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A varicose condition of veins in the anus that results in painful swellings is:
hemorrhoids
The prefix ana- in the medical term anabolism means:
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The medical term for the process of viewing the colon is:
colonoscopy
The combining form orex/o means ________.
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An eating disorder involving gorging with food, followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse is ________.
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A drug that prevents or stops the vomiting reflex is an ________.
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Select the term with the correct spelling.
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Diverticulosis means the presence of diverticula or abnormal small pouches in the colon.
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Which medical term is spelled correctly?
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A medication that is used to decrease peristalsis in the GI tract to stop diarrhea is a(n):
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Select the combining form that means small intestine.
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The medical term 'digestive' used to describe the digestive system of the human body means:
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Select the medical term for the presence of many small growths.
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The rectum consists of two muscles, one is the rectal sphincter, the other is _________ (2 words).
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Enteritis means:
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The medical term for a congenital defect where the bones in the roof of the mouth do not completely fuse is:
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The medical term for visual examination of the stomach using a long flexible tube and camera is:
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Small pouches in the wall of the colon are called ________.
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The catabolic process of metabolism builds up complex substances from simple substances.
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A choledocholithotomy is cutting into the common bile duct to remove a stone.
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Your patient is a 14-year-old girl. Even though she is 6 feet tall, she weighs only 100 pounds. Her doctor suspects she might have an eating disorder in which the patient avoids food due to a compulsion to become thin. The medical name for this condition is:
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The medical term for a chronic liver disease characterized by the gradual loss of liver cells and replacement with fat and connective tissue is:
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Irritable bowel syndrome is:
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Galen among many other ancient physicians viewed the digestive system rather simply involving only the liver.
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The prefix cata- in the medical term catabolism means:
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The medical term for inflammation of the stomach is:
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The cartilage formation which divides the trachea from the esophagus during swallowing is called __________.
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Pain in the stomach is called:
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The creation of an opening into the colon is called ________.
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Inflammation of the stomach and intestine is called:
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The abbreviation GERD stands for ______________.(3 words)
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A protrusion of a loop of the small intestine through the abdominal wall in the groin region is a(n):
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Select the correct term for a tube that is inserted in through the nose and drops to the stomach.
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Gingivectomy is surgical removal of the tongue.
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The combining form or/o means ________.
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The medical term for indigestion is:
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The organs of the GI tract include the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
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The medical term for inflammation of the pancreas is:
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An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as ascites.
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The term that means bad breath is:
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The correct abbreviation for esophagogastroduodenoscopy is ________.
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The three medical names of the system which handles the food intake in the body are:
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Proctoptosis is the prolapse of the rectum.
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The medical term for inflammation of the colon is:
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Absorption is defined as the ______.
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Metabolism is defined as the ______.
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Ingestion is defined as the ______.
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Deglutition is defined as the ______.
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The creation of a new opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum is ________.
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The word root that means small intestine is enter.
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In the medical term gastroenterology, the word root enter- means:
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The medical term for swollen, varicose veins in the rectum is ________.
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Select the combining form that means to eat or swallow.
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The suffix -rrhea means ________.
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When the intestine twists on itself and causes an obstruction, the condition is known as ________.
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This type of drug reduces the acidity of the stomach.
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Surgical removal of the appendix is called:
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The group of chemicals in charge of the internal fermentation of food is called ______ (write the term in plural).
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The medical term for bad breath is ________.
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The three organs of the small intestines are:
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The medical term for the condition of stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts is:
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The muscle of the anal sphincter is voluntary.
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The medical term for difficult swallowing is:
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The medical term for inflammation of the gums is:
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A sign of liver disease is abnormal enlargement of the liver, which is spelled hepatomegalie.
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Vomiting blood is known as ________.
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Aphagia is defined as ________.
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Ascites refers to ________.
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Constipation is defined as ________.
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Diarrhea is defined as ________.
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Dyspepsia refers to the condition of ________.
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Dysphagia is defined as ________.
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Flatus refers to ________.
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Gastrodynia is defined as ________.
