Medical Terms Flashcards: or/o - bilirubin/o

Medical Terminology for Gastrointestinal System

• or/o

  • Refers to the mouth; integral in digestive processes and speech.

• chol/e

  • Denotes gall or bile, essential for fat digestion and absorption.

• palat/o

  • Indicates the palate; the roof of the mouth, separating oral and nasal cavities.

• pancreat/o

  • Relates to the pancreas; key organ for digestion and blood sugar regulation.

• peritone/o

  • Refers to the peritoneum; a membrane lining the abdominal cavity, protecting organs.

• pharyng/o

  • Signifies the throat; part of both digestive and respiratory tracts.

• proct/o

  • Relates to the anus and rectum; final segments of the digestive system.

• pylor/o

  • Refers to the pyloric sphincter; regulates passage from stomach to small intestine.

• rect/o

  • Indicates the rectum; stores feces before elimination.

• sialaden/o

  • Refers to the salivary gland; produces saliva, aiding digestion and oral hygiene.

• sigmoid/o

  • Denotes sigmoid colon; part of the large intestine forming an S-shape.

• stomat/o

  • Also means mouth; used in various medical terms related to oral health/issues.

• uvul/o

  • Refers to the uvula; plays a role in speech and swallowing.

• amyl/o

  • Denotes starch; the primary carbohydrate substrate for digestion.

• bil/i

  • Represents gall or bile, similar to chol/e; involved in fat digestion.

• bilirubin/o

  • Refers to bilirubin; a bile pigment resulting from the breakdown of hemoglobin, important for liver function.