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24 Cards in this Set
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achalasia |
decreased mobility of the lower part of esophagus, along with constriction of the muscle between the esophagus and stomach |
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anasarca |
generalized massive edema |
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ascites |
abnormal accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity |
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buccal |
pertaining to the cheek |
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cachexia |
severe malnutrition and wasting, emaciation |
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dental caries |
tooth decay from microorganisms in mouth |
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enema |
introduction of fluid into rectum to promote excretion or administer nutrients |
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enteropathy |
disease of the intestines |
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fistula |
an abnormal passage between two internal organs, or leading to the body surface |
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gamma globulins |
substances that have antibodies; provide passive immunity to some people |
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gavage |
forced feeding, esp. thru tube into stomach |
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glossal, lingual |
pertaining to tongue |
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hyperalimentation |
IV feeding program |
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lavage |
washing out an organ |
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nasogastric (ng) |
soft flexible tube that goes thru nose into stomach for gavage, lavage, or suction |
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NPO (nothing per os) |
no food or fluid by mouth or other body opening |
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parotid |
near the ear |
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peritoneum |
membrane lining abdominal wall and pelvis, body cavities, and surrounding the contained viscera |
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rugae |
ridge or fold; ex. rugae of the stomach that presents large folds in membrane of organ |
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stoma |
"mouth"; an artificially created opening on the surface of the abdomen |
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thrush |
fungal infection of the mouth; causes painful creamy white raised patches on tongue |
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total parenteral nutrition |
intensive IV feeding most often introduced thru subclevian vein |
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viscera |
large interior organ in body cavity, esp. the abdomen |
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volvulus |
loop of bowel twisting on itself resulting in bowel construction |
