enSCMed Term Digestive System21
aerophagia:swallowing air
cheilosis:abnormal condition of the lip
cholelithiasis:stone in the gallbladder
cholecystectomy:removal of the gallbladder
cirrhosis:liver disease with nodules
colonoscopy:to view the colon
dyspepsia:painful or difficult digestion
dysphagia:difficult swallowing
gastroenteritis:inflammation of the stomach and intestines
emesis:vomiting
hematemesis:vomiting blood
jaundice:yellow colored
hernia:one body part protrudes into another
proctopexy:surgical fixation of the rectum
palate:roof of the mouth
gingivitis:inflammation of the gums
orthodontist:dentist who straightens the teeth
hepatomegaly:enlargement of the liver
enamel:hardest substance in the body; covers the teeth
anorexia:eating disorder; no appetite
ulcer:hole in the stomach or intestines