Medterm digestive

• Dentist


  Holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) Degree and specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of teeth and tissues of the oral cavity
• Orthodontist


  Is a dental specialist in the prevention or correction of abnormalities in the positioning of the teeth and related facial structures
• Gastroenterologist


  A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines
• Proctologist


  Specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum and anus
• Aphthous ulcers


  Also known as canker sores, are current blister-like sores that breaks and form lesions on the soft tissue lining the mouth
• Herpes labialis


  Are blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue caused by herpes simplex virus, also known as cold sores or fever blisters
• Cheilosis


  Also known as cheilitis, disorder of the lips characterized by crack like sores at the corners of the mouth. (cheil means lips and –osis means abnormal condition or disease)
• Leukoplakia


  An abnormal white precancerous lesion (sore) that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek (leuk/o means white and -plakia means plaque)
• Stomatomycosis


  It is any disease of the mouth due to a fungus
• Oral thrush


  Type of stomatomycosis that develops when the fungus candida albicans grow out of control, characterized by creamy white lesions on tongue and inner cheeks
• Cleft lip


  Congenital defect resulting in deep fissure of the lip running upward to the nose
• Cleft palate


  Congenital fissure of the palate that involves the upper lip, hard palate, soft palate
• Bruxism


  The involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth that usually occurs during sleep and is associated with tension or stress
• Dental calculus


  Hardened dental plaque on the teeth that irritates the surrounding tissues
• Dental caries


  An infectious disease caused by bacteria that destroy the enamel and dentin of the tooth
• Dental plaque


  A soft deposit consisting of bacteria and is a major cause of dental caries and periodontal disease
• Gingivitis


  Inflammation of gums, is the earlier sign of periodontal disease
• Halitosis


  Unpleasant odor coming from the mouth that can be caused by dental diseases or respiratory or gastric disorders
• Dysphagia


  Difficulty swallowing
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease


  The upward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus
• Hiatal hernia


  Protrusion of a part of stomach through the esophageal sphincter in the diaphragm
• Pyrosis


  The burning sensation caused by the return of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus
• Gastritis


  Inflammation of stomach
• Gastroenteritis


  Inflammation of mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestine, especially the small intestine
• Gastrorrhea


  Excessive secretion of gastric juice in the stomach
• Peptic ulcer


  Lesion of mucous membrane of the digestive system, frequently caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, may occur in the end of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum
• Anorexia


  Loss of appetite for food, especially when caused by disease
• Anorexia nervosa


  Eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight
• Bulimia


  Eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications
• Pica


  Eating disorder in which there is persistent eating of non-nutritional substances such as dirt, paint, clay, that last at least one month
• Dehydration


  Condition in which fluid loss exceeds fluid intake
• Malnutrition


  Lack of proper nutrient in body due to shortage of food, poor eating habits or inability of the body to digest, absorb and distribute nutrients
• Malabsorption


  Condition in which small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from food that passes through
• Obesity


  Excessive accumulation of fat in the body
• Morbid obesity


  Also known as severe obesity. Is the condition of weighing two times or more than the ideal weight or having a body mass index value greater than 40
• Achlorhydia


  Absence of hydrochloric acid and gastric secretions
• Aerophagia


  Spasmodic swallowing of air followed by eructation
• Eructation


  The act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach
• Dyspepsia


  Also known as indigestion. Is an impairment of digestion
• Emesis


  Means to expel the contents of the stomach through the esophagus and out of the mouth