Digestive Multiple Choice

Anastomosis

surgical connection between two parts

syndactyly

fusion of fingers and toes

ipsilateral

the same side

pericardium

surrounding the heart

endotracheal

pertaining to within the trachea

macrocephaly

large head

intercostal

ante cibum

transurethral

endocrinology

apnea

pericardium

pancytopenia

retroperitoneal

antepartum

incison

tachypnea

sialadenolithiasis

eructation

intussusception

colonoscopy

palatopharyngoplasty

choledochotomy

gastric

hyperglycemia

hematochezia

dysphagia

chloelithiasis

stomat/o

mouth

adrenal gland

endocardium

steatorrhea

gingiv/o

gums

buccal

cheek

bolus

mass of food

oral leukoplakia

a precancerous lesion that can be caused by tobacco use, shows as patches or plaques

aphthous stomatitis

canker sore

flatus

gas expelled through the anus

pedunculated

type of colon polyp thats attached to mucous membrane by a stalk

lipoma

a tumor, mass of fat

caries

tooth decay or cavity

hernia

protrusion of an organ through the muscle that normally contains it

lingual

surface of tooth thats closest to the tongue

defecation

elimination of feces from the gastrointestinal tract through the rectum

periodontist

specialist for the treatment of gums

ascites

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity

volvulus

twisting of the intestine on itself

cirrhosis

chronic degenerative disease of the liver, caused by alcohol or hepatitis

jaundice

yellow-orange coloration of the skin and whites of eyes caused by a high level or bilirubin

Peristalsis

rhythm-like contraction of muscles in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract