Medical Terminology Chapter 12 Flashcards
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What term pertains to the liver?

hepatic

What term pertains to the gallbladder?

cholecystic

What term pertains to the pancreas?

pancreatic

What is the radiographic study of the liver called?

<p>hepatography</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the radiographic study of the gallbladder called?

<p>cholecystography</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the radiographic study of the bile ducts called?

<p>cholangiography</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the radiographic study of the pancreas called?

<p>pancreatography</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition describes having a stone in a common bile duct?

<p>choledocholithiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition describes having a stone in the pancreas?

<p>pancreatolithiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the inflammation of the liver called?

<p>hepatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'biligenesis' refer to?

<p>the formation of bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a cholelith?

<p>gallstone; biliary calculus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is choledochotomy?

<p>incision of the common bile duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a cholecystectomy?

<p>removal of the gallbladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hepatomegaly?

<p>enlargement of the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cholangitis?

<p>inflammation of a bile duct</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pancreatolysis?

<p>dissolving of the pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • Hepatic: Refers to something pertaining to the liver.
  • Cholecystic: Relates to the gallbladder.
  • Pancreatic: Pertains to the pancreas.

Radiographic Studies

  • Hepatography: A radiographic study specifically focusing on the liver.
  • Cholecystography: A radiographic examination of the gallbladder.
  • Cholangiography: Radiographic study of the bile ducts.
  • Pancreatography: A radiographic study dedicated to the pancreas.

Medical Conditions

  • Choledocholithiasis: The condition of having a stone within the common bile duct.
  • Pancreatolithiasis: Refers to having a stone in the pancreas.
  • Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver.

Additional Definitions

  • Biligenesis: The process or formation of bile.
  • Cholelith: A gallstone, also known as a biliary calculus.
  • Choledochotomy: A surgical incision into the common bile duct.
  • Cholecystectomy: The surgical removal of the gallbladder.
  • Hepatomegaly: Indicates an enlargement of the liver.
  • Cholangitis: Inflammation of a bile duct.
  • Pancreatolysis: Refers to the dissolving of the pancreas.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas with these flashcards. Each card presents a term along with its definition, focusing on important concepts for Chapter 12. Perfect for students in healthcare fields looking to strengthen their vocabulary.

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