An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology Ch 6

An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical
Terminology Ch 6




torsion - Answers-axial twist; twist around the long axis of the gut


eructation - Answers-belching


ulcer - Answers-The term for erosion of tissue


prolapse - Answers-protrusion of viscera


Anastomosis - Answers-Surgical connection between 2 tubular or hollow structures


Trichobezoar - Answers-Hairball


Peristalsis - Answers-Series of wavelike contractions of smooth muscles


Catabolism - Answers-Breaking down

, Anabolism - Answers-Building up


Ileum - Answers-Distal portion of small intestine


Jejunum - Answers-Middle portion of small intestine


Duodenum - Answers-Proximal portion of small intestine


periodontal ligament - Answers-fibrous structure that holds the tooth in the alveolus


gingival hyperplasia - Answers-overgrowth of the gingiva


intussusception - Answers-telescoping of one part of the intestine into an adjacent part


bruxism - Answers-involuntary grinding of the teeth


melena - Answers-black stools containing digested blood


dysentery - Answers-number of disorders marked by inflammation of the intestine and
development of diarrhea


gingival sulcus - Answers-space that surrounds the tooth