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Alimentary
passage from mouth the anus (digestive tract)
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Anus
distal opening of alimentary tract
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Bile
secretion of liver that aids in digestion
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Biliary
pertaining to bile
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Buccal surface
surface of tooth next to cheek
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Canine tooth
used for tearing, designated by C on dental forms
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Cecum
blind pouch portion of large intestine used for food fermentation
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Choledochus
common bile duct
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Chyle
milky fluid carried by lymphatic vessels from intestine after circulation
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Chyme
semi-fluid contents of stomach after digestion
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Colon
part of large intestine extending from cecum to rectum
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Duodenum
first portion of small intestine
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Enamel
hard white substance covering the crown of the tooth
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Gallbladder
organ located on undersurface of liver, stores bile
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Ileum
distal part of small intestine
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Incisor
used for shearing, front teeth, designated by I on dental forms
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Jejunum
middle portion of small intestine
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Labial surface
surface of tooth next to lips
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Lingual surface
surface of tooth next to tongue
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Molar
used for grinding, designated by M
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Occlusal surface
chewing or biting surface
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Peristalsis
wave-like movement of the intestine moving contents
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Premolar
used to grind food, designated by P
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Pylorus
opening from stomach to duodenum
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Regurgitation
backward flow of food through esophagus
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Sphincter
ringlike muscle that closes natural openings
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Villi
thread-like projections within the mucosa of small intestine, aids in nutrient absorption
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Cheilitis
inflammation of lip
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Cholangiolitis
bile duct inflammation
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Colic
severe abdominal pain
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Colitis
inflammation of colon
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Duodenitis
inflammation of duodenum
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Dysentery
inflammation of intestines particularly the colon
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Enteritis
inflammation of intestines particularly small intestine
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Enterocolitis
inflammation of colon and small intestine
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Enterogastritis
inflammation of stomach (gastroenteritis)
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Esophagitis
inflammation of esophagus
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GDV
gastric dilatation and volvulus (bloat)
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Gastritis
inflammation of stomach
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Gingivitis
inflammation of gums
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Glossitis
inflammation of tongue
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Hepatitis
inflammation of liver caused by toxin or virus
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Ileitis
inflammation of ileum
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Pancreatitis
inflammation of pancreas
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Wet tail
disease of hamsters
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Anorexia
lack of appetite
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Atresia
occlusion or non-existence of normal body opening or tubular formation
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Ascites
accumulation of fluid in abdominal cavity
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Cachexia
generalized poor nutrition
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Calculus
formation of stone
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Cholelithiasis
gallstones
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Fistula
abdominal opening between 2 organs or between a hollow organ and body surface
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Gastralgia
pain in stomach
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Icterus
yellow discoloration of the skin(jaundice)
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Polydipsia
extreme thirst
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Splenomegaly
enlarged spleen
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Volvulus
intestinal obstruction caused by twisting of bowel
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Vomiting
forcible expulsion of gastric contents through mouth
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