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101 Cards in this Set
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buccolabial
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pertaining to checks and lips
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cheilorrhaphy
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suture the lip
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cheilitis
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lip inflammation
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cholelithiasis
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condition of gallstones
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cholecystectomy
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excision of the gallbladder
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cholecystogram
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record of the gallbladder
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cholecystitis
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inflammation of the gallbladder
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colectomy
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excision of the colon
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colorectal
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pertaining to the colon and rectum
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colonoscope
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instrument to view colon
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colonoscopy
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procedure to view colon
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dental
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pertaining to teeth
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dentalgia
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tooth pain
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enterorrhaphy
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suture of small intestines
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enterectomy
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excision of the small intestines
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enteralgia
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small intestines pain
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enteritis
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small intestine inflammation
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gastrodynia
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stomach pain
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gastroenteritis
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inflammation of stomach and small intestines
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gastroenterologist
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specialist in the stomach and small intestines
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gastroenterology
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study of the stomach and small intestines
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gastromalacia
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softening of the stomach
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nasogastric
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pertaining to the nose and stomach
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gastroscope
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instrument to view inside the stomach
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gastritis
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stomach inflammation
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gastrectomy
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excision of the stomach
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hepatitis
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inflammation of the liver
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hepatoma
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liver tumor
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laparotomy
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incision into the abdomen
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laparoscope
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instrument to view inside the abdomen
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sublingual
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pertaining to under the tongue
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orthodontic
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pertaining to straight teeth
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oral
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pertaining to the mouth
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pancreatitis
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inflammation of the pancreas
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proctoptosis
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drooping rectum
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proctoscopy
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procedure to view the rectum
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sialolith
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salivary (gland) stone
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sialadenitis
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inflammation of a salivary gland
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Sigmoidoscope
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Instrument to view inside the sigmoid colon
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anorexia
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Absence of appetite
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dysorexia
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abnormal appetite
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gastrostomy
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create an opening in the stomach
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duodenostomy
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create an opening in the duodenum
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jejunostomy
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create an opening in the jejunum
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ileostomy
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create an opening in the ileum
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colonstomy
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create an opening in the colon
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Bradypepsia
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Slow digestion
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Dyspepsia
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Difficult digestion
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Aphagia
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Unable to swallow/eat
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Dysphagia
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Difficulty swallowing/eating
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polyphagia
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Many (excessive) eating
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bruxism
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Clenching and grinding of teeth, often during sleep
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caries
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Gradual decay and disintegration of teeth that can result in inflamed tissue and abscessed teeth. Commonly known as a tooth cavity.
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constipation
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Experiencing difficulty in defecation or infrequent defecation.
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crown
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An artificial covering for the tooth created to replace the original enamel
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deglutination
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Swallowing
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denture
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Partial or complete set of artificial teeth that are set in plastic materials. Acts as a substitute for the natural teeth and related structures.
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diarrhea
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Passing of frequent, watery bowel movements. Usually accompanies gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
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Diverticulum
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An out pouching off the gut. May become inflamed if food becomes trapped within the pouch.
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Emesis
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Vomiting
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Eructation
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Belching
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Escherichia coli (E. coli)
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A bacteria normally found in the intestines, but may cause damage and disease if it is carried to other areas of the body such as the urinary tract.
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Flatus
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Passing gas
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Halitosis
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Bad or offensive breath, which can be a sign of disease
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Heliobacter pylori
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A bacteria that may cause inflammation of the stomach lining and peptic ulcers in some people.
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Hematemesis
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To vomit blood from the gastrointestinal tract, often looks like coffee grounds.
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Hematochezia
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Passing bright red blood in the stools
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Ileus
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Severe abdominal pain, inability to pass stools, vomiting, and abdominal distension as a result of intestinal blockage. May require surgery to reverse the blockage.
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Implant
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Prosthetic device placed in the jaw to which a tooth or denture may be anchored.
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Nausea
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A feeling of needing to vomit
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Plaque
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Gummy mass of microorganisms that grows on the crowns of teeth and spreads along the roots. It is colorless and transparent.
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Postprandial
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Pertaining to after a meal
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Regurgitation
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Return of fluids and solids from the stomach into the mouth.
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Steatorrhea
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Passage of a large amount of fat in the stool. Caused by an inability to digest fats, usually due to a problem with pancreatic enzymes.
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ac
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before meals
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ALT
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alanine transaminase
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AST
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Aspartate transaminase
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Ba
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Barium
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BE
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Barium enema
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BM
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Bowel movement
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BS
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Bowel sounds
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E. Coli
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Escherichia coli
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FOBT
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Fecal occult blood test
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GB
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Gallbladder
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GERD
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Gastro esophageal reflux disease
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GI
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Gastrointestional
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HAV
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Hepatitis A virus
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HBV
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Hepatitis B virus
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HCV
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Hepatitis C virus
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IBS
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Irritable bowl syndrome
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NG
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Nasogastric (tube)
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NPO
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Nothing by mouth
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n&v
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Nausea and vomiting
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O&P
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Ova and parasites
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pc
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After meals
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PO
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By mouth
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pp
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postprandial
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PUD
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Peptic ulcer disease
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RDA
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Recommended daily allowance
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TPN
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Total parental nutrition
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UGI
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Upper gastrointestinal series
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