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67 Cards in this Set
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perianal
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Pertaining to surrounding the anus.
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appendectomy
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Removal (resection) of the appendix.
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appendicitis
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Inflammation of the appendix.
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buccal mucosa
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The mucous membrane (mucosa) lining the cheek.
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cecal
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Pertaining to the cecum.
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celiac
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Pertaining to the abdomen.
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cheilitis
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Inflammation of the lip.
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cholecystectomy
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Removal of the gallbladder.
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choledochotomy
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Incision of the common bile duct.
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colostomy
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New opening of the colon to the outside of the body.
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colonic
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Pertaining to the colon.
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colonoscopy
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Process of visual examination of the colon.
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dentibuccal
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Pertaining to tooth and cheek.
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duodenal
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Pertaining to the duodenum (first part of the small intestine).
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enterocolitis
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Inflammation of the small and large intestines.
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enterocolostomy
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New opening between the small and large intestines (an anastomosis).
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mesentery
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Membrane that holds the intestines together (literally, middle of the intestines).
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parenteral
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Pertaining to apart from the intestines (refers to delivery of substances any way other than through the digestive tract).
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esophageal
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Pertaining to the esophagus.
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facial
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Pertaining to the face.
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gastrostomy
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New opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This may be necessary to introduce food into the stomach.
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gingivitis
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Inflammation of the gums.
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hypoglossal
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Pertaining to under the tongue.
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hepatoma
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Tumor (malignant) of the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma.
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hepatomegaly
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Enlargement of the liver.
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ileocecal sphincter
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Pertaining to the ring of muscles between the ileum and the cecum.
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ileitis
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Inflammation of the ileum.
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ileostomy
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New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body.
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choledochojejunostomy
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New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum; anastomosis.
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gastrojejunostomy
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New opening between the stomach and the jejunum; anastomosis.
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labial
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Pertaining to the lip.
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laparoscopy
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Visual examination of the abdomen.
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sublingual
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Pertaining to under the tongue.
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submandibular
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Pertaining to under the lower jaw.
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orthodontist
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Dentist specializing in straightening teeth.
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periodontist
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Dentist specializing in gums.
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endodontist
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Dentist specializing in operating within the tooth (root canal specialist).
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oral
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Pertaining to the mouth.
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palatoplasty
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Surgical repair of the palate.
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pancreatitis
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Inflammation of the pancreas.
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peritonitis
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Inflammation of the peritoneum.
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pharyngeal
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Pertaining to the throat.
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palatopharyngoplasty
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Surgical repair of the palate and throat.
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proctologist
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Specialist in the anus and rectum.
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pyloroplasty
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Surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter.
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rectocele
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Hernia of the rectum.
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sialadenitis
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Inflammation of salivary glands.
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sigmoidoscopy
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Visual examination of the sigmoid colon.
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stomatitis
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Inflammation of the mouth.
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uvulectomy
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Removal of the uvula.
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amylase
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Enzyme that digests starch.
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biliary
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Pertaining to bile.
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hyperbilirubinemia
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Excess bilirubin in the blood.
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cholelithiasis
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Abnormal condition of gallstones.
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achlorhydria
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Lack of hydrochloric acid.
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gluconeogenesis
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Production of new sugar from proteins and fats (by the liver).
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hyperglycemia
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High blood sugar.
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glycogenolysis
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Breakdown of glycogen to form sugar (glucose).
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lipoma
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Tumor of fat (benign).
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lithogenesis
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Formation of a stone (calculus).
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protease
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Enzyme that digests protein.
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sialolith
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Salivary (gland) stone.
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steatorrhea
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Discharge of fats (in feces).
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lipase
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Enzyme to digest fats.
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hematochezia
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Bright red blood in the feces.
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choledocholithiasis
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Condition of stones in the common bile duct.
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postprandial
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Pertaining to after meals.
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