Medical Terminology Ch. 5 & 6

Questions and Answers

Cheil/o means the same as:

Palat/o

Gloss/o

Gingiv/o (correct)

Labi/o (correct)

Lingu/o (correct)

Gingiv/o means:

Intestine

Stomach

Tooth

Chest

Gums (correct)

Pertaining to the abdomen:

Pelvic

Celiac (correct)

Colonic (correct)

Gastric (correct)

Esophageal (correct)

Stomat/o means:

Mouth Signup and view all the answers

Fats are improperly digested and appear in the feces:

Glycogenolysis Signup and view all the answers

Muscular wave-like movement to transport food through the digestive system:

Anastomosis Signup and view all the answers

Buccal means pertaining to the:

Cheek Signup and view all the answers

New opening from the large bowel to the surface of the body:

Enterostomy Signup and view all the answers

The combining form of the first part of the large intestine is:

Ili/o Signup and view all the answers

Stone in a salivary gland:

Lithiasis Signup and view all the answers

Visual examination of the abdomen:

Laparoscopy Signup and view all the answers

Pyloric stenosis:

Hiatal hernia Signup and view all the answers

Difficult digestion:

Deglutition Signup and view all the answers

Common bile duct:

Cheil/o Signup and view all the answers

Spitting up blood:

Hematochezia Signup and view all the answers

Opposite of -ectasis:

-lysis Signup and view all the answers

A stomach ulcer would most likely be detected by which of the following tests?

Intravenous cholangiogram Signup and view all the answers

Flow, discharge:

-rrhea Signup and view all the answers

List functions of the gastrointestinal tract.

Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Elimination. Signup and view all the answers

What does celi/o mean?

Belly, abdomen. Signup and view all the answers

What does enter/o mean?

Intestines, usually small. Signup and view all the answers

What does lapar/o mean?

Abdomen. Signup and view all the answers

What does mandibul/o mean?

Lower jaw, mandible. Signup and view all the answers

What does pharyng/o mean?

Throat. Signup and view all the answers

What does proct/o mean?

Anus and rectum. Signup and view all the answers

What does pylor/o mean?

Pyloric sphincter. Signup and view all the answers

What does sialaden/o mean?

Salivary gland. Signup and view all the answers

What does amyl/o mean?

Starch. Signup and view all the answers

What does bil/o mean?

Gall, bile. Signup and view all the answers

What does chole/o mean?

Gall, bile. Signup and view all the answers

What does chlorhydr/o mean?

Hydrochloric acid. Signup and view all the answers

What does glyc/o mean?

Sugar. Signup and view all the answers

What does glycogen/o mean?

Glycogen, animal starch. Signup and view all the answers

What does lip/o mean?

Fat, lipid. Signup and view all the answers

What does py/o mean?

Pus. Signup and view all the answers

What does sial/o mean?

Saliva, salivary. Signup and view all the answers

What does steat/o mean?

Fat. Signup and view all the answers

What does -ase mean?

Enzyme. Signup and view all the answers

What does -chezia mean?

Defecation, elimination of wastes. Signup and view all the answers

What does -iasis mean?

Abnormal condition. Signup and view all the answers

What does -prandial mean?

Meal. Signup and view all the answers

What does achalasia mean?

Failure of the lower esophagus sphincter (LES) muscle to relax. Signup and view all the answers

What does dysentery mean?

Painful inflamed intestines commonly caused by bacterial infection. Signup and view all the answers

What does -ectasia, -ectasis mean?

Dilatation, widening. Signup and view all the answers

What does -pepsia mean?

Digestion. Signup and view all the answers

What does -phagia mean?

Swallowing, eating. Signup and view all the answers

What does -plasty mean?

Surgical repair. Signup and view all the answers

What does -ptysis mean?

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What does -rrhage, -rrhagia mean?

Bursting forth (of blood). Signup and view all the answers

What does -rrhea mean?

Flow, discharge. Signup and view all the answers

What does -spasm mean?

Involuntary contraction of muscles. Signup and view all the answers

What does -stasis mean?

