5 Questions
What does the term 'pancreato' refer to?
Pancreas
Which of the following refers to the adrenal gland?
Adreno
What medical term is associated with the intestine?
Entero
What does the term 'Nephro' refer to?
Kidney
The term 'Colon' relates to which part of the body?
Intestine
Study Notes
Abdominal Organs Prefixes
- Pancreato refers to the pancreas, and the surgical removal of the pancreas is called a pancreatectomy.
- Adreno is related to the adrenal gland, and the outer layer of the adrenal gland is called the Adrenocortical.
- Nephro is associated with the kidney, and a disease of the kidney is referred to as Nephropathy.
- Entero means intestine, and inflammation of the intestine is called Enteritis.
- Colon refers to the colon or large intestine, and a medical procedure to examine the colon is called a Colonoscopy.
This quiz covers the prefixes related to abdominal organs such as pancreas, adrenal gland, kidney, intestine, and colon. Learn the meanings of these prefixes and their related medical terms.
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