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Kropp - The Digestive System

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till matsmältningssystemet, såsom "tarm", "rektum" och "kolon".

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throat
throat
[Substantiv]

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

hals, svalg

hals, svalg

Ex: The cold weather made her throat feel dry and scratchy. 

Det kalla vädret gjorde hennes hals torr och skrovlig.

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pharynx
pharynx
[Substantiv]

(anatomy) the passage in the throat that connects the mouth to the gullet

svalg, hals

svalg, hals

Ex: Cancers can develop in the tissues of the pharynx, often linked to tobacco and alcohol use. 

Cancer kan utvecklas i vävnaderna i svalget, ofta kopplat till tobaks- och alkoholanvändning.

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bile
bile
[Substantiv]

a greenish-brown alkaline fluid that is produced by the liver in order to help the body digest fats

galla, gallvätska

galla, gallvätska

Ex: Blockage of the bile ducts can lead to a buildup of bile in the liver, causing jaundice and impairing digestion. 

Blockering av gallgångarna kan leda till en uppbyggnad av gall i levern, vilket orsakar gulsot och försämrar matsmältningen.

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appendix
appendix
[Substantiv]

a sack of tissue that is attached to the large intestine and is surgically removed if infected

blindtarm, appendix

blindtarm, appendix

Ex: The function of the appendix in the human body is still debated by scientists. 

Funktionen av blindtarmen i människokroppen diskuteras fortfarande av forskare.

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small intestine
small intestine
[Substantiv]

a long, tubular organ in the digestive system responsible for nutrient absorption from food

tunntarm, liten tarm

tunntarm, liten tarm

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intestine
intestine
[Substantiv]

a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

tarm

tarm

Ex: He studied the anatomy of the intestine in his biology class. 

Han studerade anatomin av tarmen i sin biologilektion.

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esophagus
esophagus
[Substantiv]

a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach, allowing for the passage of food and liquids during digestion

matstrupe, matkanal

matstrupe, matkanal

Ex: The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a ring of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that opens to let food into the stomach and closes to prevent stomach acid from coming back up into the esophagus. 

Den nedre esofagussfinktern (LES) är en muskelring vid botten av esofagus som öppnas för att låta mat passera in i magen och stängs för att förhindra att magsyra kommer tillbaka upp i esofagus.

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stomach
stomach
[Substantiv]

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

mage, buk

mage, buk

Ex: She felt a rumble in her stomach, indicating that she was hungry. 

Hon kände en mullrande känsla i sin mage, vilket indikerade att hon var hungrig.

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liver
liver
[Substantiv]

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

lever, hepatisk

lever, hepatisk

Ex: Elevated levels of liver enzymes in blood tests may indicate liver damage or dysfunction, prompting further investigation by healthcare providers. 

Förhöjda nivåer av leverenzymer i blodprov kan indikera leverskada eller dysfunktion, vilket leder till ytterligare utredning av hälso- och sjukvårdspersonal.

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bile duct
bile duct
[Substantiv]

the tube that carries bile from the liver or the gall bladder to the first segment of the small intestine, also known as duodenum

gallgång, gallväg

gallgång, gallväg

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canal
canal
[Substantiv]

a tubular passage in the body through which air, liquid or food can pass

kanal, passage

kanal, passage

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colon
colon
[Substantiv]

(anatomy) the main part of the large intestine, between the caecum to the rectum, where water is removed from solid waste

tjocktarm, kolon

tjocktarm, kolon

Ex: Disorders of the colon, such as diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, and colorectal cancer, can cause abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and other symptoms. 

Sjukdomar i tjocktarmen, såsom divertikulit, ulcerös kolit och kolorektal cancer, kan orsaka buksmärtor, förändringar i tarmvanor och andra symtom.

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gullet
gullet
[Substantiv]

the duct through which food is passed from the throat to the stomach

svalg, matstrupe

svalg, matstrupe

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gut
gut
[Substantiv]

the lower part of digestive tract responsible for food absorption

tarm, mage

tarm, mage

Ex: The herbalist recommended a tea blend to soothe inflammation and support gut health. 

Örtakaren rekommenderade en teblandning för att lindra inflammation och stödja tarmhälsan.

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gallbladder
gallbladder
[Substantiv]

a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver in which the body stores a strong digestive fluid produced by the liver

gallblåsa, vesica biliaris

gallblåsa, vesica biliaris

Ex: In cases of severe gallbladder disease or gallstones, surgical removal of the gallbladder, known as cholecystectomy, may be necessary to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications. 

I fall av allvarlig gallblåsa sjukdom eller gallsten, kan kirurgisk borttagning av gallblåsan, känd som kolecystektomi, vara nödvändig för att lindra symtom och förhindra komplikationer.

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pancreas
pancreas
[Substantiv]

a large gland in the body that produces insulin and glucagon and substances that help the body digest food

bukspottkörtel, pankreas

bukspottkörtel, pankreas

Ex: Pancreatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas, often caused by gallstones, alcohol consumption, or certain medications. 

Pankreatit är ett tillstånd som kännetecknas av inflammation i bukspottkörteln, ofta orsakad av gallsten, alkoholkonsumtion eller vissa läkemedel.

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rectum
rectum
[Substantiv]

the final part of the large intestine where waste is collected before being passed through the anus

rektum, den sista delen av tjocktarmen

rektum, den sista delen av tjocktarmen

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duodenum
duodenum
[Substantiv]

the initial segment of the small intestine that receives partially digested food from the stomach for further digestion

tolvfingertarm

tolvfingertarm

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ascending colon
ascending colon
[Substantiv]

the segment of the colon that travels vertically along the right side of the abdominal cavity

ascendens colon, stigande tjocktarm

ascendens colon, stigande tjocktarm

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descending colon
descending colon
[Substantiv]

the segment of the large intestine that travels downward on the left side of the abdomen

nedåtgående tjocktarm, vänster nedåtgående tjocktarm

nedåtgående tjocktarm, vänster nedåtgående tjocktarm

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transverse colon
transverse colon
[Substantiv]

the section of the large intestine that extends horizontally across the abdomen, connecting the ascending and descending colons

tvärgående tjocktarm, transversum colon

tvärgående tjocktarm, transversum colon

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cecum
cecum
[Substantiv]

the first part of the large intestine, located in the lower right abdomen

blindtarm

blindtarm

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sigmoid colon
sigmoid colon
[Substantiv]

the curved segment of the large intestine that links the descending colon to the rectum, forming an "S" shape in the human body

sigmoidkolon, sigmoid

sigmoidkolon, sigmoid

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jejunum
jejunum
[Substantiv]

the middle section of the small intestine, located between the duodenum and the ileum

jejunum, mittendelen av tunntarmen

jejunum, mittendelen av tunntarmen

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hepatic flexure
hepatic flexure
[Substantiv]

a sharp bend in the colon located in the upper-right quadrant of the abdomen where the ascending colon meets the transverse colon

hepatisk flexur, leverböjning

hepatisk flexur, leverböjning

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splenic flexure
splenic flexure
[Substantiv]

a sharp bend in the colon located in the upper-left quadrant of the abdomen where the transverse colon meets the descending colon

mjälteböjning, vänstra kolonböjningen

mjälteböjning, vänstra kolonböjningen

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ileum
ileum
[Substantiv]

the final segment of the small intestine that connects to the large intestine in the human body

ileum

ileum

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pancreatic duct
pancreatic duct
[Substantiv]

a duct that carries digestive enzymes from the pancreas to the small intestine for the breakdown and absorption of food

pankreasgång, bukspottkörtelgång

pankreasgång, bukspottkörtelgång

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common bile duct
common bile duct
[Substantiv]

a duct that transports bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine for digestion and absorption of fats

gemensamma gången, huvudgallgången

gemensamma gången, huvudgallgången

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anus
anus
[Substantiv]

a hole at the end of an animal or human's body from which the faeces leaves the body

anus, röv

anus, röv

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anal canal
anal canal
[Substantiv]

the terminal portion of the large intestine that extends from the rectum to the anus and is responsible for the passage of fecal matter during defecation

anal kanal, anuskanalen

anal kanal, anuskanalen

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alimentary canal
alimentary canal
[Substantiv]

the tube-like structure in the human body through which food passes, extending from the mouth to the anus

matspjälkningskanalen, näringskanalen

matspjälkningskanalen, näringskanalen

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bladder
bladder
[Substantiv]

a sac-like organ inside the body where urine is stored before being passed

blåsa, urinblåsa

blåsa, urinblåsa

Ex: He drank a lot of water, ensuring his bladder stayed healthy and functioning well. 

Han drack mycket vatten, vilket säkerställde att hans blåsa förblev frisk och fungerade bra.

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kidney
kidney
[Substantiv]

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

njure, njurar

njure, njurar

Ex: Drinking plenty of water and adopting a balanced diet low in sodium and processed foods can help promote kidney health and prevent disease. 

Att dricka mycket vatten och anamma en balanserad diet med lågt natrium och bearbetade livsmedel kan hjälpa till att främja njurhälsa och förhindra sjukdom.

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urethra
urethra
[Substantiv]

(anatomy) the tube in most mammals that carries urine out of the body, which also carries sperm in males

urinrör, uretra

urinrör, uretra

Ex: The length of the urethra differs between males and females, with males typically having a longer urethra. 

Längden på urinröret skiljer sig mellan män och kvinnor, där män vanligtvis har ett längre urinrör.

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ureter
ureter
[Substantiv]

a narrow tube that transports urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder in the human body

ureter, urinväg

ureter, urinväg

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renal pelvis
renal pelvis
[Substantiv]

the central collecting region of the kidney where urine from the renal calyces is gathered before it travels to the ureter

njurbäcken, renalt bäcken

njurbäcken, renalt bäcken

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renal cortex
renal cortex
[Substantiv]

the outermost layer of the kidney that houses the functional units responsible for urine production and filtration

njurbark, njurens yttre lager

njurbark, njurens yttre lager

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renal medulla
renal medulla
[Substantiv]

the inner part of the kidney that produces urine and regulates water and electrolyte balance

njurmärg, njurens märg

njurmärg, njurens märg

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pepsin
pepsin
[Substantiv]

an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps in the digestion of proteins by breaking them down into smaller peptides

pepsin, proteinsönderdelande enzym

pepsin, proteinsönderdelande enzym

Ex: Pepsin plays a crucial role in the digestion of dietary proteins, aiding in their breakdown for absorption. 

Pepsin spelar en avgörande roll i matsmältningen av dietproteiner, vilket hjälper till att bryta ner dem för absorption.

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villus
villus
[Substantiv]

a microscopic, finger-like structure found in the lining of the small intestine, responsible for enhancing the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream

villus, tarmvårt

villus, tarmvårt

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saliva
saliva
[Substantiv]

the liquid produced in the mouth to make chewing and swallowing easier and to prepare food for digestion

saliv

saliv

Ex: The dog's mouth watered as it watched its owner prepare its favorite treat, saliva dripping onto the floor. 
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