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| Term | Definition |
| absorbtion | Process by which nutrient material is transferred from the gastrointestinal tract to the bloodstream. |
| amylase | Enzyme that breaks down starch. |
| anabolism | Building up of the body substance in the constructive phase of metabolism. |
| anorexia | Lack of appetite; decreased desire for food. |
| appendectomy | Surgical excision of the appendix. |
| appendicitis | Inflammation of the appendix. |
| biliary | Pertaining to bile and the gallbladder. |
| buccal | Pertaining to the cheek. |
| catabolism | A casting down; in metabolism a breaking of complex substances into more basic elements. |
| celiac | Pertaining to the abdomen. |
| cheilosis | Abnormal condition of the lip as seen in riboflavin and other B complex deficiencies. |
| cholecystectomy | Surgical excision of the gallbladder. |
| cholecystitis | Inflammation of the gallbladder. |
| choledochotomy | Surgical incision of the common bile duct. |
| cirrhosis | Chronic degenerative liver disease characterized by changes in the lobes. |
| colectomy | Surgical excision of part of the colon. |
| colonic | Pertaining to the colon. |
| colonoscope | Thin, lighted, flexible instrument that is used to view the interior of the colon during a colonoscopy. |
| colonoscopy | Visual examination of the colon . |
| colostomy | Creation of a new opening into the colon. |
| defecation | Evacuation of the bowel. |
| dentalgia | Pain in a tooth. |
| diarrhea | Frequent passage of unformed watery stools. |
| diverticulitis | Inflammation of the diverticula in the colon. |
| duodenal | Pertaining to the duodenum; the first part of the small intestine. |
| dyspepsia | Difficulty in digestion; indigestion. |
| dysphagia | Difficulty in swallowing. |
| emesis | Vomiting. |
| enteric | Pertaining to the small intestine. |
| enteritis | Inflammation of the small intestine. |
| epigastric | Pertaining to the region above the stomach. |
| esophageal | Pertaining to the esophagus. |
| gastrectomy | Surgical excision of a part of or the whole stomach. |
| gastric | Pertaining to the stomach. |
| gastroenterology | The study of the stomach and the intestines. |
| gastroesophageal | Pertaining to the stomach and the esophagus. |
| gingivitis | Inflammation of the gums. |
| glossotomy | Surgical incision into the tongue. |
| hematemesis | Vomiting blood. |
| hepatitis | Inflammation of the liver. |
| hepatoma | Tumor of the liver. |
| herniorrhaphy | Surgical repair of a hernia. |
| hyperemesis | Excessive vomiting. |
| hypogastric | Pertaining to below the stomach. |
| ileitis | Inflammation of the ileum. |
| ileostomy | Surgical creation of a new opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum. |
| labial | Pertaining to the lip. |
| laparotomy | Surgical incision into the abdomen. |
| lingual | Pertaining to the tongue. |
| lipolysis | Break down of fat. |
| malabsorption | An inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract. |
| mastication | Chewing; the physical breaking up of food and mixing with saliva in the mouth. |
| pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas. |
| peptic | Pertaining to gastric digestion. |
| periodontal | Pertaining to the area around the tooth. |
| pharyngeal | Pertaining to the pharynx. |
| postprandial | Pertaining to after a meal. |
| proctologist | Physician who specializes in the study of the anus and the rectum. |
| pyloric | Pertaining to the opening between the stomach and the duodenum. |
| sigmoidoscope | An instrument used in a medical procedure to view the interior of the sigmoid colon. |
| splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen. |
| stomatitis | Inflammation of the mouth. |
| sublingual | Pertaining to below the tongue. |
| vermiform | Shaped like a worm; vermiform appendix. |
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