Digestive system POP FLASHCARD

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-orexia

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appetitie

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chol/e

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gall/bile

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cirrh/o

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orange/yellow

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of stomach & small intestines

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cholelithiasis

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presence of stones in the gallbladder

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vomiting blood

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hematemesis

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painful or difficult swallowing

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dysphagia

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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

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ascites

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Procedure where only the sigmoid colon is examined using a scope.

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sigmoidoscopy

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What is the name of the procedure where a polyp is removed and examined under a microscope to check for cancer?

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biopsy