20 Questions
Which term refers to the gums?
gingivo
What are the two terms for tooth?
dento and odont
What is the root word for salivary gland?
sialadeno
What is the term for cheek?
bucco
What is the term for esophagus?
esophago
What is the root word for stomach?
gastro
What is the root word for small intestines?
entero
What is the root word for large intestine or colon?
colono
What is the root word for liver?
hepato
What is the root word for gall bladder?
cholecysto
Which prefix means 'less than or under'?
hypo-
Which suffix means 'inflammation'?
-itis
Which prefix means 'over or above'?
epi-
Which prefix means 'under'?
sub-
Which prefix means 'too much'?
hyper-
Which prefix means 'without'?
an
Which suffix means 'one who specializes in something'?
-logist
Which suffix means 'the surgical repair of something'?
-plasty
Which suffix means 'a disease'?
-pathy
Which suffix means 'a condition'?
-osis
Test your knowledge of Greek and Latin root words used in medicine related to the mouth and stomach. Can you correctly identify the terms for various parts of the mouth, such as lips, gums, teeth, and tongue? Challenge yourself with this quiz and expand your medical vocabulary!
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