Language of Medicine Chapter 5 Spelling Quiz – Flashcards
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Pancreatitis
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inflammation of the pancreas
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anal fistula
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abnormal tube-like opening in the anus
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dental caries
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tooth decay
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colitis
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inflammation of the colon
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ileus
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intestinal obstruction
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ascites
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abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen
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melena
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dark tarry blood in the feces
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polyposis
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abnormal condition of polyps (small growths)
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dysentery
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abnormal, painful intestines
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anorexia
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loss of appetite
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mesentery
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membrane connecting the intestines
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cholecystectomy
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Gallbladder resection
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volvulus
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twisting of the intestine
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crohn disease
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Chronic intestinal inflammation
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biliary
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pertaining to bile
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jaundice
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yellow coloration of the skin
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parotid gland
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Salivary gland near the ear
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achalasia
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failure of the muscles in the lower esophagus to relax
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parenteral
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nutrition is given other than through the intestine
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anastomosis
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new opening between two previously unconnected tubes
