| A | B |
| mastication | chewing |
| deglutition | swallowing |
| anabolism | process of converting nutrients to build up cells |
| catabolism | process of breaking down body substances |
| cheilitis | inflammation of the lips |
| cecum | blind pouch; first part of large intestine |
| ileum | last part of small intestine |
| cardiac | sphincter between the gullet and the stomach |
| pyloric | sphincter between the stomach and small intestine |
| ileocecal | sphincter between small and large intestines |
| gustatory | sense of taste |
| vermiform | worm-like |
| gingiva | gums |
| feces | solid waste |
| cheiloschisis | hairlip or cleft lip |
| dental caries | tooth decay; cavities |
| pyrosis | heartburn |
| edentulous | toothless |
| eructation | belching |
| dyspepsia | indigestion |