Ano/o
anus
chol/e
bile, gall
col/o
large intestine
cec/o
cecum
enter/o
small intestine
gastr/o
stomach
hepat/o
liver
cholecyst/o
gallbladder
lithiasis
presence of stones
sigmoid/o
sigmoid colon
proct/o
anus and rectum
pepsia
digestion
pancreat/o
pancreas
rect/o
rectum
anoscopy
The visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum is known as this
parotid
glads that are located on the face infront of each ear
molars
posterior teeth used for grinding an chewing
glucose
the liver removes excess _____ from the bloodstream
Bile
the gallbladder stores this for later use
small intestine
the duodenum is part of this
catabolism
the process of breaking down substances is known as this
tongue
the recetors of taste are located on
gingiva
Each tooth is surrounded by specialized mucous membrane known as this
intussception
the condition characterized by the telescoping of one part of the intestine into another is this
cecem
connects the small and large intestine
sigmoid colan
major part of the large intestine leading into the rectum
rectum
the last division of the large intestine
jejunum
middle portion of the small intestine
ileum
last portion of the small intestine
hematemesis
the word that means vomitting blood is this
Hepatitis A
the type of hepatitis that is transmitted by contaminated food and water is caused by this
Botulish
An often fatal form of food poisoning is this
enteritits
the term meaning inflammation of the small intestine
uvula
is the structure that hangs from the free edge of the soft palate
ilectomy
An ilectomy is the surgical removal of the last portion of the small intestine
ilececal
The cecum is connected to the ileum by the iliocecal sphincter
hepataraphy
surgical suturing of the liver
proctoplexy
is the surgical fixation fo the rectum to some adjacent tissue or organ
hepatitis
inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or by damage from toxic substances
cleft lip
congenital defect
dental plaque
a soft bacterial deposit that builds up on teeth
crohn's disease
an auntoimmune disorder
bulimia
an eating disorder
jaudice
yellow tissue discoloration
Gastrectomy
surical removal of all or part of the stomach is known as this
dysphagia
diffculty in swallowing is known as this
colotomy
A surgical incision into the colon is known as this
Cirrhosis
progressive degeneration of the liver is caused by the disease called this
Bilirubin
the pigment produced by the destruction of hemoglobin in the liver
vuage
the folds in the mucosa lining the mouth and of the stomach are known as this
regurutation
the return of swallowed food to the mouth
jaindice
A yellow discoloration of the skin by greater-than-normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood is called this
Byioric
The flow from the stomach to the duodenum is controlled by the ____ sphincter
T or F
Amebic dysentry is an intestinal disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica
T
T or F
Hepatitis B can be prevented through immunization
T
T or F
Bruxism means to be without natural teeth
F
T or F
Gastrorrhagia means the excessive flow of gastric secretions
F
T or F
Eructation is the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach
T
T or F
Cholelithiasis is the presence of stones in the large intestin
F
T or F
Fatty substances in a stool sample indicate a parasite problem
F
T or F
Peridonitis is the progressive destruction of dental enamel
F
T or F
Pica is a craving for non-nutritional substances such as clay.
T
T or F
A choledocholithotomy is an incision in the common bile duct for the removal of gallstones.
T
ileus
Temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis
Gastritis
inflammation of the stomach.
Endentulous
without natural teeth
hypermesis
excessive vomiting
Colostomy
performed on Mr.Gonzalez to create an opening between his colon and body surface
pyrosis
heartburn
Melena
The passage of black stools containing digested blood.
Diverticulitis
Inflammation of one or more diverticulum.
Herpes Labialis
Cold sores
Halitosis
Bad breath
Hemoccult
Hidden blood in stools
Anorexia
Lack or loss of appetite
calculus
The hardened deposit on the teeth that irritates the surrounding tissues is known as thi
Proctoplasty
the surgical repair of the rectum is known as this
Gastrorraphy
surgical suturing of the stomach wound
Esophagalgia
Pain in the esophagus
Proctalgia
pain in and around the anus and rectum
Gastropexy
Surgical fixation of the stomach to correct displacement
Esophagogastroectomy
removal of parts of the esophagus and stomach
hepatoenteric
referring to the liver and intestine