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| caused by bacterium Escherichia coli, transmitted through contaminated foods that have not been cooked properly |
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| the process by which completely digested nutrients are transported to the cells throughout the body |
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| building up of body cells and substances from nutrients |
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| small crack-like sore in the skin of the anus that can cause severe pain during a bowel movement |
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| visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum |
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| neutralize acids in the stomach |
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| medication adminstered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting |
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| lower part of the stomach |
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| lower opening of the digestive tract. Flow of waste through the anus is controlled by the internal anal sphincter and the external anal sphincter |
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| canker sores; mouth ulcers; gray-white pits with a red border in the soft tissues lining the mouth |
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| travels upward from the cecum to the undersurface of the liver |
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| abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity |
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| performed to treat morbid obesity by restriction the amount of food that can enter the stomach and be digested |
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| branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity and associated diseases |
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| condition that occurs when the cells in the epithelial tissue of the esophagus are damaged by chronic acid exposure |
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| aids in the digestion of fats; digestive juice secreted by the liver |
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| pain caused by the passage of a gallstone through the bile duct |
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| provides the channels through which bile is transported from the liver to the small intestine |
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| yellow to green fluid commonly known as bile that is manufactured by the liver and is necessary for the digestion of fat |
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| main portino of the stomach |
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| (BMI) number that shows body weight adjusted for height |
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| rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine |
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| inability to control the excretion of feces |
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| involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth that usually occurs during sleep and is associated with tension or stress |
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| continuous excessive hunger |
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| eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics or other medications |
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| bran, treat constipation by helping fecal matter retain water and remain soft as it moves through the intestines |
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| condition of physical wasting away due to the loss of weight and muscle mass that occurs in patients with diseases such as advanced cancer or AIDS |
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| cuspids; used for biting and tearing |
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| use of a tiny video camera in a capsule that the patient swallows; camera transmits images of the walls of the small intestine for 8 hours to a sensor device attached to the patient's abdomen |
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| breaking down of body cells or substances, releasing energy and carbon dioxide |
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| pouch that lies on the right side of the abdomen; extends from the end of the ilieum to the beginning of the colon |
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| inherited autoimmune disorder; gluten intolerance; severe reaction to foods containing gluten |
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| protects the roots; hard, but not as hard as enamel |
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| known as the neck of the tooth; where the crown and root meet |
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| cheilitis; disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sore at the corner of the mouth |
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| resulting record from cholangiography |
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| radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium |
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| acute inflammation of the bile duct characterized by pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, fever and jaundice |
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| surgical removal of the gallbladder |
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| pertaining to the gallbladder |
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| inflammation of the gallbladder usually associated with gallstones blocking the flow of bile |
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| incision into the common bile duct for the removal of a gallstone |
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| presense of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts |
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| chronic autoimmue disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract |
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| semifluid mass of partly digested food that passes out of the stomach, through the pyloric sphincter and into the small intestine |
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| chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring |
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| harelip; birth defect in which there is a deep groove of the lip running upward to the nose as a result of the failure of this portion of the lip to close during prenatal development |
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| failure of the palate to close during the early development of the fetus |
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| C. Diff; bacterial infection common to older adults in hospitals or long-term care facilities, typically following the use of antibiotics that wipe out competing bacteria |
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| surgical removal of all or part of the colon |
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| longest portion of the large intestine; subdivided into four parts |
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| direct visual examination of the inner surface of the entire colon from the rectum to the ceum |
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| colon cancer; manifests itself in polyps in the colon |
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| surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface |
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| cystic duct leaving the gallbladder rejoins the common hepatic duct to form this |
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| trunk of the biliary tree; just outside the liver |
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| presence of more than one disease or health condition in an individual at a given time |
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| having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week; stools are hard, dry, small in size and difficult to eliminate |
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| duct between liver and gallbladder |
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| surgical removal of a diverticulum |
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| bowel movement; BM; evacuation or emptying of large intestine |
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| condition in which fluid loss exceeds fluid intake and disrupts the body's normal electrolyte balance |
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| bony structures of the oral cavity; hold the teeth firmly in position to facilitate chewing and speaking |
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| tartar; dental plaque that has calcified (hardened) on the teeth |
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| tooth decay; cavity; infectious disease caused by bacteria that destroy the enamel and dentin of the tooth |
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| major cause of dental caries and periodontal disease, forms as soft deposits in sheltered areas near the gums and between the teeth |
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| professional cleaning of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus |
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| makes up the bulk of the tooth; portion of the tooth above the gumline |
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| holds a doctor of dental surgery (DDS) or a doctor of medical dentistry (DMD) degree and specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the teeth and tissues of the oral cavity |
