Chapter 8: The Digestive System Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Medical Terminology has 10 clues. Answers range from 8 to 20 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Means bad breath
Also known as hairlip
ring-like muscle at the base of the stomach that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.
The breaking down of body cells or substances, releasing energy and carbon dioxide.
Excessive vomiting
Any disease of he mouth due to fungus
is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal sphincter in the diaphragm
a bacterial infection common to older adults in hospitals or long-term care facilities, typically following the use of antibiotics that wipe out competing bacteria.
Occurs when a portion of the intestine is constricted inside the hernia, causing ischemia (insufficient oxygen) in this tissue by cutting off its blood supply.
The surgical removal of all or a part of the stomach
