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34 Cards in this Set
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Clenching or grinding teeth mostly in sleep |
Bruxism |
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Surgical connection between two hollow structures of the body |
Anastomosis |
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The return of swallowed food |
Regurgitation |
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Reflex reaction of the stomach contents out through the mouth. |
Emesis |
Vomiting |
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Doctor that specializes in surgery of the face correction of facial bones |
Maxillofacial or oral surgeon |
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Dentist for tissues surrounding the teeth |
Periodontist |
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Incision to remove a gallstone from a bile duct |
Choledocholithotomy |
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Last and longest portion of the small intestine |
Ileum |
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Small pouch or sac found in the lining of tubular organs |
Diverticulum |
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Inflammation of the small intestine from contamination of bacteria or virus |
Enteritis |
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Enlargement of the liver |
Hepatomegaly |
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Accumulation of fat in the liver without any alcohol consumption |
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease |
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Breaking down of body cells or substances |
Catabolism |
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Radiographic studies to examine the digestive system |
Upper GI series |
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Portion of the intestine that is constricted inside a hernia |
Strangulated hernia |
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When a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest |
Hiatal hernia |
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What secretes bile and what makes bile |
The gallbladder secretes bile in the liver makes bile |
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Part of the colon that goes upward from cecum to the liver |
Ascending colon |
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Part of the colon that is horizontal and goes across the abdominal cavity toward the spleen |
Transverse colon |
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Part of the colon that goes down to the sigmoid colon |
Descending colon |
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The presence of bright red blood in the stool |
Hematochezia |
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Vomiting up blood |
Hematemesis |
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Surgical removal of the stomach |
Gastrectomy |
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GERD |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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Fungal infection in the mouth |
Stomatomycosis |
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Surgical creation of an opening on the body surface to the colon |
Colostomy |
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Endoscopic exam of the rectum |
Sigmoidoscopy |
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The earliest stage of periodontal disease |
Gingivitis |
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Inflammation of the gallbladder |
Cholecystitis |
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Removal of the gallbladder |
Cholecystectomy |
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Physician of the colon rectum and anus |
Proctologist |
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White lesion on the tongue and inside of the cheek |
Leukoplakia |
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Causes Cracks in the corner of the mouth |
Cheilosis |
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Visual examination of the entire colon |
Colonoscopy |
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