Enteroplasty Medical Terminology Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does Esophag/o refer to?

tooth

saliva

esophagus (correct)

tongue

What does Sial/o refer to?

cheek

lip

saliva (correct)

mouth

What does Dent/o refer to?

tooth (correct)

gum

stomach

tongue

What does Gloss/o refer to?

tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does Or/o refer to?

mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does Bucc/o refer to?

cheek Signup and view all the answers

What does Cheil/o refer to?

lip Signup and view all the answers

What does Gingiv/o refer to?

gum Signup and view all the answers

What does Gastr/o refer to?

stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does Append/o refer to?

appendix Signup and view all the answers

What does Col/o refer to?

large intestine Signup and view all the answers

What does Rect/o refer to?

rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does An/o mean?

not, without Signup and view all the answers

What does Chol/e refer to?

bile; gall Signup and view all the answers

What does Emesis mean?

vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What does Pancreat/o refer to?

pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What does Iasis mean?

abnormal condition Signup and view all the answers

What does Megaly mean?

enlargement Signup and view all the answers

What does Orexia refer to?

appetite Signup and view all the answers

What does Pepsia mean?

digestion Signup and view all the answers

What does Phagia refer to?

eating; swallowing Signup and view all the answers

What does Prandial mean?

meal Signup and view all the answers

What does Rrhea mean?

flowing discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does Dia mean?

through Signup and view all the answers

What does Sub mean?

under, below Signup and view all the answers

What does gingivectomy refer to?

excision of gums (tissue) Signup and view all the answers

What does glossectomy refer to?

partial or complete removal of the tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does esophagoplasty refer to?

repair of the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What does gastrectomy refer to?

removal of part or all of the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does gastrojejunostomy refer to?

forming an opening between the stomach and jejunum Signup and view all the answers

What does esophagectomy refer to?

removal of part of the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What does gastroenterocolostomy refer to?

forming an opening between the stomach, small intestine, and colon Signup and view all the answers

What does enteroplasty refer to?

surgical repair of the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What does enteropexy refer to?

fixation of the small intestine to the abdominal wall Signup and view all the answers

What does choledochorrhaphy refer to?

suture of the bile duct Signup and view all the answers

What does colostomy refer to?

forming an opening into the colon Signup and view all the answers

What does hepatopexy refer to?

fixation of a movable liver to the abdominal wall Signup and view all the answers

What does proctoplasty or rectoplasty refer to?

surgical repair of the anus or rectum Signup and view all the answers

What does cholecystectomy refer to?

removal of the gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

What does Duodenitis refer to?

inflammation of the duodenum Signup and view all the answers

What does Erythema refer to?

reddening of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What does Esophageal varices refer to?

enlarged veins in esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What does Etiology refer to?

uses of a disease Signup and view all the answers

What does Gastric antrum refer to?

gastrointestinal bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What does Hematemesis refer to?

vomit blood Signup and view all the answers

What does lateral recumbent refer to?

on left side, right leg drawn up Signup and view all the answers

What does oximeter refer to?

instrument to measure level of oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What does tomography refer to?

X-ray that shows cross section through body Signup and view all the answers

What does video endoscope refer to?

allows doctor to view esophagus, stomach, or duodenum Signup and view all the answers

What does cholelithiasis refer to?

gallbladder stone Signup and view all the answers

What does appendectomy refer to?

removal of appendix Signup and view all the answers

What does cholecystitis refer to?

inflammation of gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

What does defecate mean?

discharge of feces Signup and view all the answers

What does intermittent mean?

occurring at irregular intervals Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Key Terms

Esophag/o: Refers to the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach.
Sial/o: Pertains to saliva, the fluid produced in the salivary glands.
Dent/o: Indicates a tooth, a hard structure in the mouth used for chewing.
Gloss/o: Relates to the tongue, the muscular organ in the mouth.
Or/o: Refers to the mouth, the opening in the face used for eating and speaking.
Bucc/o: Associated with the cheek, the side of the face below the eyes.
Cheil/o: Pertains to the lip, the fleshy border of the mouth.
Gingiv/o: Refers to gums, the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth.
Gastr/o: Indicates the stomach, the organ for digestion.
Append/o: Refers to the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine.
Col/o: Pertains to the colon, part of the large intestine.
Rect/o: Relates to the rectum, the final section of the large intestine.
An/o: Means not or without, often used in a medical context.
Chol/e: Associated with bile or gall, essential for fat digestion.
Emesis: Refers to vomiting, the act of expelling stomach contents through the mouth.
Pancreat/o: Pertains to the pancreas, an organ that produces digestive enzymes.
Iasis: Indicates an abnormal condition, often used in medical terminology.
Megaly: Refers to enlargement of an organ.
Orexia: Relates to appetite, the natural desire to eat.
Pepsia: Indicates digestion, the breakdown of food for absorption.
Phagia: Refers to eating or swallowing.
Prandial: Pertains to meals, often used in contexts like postprandial (after meals).
Rrhea: Indicates flowing discharge, used in various medical conditions.
Dia: Means through, often used to describe processes or pathways in the body.
Sub: Refers to under or below, addressing positions or movements.

Surgical Terms

Gingivectomy: Excision of gum tissue.
Glossectomy: Partial or complete removal of the tongue.
Esophagoplasty: Surgical repair of the esophagus.
Gastrectomy: Removal of part or all of the stomach.
Gastrojejunostomy: Creation of an opening between the stomach and the jejunum (part of the small intestine).
Esophagectomy: Removal of a section of the esophagus.
Gastroenterocolostomy: Creation of an opening between the stomach, small intestine, and colon.
Enteroplasty: Surgical repair of the small intestine.
Enteropexy: Fixation of the small intestine to the abdominal wall.
Choledochorrhaphy: Suture of the bile duct.
Colostomy: Creation of an opening into the colon.
Hepatopexy: Fixation of a movable liver to the abdominal wall.
Proctoplasty/Rectoplasty: Surgical repair of the anus or rectum.
Cholecystectomy: Removal of the gallbladder.

Conditions and Symptoms

Duodenitis: Inflammation of the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine.
Erythema: Reddening of the skin, often a sign of inflammation.
Esophageal Varices: Enlarged veins in the esophagus, can lead to serious bleeding.
Etiology: The study of the causes of diseases.
Gastric Antrum: Region of the stomach involved in digestion.
Hematemesis: Vomiting blood, a serious medical condition.
Lateral Recumbent: Position lying on the left side with the right leg drawn up, commonly used in medical examinations.
Oximeter: Tool used to measure the level of oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood.
Tomography: Imaging technique providing cross-sectional views of the body.
Video Endoscope: Device allowing visualization of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.
Cholelithiasis: Formation of gallstones in the gallbladder.
Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix.
Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder.
Defecate: Process of discharging feces.
Intermittent: Occurring at irregular intervals, often relating to symptoms or conditions.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the digestive system with these flashcards from Chapter 6. Each card features critical terms and their definitions, helping you to strengthen your understanding of basic medical vocabulary. Perfect for students in healthcare-related fields.

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