Ch 5 Terminology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 appendectomy | Removal (resection) of the appendix. |
| appendicitis | Inflammation of the appendix. |
| buccal mucosa | The mucous membrane (mucosa) lining the cheek. |
| cecal | Pertaining to the cecum. |
| celiac | Pertaining to the abdomen. |
| cheilosis | Abnormal condition of the lips. |
| cholecystectomy | Removal of the gallbladder. |
| choledochojejunostomy | New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum; anastomosis. |
| choledochotomy | Incision of the common bile duct. |
| colonic | Pertaining to the colon. |
| colonoscopy | Process of visual examination of the colon. |
| colostomy | New opening of the colon to the outside of the body. |
| dentibuccal | Pertaining to tooth and cheek. |
| duodenal | Pertaining to the duodenum (first part of the small intestine). |
| endodontist | Dentist specializing in operating within the tooth (root canal specialist). |
| enterocolitis | Inflammation of the small and large intestines. |
| enteroenterostomy | New opening between two previously unconnected parts of the small intestine. |
| esophageal | Pertaining to the esophagus. |
| facial | Pertaining to the face. |
| gastrojejunostomy | New opening between the stomach and the jejunum; anastomosis. |
| gastrostomy | New opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This may be necessary to introduce food into the stomach. |
| gingivitis | Inflammation of the gums. |
| hepatoma | Tumor (malignant) of the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma. |
| hepatomegaly | Enlargement of the liver. |
| hypoglossal | Pertaining to under the tongue. |
| ileitis | Inflammation of the ileum. |
| ileocecal sphincter | Pertaining to the ring of muscles between the ileum and the cecum. |
| ileostomy | New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body. |
| labial | Pertaining to the lip. |
| laparoscopy | Visual examination of the abdomen. |
| mesentery | Membrane that holds the intestines together (literally, middle of the intestines). |
| oral | Pertaining to the mouth. |
| orthodontist | Dentist specializing in straightening teeth. |
| palatopharyngoplasty | Surgical repair of the palate and throat. |
| palatoplasty | Surgical repair of the palate. |
| pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas. |
| parenteral | Pertaining to apart from the intestines (refers to delivery of substances any way other than through the digestive tract). |
| perianal | Pertaining to surrounding the anus. |
| periodontist | Dentist specializing in gums. |
| peritonitis | Inflammation of the peritoneum. |
| pharyngeal | Pertaining to the throat. |
| proctologist | Specialist in the anus and rectum. |
| Pyloroplasty | Surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter. |
| rectocele | Hernia of the rectum. |
| sialadenitis | Inflammation of salivary glands. |
| sigmoidoscopy | Visual examination of the sigmoid colon. |
| Stomatitis | Inflammation of the mouth. |
| sublingual | Pertaining to under the tongue. |
| submandibular | Pertaining to under the lower jaw. |
| uvulectomy | Removal of the uvula. |
| Achlorhydria | Lack of hydrochloric acid. |
| amylase | Enzyme that digests starch. |
| Biliary | Pertaining to bile. |
| cholelithiasis | Abnormal condition of gallstones. |
| gluconeogenesis | Production of new sugar from proteins and fats (by the liver). |
| glycogenolysis | Breakdown of glycogen to form sugar (glucose). |
| Hyperbilirubinemia | Excess bilirubin in the blood; jaundice. |
| hyperglycemia | High blood sugar. |
| lipoma | Tumor of fat (benign). |
| lithogenesis | Formation of a stone (calculus). |
| protease | Enzyme that digests protein. |
| sialolith | Salivary (gland) stone. |
| steatorrhea | Discharge of fats (in feces). |
| choledocholithiasis | Condition of stones in the common bile duct. |
| hematochezia | Bright red blood in the feces. |
| lipase | Enzyme to digest fats. |
| postprandial | Pertaining to after meals. |
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