Gastrointestinal, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems

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Digestion

The process by which food is broken down in the gastrointestinal tract into smaller components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream for use by the body.

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Peristalsis

The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

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Peritoneal Cavity

The space within the abdomen that contains the intestines, stomach, and liver, surrounded by the peritoneum.

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Antihypertensive

A class of medications used to manage high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and reducing heart workload.

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Uremia

A condition characterized by an accumulation of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure, often leading to various symptoms including fatigue, nausea, and confusion.

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Urea

A waste product formed from the metabolism of proteins, excreted by the kidneys in urine.

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Posterior

to the back or rear of the body. Opposite of anterior.

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Pint

A unit of measurement for volume, commonly used to measure liquids, equivalent to 16 fluid ounces or approximately 473 milliliters.

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Filtrate

The liquid that passes through a filter during the process of filtration, containing dissolved substances and some impurities.

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Sphincter

a ring-like muscle that surrounds and controls the opening of a passage or cavity in the body, helping to regulate the flow of substances.

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Pelvic Cavity

The space within the pelvis that contains the reproductive organs, bladder, and rectum, providing support and protection to these structures.

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Spermatogenesis

The process of sperm cell development and maturation in the male reproductive system, occurring in the testes.

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Contraindication

a specific situation or condition in which a particular treatment or procedure should not be used, due to risk of harm or adverse effects.

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Gangrene

a serious condition resulting from the death of body tissue, often due to loss of blood flow, infection, or injury. It can lead to severe complications and may require surgical intervention.

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Ejaculation

The release of semen from the male reproductive tract, typically through the penis, during orgasm.

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Atrophy

the wasting away or decrease in size of an organ or tissue, often due to lack of use, inadequate nutrition, or disease.