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| natural teeth arranged in the upper and lower jaw |
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| travels down the left side of the abdominal cavity to the sigmoid colon |
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| abnormally frequent flow of loose or watery stools that can lead to dehydration |
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| process by which complex foods are broken down into nutrients in a form the body can use |
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| responsible for the chemical changes that break foods down into simpler forms of nutrients for use by the body |
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| sometimes develops as a result of diverticulosis; inflammation or infection of one or more diverticulum in the colon |
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| chronic pressence of an abnormal number of diverticula in the colon |
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| upper surface of the tongue; tough protective coering and in some areas, small bumps known as papillae (sing. papilla) |
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| peptic ulcers that occur in the upper part of the small intestine |
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| the first portion of the small intestine; extends from the pylorus of the stomach to the jejunum |
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| bacterial infection; occurs most frequent in hot countries where it is spread through food or water contaminated by human feces |
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| indigestion; pain or comfort in digestion |
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| vomiting; reflex ejection of the stomach contents outward through the mouth |
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| chyme mixing with pancreatic juice and bile in the duodenum and breaking apart large fat globules so enzymes in the pancreatic juices can digest the fats |
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| covers the teeth; hardest substance in the body |
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| instrument used for visual examination of internal structures |
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| placement of a solution into the rectum and colon to empty the lower intestine through bowel activity |
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| inflammation of the small intestine caused by eating or drinking substances contaminated with viral and bacterial pathogens |
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| structure that closes off the entrance to the trachea to prevent foods and liquids from moving from the pharynx during swallowing |
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| belching; raising gas orally from the stomach |
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| enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus (sing. varix) |
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| esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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| endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract |
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| muscular tube through which ingested food passes from the pharynx to the stomach |
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| vitamins and minerals, only required in small amounts |
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| solid body wastes; expelled through the rectum and anus |
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| groove or crack-like sore of the skin |
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| intervals of active disease |
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| flatus; passage of gas out of the body through the rectum |
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| upper, rounded part of the stomach |
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| pear-shaped organ about the size of an egg located under the liver |
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| cholelith; hard deposit formed in the gallbladder and bile ducts due to the concretion of bile components |
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| tissue death that is associated with a loss of normal circulation |
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| surgical removal of all or part of the stomach |
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| makes the stomach smaller, usually by stapling a section to create a small pouch; most common bariatric surgery; not reversible |
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| peptic ulcers that occur in the stomach |
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| common inflammation of the stomach lining that is often caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori |
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| establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum |
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| inflammation of th mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines |
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| physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines |
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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| GERD; upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus |
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| GI tract; digestive system |
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| excessive secretion of gastric juice or mucus in the stomach |
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| G-tube; surgical placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body directly into the stomach |
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| refers to the differences between men and women |
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| masticatory mucosa; gums; specialized mucous membrane that covers the bone of the dental arches and surrounds the neck of the teeth (pl gingivae) |
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| surgical removal of diseased gingival tissue |
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| earliest stage of periodontal disease and the inflammation affects only the gums |
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| commonly known as blood sugar |
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| form of starch that is stored in the liver |
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| bad breath; unpleasant odor coming from the mouth that can be caused by dental diseases or respiratory or gastric disorders |
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| anterior portion of the palate; covered with specialized mucous membrane |
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| flow of bright red blood in the stool |
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| fecal occult blood test; lab test for hidden blood in the stools |
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| surgical removal of hemorrhoids |
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| occur when a cluster of veins, muscles and tissues slip near or through the anal opening |
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| surgical removal of all or part of the liver |
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| inflammation of the liver usually caused by a viral infection |
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| abnormal enlargement of the liver |
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| protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues that normally contain it |
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| cold sores; fever blisters; blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue that are caused by the oral herpes simplex virus type 1 |
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| containing many blood vessels |
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| anatomical abnormality in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest |
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| extreme, persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration; morning sickness in pregnancy |
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| surgical removal of the ileum |
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| ring-like muscle that controls the flow from the ileum of the small intestine into the cecum of the large intestine |
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| surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the ileum at the end of the small intestine and the outside of the abdominal wall |
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| last and longest portion of the small intestine; extends from the jejunum to the cecum of the large intestine |
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| partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine; paralytic ileus |
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| used for biting and tearing |
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| protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin |
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| abnormally hold together parts of the intestine that normally should be separate |
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| partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine caused by a physical obstruction |
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| (IV) administered to combat the effects of dehydration |
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| telescoping of one part of the small intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part |
