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Cheil/o means the same as:
Cheil/o means the same as:
- Labi/o (correct)
- Lingu/o
- Gingiv/o
- Palat/o
- Gloss/o
Difficult digestion:
Difficult digestion:
- Dysphagia
- Deglutition
- Dyspepsia (correct)
- Aphagia
- Polyphagia
Drooping, sagging, prolapse:
Drooping, sagging, prolapse:
- Tossis
- Ptosis (correct)
- Tosis
Esophageal atresia:
Esophageal atresia:
Fats are improperly digested and appear in the feces:
Fats are improperly digested and appear in the feces:
Membrane that connects parts of small intestine:
Membrane that connects parts of small intestine:
Part of the tooth that contains a rich supply of nerves and blood vessels:
Part of the tooth that contains a rich supply of nerves and blood vessels:
Chronic intestinal inflammation:
Chronic intestinal inflammation:
New opening between two previously unconnected tubes:
New opening between two previously unconnected tubes:
Spitting up blood from the respiratory tract and lungs:
Spitting up blood from the respiratory tract and lungs:
Stomat/o means:
Stomat/o means:
Stone in a salivary gland:
Stone in a salivary gland:
Telescoping of the intestine:
Telescoping of the intestine:
The combining form of the first part of the large intestine is:
The combining form of the first part of the large intestine is:
Twisting of part of the intestine upon itself:
Twisting of part of the intestine upon itself:
Which test is NOT a liver function test?
Which test is NOT a liver function test?
Which test would demonstrate choledocholithiasis?
Which test would demonstrate choledocholithiasis?
Which test would tell the presence of melena?
Which test would tell the presence of melena?
White plaques on the mucosa of the mouth:
White plaques on the mucosa of the mouth:
Study Notes
Key Medical Terminology in Digestive System
- Cheil/o: Refers to lips; synonymous with Labi/o.
- Dyspepsia: Indicates difficulty in digestion.
- Ptosis: Describes drooping, sagging, or prolapse of an organ.
- Esophageal Atresia: A condition where the esophagus does not connect to the stomach at birth.
- Steatorrhea: Refers to fat malabsorption, resulting in fatty stools.
- Mesentery: The membrane that supports and connects parts of the small intestine.
- Pulp: The inner part of a tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels.
- Crohn Disease: A chronic inflammatory bowel disease, correctly spelled as Crohn.
- Anastomosis: A surgical connection between two previously unconnected tubes.
- Hemoptysis: The act of spitting up blood from the lungs or respiratory tract.
- Stomat/o: A medical term meaning mouth.
- Sialadenolithiasis: Refers to the presence of stones in a salivary gland.
- Intussusception: A condition where one portion of the intestine telescopes into another.
- Cec/o: The combining form for the first part of the large intestine, known as the cecum.
- Cecal Volvulus: A twisting of the cecum upon itself, causing obstruction.
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography): A procedure that is NOT a liver function test.
- Transhepatic Cholangiography: A diagnostic procedure to identify choledocholithiasis (bile duct stones).
- Stool Guaiac: A test used to detect melena, indicating upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Oral Leukoplakia: White patches on the mucosal lining of the mouth, may indicate precancerous changes.
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Test your knowledge on medical terminology related to the digestive system with this quiz. Each question focuses on specific terms and definitions that are crucial for understanding this part of human anatomy. Challenge yourself and improve your medical vocabulary!
