Medical Terminology Flashcards

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What does the term 'cholangi/o' refer to?

Gallbladder

Bile duct (correct)

Intestine

Colon

What does 'chol/o' mean?

Throat

Bile, gall (correct)

Stomach

Liver

The term 'col/o' refers to which part of the body?

Duodenum

Colon (correct)

Anus

Jejunum

What does 'an/o' refer to?

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What does 'enter/o' mean?

intestine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'duoden/o' refer to?

duodenum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'choledoch/o' mean?

Common bile duct Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cholecyst/o' refer to?

gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gloss/o' mean?

tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gastro/o' refer to?

stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does 'esophag/o' mean?

esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'epiglott/o' refer to?

epiglottis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'azot/o' mean?

urea Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jejun/o' refer to?

jejunum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ile/o' mean?

ileum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hepat/o' refer to?

liver Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pharyng/o' mean?

throat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cyst/o' refer to?

urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peritone/o' mean?

peritoneum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'odont/o' mean?

teeth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'troph/o' refer to?

nourishment, development Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sial/o' mean?

saliva Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nephr/o' refer to?

kidney Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pylor/o' mean?

pylorus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'endocrin/o' refer to?

endocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pyel/o' mean?

kidney (central section) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'adren/o' refer to?

adrenal gland Signup and view all the answers

What does 'aden/o' mean?

gland Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pancreat/o' refer to?

pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lymph/o' mean?

lymph Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hypophys/o' refer to?

pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hidr/o' mean?

sweat Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Digestive System Terms

cholangi/o: Refers to the bile duct, integral for transporting bile from the liver.
chol/o: Relates to bile or gall, critical for digestion and absorption of fats.
col/o: Denotes the colon, part of the large intestine, involved in water absorption and feces formation.
an/o: Pertains to the anus, the terminal end of the digestive tract.
enter/o: Refers to the intestine, encompassing both the small and large intestines.
duoden/o: Indicates the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine, where much chemical digestion occurs.
choledoch/o: Refers to the common bile duct, which transports bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum.
cholecyst/o: Pertains to the gallbladder, the organ that stores bile produced by the liver.
gloss/o: Relates to the tongue, essential for taste sensation and aiding in digestion.
gastro/o: Refers to the stomach, where food is mixed with gastric juices for digestion.

Upper Digestive Tract

esophag/o: Refers to the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
epiglott/o: Denotes the epiglottis, a flap that prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing.

Excretory and Endocrine System Terms

azot/o: Refers to urea, a waste product formed in the liver and excreted by the kidneys.
jejun/o: Indicates the jejunum, the middle section of the small intestine, responsible for nutrient absorption.
ile/o: Pertains to the ileum, the final part of the small intestine, which connects to the large intestine.
hepat/o: Refers to the liver, playing a vital role in metabolism and detoxification.
pharyng/o: Denotes the throat, a passageway for food and air.

Urinary System Terms

cyst/o: Refers to the urinary bladder, the organ that stores urine before excretion.
peritone/o: Pertains to the peritoneum, a membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering abdominal organs.
nephr/o: Indicates the kidney, essential for filtering blood and producing urine.
pyel/o: Refers to the renal pelvis, the central section of the kidney where urine collects.

Endocrine System Terms

endocrin/o: Relates to endocrine glands, which secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
adren/o: Pertains to the adrenal glands, which produce hormones involved in stress response.
aden/o: Refers to glands, organs that produce secretions, including hormones and enzymes.
pancreat/o: Indicates the pancreas, which plays roles in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
hypophys/o: Refers to the pituitary gland, often called the "master gland" due to its role in regulating various endocrine functions.

Other Relevant Terms

troph/o: Refers to nourishment or development, integral in biological growth.
sial/o: Relates to saliva, which aids in digestion and keeps the mouth moist.
hidr/o: Pertains to sweat, a bodily fluid involved in thermoregulation and waste removal.
odont/o: Refers to teeth, essential for mechanical digestion of food.

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Dive into the fundamentals of medical terminology with this set of flashcards focusing on terms related to the digestive system. Each card provides a medical root word and its definition, which is essential for healthcare professionals and students alike. Test your knowledge and enhance your vocabulary in medical settings.