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Ch 5 Digestive
digestive terms
Term | Definition |
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gastroscope | instrument to view inside the stomach |
gastritis | stomach inflammation |
gastrectomy | removal of the stomach |
gingival | pertaining to the gums |
gingivitis | inflammation of the gums |
glossal | pertaining to the tongue |
hypoglossal | pertaining to under the tongue |
hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
hepatoma | liver tumor |
hepatic | pertaining to the liver |
ileal | pertaining to the ileum |
ileostomy | create an opening in the ileum |
jejunal | pertaining to the jejunum |
laparotomy | incision into the abdomen |
laparoscope | instrument to view inside the abdomen |
sublingual | pertaining to under the tongue |
orthodontic | pertaining to straight teeth |
periodontic | pertaining to around the teeth |
oral | pertaining to the mouth |
palatoplasty | surgical repair of the palate |
pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
pancreatic | pertaining to the pancreas |
pharyngeal | pertaining to the throat |
pharyngoplegia | paralysis of the throat |
pharyngoplasty | surgical repair of the throat |
proctoptosis | drooping rectum and anus |
proctologist | specialist in the rectum and anus |
proctopexy | surgical fixation of the rectum and anus |
pyloric | pertaining to the plyorus |
rectal | pertaining to the rectum |
sialadenitis | inflammation of a salivary gland |
sigmoidoscope | instrument to view inside the sigmoid colon |
sigmoidal | pertaining to the sigmoid colon |