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dysmenorrhea
painful menstrual flow
cholestasis
stoppage of bile (flow)
herniorrhaphy
suture of a hernia
lymphagiectasis
dilation of lymph vessels
hemoptysis
spitting up blood (from the respirator tract)
hematemesis
vomiting blood (from the digestive tract)
bronchiectasis
dilation of tubes leading from the windpipe into the lungs
blepharoplasty
surgical repair of eyelids
hemostatsis
stopping blood flow
rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
hemolysis
destruction of the blood (red blood cells)
pylorospasm
sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles at the distal region of the stomach
menorrhagia
sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles within the bronchial tubes
dysphagia
difficulty in swallowing
polyphagia
excessive eating
dyspepsia
difficult digestion
biliary atresia
biliary ducts are not open
proptosis
forward prolapse of the eyes
cholestasis
stoppage of flow of bile
esophageal atresia
esophagus is not open
pyloroplasty
surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter
splenorrhagia
bursting forth of blood from the spleen
proctosigmoidoscopy
visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon
hemorrhage
bursting forth of blood
cholecystectomy
removal of gallbladder
colectomy
large bowel resection
herniorrhaphy
suture of a weakened muscular wall (hernia)
cecostomy
new opening of the first part of the colon to the outside of the body
blepharoplasty
surgical repair of the eyelid
sphincterotomy
incision of a ring of muscles
pancreatoduodenectomy
removal of the pancreas and duodenum
ileostomy
opening of the third part of the small intestine to the outside of the body
gingivectomy
removal of the gum tissue
cholecystojejunostomy
new surgical connection (anastomosis) between the gallbladder and the second part of the small intestine
paracentesis
surgical puncture of the abdomen for withrawal of fluid
palatoplasty
surgical repair of the roof of the mouth
cecal volvulus
twisted intestine in the area of cecum
aphthous stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth with small ulcers
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.
lipase
enzyme to digest fat
cheilosis
abnormal condition of lips
oropharynx
the part of the throat near the mouth
glycogen
storage form of sugar
glossectomy
removal of the tongue
sialadenectomy
removal of a salivary gland
periodontal membrane
membrane surrounding a teeth
buccal
pertaining to the cheek
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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