Adv.MedT.Ch6.DigestiveSystem.Term

  1. dysmenorrhea
    painful menstrual flow
  2. cholestasis
    stoppage of bile (flow)
  3. herniorrhaphy
    suture of a hernia
  4. lymphagiectasis
    dilation of lymph vessels
  5. hemoptysis
    spitting up blood (from the respirator tract)
  6. hematemesis
    vomiting blood (from the digestive tract)
  7. bronchiectasis
    dilation of tubes leading from the windpipe into the lungs
  8. blepharoplasty
    surgical repair of eyelids
  9. hemostatsis
    stopping blood flow
  10. rhinoplasty
    surgical repair of the nose
  11. hemolysis
    destruction of the blood (red blood cells)
  12. pylorospasm
    sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles at the distal region of the stomach
  13. menorrhagia
    sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles within the bronchial tubes
  14. dysphagia
    difficulty in swallowing
  15. polyphagia
    excessive eating
  16. dyspepsia
    difficult digestion
  17. biliary atresia
    biliary ducts are not open
  18. proptosis
    forward prolapse of the eyes
  19. cholestasis
    stoppage of flow of bile
  20. esophageal atresia
    esophagus is not open
  21. pyloroplasty
    surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter
  22. splenorrhagia
    bursting forth of blood from the spleen
  23. proctosigmoidoscopy
    visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon
  24. hemorrhage
    bursting forth of blood
  25. cholecystectomy
    removal of gallbladder
  26. colectomy
    large bowel resection
  27. herniorrhaphy
    suture of a weakened muscular wall (hernia)
  28. cecostomy
    new opening of the first part of the colon to the outside of the body
  29. blepharoplasty
    surgical repair of the eyelid
  30. sphincterotomy
    incision of a ring of muscles
  31. pancreatoduodenectomy
    removal of the pancreas and duodenum
  32. ileostomy
    opening of the third part of the small intestine to the outside of the body
  33. gingivectomy
    removal of the gum tissue
  34. cholecystojejunostomy
    new surgical connection (anastomosis) between the gallbladder and the second part of the small intestine
  35. paracentesis
    surgical puncture of the abdomen for withrawal of fluid
  36. palatoplasty
    surgical repair of the roof of the mouth
  37. cecal volvulus
    twisted intestine in the area of cecum
  38. aphthous stomatitis
    inflammation of the mouth with small ulcers
  39. celiac disease
    autoimmune disorder in which villi in the lining of the small intestine are damaged, resulting from dietary glutens, such as wheat, barley, and rye.
  40. lipase
    enzyme to digest fat
  41. cheilosis
    abnormal condition of lips
  42. oropharynx
    the part of the throat near the mouth
  43. glycogen
    storage form of sugar
  44. glossectomy
    removal of the tongue
  45. sialadenectomy
    removal of a salivary gland
  46. periodontal membrane
    membrane surrounding a teeth
  47. buccal
    pertaining to the cheek
  48. labiodental
    pertaining to lips and teeth
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Adv.MedT.Ch6.DigestiveSystem.Term
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Adv.MedT.Ch6.DigestiveSystem.Term (P.203-208)
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