Ch 8_The Digestive System_Flashcards

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aerophagia

(air-oh-FAY-gee-ah)

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The excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking and is a common cause of gas in the stomach.

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anastomosis

(ah-nas-toe-MOH-ses)

Back

A surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures (plural, anastomoses).

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antiemetic

(an-tie-EE-met-tick)

Back

A medication that is administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.

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ascites

(ah-SIGH-teez)

Back

An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

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bariatrics

(bare-ree-AT-tricks)

Back

The branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity and associated diseases.

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borborygmus

(bore-beh-RIG-mes)

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The rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine.

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cachexia

(kah-KECK-see-ah)

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A condition of physical wasting away due to the loss of weight and muscle mass that occurs in patients with diseases such as advanced cancer or AIDS.

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celiac disease

(SEE-lee-ak)

(duh-SEAS)

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An inherited autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to foods containing gluten.

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cholangiography

(keh-lan-gee-AH-grah-fee)

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A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium.

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cholangitis

(koh-lan-JYE-tes)

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An acute inflammation of the bile duct characterized by pain in the upper-right quadrant of the abdomen, fever, and jaundice.