Medical Term Ch. 6 Digestive System

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Surface elevations of the tongue that perceive taste

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Papille

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Substance produced in the liver

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Bile

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Section of large intestine associated with the appendix

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Cecum

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Structure that has respiratory and digestive functions

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Pharynx

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Lower esophageal sphincter

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Cardiac sphincter

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Fingerlike projections in small intestine that absorb nutrients

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Villi

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Considered accessory organ of digestion

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Liver

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Progressive, wave-like movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body

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Peristalsis

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Mucosal folds in the stomach wall

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Rugae

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Bile is released by gallbladder into duodenum

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Common bile duct

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Cholecyst/o

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Gallbladder

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Colo/o or colon/o

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Colon

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Or/o and stomat/o

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Mouth

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Odont/o

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Teeth

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Chol/e

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Bile, gall

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-emesis

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Vomitting

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-pepsia

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Digestion

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-orexia

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Appetite

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-rrhea

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Discharge, flow

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Dia-

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Through, across

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Peri-

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Around

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Hernia present at birth

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Hernia

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Ulcer that produces a hole in the stomach wall

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Perforated ulcer

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General lack of nutrition and wasting occurring in chronic disease

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Cachexia

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Foul-smelling breath

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Halitosis

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Normal digestion

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Eupepsia

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Also known as spastic colon

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Irritable bowel syndrome

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Difficult or painful swallowing

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Dysphagia

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Disorder causing telescoping of the intestine

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Intussusception

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Protrusion of organ through wall that contains it

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Hernia

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Life-threatening obstruction in which bowel twists on itself

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Volvulus

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Also known as gastric ulcer

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Peptic ulcer

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Loss of appetite

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Anorexia

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Accumulation of serous fluid in abdominal cavity

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Ascites

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Chronic inflammation of intestinal tract

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Chrons disease

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Black tarry stool

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Melena

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Caused by excessive levels of bilirubin

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Jaundice

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Stricture or narrowing of rectum

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Rectostenosis

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(Blood in vomit) can be caused by acute gastritis or peptic ulcer

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Hematemesis

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Inflamed gums. Primary s/s is bleeding gums

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Gingivitis

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Surgical connection of 2 tubular structures (ex: intestines)

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Anastomosis

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease backflow (reflux) of gastric contents into esophogus

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GERD

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Term for group of procedures used to treat morbid obesity

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Bariatric surgery

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Imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves that can be used to produce image of liver, gallbladder, or pancreas

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Ultrasoundography

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Specialist who treats disease of intestinal tract

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Enterologist

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Test that identifies microorganisms or parasites in feces

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Stool culture

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Surgery that treats obesity

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Gastroplasty

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Test which detects presence of occult (hidden) blood in feces

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Stool guaiac

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Blood test used to confirm the specific virus causing hepatitis

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Hepatitis panel

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Endoscopic procedure used to determine presence of polyps in colon

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Gastroscopy

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Lab test used to establish cirrhosis associated with heavy alcohol use

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Liver function test

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Physician who specializes in treatment of gums

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Periodontist

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Medical specialty concerned with digestive disorders

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Gastroenterology

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Med used to treat constipation

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Metamucil

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Class of meds used to control N & V

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Antiemetic

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Antacid

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Med administered to control heartburn and acid reflux

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Gastrointestinal. Pertaining to stomach & intestine

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GI

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NG

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Nasogastric

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Used to chart when route of nutrition or medication is administered through a tube inserted through nose and into stomach

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NG

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LFT

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Liver function test. Blood test that evaluates liver injury and function

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BM

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Bowel movement

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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C. Diff

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Clostridium difficile

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Cl liq

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Clear liquid

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DAT

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Diet as tolerated

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HBV

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Hepatitis B virus

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BS

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Bowel sounds

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Hypo

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Less than normal

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Hyper

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Above normal, rapid

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lb.

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Pound

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NPO

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Nothing by mouth

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NKA

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No known allergies

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NKFA

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No known food allergies

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NKDA

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No known drug allergies

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NVD

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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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pc, p.c.

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After meals

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PEG

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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

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PO

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By mouth

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SSE

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Soap, suds, enema

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TPN

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Total parenteral nutrition

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TWE

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Tap water enema

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wt.

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Weight