Medical Terminology Chole Flashcards

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What is the definition of the term 'chole'?

Colon, large intestine

Tooth

Gall, bile (correct)

Yellow

What does 'cirrh' mean?

Yellow

What is the meaning of 'col'?

Colon, large intestine

What does 'dent' refer to?

Tooth Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-emesis'?

Vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What does 'enter' mean?

Intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'esophag'?

Esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gastr' mean?

Stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gingiv' refer to?

Gums Signup and view all the answers

What is 'gloss' in medical terminology?

Tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'glyc' mean?

Sugar Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'hepat'?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lith' signify?

Stones Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oro' refer to?

Mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-phag' mean?

Eat, swallow Signup and view all the answers

What is 'pharyng' in medical terminology?

Throat, pharynx Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sial' mean?

Saliva Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rect' signify?

Rectum Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-tomy'?

Incision or cutting into the body Signup and view all the answers

What is 'absorption' in a medical context?

Passing of a substance into body fluids and tissues Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Alimentary canal' refer to?

Entire digestive tube from the mouth to the anus Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'bile'?

Yellow to green substance produced by the liver; emulsifies fat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bilirubin' signify?

One of two pigments that determines the color of bile, comes from the breakdown of the hemoglobin molecule Signup and view all the answers

What is 'bolus' in the context of digestion?

A ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in the mouth during the process of chewing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cecum' refer to?

Pouch at the proximal end of the large intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is 'chyme'?

The semi-liquid mass of partly digested food that is expelled by the stomach into the duodenum Signup and view all the answers

What are deciduous teeth?

Temporary teeth, also called baby teeth, erupt by age 6 and fall out by the age of 12 Signup and view all the answers

What is digestion?

The complex process of breaking down food to be utilized by the body Signup and view all the answers

What does flatulence mean?

The accumulation of excessive gas in the alimentary canal Signup and view all the answers

What is glycogen?

Polysaccharide, more complex than glucose, that is made and stored in the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lipase?

Enzyme responsible for breakdown of fats Signup and view all the answers

What does mastication refer to?

Process of chewing Signup and view all the answers

What is peristalsis?

A series of wave-like motions made by muscle contractions in the digestive tract to move food through the process of digestion Signup and view all the answers

What is ptyalin?

Name for salivary amylase; responsible for converting starches into simple sugars Signup and view all the answers

What are rugae?

Wrinkles or folds in the stomach wall that allow for size changes in the stomach Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology - Digestive System Terms

Chole: Refers to gall or bile, important for fat emulsification in digestion.
Cirrh: Means yellow, often associated with jaundice in reference to liver function.
Col: Represents the colon or large intestine, crucial for water absorption and feces formation.
Dent: Pertains to teeth, key structures in the mechanical breakdown of food.
-Emesis: Suffix meaning vomiting, a symptom often indicating digestive distress.
Enter: Refers to the intestine, part of the digestive tract where most nutrient absorption occurs.
Esophag: Relates to the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
Gastr: Refers to the stomach, where initial digestion of food occurs.
Gingiv: Pertains to gums, which support and protect the teeth.
Gloss: Relates to the tongue, essential for taste and manipulation of food.
Glyc: Refers to sugar, a primary energy source for the body.
Hepat: Means liver, vital for detoxification, metabolism, and bile production.
Lith: Refers to stones, commonly in relation to gallstones or kidney stones.
Oro: Refers to the mouth, the entry point for food in the digestive system.
-Phag: Suffix meaning to eat or swallow, relevant in various digestive processes.
Pharyng: Pertains to the throat or pharynx, part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.
Sial: Relates to saliva, which aids in digestion and oral health.
Rect: Refers to the rectum, the final section of the large intestine before the anus.
-Tomy: Suffix meaning incision or cutting, often used in surgical contexts.

Digestive Processes and Structures

Absorption: The process in which substances pass into body fluids and tissues, essential for nutrient uptake.
Alimentary Canal: The entire digestive tube extending from the mouth to the anus, undergoing various stages of digestion.
Bile: A yellow to green substance produced by the liver to emulsify fats, aiding in fat digestion.
Bilirubin: A pigment from the breakdown of hemoglobin, contributing to bile color and relevant in liver health.
Bolus: A mixture of chewed food and saliva, forming in the mouth before swallowing.
Cecum: A pouch located at the beginning of the large intestine, playing a role in absorption.
Chyme: The semi-liquid mass of partially digested food that moves from the stomach to the duodenum.
Deciduous Teeth: Temporary teeth emerging around age 6 and falling out by age 12, crucial for childhood development.
Digestion: A complex process of breaking down food to extract nutrients and energy.
Flatulence: The presence of excessive gas in the alimentary canal, often leading to discomfort.
Glycogen: A polysaccharide stored in the liver, serving as a reserve energy source.
Lipase: An enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
Mastication: The process of chewing, essential for breaking down food into manageable pieces.
Peristalsis: Wave-like muscle contractions in the digestive tract, facilitating the movement of food along the canal.
Ptyalin: Another name for salivary amylase, an enzyme that begins the digestion of starches.
Rugae: Folds or wrinkles in the stomach wall, allowing it to expand as food enters.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the gallbladder and digestive system with these flashcards. Each card presents a term and its definition, covering essential vocabulary for students and professionals alike.