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Medical Terminology Flash Cards | AHC 115 - Medical Terminology, Quizzes of Medical Sciences

Vol State Community College Medical Sciences

Class: AHC 115 - Medical Terminology; Subject: Allied Health Career; University: Volunteer State Community College; Term: Spring 2015;

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TERM 1

appendicitis

DEFINITION 1

Inflammation of the appendix.

TERM 2

peristalsis

DEFINITION 2

Constriction surrounding.

TERM 3

hiatal hernia

DEFINITION 3

upper part of the stomach protrudes upward thru the

diaphragm.

TERM 4

cholecystectomy

DEFINITION 4

surgical removal of the gallbladder.

TERM 5

jaundice

DEFINITION 5

yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes and mucus

membranes.

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TERM 1

appendicitis

DEFINITION 1

Inflammation of the appendix.

TERM 2

peristalsis

DEFINITION 2

Constriction surrounding.

TERM 3

hiatal hernia

DEFINITION 3

upper part of the stomach protrudes upward thru the

diaphragm.

TERM 4

cholecystectomy

DEFINITION 4

surgical removal of the gallbladder.

TERM 5

jaundice

DEFINITION 5

yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes and mucus

membranes.

TERM 6

diverticulosis

DEFINITION 6

abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall.

TERM 7

ileus

DEFINITION 7

loss of peristalsis with resulting obstructions of the intestines.

TERM 8

hematemesis

DEFINITION 8

vomiting blood.

TERM 9

dysphagia

DEFINITION 9

difficult or painful swallowing

TERM 10

dyspepsia

DEFINITION 10

painful or difficult