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What is the medical term for the mouth?
What is the medical term for the mouth?
Stoma
What does the term 'sublingual' refer to?
What does the term 'sublingual' refer to?
Under the tongue
What is the medical term for the pharynx?
What is the medical term for the pharynx?
Pharyngeal
What is the medical term for the esophagus?
What is the medical term for the esophagus?
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What is the medical term for the small intestine?
What is the medical term for the small intestine?
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What are two other terms for the large intestine?
What are two other terms for the large intestine?
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What is the medical term for the sigmoid colon?
What is the medical term for the sigmoid colon?
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What is the medical term for the appendix?
What is the medical term for the appendix?
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What is the medical term for the anus opening?
What is the medical term for the anus opening?
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What is the medical term for the pancreas?
What is the medical term for the pancreas?
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What is the medical term for the gall bladder?
What is the medical term for the gall bladder?
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Xerostomia refers to inflammation of the mouth.
Xerostomia refers to inflammation of the mouth.
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The lingual nerve supplies the tongue.
The lingual nerve supplies the tongue.
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Tonsillitis is the surgical removal of the tonsil.
Tonsillitis is the surgical removal of the tonsil.
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Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx.
Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx.
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Dysphagia refers to pain in swallowing.
Dysphagia refers to pain in swallowing.
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Esophageal varices are a dilation of the veins in the lower esophagus.
Esophageal varices are a dilation of the veins in the lower esophagus.
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Gastritis is an ulcer in the stomach.
Gastritis is an ulcer in the stomach.
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Gastroscopy is the process of visualizing the stomach using an endoscope.
Gastroscopy is the process of visualizing the stomach using an endoscope.
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Gastroesophageal reflux is the reflux of HCL from the esophagus to the stomach.
Gastroesophageal reflux is the reflux of HCL from the esophagus to the stomach.
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Enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine.
Enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine.
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Enterotomy is an incision in the small intestine.
Enterotomy is an incision in the small intestine.
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Paralytic ileus is paralysis of the colon.
Paralytic ileus is paralysis of the colon.
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Ileitis is an inflammation of the ileum.
Ileitis is an inflammation of the ileum.
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Coloscopy is the process of visualizing the colon using an endoscope.
Coloscopy is the process of visualizing the colon using an endoscope.
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Colitis is the removal of a part of the colon.
Colitis is the removal of a part of the colon.
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Colostomy is an opening in the colon.
Colostomy is an opening in the colon.
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Sigmoiditis is an inflammation of the sigmoid colon.
Sigmoiditis is an inflammation of the sigmoid colon.
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Sigmidscopy is the process of visualizing the sigmoid colon using an endoscope.
Sigmidscopy is the process of visualizing the sigmoid colon using an endoscope.
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Appendicitis is the surgical removal of the appendix.
Appendicitis is the surgical removal of the appendix.
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Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum.
Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum.
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Proctoscopy is the process of visualizing the rectum using an endoscope.
Proctoscopy is the process of visualizing the rectum using an endoscope.
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Anal fissure is a protrusion of some structure from the anal opening.
Anal fissure is a protrusion of some structure from the anal opening.
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Hepatitis is a malignant tumor of the liver.
Hepatitis is a malignant tumor of the liver.
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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.
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Pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of the pancreas.
Pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of the pancreas.
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Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gall bladder.
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gall bladder.
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Cholecystectomy is surgical removal of the gall bladder.
Cholecystectomy is surgical removal of the gall bladder.
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Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile duct.
Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile duct.
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Cholecystolithiasis refers to gall bladder stones.
Cholecystolithiasis refers to gall bladder stones.
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Gingivitis is an enlargement of the gum.
Gingivitis is an enlargement of the gum.
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Liver cirrhosis is a chronic progressive disease of the liver with degeneration of liver cells followed by fibrosis.
Liver cirrhosis is a chronic progressive disease of the liver with degeneration of liver cells followed by fibrosis.
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Ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen.
Ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen.
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Melena refers to black, watery stools due to an upper GIT lesion.
Melena refers to black, watery stools due to an upper GIT lesion.
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Constipation is difficulty, delayed elimination of feces due to hardness of stool and slow peristaltic movement
Constipation is difficulty, delayed elimination of feces due to hardness of stool and slow peristaltic movement
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Diarrhea is loose, watery stools with increased frequency.
Diarrhea is loose, watery stools with increased frequency.