Stopping, controlling. Signup and view all the answers

What does -tresia mean?

Opening. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology: Digestive System

Cheil/o: Refers to the lip, synonym with Labi/o.
Gingiv/o: Pertains to the gums, crucial in dental health.
Celiac: Term used for anything pertaining to the abdomen.
Stomat/o: Denotes the mouth, the entry point of the digestive tract.
Steatorrhea: Condition where fats are inadequately digested, resulting in fatty stool.
Peristalsis: Describes the wave-like muscular movement that propels food through the digestive system.
Buccal: Indicates something related to the cheek area.
Colostomy: Surgical procedure creating an opening from the large intestine to the body surface.
Cec/o: Combining form for the cecum, the first part of the large intestine.
Sialadenolithiasis: Condition involving stones in the salivary glands.
Laparoscopy: Visual examination of the abdomen, often used for diagnostic purposes.
Pyloric Stenosis: Condition characterized by narrowing of the pylorus, causing gastric outlet obstruction.
Dyspepsia: Describes difficulty in digestion, commonly associated with discomfort.
Choledoch/o: Refers to the common bile duct, a vital structure in bile flow.
Hemoptysis: The act of coughing up blood, indicative of possible serious conditions.
-stenosis: Suffix meaning narrowing, opposite of -ectasis.
Gastroscopy: Diagnostic test for examining the stomach and identifying ulcers.
-rrhea: Indicates flow or discharge, used in various medical contexts.
Functions of the gastrointestinal tract: Includes action of ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination of waste.
Celi/o: Combining form meaning belly or abdomen.
Enter/o: Relates to intestines, predominantly the small intestine.
Lapar/o: Pertains to the abdomen, often used in surgical terms.
Mandibul/o: Combining form for the lower jaw, essential in both anatomy and dentistry.
Pharyng/o: Refers to the throat, playing a critical role in both digestion and respiration.
Proct/o: Indicates the anus and rectum, relevant in many gastrointestinal discussions.
Pylor/o: Relates to the pyloric sphincter, regulating passage from stomach to intestine.
Sialaden/o: Refers to salivary glands, crucial for digestion through saliva.
Amyl/o: Refers to starch, a significant carbohydrate source in the diet.
Bile-related terms: Bil/o and Chole/o both denote bile and are important in digestion and absorption of fats.
Hydrochloric acid: Represented by Chlorhydr/o, key component of gastric juice for digestion.
Glyc/o: Pertains to sugar, an essential energy source.
Lip/o: Refers to fat, relevant in nutrition and metabolic processes.
Py/o: Indicates pus, commonly associated with infections.
Sial/o: Refers to saliva, which is important for starting the digestion process.
Steat/o: Pertains to fat, often discussed in the context of metabolism and storage.
-ase: Suffix indicating enzymes, critical for biochemical reactions.
-chezia: Refers to defecation, the process of eliminating waste.
-iasis: Denotes an abnormal condition, often used in pathology.
-prandial: Relates to meals, often discussed in dietary contexts.
Achalasia: A disorder where the lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax properly, affecting swallowing.
Dysentery: Inflammation of the intestines usually resulting from bacterial infection, causing pain and diarrhea.
-ectasia/-ectasis: Terms for dilation or widening, often relating to organ or vessel conditions.
-pepsia: Related to digestion, often seen in various gastrointestinal conditions.
-phagia: Indicates the act of swallowing or eating, important in digestive terminology.
-plasty: Refers to surgical repair, commonly used in corrective surgery terminology.
-ptysis: Suffix related to spitting, often seen in respiratory contexts.
-rrhage/-rrhagia: Terms indicating sudden or severe flow, especially of blood.
-spasm: Refers to involuntary muscle contractions, relevant in various medical fields.
-stasis: Indicates stopping or controlling, used in multiple medical conditions.
-tresia: Indicates an opening, significant in discussing anatomical and physiological structures.

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Medical Terminology Ch. 5 & 6 - Digestive System