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16 Cards in this Set
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Colostomy
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A surgical opening between the colon and abdominal wall.
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Constipation
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The passage of hard dry stool
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Defecation
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The process of excreting feces from the retum through the anus, bowel movement.
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Dehydration
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The excessive loss of water from tissue.
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Diarrhea
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The frequent passage of liquid stools
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Enema
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The introduction of fuild into the rectum and lower colon
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Fecal incontinence
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The inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus.
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Feces
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the semi solid mass of waste products in the colon taht is expelled through the anus
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Flatus
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Gas or air passed through anus
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Flatulence
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The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines.
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Ileostomy
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A surgical opening between the ileum (small intestine) and the abdominal wall.
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Ostomy
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Surgical opening
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Peristalsis
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The alternative contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles.
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Stoma
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An articial opening
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Stool
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excreted feces
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Suppository
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A cone shaped solid drug that is inserted into a body opening, melts at body temperature.
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