Medical Terminology Flashcards 6-4

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What does the combining form 'choledoch(o)' refer to?

the gallbladder

the common bile duct (correct)

the liver

the kidney

What is the meaning of the combining form 'cholecyst(o)'?

a recording method

a kind of inflammation

a surgical incision

a bile sac (correct)

What does the suffix '-graphy' mean?

recording

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

excision, removal Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-tomy' refer to?

incision, cutting into Signup and view all the answers

What are the meanings of 'lith(o)' and 'tripsy'?

stone and crush Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-itis' signify?

inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'gastr(o)' and the suffix '-stomy' mean?

stomach connection, opening Signup and view all the answers

What are the meanings of 'lith(o)' and '-iasis'?

stone and diseased condition Signup and view all the answers

What does the combining form 'hepat(o)' denote?

the liver Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ic' mean?

of, pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'a-' and the suffix '-trophy' signify?

without nourishment Signup and view all the answers

What does the combining form 'ren(o)' and the suffix '-al' mean?

kidney of, pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-megaly' signify?

abnormal enlargement Signup and view all the answers

What condition does 'cholecystitis' refer to?

inflammation of the gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'choledocholithotripsy'?

crushing of a stone in the common bile duct Signup and view all the answers

What does 'choledochogastrostomy' indicate?

surgical connection between the stomach and the common bile duct Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hepatorenal' refer to?

pertaining to the liver and kidney Signup and view all the answers

What is 'cholecystography'?

X-ray examination of the gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'choledochotomy' mean?

incision into the bile duct Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cholelithiasis' indicate?

condition of gallstones Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'hepatatrophy'?

atrophy of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hepatomegaly' refer to?

abnormal enlargement of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hepatitis' mean?

inflammation of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hepatic' signify?

pertaining to the liver Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cholecystectomy' refer to?

excision or removal of the gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Flashcards Overview

choledoch(o): Indicates the common bile duct.
cholecyst(o): Refers to the gallbladder, a bile storage sac.
-graphy: Relates to recording processes in medical contexts.
-ectomy: Denotes the excision or removal of a body part.
-tomy: Signifies incision or cutting into a body structure.
lith(o) and -tripsy: Pertains to stones and crushing procedures.
-itis: Indicates inflammation, commonly used in various conditions.
gastr(o) and -stomy: Refers to the stomach and the creation of an opening or connection.
lith(o) and -iasis: Refers to stones and diseased conditions involving them.
hepat(o) and hepat(ico): Prefixes relating to the liver.
-ic: A suffix denoting pertaining to or related to.
a- and -trophy: Refers to the absence of nourishment or nourishment deprivation.
ren(o) and -al: Pertains to the kidneys and their functions.
-megaly: Refers to an abnormal enlargement of organs.
-rrhaphy: Indicates suturing or stitching of tissues.
hepatorrhaphy: Specifically refers to suturing of the liver.
cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to blockage.
choledocholithotripsy: A procedure for crushing stones in the common bile duct.
choledochogastrostomy: Surgical connection established between the stomach and common bile duct.
hepatorenal: Describes relationships or conditions affecting both liver and kidneys.
cholecystography: An X-ray examination specific to the gallbladder.
choledochotomy: A surgical incision into the bile duct.
cholelithiasis: A condition characterized by the presence of gallstones.
hepatatrophy: Refers to the atrophy or wasting of liver tissue.
hepatomegaly: Abnormal enlargement of the liver, indicating potential disease.
hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, often due to infection or toxins.
hepatic: Pertains specifically to the liver and its functions.
cholecystectomy: Surgical procedure for the removal of the gallbladder.

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Test your knowledge of key medical terminology with these flashcards focusing on common bile duct, gallbladder, and surgical procedures. This quiz covers essential combining forms and suffixes widely used in the medical field. Perfect for students in health sciences and allied health programs.