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absorption
to take in or soak up
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anastomosis
pathological, surgical, or traumatic formation of an opening between 2 normally separate organs or spaces
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bile
secretion of the liver tat emulsifies fats, preparing them for further digestion and absorption in the small intestine
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chole-
combining form that means bile
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-docho-
combining form meaning intestine
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-ectomy
suffix meaning removal of
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excision
surgical removal
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incision
cut made with a sharp intrument
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lysis
dissolution, loosening, or destruction of something
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-oma
suffix meaning tumor
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-ostomy
suffix meaning to create a new opening
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-otomy
suffix meaning to make an incision into
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parietal
1. refers to outer portion of a cavity or organ; 2. pertaining to parietal bone of the cranium; 3. pertaining to parietal bone of the cerebrum
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peritoneum
thin serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
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portal venous system
venous system that carries blood to a second capillary bed prior to returning the blood to general circulation
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-stasis
suffix meaning stoppage or reduction of the flow of bodily fluids
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stenosis
narrowing or constriction
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ulcer
crater like lesion tat is usually circular in shape and penetrates the skin; may be very deep, resulting from infection or malignant disease processes
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viscera
any organ of a body cavity; usually refers to the abdominal organs
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