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-rrhagia
- bursting forth of blood
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periodontium
consists of the bone and soft tissues that surround and support the teeth
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TMJ
- temporomandibular joint
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dentition
- natural teeth arranged in the upper jaw
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edentulous
- without teeth. sitiation after the natural permanent teeth have been lose
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what is the livers function?
- functions: removing toxins from blood and turning good into the fuel and nutrients the body needs
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what is the large instestins function?
- function: waste products of digestion are processed in prep for excretion through the anus
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what are the major parts of large intesting?
- parts: cecum, colon, rectum, and anus
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peristalsis
- series of wave-like contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction. food uses this to move down the esophagus with gravity
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gastroenterologist
physican who specializes in diagnosing and treating disease and disorders of the stomach and intestines
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internist
physican who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the internal organs and related body systems
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orthodontist
dental specialist who prevents or corrects malocclusion of the teeth and related facial structures
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periodontist
diental specialist who prevents or treats disorders of the tissues surrounding the teeth
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proctologist
physican who specializes in disroders of the colon, rectum, and anus
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aphthous ulcers also known as?
- canker sores or mouth ulcers
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aphthous ulcers
grey-white pits with a red border in the soft tissues lining the mouth
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cheilosis
disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth
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stomatorrhagia
bleeding from any part of the mouth
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trismus
describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by rauma, surgery, or radiation assoc. with treatment of oral cancer
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gingivitis
earliest stage of periodontal disease, and the inflammation affects only the gums
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halitosis is also known as?
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halitosis
unpleasent odor coming from the mouth that can be caused by dental disease or respiratory or gastric disorders
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dysphagia
difficulty in swallowing
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus
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GERD
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
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pyrosis
burning sensation caused by the return of acidic stomach conctents into the esophagus
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esophageal carcies
enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus. severe bleeding occurs if one of these veins ruptures
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varic/o
caricose veins, swollen or dilated veins
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hiatal hernia
condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm
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hernia
protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues that normally contain it
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the mucous membran lining the stomach nd intestines
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anorexia
loss of appetite for food, especially when cused by disease
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anorexia nervosa
eating disorder characterized by a false preception of body appearance. leads to an intense fear of gaining weight and refusal to maintain norml body weight
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bulimia nervosa
eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of beinge eating followed by copensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medication
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cachexia
physical wasting away due to the loss of weight and muscle mass that occurs in patients with diesases such as advanced cancer or aids
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obesity
excessive accumulation of fat in the body
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aerophagia
excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking, and is a common cause of gas in the stomach
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dyspepsia is also known as?
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dyspepsia
pain or discomfort in digestion
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emesis
reflex ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth (vomiting)
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hematemesis
vomiting of blood
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hyperemesis
exterme, persistent vomiting that can cause dehydration
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regurgitation
return of swallowed food into the mouth
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diverticulosis
persence of a number of diverticula in the colon
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diverticulum
small puch or sac occuring in the lining or wall of a tubular organ such as the colon
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diverticulitis
inflammation of one or more diverticula in the colon
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enteritis
inflammation of the small intesting caused by eating or drinking substances contaminated with viral and bacterial pathogens
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ileus
partial or complete blockage of small and/or lage intesting
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ulcerative colitis
chronic condition of known cause in which repeated episodes of inflammation in the rectum and large intesting cause ulcers and irritation
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crohn's disease
chronic autoimmune disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract, however, it is most often found in the ileum and in the colon
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volvulus
twisting of the intesting on itself that causes an obstruction
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inguinal hernia
protrusion of a small loop of bown through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin
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melena
passage of black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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jaundice
yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the eyes
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cirrhosis
progressive degenerative disease of the liver that is often caused by excessive alcohol use or by viral hepatitis B or C
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ascites
abnormal accumulation of serous (watery) fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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cholangitis
acute infection of the bile duct characterized by pain in the upper-right quadrant of the abdomen, fever, and jaundice
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cholecystalgia
pain in the gallbladder
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cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder, usually associated with gallstones blocking the flow of bile
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cholelithiasis
presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts
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anoscopy
visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization o the upper GI tract which includes the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum
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hemoccult test
laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools
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colonoscopy
direct visual examination of the inner surface of the entire colon from the rectum to the cecum
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sigmoidoscopy
endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colong, and possibly a portion of the descending colon
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antiemetic
medication that is administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting
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gastrectomy
surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
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gastrostomy tube
surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach
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-ostomy
- surgically creating an opening
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gastroduodenostomy
establishment of an anastomosis (surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures) between the opper portion of the stomach and the duodenum
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anastomosis
- surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures
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proctopexy
surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ
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choledocholithotomy
incision into the common bile duct for the removal of gallstones
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- ileum; small intestine
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cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
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bariatrics
branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity and associated diseases
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herpes labialis is also known as?
- cold sores or fever blisters
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herpes labialis
blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue that are caused by the oral herpes simplex virus type 1
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xerostomia is also known as?
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xerostomia
lack of adequate saliva due to diminished secretions by the salivary glands
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morbid obesity
condition of weighing two or three times, or more, than the ideal weight or having a body mass index value greater than 39
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eructation
act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach
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amebic dysentery
transmitted by food or water that is contaminated due to poor sanitary conditions
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botulism
rare, but very serious, condition transmitted through contaminated food or an infected wound
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cholera
transmitted through contact with contaminated food or water
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salmonellosis also referred to as?
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salmonellosis
transmitted by food that is contaminated by feces
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nasogastric intubation
placement of a feeding tube through the nost and into the stomach
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borborygmus
rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intesting
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cholangiography
radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium
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