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Gastroenterology TEST
MTFP Chaptor 6
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04/27/2007

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Term
cholelithiasis
Definition
stones in the gallbladder
Term
volvulus
Definition
twisting of segment
Term
procto-
Definition
word root meannig anus and rectum
Term
hemorrhoic
Definition
varicose vein in rectal area
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Crohn disease
Definition
inflammation of ileum, causing diarrhea and fever
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anorexia
Definition
loss of appetite
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hepatitis
Definition
inflammation of liver, coused by a virus
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icterus
Definition
jaundice
Term
gastro-
Definition
word root meaning stomach
Term
dysphagia
Definition
difficulty swallowing
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ascites
Definition
fluid in the abdomen
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diverticulum
Definition
pouch in intestinal wall that can become inflamed
Term
paralytic ileum
Definition
lack of peristalsis due to intestinal obstruction
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postprandial
Definition
occurring after eating
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obstipation
Definition
severe constipation
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-cele
Definition
suffix for hernia
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-cele
Definition
suffix for hernia
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hematochezia
Definition
bright red blood in stool
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entero-
Definition
word root for small intestine
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choledocho-
Definition
word root for common bile duct
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laparo-
Definition
word root for abdomen
Term
inflammation of the stomach and intestines:
(stomach, intestines, inflamation)
Definition
gastroenteritis
Term
surgical removal of the gallbladder
(gallbladder, surgicaly removed)
Definition
cholecystectomy
Term
using a scope to visualize the colon
(colon, visualize)
Definition
colonoscopy
Term
a surgical incision into the abdomen
(abdomen, incision)
Definition
laparotomy
Term
using a scope to visualize the stomach
Definition
gastroscopy
Term
a new opening for the colon
Definition
colostomy
Term
a surgical incision into the stomach
Definition
gastrotomy
Term
inflammation of the appendix
Definition
appendicitis
Term
a study of the stomach and intestines
Definition
gastroenterology
Term
surgical removal of the appendix
Definition
appendectomy
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