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| take up or to receive within |
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| (IBS); spastic colon; common condition of unknown cause with symptoms that can include intermittent cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. Usually aggravated by stress and by eating certain foods. NOTcaused by pathogens or by structural changes. |
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| occurs when part of the large intestine is partially or completely deprived of blood |
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| yellow discolration of the skin, mucous membranes and the eyes |
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| middle portion of the small intestine; extends from the duodenum to the ileum |
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| specialized structures of the lymphatic system, absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins that cannot be transported directly by the blood-stream. |
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| lap-band adjustable gastric banding |
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| (LAGB) involves placing a band around the exterior portion of the stomach to restric tthe amount of food that can enter |
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| laparoscopic cholecystectomy |
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| lap choley; surgical removal of the gallbladder using a laparascope and other instruments inserted through three or four small incisions in the abdominal wall |
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| extends from the end of the small intestine to the anus; twice as wide as the small intestine but only 1/4 as long |
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| medications or foods given to stimulate bowel movements |
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| abnormal white precancerous lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek |
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| tying off of blood vessels or ducts |
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| band of tissue that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth |
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| labia; surround the opening to the oral cavity (sing. labium) term is alos used to describe parts of the female genitalia |
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| largest organ in the body; removes toxins from the blood and turns food into fuel and nutrients the body needs |
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| option for patient whose liver has failed for a reason other than liver cancer |
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| barium enema; radiographic study to examine the lower digestive system |
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| bowels; made up of the small and large intestines plus the rectum and anus |
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| lower esophageal sphincter |
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| cardiac sphincter; muscular ring between the esophagus and stomach; relaxes during swallowing to allow food to enter the stomach |
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| fluid that removes cellular waste products, pathogens, and dead blood cells from tissues |
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| bean-shaped structures of the lymphatic system where pathogens and other harmful substances are filtered from the lymph by specialized cells of the immune system |
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| lymphatic vessels and ducts; capillaries vessels, and ducts that return lymph from the tissues to the venous blood stream |
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| specialized leukocytes that play important roles in the immune reactions |
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| prefix meaning bad or poor |
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| condition in which the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients |
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| lack of proper food or nutrients in the body due to a shortage of food, poor eating habits or the inability of the body to digest, absorb and distribute these nutrients |
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| any deviation from the normal positioning of the upper teeth against the lower teeth |
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| commonly known as the lower jaw; separate bone and only movable component part of the joint |
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| chewing; breaks food down into smaller pieces, mixes it with saliva and prepares it to be swallowed |
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| commonly known as the upper jaw and consists of bones of the lower surface of the skull |
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| passage of black, tarry and foul-smelling stools |
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| all of the processes involved in the body's use of nutrients |
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| used for chewing and grinding |
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| severe obesity; condition of weight two times or more than the ideal weight or having a body mass index value greater than 40 |
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| bone marrow;produces lymphocytes, which are specialized leukocytes; also means spinal cord |
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| placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach |
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| causing ongoing tissue death |
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| nonalcoholic fatty livr disease |
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| (NAFLD) describes accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol |
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| nonalcoholic steatohepatitis |
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| (NASH) more serious form of this condition since it consists of fatty accumulations plus liver damaging inflammation |
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| sustance, usually from food, that is necessary for normal functioning of the body |
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| usally used to refer to individuals who are more than 20 to 30% over the established weight standards for their height, age and gender |
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| excessive accumulation of fat in the body |
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| used in dentistry; describes any contact between the chewing sufaces of the upper and lower teeth |
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| performed through an incision in the right side of the upper abdomen |
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| mouth; lips, hard and soft palates, salivary glands, tongue, teeth and periodontium |
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| oral or maxillofacial surgeon |
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| specializes in surgery of the face and jaws to correct deformities, treat diseases and repair injuries |
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| (ORT) treatment in which a solution of electrolytes is administered in a liquid preparation to counteract the dehydration that can accompany severe diarrhea, especially in young children |
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| type of stomatomycosis that develops when the fungus Candida albicans grows out of control |
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| dental specialist who prevents or corrects malocclusion of the teeth and related facial structures |
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| surgical procedure to create an artificial opening between an organ and the body surface |
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| forms the roof of the mouth; consists of three major parts; hard palate, soft palage, uvula |
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| surgical repair of a cleft palate, also used to refer to the repair of a cleft lip |
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| soft 6-inch long oblong gland that is located behind the |
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| pertaining to the pancreas |
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| joins with the common bile duct and together they enter the duodenum of the small intestine |
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| small bumps that contain taste buds on the tongue |
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| not in or through digestive system |
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| located on the face, slightly in front of each ear; on the inside of the cheek near the upper molars |
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| in which only part of the organ is donated |
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| sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system |
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| complication of a peptic ulcer in which the ulcer erodes through the entire thickness of the organ wall |
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| hole through the wall of a structure |
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| periodontitis; inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth |
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| dental specialist who prevents or treats disorders of the tissues surrounding the teeth |
