Pronounciation 4 Flashcards

alimentation

The process of nourishing the body

amylase

an enzyme, or special protein, that helps you digest carbohydrates

amylolysis

breaking down of starch and sugar in digestion

biliary

relating to bile

buccal cavity

The oral cavity, serves as the first portion of the digestive system

cardiac region

the point where the esophagus connects to the stomach and through which food passes into the stomach

cecum

pouch or large tubelike structure in the lower abdominal cavity that receives undigested food material from the small intestine and is considered the first region of the large intestine

cholecystogastric

pertaining to the gallbladder and stomach.

choledochal

relating to, being, or occurring in the common bile duct

colorectal

relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum.

dental

relating to the teeth

dentilingual

pronounced with the teeth and the tongue;

sialography

x-ray of the salivary ducts and glands

sialolithiasis

Involving the formation of stones within the ducts of the major salivary glands

stomatitis

inflamation of the mouth

stomatodynia

chronic oral pain or burning sensation of the mouth

stomatomycosis

Any disease of the mouth caused by fungi

temporomandibular joint

the 2 joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull

pancreatolysis

Destruction of the substance of the pancreas

parotitis

inflammation of the parotid glands

periodontitis

inflammation of the tissue around the teeth

polydipsia

excessive thirst

polypectomy

the surgical removal of a polyp, an abnormal growth of tissue on a mucous membrane

polyphagia

a feeling of extreme, insatiable hunger

pyorrhea

Discharge of Pus

sialadenitis

inflammation of one or more of your salivary glands.

malnutrition

lack of proper nutrition

malocclusion

imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed

obesity

abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health

pancreatitis

inflammation of the pancreas

pancreatography

An imaging exam of the pancreatic ducts

pancreatolithiasis

abnormal condition in which stones are in the pancreas

gastromalacia

abnormal softening of the stomach walls

gastromegaly

enlargement of the stomach

gastropathy

disease of the stomach

gastroscope

an optical instrument used for inspecting the interior of the stomach

gastroscopy

a test used for inspecting the interior of the stomach

gingivalgia

Pain in the gingival tissues

gingivoglossitis

inflammation of both tongue and gums

gingivostomatitis

an infection of the mouth and gums that leads to swelling and sores

glossopathy

a disease of the tongue

glossoplegia

A unilateral or bilateral paralysis of the tongue

glossopyrosis

burning sensation in the tongue

halitosis

bad breath

hematemesis

the vomiting of blood.

hepatitis

inflammation of the liver

hepatoma

a cancer of the cells of the liver.

hepatomegaly

enlargement of the liver beyond its normal size

hepatopathy

abnormal or diseased state of the liver

hepatorenal syndrome

multiorgan condition of acute kidney injury seen in those with advanced liver disease

hepatosplenomegaly

both the liver and spleen are enlarged

hyperemesis

severe or prolonged vomiting

jaundice

condition produced when excess amounts of bilirubin circulating in the blood stream dissolve in the subcutaneous fat

lipopenia

An abnormally small amount, or a deficiency, of lipids in the body.

dyspepsia

discomfort in your upper abdomen

dysphagia

swallowing difficulties

emesis

he action or process of vomiting

endogenous obesity

due to the lowered metabolism resulting from a disturbance in hypothalamic or endocrine functions, e. g., gonads, pituitary, or thyroid

enterostasis

the stoppage of the food in its passage through the intestine

eructation

a belch

esophagodynia

pain in the esophagus

esophagogastro-duodenoscopy

diagnostic endoscopic procedure that includes visualization of the oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, and proximal duodenum

esophagogastroscopy

examination of the interior of the esophagus and stomach by means of an endoscope.

esophagogram

an X-ray test that takes pictures of the esophagus

esophagomalacia

softening of the walls of the esophagus

esophagoscopy

a medical procedure that allows your doctor to look inside your esophagus

exogenous obesity

the result of maladjustments between food and exercise

gastralgia

an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region

gastrectasia

dilatation of the stomach.

gastric carcinoma

gastric cancer, is a growth of cells that starts in the stomach

gastritis

inflammation (irritation) of the stomach lining

gastroduodenitis

inflammation in your duodenum lining

gastroenteritis

nflammation of the stomach and intestines

adipsia

absence of thirst even in the presence of body water depletion or salt excess

anorexia

lack or loss of appetite for food

anorexia nervosa

an eating disorder characterized by restriction of food intake leading to low body weight, typically accompanied by intense fear of gaining weight and disturbed perception of body weight and image.

aphagia

the inability or refusal to swallow

appendicitis

inflammation of your appendix

caries

decay and crumbling of a tooth or bone

cheilitis

inflammation of the lips robert basically

cheilosis

inflammatory condition that causes cracking, crusting, and scaling of the corners of the mouth also robert

cholangiography

X-ray examination of the bile ducts, used to locate and identify an obstruction.

cholangitis

an inflammation of the bile duct system

cholecystitis

inflammation of the gallbladder.

cholecystogram

x-ray procedure used to help evaluate the gallbladder

cholecystography

X-ray examination of the gallbladder, especially used to detect the presence of gallstones

choledochitis

inflammation of the common bile duct.

choledocholithiasis

the presence of at least one gallstone in the common bile duct

cholelithiasis

hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder

cholestasis

slowing or stalling of bile flow through your biliary system

colitis

inflammation of the lining of the colon.

colonoscope

a flexible fiber-optic instrument inserted through the anus in order to examine the colon.

colonoscopy

a procedure in which a flexible fiber-optic instrument is inserted through the anus in order to examine the colon

dentalgia

Toothache

diverticulitis

small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine

sublingual

denoting a pair of small salivary glands beneath the tongue

submandibular glands

salivary gland inside of and near the lower edge of the mandible on each side

suprahepatic

situated superior to or on the surface of the liver

palatine

Of or relating to the palate

pancreatic

of, relating to, or produced in the pancreas.