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41 Cards in this Set
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Epi
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above
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Emesis
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vomiting
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Pepsia
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Digestion
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Phagia
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Swallow
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Phasia
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speech
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Scope
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instrument for visual examination
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Scopy
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process of visual examination
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Abdomin/o
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abdomen
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Appendic/o
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Appendix
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An/o
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anus
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Bucc/o
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cheek
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Dent/o
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tooth
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Enter/o
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small intestine
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Esphag/o
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esophagus
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Gastr/o
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Stomach
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Gingiv/o
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Gums
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Gloss/o
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Tongue
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Lingu/o
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Tongue
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Hepat/o
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Liver
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Or/o
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Mouth
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Stomat/o
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Mouth
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Proct/o
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Rectum
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GI
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Gastrointestinal
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N&V
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Nausea & Vomiting
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NG
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Nasogastric
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O&P
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Ova & Parasites
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Digestion
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Chemical and physical altering of foods so it can be utilized by the cells
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Elimination
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Voiding/Defecation
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Mastication
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Chewing
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Peristalsis
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The moving of substances along the digestive tract by rhythmic, serial contractions of smooth muscle.
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Appendicitis
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Inflammation of the appendix
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Constipation
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Difficulty passing stools
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Diarrhea
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Frequent passage of loose, watery stools
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Dental caries
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tooth decay caused by acid forming microorganisms
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Emesis
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Vomiting
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Hemorrhoids
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Varicose (Distended) veins that protrude through the rectum
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Hernia
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Irregular protrusion of tissue, organ through an abnormal break in the cavity’s muscular wall
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Ulcers
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Break in the mucous membrane in the lining of GI tract as a result of hyperacididty
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Gastroscopy
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Visualization of the stomach using a guided fiberoptic endocope
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Barium enema
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Lower GI Exam
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Barium Swallow
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Upper GI Exam
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