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What is dysphagia?
What does polyphagia mean?
Excessive (much) eating
What does dyspepsia refer to?
Difficult digestion
What is biliary atresia?
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What does proptosis indicate?
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What is cholestasis?
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What does esophageal atresia imply?
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What is pyloroplasty?
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What does splenorrhagia mean?
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What is proctosigmoidoscopy?
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What does hemorrhage mean?
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What is steatorrhea?
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What does cholelithiasis mean?
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What does buccal refer to?
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What does hematemesis mean?
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Study Notes
Digestive System Terminology
- Dysphagia: Refers to difficulty in swallowing, may indicate underlying disorders.
- Polyphagia: Characterized by excessive eating, often linked to metabolic or psychological conditions.
- Dyspepsia: Involves difficult digestion, can result in discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen.
- Biliary Atresia: A congenital anomaly where biliary ducts are not open, affecting bile flow and liver function.
- Proptosis (Exophthalmos): Describes the forward bulging of the eyes, can signify various health issues.
- Cholestasis: Conditions leading to the stoppage of bile flow; may cause severe complications related to bile accumulation.
- Esophageal Atresia: A birth defect where the esophagus does not form properly, leading to a closed-off passage.
- Pyloroplasty: A surgical procedure aimed at repairing the pyloric sphincter to facilitate gastric emptying.
- Splenorrhagia: Condition marked by the bursting forth of blood from the spleen, indicating potential hemorrhagic issues.
- Proctosigmoidoscopy: Type of endoscopic examination focusing on the rectum and sigmoid colon for diagnostic purposes.
- Hemorrhage: Refers to the bursting forth of blood, can indicate internal bleeding or trauma.
- Steatorrhea: Associated with the abnormal discharge of fat in stools, often due to malabsorption disorders.
- Cholelithiasis: Describes an abnormal condition characterized by the formation of gallstones, can lead to cholecystitis.
- Buccal: Pertaining to the cheek, often used in dental and medical terminology.
- Labiodental: Refers to the area concerning the lips and cheeks, relevant in phonetics and dental health.
- Hematemeisis: A condition where blood is vomited, indicating potential gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver, often a symptom of liver disease or other systemic conditions.
- Sublingual: Relating to the area underneath the tongue, significant in pharmacology and anatomy.
- Cholecystectomy: Surgical procedure for the removal of the gallbladder, commonly performed due to gallstones.
- Choledochal: Pertains to the common bile duct, important in bile transport and liver function.
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