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defecation
evacuation of feces
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peritoneum
membrane surrounding the entire abdominal cavity-parietal and visceral layers, covering each organ
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peritoneal cavity
space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum
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omentum
covering; extension of the peritoneum attaches the stomach to the abdominal wall
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pancreas
gland, secretes pancreatic juice into duodenum, this mixes with bile to digest food
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biliary ducts
- ducts that convey bile
- hepatic, cystic and common bile ducts
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hypochondriac regions
upper lateral regions beneath the ribs
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epigastric region
upper middle region below the sternum
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lumbar regions
middle lateral regions
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umbilical region
region of the naval
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inguinal regions
lower lateral groin regions
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hypogastric region
region below the navel
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anorexia
loss of appetite
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aphagia
inability to swallow
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ascites
accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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constipation
infrequent/incomplete bowell movements
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dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
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flatulence
gas in stomach or intestings
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hematemesis
vomitting blood
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hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
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hyperbilirubinemia
excessive level of bilirubin in the blood
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icterus
- yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera and other tissues
- caused by excess of bilirubin in the blood
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melena
- dark-colored, tarry stool
- from old blood
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nausea
sick to the stomach
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steatorrhea
feces containing fat
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sublingual
hypoglossal
under the tongue
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stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
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sialoadenitis
inflammation of the salivary gland
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partotitis
- inflammation of the parotid gland
- aka mumps
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cheilitis
inflammation of the lip
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glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
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ankyloglossia
- tongue-tied
- defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick, frenulum
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gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
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