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CHap 11 Prac Quiz
Digestive Sys Prac Quiz
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Undergraduate 1
11/04/2007

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Term
enter/o
Definition
The combining form meaning intestine (usually denoting the small intestine) is:
Term
tongue
Definition
The combining form gloss/o means:
Term
an
Definition
The word part that completes the medical term meaning pertaining to the anus, _________/al, is:
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peritone
Definition
The word part that completes the medical term meaning pertaining to the peritoneum, ___________/al, is:
Term
chol
Definition
The word part that completes the medical term meaning condition of gallstones, _______/e/lith/iasis, is:
Term
diverticul
Definition
The word part that completes the medical term meaning inflammation of a diverticulum, ____________/itis, is:
Term
rectum
Definition
In the medical term rectocele, the word root means:
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pancreas
Definition
In the medical term pancreatitis, the word root means:
Term
rectum
Definition
In the medical term proctologist, the word root means:
Term
cholecystitis
Definition
The medical term that means inflammation of the gallbladder is:
Term
hepatoma
Definition
The medical term that means tumor of the liver is:
Term
stomach
Definition
The meaning of the medical term gastritis is inflammation of the:
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excision of the stomach
Definition
The meaning of the medical term gastrectomy is:
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anus
Definition
The medical term anoplasty refers to surgical repair of the:
Term
celiotomy
Definition
The medical term that refers to an incision into the abdominal cavity is:
Term
colectomy
Definition
The medical term that refers to excision of the colon is:
Term
esophogogastroplasty
Definition
The medical term meaning surgical repair of the esophagus and the stomach is:
Term
into the ileum
Definition
The meaning of the medical term ileostomy is the creation of an artificial opening:
Term
proctoscopy
Definition
The medical term meaning visual examination of the rectum is:
Term
laparoscope
Definition
The medical term meaning instrument used for visual examination of the abdominal cavity is:
Term
dysphagia
Definition
The medical term referring to difficulty swallowing is:
Term
pain in the stomach
Definition
The meaning of the medical term gastrodynia is:
Term
diarrhea
Definition
The medical term referring to frequent discharge of liquid stool is:
Term
IBS
Definition
The abbreviation of the medical term referring to the periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and/or constipation, usually associated with abdominal pain is:
Term
vi
Definition
The syllable which receives the accent in correct pronunciation of the medical term gingivitis is:
Term
lo
Definition
The syllable which receives the accent in correct pronunciation of the medical term colostomy is:
Term
appendix
Definition
In the medical term appendicitis, the word root means:
Term
esophag/o
Definition
The combining form meaning esophagus is:
Term
abdomen or abdominal cavity
Definition
In the medical term abdominocentesis, the word root means:
Term
digestion
Definition
The suffix -pepsia means:
Term
sublingual
hypoglossal
Definition
The medical term which means pertaining to under the tongue is:
Term
cholelithiasis
Definition
The medical term which means condition of gallstones is:
Term
PEG
Definition
The abbreviation for the medical term which means percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is:
Term
upper GI
upper gastrointestinal series
upper GI series
upper gastrointestinal
Definition
The medical term which means a series of xrays of the stomach and duodenum after barium has been swallowed is:
Term
endoscopy
Definition
The medical term which means visual examination within a hollow organ is:
Term
gingivitis
Definition
The medical term which means inflammation of the gums is:
Term
colorectol
Definition
The medical term which means pertaining to the colon and rectum is:
Term
flatus
Definition
The medical term which means gas in the digestive tract expelled through the anus is:
Term
hemicolectomy
Definition
The medical term which means excision of half of the colon is:
Term
appendectomy
Definition
The medical term which means excision of the appendix is:
Term
oral
Definition
The medical term which means pertaining to the mouth is:
Term
cirrhosis
Definition
The medical term which means a chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells, most commonly caused by alcoholism is:
Term
peritoneal
Definition
The medical term which means pertaining to the peritoneum is:
Term
gastroenteritis
Definition
The medical term which means inflammation of the stomach and intestines is:
Term
pancreatic
Definition
The medical term which means pertaining to the pancreas is:
Term
gastroenterologist
Definition
The medical term which means a physician who studeis and treats diseases of the stomach and intestines is:
Term
diverticulitis
Definition
The medical term which means inflammation of the diverticulum is:
Term
proctologist
Definition
The medical term which means a physician who studies and treats diseases of the rectum is:
Term
cholecystectomy
Definition
The medical term which means excision of the gallbladder is:
Term
laparotomy
Definition
The medical term which means incision into the abdomen is:
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