Medical Term Ch.5

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The process of chewing

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Mastication

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Wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system

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Dysphagia

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The tube that connects the oral cavity with the esophagus

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Pharynx

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The combining form for lips

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Cheil/o

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The combining form for the upper jaw bone

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maxill/o

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a ridge or wrinkle in the stomach is a

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Ruga

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The mix of food, gastric juices, and hydrochloric acid in the stomach is a

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chyme

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The process of releasing feces from the body

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Defecation

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One of the combining forms for the abdomen is

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Celi/o

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Which part of the intestine is between the jejunum and the cecum

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Ileum

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What is a fatty substance found only in animal tissues

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Cholesterol

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Pyrosis is a healthcare term for

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Heartburn

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Frank, bright red, lower GI bleeding from the rectum is

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Hematochezia

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Release of air from the stomach through the mouth is

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Eructation

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What is abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stool

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Diarrhea

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Hirschsprung disease is

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Congenital Megacolon

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Another term for "Canker sore"

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Aphthous Stomatitis

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The healthcare term for cavities is

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Dental Caries

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Condition of white patches on the lips and buccal mucosa often associated with tobacco use

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Leukoplakia

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The healthcare term for fever blister or cold sore is

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Herpetic Stomatitis

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A backward flow of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus, caused by an inability of the LES to contract normally, is

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GERD

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An erosion of the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum is called

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Peptic Ulcer Disease

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Development of pouches in the lining of the colon is

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Diverticulosis

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What is an abnormal communication between internal organs or from an internal organ to the surface of the body

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Ulcerative Colitis

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Twisting of the intestines is

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Volvulus

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Common chronic condition of itching of the skin surrounding the anus

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Pruritus Ani

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Ileus is a(n)

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Obstruction

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Varicose veins in the lower rectum or anus are

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Hemorrhoids

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Chronic degenerative disease of the liver, mist commonly associated with alcohol abuse, is

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Cirrhosis

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Presence of stones in the GB

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Cholelithiasis

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Inflammatory disease of the liver caoused by alcohol, drugs, or an increasing number of viruses is

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Cirrhosis

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A synonym for hiatal hernia is

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Diaphragmatocele

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Crural hernia is a(n) ____ hernia

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Femoral

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Constriction of a tubular structure, including intestines, leading to an impedance of circulation is

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Strangulation

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A procedure using a contrast medium to image the GB is called

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Cholecystography

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A test that measures the motor function of the esophagus is

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Manometry

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A fecal exam to detect hidden blood is a

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Stool Guaiac

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Blood test to detect increased enzymes that may indicate cirrhosis, acute pancreatitis, acute cholecytitis, nephrosis, or helicobacter pylori antibodies

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GGT

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Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures in the body, including gallstones and tumors in the digestive system, is called

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Sonography

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the process of withdrawing fluid from the a body cavity is

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Paracentesis

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the procedure to correct an omphalocele

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Herniorrhaphy

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A gastric resection is called a

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Gastrectomy

(SPELLING)

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A medication to treat morbid obesity is an

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Anorexiant

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A patient with cholecystitis has _____ disease

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GB

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An artificial opening from the intestinal tract to the outside of the body is

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Stoma

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The breakdown of fats is

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Emulsification

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The plural of anastomosis is

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Anastomoses (SPELLING)

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The plural of Ruga is

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Rugae (SPELLING)

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Pancreatic involvement in the digestion of food is an ___ function

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Exocrine (SPELLING)

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Extreme constipation and intestinal obstruction is

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Obstipation

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Abnormal increase in the activity of the small intestine and large, leading to diarrhea and flatus is

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IBS

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Failer of the palate to close during embryonic development, creating an opening in the roof of the mouth is known as

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Cleft Palate

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A purulent discharge from the tissue surrounding the teeth is

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Pyorrhea

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A Synonym for peptic ulcer is

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Gastric ulcer

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Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity is

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Peritonitis

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inflammation of the bile vessels is

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Cholangitis (SPELLING)

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Introduction of a solution into the rectum for therapeutic or hygienic reasons is

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Enema

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Surgery done through incision in the abdominal wall

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Laparoscopic

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Another term for liver cancer is

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Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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Inflammation of the vermiform appendix is called

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Appendicitis

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Yellowing of the skin and sclerae caused by elevated bilirubin levels is called

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Jaundice

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Lack of peristaltic movement in the intestinal tract is

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Adynamic Ileus

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Inflammation of the gums is called

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Gingivitis

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An abnormal condition of the lips is called

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Cheilosis

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The film of material that coats the teeth and may lead to tooth decay is called

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Dental Plaque

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Inflammation of the GB is called

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Cholecystitis (SPELLING)

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A backward flow of the stomach contents into the esophagus is called

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GERD

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Inflammation of the mucous membranes

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Mucositis

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Narrowing of the muscle between the stomach and duodenum is called

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Pyloric Stenosis

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Inflammation of the lips is called

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Cheilitis

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Inflammation of the pouches lining the colon is called

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Diverticulitis

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Inflammation od the pancreas is called

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Pancreatitis