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Which word means pertaining to under the tongue?
The test to detect the presence of blood not visible to the naked eye is
fecal occult blood
Which of the following is a chronic, irreversible disease?
Which of the following terms means protrusion?
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Which of the following terms means pertaining to the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity?
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The word sigmoid means
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During the sigmoidoscopy, the physician noted several growths on the lining of the colon. She would document the condition as
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Which of the following words means a procedure for removal of a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel?
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The B in BM stands for
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The medical term which means pertaining to underneath the jaw is
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Which term with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving the liver?
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Which of the following terms means a condition involving the gums?
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Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. It occurs in postmenopausal women. Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. Which of the following statements best describes this condition?
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The passage of black tarry stools is called
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Celiac disease is a condition resulting from sensitivity to:
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A shallow ulcer in the lining of a structure is a(n)
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The slipping of one part of bowel inside another to cause obstruction is:
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Dilated veins of the esophagus are
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The RD in GERD stands for
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In which of the following procedures is a rigid instrument used to examine the anus and lower rectum?
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Which of the following terms is synonymous with regional enteritis and is correctly spelled?
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Alcoholism is the most common cause of fibrosis of the liver, also known as:
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The medical term which means backward flow is
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Which of the following terms means presence of a stone in the common bile duct?
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Two words that describe glands and are opposite in meaning are
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The constant exposure of acid in the esophagus can lead to
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Which of the following terms means infection of the stomach and intestine?
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A synonym for bend is
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Gastroenterology is the study of
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Enema means
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The patient was found to have bleeding in the stomach and intestines. The proper way to document this condition is ________ bleeding.
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The presence of small pouches bulging outward through weak spots in the lining of the large intestine is called
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Which of the following terms means treatment of obesity?
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The correct term for removal of waste products is:
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Which of the following terms is treatment for obesity?
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Antacids neutralize gastric acid and are used to treat:
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What results from yellow staining of tissues with bile pigments, including bilirubin?
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A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system is known as a(n):
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Which of the following terms means vomiting of red blood?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Terms
- Sublingual: Pertaining to under the tongue.
- Fecal Occult Blood: Test for hidden blood in stool not visible to the naked eye.
- Cirrhosis of the Liver: Chronic, irreversible liver disease.
- Hernia: Term meaning protrusion.
- Peritoneal: Refers to the membrane lining the abdominal cavity.
- Sigmoid: Describes an S-shaped structure.
- Polyposis: Condition noted during sigmoidoscopy characterized by multiple growths in the colon.
- Polypectomy: Procedure for the removal of a tissue mass from the bowel.
- BM: Bowel movement, with "B" representing bowel.
- Submandibular: Pertaining to underneath the jaw.
Medical Conditions and Symptoms
- Hyperbilirubinemia: Condition involving the liver indicated by an elevated level of bilirubin.
- Gingivitis: A condition that affects the gums.
- Glossodynia: Painful burning sensation of the tongue, commonly seen in postmenopausal women, with unknown etiology and no effective treatment.
- Melena: Passage of black, tarry stools.
- Celiac Disease: Disorder resulting from gluten sensitivity.
- Erosion: Refers to a shallow ulcer in a lining structure.
- Intussusception: A condition where one part of the bowel slips into another, leading to obstruction.
- Esophageal Varices: Dilated veins in the esophagus.
Procedures and Treatments
- Anoscopy: Examination of the anus and lower rectum using a rigid instrument.
- Crohn Disease: Also known as regional enteritis.
- Cirrhosis: Liver fibrosis primarily caused by alcoholism.
- Reflux: Medical term for backward flow, typically referring to gastric content.
- Choledocholithiasis: Presence of a stone in the common bile duct.
- Exocrine vs. Endocrine: Two opposing terms describing gland functions.
- Stricture: Narrowing of the esophagus due to constant acid exposure.
- Gastroenteritis: Infection of both the stomach and intestines.
Gastrointestinal Health
- Flexure: Synonym for bend in the anatomical structure.
- Gastroenterology: Study of the digestive system.
- Enema: Injection of fluid into the rectum.
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Term for bleeding from the stomach and intestines.
- Diverticulosis: Presence of small pouches in the lining of the large intestine.
- Bariatrics: Field of medicine focused on the treatment of obesity.
- Elimination: The process of removing waste products from the body.
- Bariatric Procedures: Treatments specifically designed for obesity management.
Related Treatments and Symptoms
- Antacids: Medications that neutralize gastric acid, used to treat heartburn and acid indigestion.
- Jaundice: Yellow staining of tissues due to bile pigments, including bilirubin.
- Gastroenterologist: A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases.
- Hematemeis: Vomiting of red blood, which can indicate serious gastrointestinal issues.
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Test your knowledge of essential medical terminology with this quiz. Topics include terms related to anatomy, procedures, and specific medical conditions. Perfect for students in healthcare or anyone looking to refresh their medical vocabulary.
