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41 Cards in this Set

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