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What is the correct pronunciation for the medical term cholecystogram?
What is the correct pronunciation for the medical term cholecystogram?
KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram
Translate the root proct/o.
Translate the root proct/o.
Anus and rectum
Translate the root sigmoid/o.
Translate the root sigmoid/o.
The portion of the large intestine at the end before the rectum
What is the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V?
What is the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V?
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What medical term refers to an abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin?
What medical term refers to an abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin?
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Which medical term means 'surgical fixation of the liver'?
Which medical term means 'surgical fixation of the liver'?
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What is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hepatomalacia?
What is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hepatomalacia?
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Which medical term means 'gallbladder pain'?
Which medical term means 'gallbladder pain'?
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The abbreviation NPO stands for nihil per os and means 'nothing by mouth.'
The abbreviation NPO stands for nihil per os and means 'nothing by mouth.'
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Which medical term means 'pain in the intestines'?
Which medical term means 'pain in the intestines'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Cholecystogram is pronounced as KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram.
- The root proct/o translates to "anus and rectum."
- The root sigmoid/o refers to the portion of the large intestine before the rectum.
Abbreviations
- N&V stands for "nausea and vomiting."
- NPO is an abbreviation for "nihil per os," meaning "nothing by mouth."
Medical Conditions
- An anal fistula is an abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin.
- Hepatopexy refers to the surgical fixation of the liver.
Medical Terms Breakdown
- Hepatomalacia breaks down into hepato (liver) + malacia (softening), indicating softening of the liver.
- Cholecystalgia specifically denotes gallbladder pain.
- Enterodynia means "pain in the intestines."
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Test your knowledge with this quiz focused on medical terminology from Chapter 11. It covers critical terms related to anatomy and their correct pronunciations. Perfect for students in medical fields or those interested in healthcare vocabulary.
