam of the esophagus or upper GI tract
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gingivitis
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inflamation of the gums
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dysphagia
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difficulty swallowing
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gastroenteritis
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inflamation of the stomach and intestines
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enterectomy
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excision of a portion of the intestines
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endoscopy
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inspection of body organs with and endoscope
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peristalsis
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progressive, wavelike movement that occures involuntarily in the GI tract
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oral
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pertaining to the mouth
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hernia
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protrusion of an organ or part of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally surrounds it
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lower GI series
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procedure in which a series of radiographs are taken of the colon following a barium enema
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laparotomy
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surgical incision into the abdomen
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intussusception
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slipping of one part of the intestine into another part just below it; telescoping of the bowel itself
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sublingual
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beneath the tounge
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peritoneum
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moist membrane lining the abdominal cavity
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visceral
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pertaining to the organs
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upper GI series
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procedure in which a series of radiographs are taken following a barium swallow
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