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What does the word 'Or/o' refer to?

Lip

Cheek

Mouth (correct)

Tongue

What does 'Stomat/o' refer to?

Gum

Saliva

Teeth

Mouth (correct)

What is the meaning of 'Oral'?

Pertaining to the mouth.

What condition does 'Stomatitis' describe?

Inflammation of the mouth. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gloss/o' refer to?

Tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Lingu/o' refer to?

Tongue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Lingual' mean?

Pertaining to the tongue. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Glossectomy' mean?

Removal of the tongue. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Bucc/o' refer to?

Cheek Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cheil/o' refer to?

Lip Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Labi/o' refer to?

Lip Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cheiloplasty' refer to?

Surgical repair of the lip. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Labial' mean?

Pertaining to the lip. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dent/o' refer to?

Teeth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Odont/o' refer to?

Teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a 'Dentist'?

Specialist in teeth. Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ist' mean?

Specialist. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gingiv/o' refer to?

Gum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sial/o' refer to?

Saliva Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sialolith' mean?

Stone in the saliva. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Or/o: Root word meaning "mouth."
Stomat/o: Another root word for "mouth."
Oral: Adjective that relates directly to the mouth.
Stomatitis: Condition characterized by inflammation of the mouth.

Gloss/o: Root word for "tongue."
Lingu/o: Alternate root word meaning "tongue."
Lingual: Describes anything pertaining to the tongue.
Glossectomy: Surgical procedure involving the removal of the tongue.

Cheek and Lip Terminology

Bucc/o: Root word associated with "cheek."
Cheil/o: Root word for "lip."
Labi/o: Another root word pertaining to "lip."
Cheiloplasty: Surgical procedure focused on the repair of the lip.
Labial: Descriptive term related to the lip.

Dental Vocabulary

Dent/o: Root word referring to "teeth."
Odont/o: Another term for "teeth."
Dentist: Professional who specializes in dental health, including teeth.
-ist: Suffix denoting a specialist in a particular field.

Gingiv/o: Root word for "gum."
Sial/o: Refers to "saliva" or the salivary glands.
Sialolith: Term for a stone or calcification that forms in the salivary glands.

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Explore essential medical terminology related to the mouth with this flashcard quiz. Each card provides a key word, its definition, and its relevance to the field of medicine. Perfect for students and professionals looking to enhance their understanding of oral-related terms.