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Halitosis is defined as ________.
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Hematemesis is defined as ________.
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Hepatomegaly is defined as ________.
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Jaundice refers to ________.
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Reflux is defined as ________.
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Steatorrhea means ________.
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Anorexia nervosa is defined as ________.
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Appendicitis refers to ________.
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Bulimia is defined as ________.
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Cheilitis is defined as ________.
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Cholecystitis means ________.
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Choledochitis refers to ________.
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Cholelithiasis means ________.
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Cirrhosis refers to ________.
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Colitis refers to ________.
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Colorectal cancer is defined as ________.
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Crohn disease is defined as ________.
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Diverticulosis is defined as ________.
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Dysentery is defined as ________.
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Enteritis is defined as ________.
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Gastrectasis refers to ________.
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Gastromalacia is defined as ________.
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Giardiasis refers to ________.
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Glossitis is defined as ________.
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Hemorrhoids are defined as ________.
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The medical term for a tumor arising from cells within the liver is:
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Study Notes
Medical Vocabulary Overview
- Hemorrhoids: A varicose condition of veins in the anus causing painful swellings.
- Anabolism: The prefix "ana-" means "up" in the medical term.
- Colonoscopy: Procedure for viewing the colon.
- Orex/o: Combining form meaning "appetite."
- Bulimia: An eating disorder characterized by gorging followed by vomiting or laxative abuse.
- Anti-emetic: A drug that prevents or stops vomiting.
- Crohn Disease: Correctly spelled term related to gastrointestinal disease.
- Diverticulosis: Presence of diverticula or abnormal small pouches in the colon.
- Glossorrhaphy: Correctly spelled term referring to surgical repair of the tongue.
- Antispasmodic: Medication to decrease peristalsis in the GI tract to stop diarrhea.
Anatomy and Physiology
- Enter/o: Combining form meaning "small intestine."
- Digestive System: The term "digestive" means "to divide" in the context of the digestive system.
- Polyposis: Medical term for presence of many small growths.
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Enteritis: Inflammation of the intestines.
- Cleft Palate: Congenital defect of the roof of the mouth.
- Gastroscopy: Visual examination of the stomach using a flexible tube and camera.
- Diverticula: Small pouches in the colon wall.
- Choledocholithotomy: Procedure to remove stones from the common bile duct.
Medical Terms Related to Digestion
- Anorexia Nervosa: Eating disorder characterized by avoidance of food due to a compulsion to become thin.
- Cirrhosis: Chronic liver disease involving loss of liver cells, replaced by fat and connective tissue.
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome): Chronic condition with periodic diarrhea and constipation without physical damage.
Gastrointestinal Functions
- Ingestion: Act of taking food into the GI tract.
- Deglutition: Act of swallowing.
- Absorption: Passage of chemicals and substances from bolus in small intestines.
- Metabolism: Changing the state of the bolus.
Common Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach.
- Colitis: Inflammation of the colon.
- Gastroenteritis: Inflammation of both stomach and intestines.
- Dysphagia: Medical term for difficulty in swallowing.
- Halitosis: Technical term for bad breath.
Pathologies and Signs
- Ascites: Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
- Hepatomegaly: Abnormal enlargement of the liver.
- Jaundice: Yellowish coloration indicating liver disease.
- Steatorrhea: Abnormal levels of fat in feces indicating digestive issues.
Surgical Procedures
- Colostomy: Creation of an opening into the colon.
- Ileostomy: New opening into the ileum.
- Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Volvulus: Intestinal twisting leading to obstruction.
- Dysentery: Acute inflammation of the GI tract due to infections or irritants.
- Giardiasis: Infection from drinking contaminated water caused by Giardia intestinalis.
Miscellaneous Terms
- Cheilitis: Inflammation of the lip.
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder.
- Choledochitis: Inflammation of the common bile duct.
- Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gums.
Classification of The Digestive System
- GI Tract: Refers to all organs involved in digestion.
- Gastrointestinal System: Another name for the GI tract.
- Digestive System: Encompasses all processes related to food intake and digestion.
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