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What is the combining form for the large intestine?
What is the correct combining form for the tongue?
Which term refers to the suture of the tongue?
Which term specifically refers to the surgical creation of an opening in the abdomen to which the end of the ileum is attached, providing a passageway for ileal content?
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What does the term 'steatolysis' refer to?
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Study Notes
Digestive Anatomy and Terminology
- Combining form for the large intestine: "col/o" refers to the colon, which is the largest part of the large intestine.
- Combining form for the tongue: "gloss/o"; this term is commonly used in medical terminology relating to tongue-related conditions or procedures.
- Term for the suture of the tongue: "glossectomy" refers to surgical procedures involving the tongue, while "lingual frenulum" describes the tissue connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
Surgical Procedures and Conditions
- Surgical creation of an opening in the abdomen: "ileostomy" is the term for the procedure in which an opening is made, allowing the end of the ileum to connect externally for waste passage.
- Meaning of 'steatolysis': This medical term refers to the breakdown or dissolution of fat tissues, often relevant in discussions of metabolism or medical conditions involving fat stores.
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Test your knowledge of the medical terminology related to the gastrointestinal system. Identify the combining forms (roots) for various parts of the digestive system and associated conditions.
