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What does the term -phagia refer to?
What does the term -phagia refer to?
What is indicated by the term bowel obstruction?
What is indicated by the term bowel obstruction?
What does the prefix an/o specifically refer to?
What does the prefix an/o specifically refer to?
What is the definition of catabolism?
What is the definition of catabolism?
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What condition is referred to as ascites?
What condition is referred to as ascites?
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What does the term defecation represent?
What does the term defecation represent?
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What does the term emesis refer to?
What does the term emesis refer to?
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What is indicated by the term flora in a biological context?
What is indicated by the term flora in a biological context?
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What is the term for the yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by elevated bilirubin levels?
What is the term for the yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by elevated bilirubin levels?
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Which combining form represents the liver?
Which combining form represents the liver?
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What does the term 'intussusception' describe?
What does the term 'intussusception' describe?
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What is the combining form for lips?
What is the combining form for lips?
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Which condition is characterized by painful, ineffective defecation?
Which condition is characterized by painful, ineffective defecation?
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What does the abbreviation 'IBD' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'IBD' stand for?
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What is the main function of mastication?
What is the main function of mastication?
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What does the term 'prolapse' refer to in terms of internal organs?
What does the term 'prolapse' refer to in terms of internal organs?
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What is 'hypersalivation' also known as?
What is 'hypersalivation' also known as?
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What does the term 'torison' refer to in relation to the gut?
What does the term 'torison' refer to in relation to the gut?
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Study Notes
Combining Forms and Medical Terminology
- -phagia: eating or swallowing
- -prandial: meal
- -us: thing
- aer/o: air or gas
- an/o: anus or ring
- anabolism: building of body cells and substances
- anorexia: lack or loss of appetite
- ascites: abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
- bezoar: a hard mass of undigested material in the GI tract
- borborygmus: gas movement in the GI tract producing a rumbling noise
- catabolism: breaking down of body cells and substances
- cec/o: blind gut, or cecum
- chez/o: defecation, passing stool
- cholecystic: pertaining to the gallbladder
- colic: severe abdominal pain
- col/o: large intestine
- constipation: prolonged GI transit time causing hard, dry stool
- coprophagia: ingestion of fecal material
- copr/o: feces
- cud: regurgitated food particles, fiber, rumen fluid, and rumen microorganisms
- deglutition: the process of swallowing
- defecation: emptying the bowels
- diarrhea: abnormal frequency and liquidity of fecal material
- duoden/o: proximal or first portion of the small intestine
- emesis/emetic: forcible expulsion of stomach contents; vomiting
- emulsification: fat digestion
- enter/o: small intestine
- eructate/eructation: belching or raising gas orally from the stomach
- esophag/o: esophagus
- flora: living in an animal's body without causing disease
- gallbladder: sac embedded in the liver that stores bile
- gastr/o: stomach
- gloss/o, lingu/o: tongue
- hard palate: bony rostral portion of the palate
- hemat/o: blood
- hepat/o: liver
- hindgut fermenter: herbivores (rabbits, horses) that use the cecum and colon for fermentation
- icterus: yellow discoloration of skin and mucous membranes due to elevated bilirubin
- ile/o: distal or last portion of the small intestine
- intussusception: telescoping of one part of the intestine into another
- jejun/o: middle portion of the small intestine
- labi/o: lips
- lapar/o: abdomen or flank
- large intestine: extends from the ileum to the anus
- mastication/masticate: breaking food into smaller pieces and mixing with saliva
- mega-: large
- melena: black, tarry stools containing digested blood
- mesentery: fold of peritoneum attaching the small intestine to the abdominal wall
- monogastric: ruminant
- nausea: stomach upset or sensation of urge to vomit
- obstipation: complete stoppage or impairment to passage
- occult: hidden
- papilla/papillae: elevations on the dorsum of the tongue
- parenchyma: functional elements of a tissue or organ
- pharynx/pharyng/o: throat
- prehension: grasping of food
- pro-: before or on behalf of
- prolapse: protrusion of viscera
- ptyalism: hypersalivation, excessive saliva production
- rect/o: rectum or straight
- regurgitate/regurgitation: return of undigested material from the rumen to the mouth
- ruminant: animal that can regurgitate
- soft palate: flexible caudal portion of the palate
- tenesmus: painful, ineffective defecation
- torsion: axial twist around the long axis of the gut
- trichobezoar: hairball
- trich/o: hair
- trocarization: insertion of a pointed instrument into a body cavity or organ
- viscera: internal organs in the main cavities of the body
- BM: bowel movement
- GDV: gastric dilatation volvulus
- GI: gastrointestinal
- IBD: inflammatory bowel disease
- NPO: nothing by mouth
- PO: orally
- VFA: Volatile Fatty Acids
- -tomy: cutting into or incision
Alimentary Canal
- A long tube of organs that runs from the mouth to the anus.
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This quiz focuses on key combining forms and medical terminology related to the digestive system. Test your understanding of terms like -phagia, anorexia, and ascites, along with their meanings. Ideal for students of medical terminology or health sciences.
