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| removal of stones from the gall bladder by shock waves |
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| removal of the gall bladder |
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| inflammation of the tongue |
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| branch of medicine that studies the anus and rectum |
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| inflammation of the area around the tooth |
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| inflammation of the salivary gland |
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| inflammation of the bile duct |
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| to make a hole in the bile duct to remove a stone |
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| to remove an infected gum |
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| inflammation of the liver |
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| dentist who repairs malocclusion |
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| reconstructive surgery of the anus |
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| fungal infection of the mouth |
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| folds from he small intestine where nutriants are absorbed |
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| to remove fluid from the abdomen |
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| also called the gastrointestinal tract or alimentary canal |
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| functions in formation of speech, snoring, and sleep apnea |
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| surgical repair of a cleft lip and/or palate |
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| the failure of the palate to close during the early development of the fetus |
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| divides the thoracic from the abdominal cavities |
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| Progressive, wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body, especially the GI tract |
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| lower esophageal sphincter |
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| controls the addition of food to the stomach |
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| Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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| An examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera (flexible endoscope) which is inserted down the throat. |
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| the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine |
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| live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. They are also called "friendly bacteria" or "good bacteria." |
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| tiny video camera in a capsule that the patient swallows |
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| contributes digestive enzymes and produces the hormones insulin and glucagon |
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| synthesizes enzymes and produces bile that aids in fat digestion |
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| is scarring of the liver and poor liver function as a result of chronic liver disease |
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| medical procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter |
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| occur when a cluster of veins, muscles, and tissues slip near or through the anal opening |
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| abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus |
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| surgical repair of a hernia |
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