vocab-digestive system
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- borborygmus
- rumbling and gurgling bowel sounds
- mastication
- chewing
- crown
- an artificial covering for the tooth created to replace the orginal enamel
- steatorrhea
- passage of a large amount of fat in the stool.
- eructation
- belching
- constipation
- experiencing difficulty in defecation or infrequent defecation
- nausea
- a feeling of needing to vomit
- hematemesis
- to vomit blood from the gastrointestinal tract, often looks like coffee grounds
- hematochezia
- passing bright red blood in the stool.
- diverticulum
- an outpouching off the gut. may become inflamed if food becomes trapped within the pouch
- postprandial
- pertaining to after a meal
- plaque
- gummy mass of microorganisms that grows on the crowns of teeth and spreads along the roots.
- flatus
- passin gas
- jaundice
- yellow cast to skin, mucous membranes, and the white of the eys caused by the deposti of bile pigment from too much bilirubin in the blood
- diarrhea
- passing of frequent, watery bowel movements.
- caries
- gradual decay and disintegration of teeth that can result in inflamed tissue and abscessed teeth
- regurgitation
- return of fluids and solids from the stomach into the mouth
- bridge
- dental appliance that is attached to adjecent teeth for support to replace missing teeth
- halitosis
- bad or offensive breath, which can often be a sign of disease
- implant
- prosthetic device placed in the jaw to which a tooth or denture may be anchored
- denture
- partial or complete set of artificial teeth that are set in plastic materials
- deglutination
- swallowing
- Escherichia coli
- A bacteria normally found in the intestines, but may cause damage and disease if it is carried to other areas of the body such as the urinary tract. (E.coli)
- emesis
- vomiting
- ileus
- sever abdominal pain, inablitly to pass stools, vomiting, and abdominal distension as a result of an intestinal blockage
- melena
- passage of dark tarry stools
- ascites
- collection or accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
- Helicobacter pylori
- a bacteria that may cause inflammation of the stomach lining and peptic ulcers in some people.
- anorexia
- a general term meaning loss of appetite that may accompany other conditions
- bruxism
- clenching and grinding teeth, often during sleep