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Hemorrhoids (called piles) are swollen, twisted varicose veins in the rectal region.
Hemorrhoids (called piles) are swollen, twisted varicose veins in the rectal region.
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Hernia is protrusion of an organ or part of it through opening in the abdominal wall as in case of umbilical hernia and inguinal hernia.
Hernia is protrusion of an organ or part of it through opening in the abdominal wall as in case of umbilical hernia and inguinal hernia.
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Study Notes
Digestive System Overview
- The digestive system is a complex network of organs responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste.
- Key organs include the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
Mouth and Oral Cavity
- Stoma: The mouth, the initial entry point of the digestive tract.
- Xerostomia: Dry mouth.
- Stomatitis: Inflammation of the mouth.
- Lingual: Relating to the tongue.
- Sublingual: Under the tongue.
- Lingual nerve: The nerve supplying the tongue.
- Lingual obstruction of airway: Obstruction of the airway by the tongue.
- Tonsil: A collection of lymphoid tissue in the mouth.
- Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsil.
- Tonsillectomy: Surgical removal of the tonsils.
Pharynx
- Pharyngeal: Relating to the pharynx.
- Pharyngeal nerve: Nerve supplying the pharynx.
- Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharynx.
- Paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, soft palate, hard palate, oral cavity, tongue, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea are parts of the pharynx.
Swallowing
- Phagia: Swallowing.
- Dysphagia: Difficulty swallowing.
- Odynophagia: Painful swallowing.
Esophagus
- Esophagus: The tube connecting the mouth to the stomach.
- Esophagitis: Inflammation of the esophagus.
- Esophageal varices: Dilated veins in the lower esophagus.
Stomach
- Gastro: Relating to the stomach.
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach.
- Gastric ulcer: Ulcer in the stomach.
- Gastrin: Hormone secreted by the stomach.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux: Reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.
- Gastroscopy: Procedure to visualize the stomach using an endoscope.
Small Intestine
- Entero: Relating to the small intestine.
- Enteritis: Inflammation of the small intestine.
- Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of the small intestine and stomach.
- Enterotomy: Incision in the small intestine.
- Ileum: The last section of the small intestine.
- lleitis: Inflammation of the ileum.
- Paralytic ileus: Paralysis of the small intestine.
Large Intestine (Colon)
- Colo: Relating to the large intestine/ colon.
- Colitis: Inflammation of the colon.
- Coloscopy: Procedure to visualize the colon using an endoscope.
- Colectomy: Removal of a part of the colon.
- Colostomy: Opening in the large intestine.
- Sigmoid colon: Section of the large intestine.
- Sigmoiditis: Inflammation of the sigmoid colon.
- Sigmoidoscopy: Procedure to visualize the sigmoid colon using an endoscope.
Appendix
- Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix.
- Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix.
Rectum and Anus
- Procto: Relating to the rectum.
- Proctitis: Inflammation of the rectum.
- Proctoscopy: Procedure to visualize the rectum using an endoscope.
- Anal fissure: Crack in the anus.
- Anal prolapse: Protrusion of the rectum outside the anus.
- Anal: Relating to the anus.
Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas
- Hepato: Relating to the liver.
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver.
- Hepatoma: Malignant tumor of the liver.
- Pancrea: Relating to the pancreas.
- Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas.
- Pancreatectomy: Surgical removal of the pancreas.
- Cholecysto: Relating to the gallbladder.
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder.
- Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
- Cholangitis: Inflammation of the bile duct.
- Cholecystolithiasis: Gallstones.
- Bile passage details including ducts.
Digestive System Diseases and Conditions
- Liver Cirrhosis: Chronic liver disease with liver cell damage.
- Ascites: Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
- Melena: Black, tarry stools due to upper GI bleeding.
- Bleeding per rectum: Fresh blood passing with stool due to lower GI bleeding.
- Colic: Acute abdominal pain due to intestinal spasms.
- Constipation: Difficulty or infrequent bowel movements.
- Diarrhea: Loose, watery stools.
- Hemorrhoids: Swollen, twisted veins in the rectal region.
- Hernia: Protrusion of an organ through an opening in the abdominal wall.
Other Details
- Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gums.
- Gingival hyperplasia: Enlargement of the gums.
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Explore the intricate functions of the digestive system, including the roles of key organs such as the esophagus, stomach, liver, and intestine. This quiz covers essential terminology related to the mouth, pharynx, and common conditions like tonsillitis and xerostomia.