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alanine aminotransferase (liver enzyme)
ALT
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asparate aminotransferase (liver enzyme)
AST
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twice a day (bis in die)
bid
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EGD
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
ERCP
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
GERD
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high density lipoproteins
HDL
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hepatitis B vaccine
Hep B
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Helicobacter pylori
H. pylori
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irritable bowel syndrome
IBS
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lactate dehydrogenase (cardiac enzyme)
LDH
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low density lipoproteins
LDL
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nothing by mouth
NPO, npo
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PO
by mouth (per os) orally
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absorption
movement of nutrients from one layer to another
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anastomosis
connecting two tubular structures
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amylase
enzyme that breaks down starch
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appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
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atresia
closed ducts or tubes
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bariatrics
specialty that treats obesity
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cathartic
agent that relieves constipation
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cheiloplasty
surgical repair of the lips
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cheilosis
condition of the lips
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cheilostomatoplasty
repair of the lips and mouth
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cheilotomy
incision into the lip
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cholangiopancreatography
process of taking x-ray of the biliary and pancreatic ducts using contrast media
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cholecystograph
x-ray picture of the gallbladder
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cirrhosis
chronic liver disease causing loss of liver function and resistance to blood flow through the liver. Etiology may include poor nutrition, alcoholism, previous hepatitis
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colic
pertaining to the colon
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colocentesis
surgical puncture of the colon to remove fluid
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coloclysis
irrigation of the colon
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coloplexy
surgical fixation of the colon
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coloptosis
prolapsed colon
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colorectal
pertaining to the colon and rectum
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colostomy
making a new opening (stoma) in the colon
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constipation
hard stool, infrequent bowel movements
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diverticulitis
inflammation of diverticula of the intestine
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digestion
breakdown of food
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defecation
expelling feces
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diverticulosis
condition of having diverticula
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dysentery
inflammation of the intestine, pain, diarrhea
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enterectasia
stretching of the intestine
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enteritis
inflammation of the intestine
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enterocele
intestinal hernia
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enterocentesis
surgical puncture of the intestine to remove fluid
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enteroclysis
irrigation of the intestine
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enteroplegia
paralysis of the intestine
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enteroptosis
prolapse of the intestine
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enterorrhagia
hemorrhage of the intestine
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enteroscope
instrument for examining the intestine
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epigastric
upon the stomach
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esophageal
pertaining to the esophagus
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esphagoduodenostomy
anastomosis between the esophagus and duodenum
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esophagogastric
pertaining to the esophagus and stomach
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esophagostenosis
narrowing of the esophagus
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gastrectasia
dilatation of the stomach
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gastric
pertaining to the stomach
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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gastroclysis
irrigation of the stomach
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gastroenteric
pertaining to the stomach and intestine
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gastroenterology
the study of diseases of the stomach and intestine
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gastroenteroptosis
prolapse of stomach and intestine
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gastrorrhagia
hemorrhage of the stomach
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gingival
pertaining to the gums
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gingivectomy
excision of the gums
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gingivoglossitis
inflammation of the gums and tongue
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glossal
pertaining to the tongue
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glossoplegia
tongue paralysis
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glossoptosis
prolapse of the tongue
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glossoscopy
examination of the tongue with a scope
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hepatectomy
excision of the liver
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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hepatocele
herniation of the liver
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hepatopathy
any disease of the liver
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hepatorrhagia
hemorrhage of the liver
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hepatorrhagia
hemorrhage of the liver
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hepatorrhaphy
suture of the liver
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hepatoscope
instrument for examining the liver
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hepatoscopy
process of using a hepatoscope
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hypoglossal
pertaining to below the tongue
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ileocecal
between the ileum and the cecum
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ingestion
swallowing, eating
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linguogingival
pertaining to the gums and tongue
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lactase
enzyme that breaks down lactose
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lipase
enzyme that breaks down fat
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nausea
feeling like one is going to vomit
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obesity
quality of being overweight
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pancreatectomy
excision of the pancreas
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pancreatic
pertaining to the pancreas
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pancreatolith
stone in the pancreas
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pancreatolysis
irrigation of the rectum and anus
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proctologist
physician specialist in diseases of the anus and rectum
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proctopexy
fixation of a prolapsed anus and rectum
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proctoplegia
paralysis of the rectum and anus
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proctorrhaphy
suture of the anus and rectum
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proctoscope
instrument for examining the anus and rectum
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proctoscopy
process of using a proctoscope
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rectocele
herniation of the rectum
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rectoclysis
irrigation of the rectum
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rectocystotomy
incision into the urinary bladder through the rectum
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rectoplasty
surgical repair of the rectum
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rectorrhaphy
suturing of the rectum
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rectoscope
instrument used to examine the rectum
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rectoscopy
process of using a rectoscope
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rectourethral
pertaining to the rectum and urethra
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sigmoidoscope
instrument for examining the sigmoid and large colon
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splenectomy
excision of the spleen
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splenomegaly
enlarged spleen
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splenopathy
any disease of the spleen
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splenopexy
fixation of a prolapsed spleen
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splenoptosis
prolapsed spleen
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splenorrhagia
hemorrhage of the spleen
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splenorrhaphy
suturing of the spleen
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stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
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stomatomycosis
fungal condition of the mouth
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stomatopathy
any disease of the mouth
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stomatoplasty
surgical repair of the mouth
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stomatorrhagia
hemorrhage of the mouth
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stomatoscope
instrument used to examine the mouth
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stomatoscopy
process of using a stomatoscope
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