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What is neuro
root word for nerves
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What is pancreas
Organ that makes insulin (and pancreatic juices)
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What is colitis
inflammation of the colon
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What is appendectomy
removal of appendix
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What is peristalsis
Wavelike motion that helps food move through gastro-intestinal system
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What is entero
Root word for intestines
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What is duodenum
The FIRST section of the large intestine
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What is heptaomegaly
enlarged liver
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What is cystoplasty
surgical repair of bladder
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What is the mouth
digestion starts here.
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What is colo (colon)
Root word for large intestines
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What is anus
The last opening of the digestive system
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What is emesis
nurse word for vomiting
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What is colostomy
opening in large intestine that requires wearing of "appliance"
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What is peps (like Pepto Bismol . . . helps digestion)
root word for digestion
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What is hepat (hepatitis)
root word for liver
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What is gall bladder
stores bile
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What is diarrhea
loose stool (spelled correctly)
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What is a proctologist
person who examines the rectum
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What is Bile
substance that breaks down FATS in the diet
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What is chole (cholecystectomy)
root word for BILE
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What is glucose
sugar that circulates in the blood
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What is diabetes (mellitus)
disease of non-functioning pancreas, makes no insulin
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What is ileectomy
removal of section of the small intestines
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What is jaundice
a yellow coloring of the skin that is typical when the liver is malfunctioning
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