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What do lapar/o and celi/o both mean?
What do gloss/o and lingu/o both mean?
What do or/o and stomat/o both mean?
What do labi/o and cheil/o both mean?
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What is the term for enlargement of the liver?
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What is the study of the cause called?
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What is the term for incision of the common bile duct?
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What is the term for surgical repair of the roof of the mouth?
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What is the term that means after meals?
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What is the term for a new opening between the common bile duct and jejunum?
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What is the term for inflammation of the appendix?
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What is the term for inflammation of the membrane around the abdomen?
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What is the term for inflammation of the large intestine?
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What is the term for inflammation of the gallbladder?
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What is the term for inflammation of the salivary gland?
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What is the term for inflammation of the small and large intestines?
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What is the term for inflammation of the liver?
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What is the term for inflammation of the pancreas?
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What is the term for inflammation of the mouth?
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What is the term for inflammation of the gums?
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What is the term for inflammation of the third part of the small intestine?
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Study Notes
Abdominal Terms
- Lapar/o and celi/o both refer to the abdomen.
- Enlargement of the liver is known as hepatomegaly.
Oral Anatomy
- Gloss/o and ligu/o both refer to the tongue.
- Or/o and stomat/o both indicate the mouth.
- Labi/o and cheil/o both signify the lips.
Surgical Procedures
- Incision of the common bile duct is termed choledochotomy.
- Surgical repair of the roof of the mouth is referred to as platoplasty.
- A new opening between the common bile duct and jejunum is called choledochojejunostomy.
Inflammation Conditions
- Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix.
- Peritonitis refers to inflammation of the membrane surrounding the abdomen.
- Colitis indicates inflammation of the large intestine.
- Cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder.
- Sialadenitis refers to inflammation of the salivary gland.
- Enterocolitis is the inflammation of both small and large intestines.
- Hepatitis indicates inflammation of the liver.
- Pancreatitis refers to the inflammation of the pancreas.
- Aphthous stomatitis is the inflammation of the mouth.
- Gingivitis signifies inflammation of the gums.
- Ileitis refers to inflammation of the third part of the small intestine.
Other Medical Terms
- Etiology denotes the study of the cause of diseases.
- The term postprandial refers to a state occurring after meals.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with these flashcards from Chapter 5 of the Language of Medicine. Each card focuses on key anatomical terms and their meanings, helping you reinforce your understanding of medical vocabulary related to anatomy. Perfect for students in health sciences or anyone looking to improve their medical language skills.