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| describes the structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth |
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| series of wave-like contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction that moves the food forward into the digestive system |
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| 32 teeth designed to last a lifetime; 20 replace primary teeth and 12 erupt at the back of the mouth; 8 incisors; 4 canines; 8 premolars and 12 molars |
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| common passageway for both respiration and digestion |
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| abnormal craving or appetite for nonfood substances, such as dirt, paint, or clay that lasts for at least one month |
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| associated with heart conditions consists of deposits of cholesterol that form within blood vessels |
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| mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane |
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| temporary impairment of bowel action considered to be a normal response to abdominal surgery |
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| bicuspids; used for chewing and grinding |
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| deciduous dentition; baby teeth; 20 teeth erupt during early childhood; normally lost in late childood and replaced by permanent teeth; 8 incisors; 4 canines; 8 molars |
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| carbohydrates, fats, proteins |
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| physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum and anus |
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| surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ |
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| falling or dropping down of an organ or internal part |
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| treatment intended to prevent a disease or stop it from spreading |
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| decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach; used to treat GERD |
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| consists of a rich supply of blood vessels and nerves that provide nutrients and innervation to the tooth |
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| area within the crown and roots of the tooth that is surrounded by the dentin to protect the delicate pulp of the tooth |
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| ring like muscle at the base of the stomach that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine |
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| narrow passage that connects the stomach with the small intestine |
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| heartburn; burning sensation caused by the return of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus |
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| bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the vagina, usually as a result of childbirth or pregnancy |
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| widest division of the large intestine; makes up the last 4 inches of the large intestine and ends at the anus |
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| return of swallowed food into the mouth |
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| space below the tooth where the root is |
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| hold it securely in place within the dental arch |
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| often used instead of surgery |
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| irregular ridges or folds in this mucous membrane |
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| the folds in the mucosa lining of the stomach; allow flexibility of the stomach increasing and decreasing inside; glands located within these folds produce gastric juices |
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| colorless liquid that maintains the moisture in the mouth; helps maintain the health of the teeth; begins the digestive process by lubricating food during chewing and swallowing |
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| secrete salive that is carried by ducts into the mouth |
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| salmonella; transmitted by feces either through direct contact with animals or by eating contaminated raw or undercooked meats and eggs or unpasteurized milk and cheese products |
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| substance having a watery consistency |
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| endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon and possibly a portion of the descending colon |
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| S-shaped structure that continues from the descending colon above and joins the rectum below |
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| extends from the pyloric sphincter to the first part of the large intestine; 20 feet in length consisted of 3 sections where food is digested and the nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream |
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| flexible posterior portion of the palate; during swallowing it closes off the nasal passage to prevent food and liquid from moving upward into the nasal cavity |
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| sac-like mass of lymphoid tissue with protective roles in both the immune and lymphatic systems |
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| presence of an excess of fat in the stool |
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| opening between an organ and the body surface created by a surgical procedure |
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| sac-like organ composed of the fundus, body and antrum |
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| inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth |
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| any disease of the mouth due to a fungus |
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| specimens of feces that are examined for content and characteristics |
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| portion of the intestine is constricted inside the hernia, causing ischemia |
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| strangulating osbstruction |
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| blood flow to a segment of the intestine is blocked; can lead to gangrene or perforation |
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| ducts are located on the floor of the mouth under the tongue |
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| of the tongue and tissues that lie under the tongue are covered with delicate highly vascular tissues |
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| their ducts are located on the floor of the mouth near the mandible |
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| commonly known as TMJ; formed at the back of the mouth where the maxillary and mandibular arches come together |
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| thymus; gland located in the upper chest with specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune systems |
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| very strong, flexible and muscular. posterior portion is attached. anterior end of the tongue moves freely and is flexible |
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| lymphoid structures of the lymphatic system that protect the entry to the respiratory system |
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| total parenteral nutrition |
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| (IV) administered to patients who cannot or should not get their nutrition through eating |
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| passes horizontally across the abdominal cavity from right to left toward the spleen |
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| any restruction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer |
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| open lesion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss around the edges |
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| chronic condition of unknown cause in which repeated episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intestine cause ulcers and irritation |
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| barium swallow; radiographic study to examine the upper digestive system |
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| consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach |
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| hangs from the free edge of the soft palate; during swallowing it moves upward with tthe soft palate. Also plays important role in snoring and in the formation of some speech sounds |
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| appendix; hangs from the lower portion of the cecum. Veriform refers to worm-like shape; consists of lymphoid tissue |
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| sing. villus; contains blood vesasels and lacteals |
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| uses x-rays and computers to produce two and three dimensional images of the colon |
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| twisting of the intestine on itself, causing an obstruction |
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| dry mouth; lack of adequate saliva due to diminished secretion by the salivary glands |
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