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or/o

upper gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: mouth

Ex: oral

Notes: Most people tend to chew on the side of the mouth that corresponds to the hand with which they write. Right-handed folks use the right side of their mouth and left-handed folks- well, you get the idea,

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stomat/o

upper gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: mouth

Ex: stomatosis

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gingiv/o

upper gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: gums

Ex: gingivitis, gingivostomatitis

Notes: This root comes from the Latin word for gums. Healthy gums are a pinkish-red color, but the color can vary depending on the lightness or darkness of the patient’s skin

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dent/o

upper gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: tooth

Ex: dentist

Notes: The enamel on the outside of the tooth is the hardest thing in the human body. Adult humans have 32 teeth (or they’re supposed to anyway). An opossum has 50 teeth, a mosquito has 47 teeth, and sharks have as many as 40 sets of teeth in their lifetime.

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odont/o

upper gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: tooth

Ex: odontalgia

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gloss/o

upper gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: tongue

Ex: glossopathy, hypoglossal

Notes: The strongest muscle in the human body, relative to its size, is the tongue. It is also the only muscle in the human body that is attached to only one end. Here’s an interesting fact: Whether or not you can roll your tongue into a tube or other shapes is predetermined by your genetics.

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lingu/o

upper gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: tongue

Ex: sublingual

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gastr/o

upper gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: stomach

Ex: gastritis, gastropexy

Notes: Here are two things you probably don’t know about the stomach: It must produce a new layer of mucus every 2 weeks or it will digest itself, and when you blush, your stomach changes colors, too.

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esophag/o

upper gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: esophagus

Ex: esophageal, esophagitis

Notes: The esophagus is a tube that is about the diameter of a quarter; it connects your mouth to your stomach. the name breaks down into eso (carry) and phagus (eat) and literally means “the thing that carries what you eat,” presumably to the stomach.

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enter/o

lower gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: intestines

Ex: gastroenterology, dysentery

Notes: This combining form refers to the intestines in general. It comes from a Greek word meaning “inside.” It’s appropriate because your intestines take up a great deal of space inside you. The average adult has over 20 feet of intestines.

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duoden/o

lower gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: duodenum

Ex: gastroduodenoscope, duodenectomy

Notes: The small intestine is divided into three sections: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The duodenum is the first of the three sections. Its name means “twelve” and refers to the fact that its length is about the same as the width of 12 fingers.

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jenun/o

lower gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: jejunum

Ex: jejunotomy, jejunitis

Notes: The jejunum is the second of the small intestine’s three sections. Its name means “empty” and refers to the fact that it is found empty during dissections.

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ile/o

lower gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: ileum

Ex: ileotomy, ileitis

Notes: The ileum is the third of the small intestine’s three sections. Its name means “groin” and refers to the fact that it is located in the lower abdomen.

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col/o

lower gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: colon (large intestine)

Ex: colorectal carcinoma, colitis

Notes: The colon starts at the bottom of the abdomen (remember, that’s where the ileum ends) and is divided into three main sections: the ascending (going up) colon, the transverse (going across) colon, and the descending (going down) colon.

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colon/o

lower gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: colon (large intestine)

Ex: colonoscopy, colonectomy

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sigmoid/o

lower gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: sigmoid colon

Ex: sigmoidoscope

Notes: The sigmoid colon is at the end of the colon before the rectum begins, Its name is derived from the Greek letter sigma+ oid (resembling). It refers to the fact it has an S-shaped curve.

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rect/o

lower gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: rectum

Ex: rectoplasty, rectitis

Notes: Rectumis Latin for “straight” and refers to the final portion of the colon before it arrives at the anus. Although it is straight in comparison to the rest of the intestines, the human rectum really isn’t straight It got its name from an ancient doctor named Galen, who dissected animals that really did have straight rectums.

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an/o

lower gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: anus

Ex: anoplasty, anal fistula

Notes: The anus is the sphincter or muscle at the end of the intestines that allows for the passage of feces. Its name comes from the Latin word for “ring.”

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proct/o

lower gastrointestinal tract

roots

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Def: anus and rectum

Ex: proctology, proctitis

Notes: The root ano refers specifically to the anus and the root recto refers specifically to the rectum, but procto refers to both the anus and rectum.

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sial/o

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: saliva

Ex: sialoadenitis

Notes: The average human produces between 1 and 3 pints of saliva a day. In addition to beginning the process of digestion, saliva is necessary to taste the food. You cannot taste food until it is mixed with saliva.

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bil/i

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: bile (gall)

Ex: biligenesis

Notes: Bile, which is sometimes called a gall, is a substance produced in the liver that is required for the body to digest food.

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chol/e

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: bile (gall)

Ex: cholelith

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abdomin/o

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: abdomen

Ex: abdominocentesis

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celi/o

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: abdomen

Ex:

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lapar/o

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: abdomen

Ex: laparoscope

Notes: Laparoscopic surgery is a way to perform surgery on the abdomen without making lengthy incisions. In fact, it is so minimally invasive that it is sometimes referred to as Band-Aid or keyhole surgery because the incisions are so small, One unique aspect of this procedure, though, is that in order to have enough room to work, surgeons must fill the abdomen with air, or blow it up like a balloon.

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cyst/o *

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: bladder

Ex: cholecystogram, cholecystectomy

Notes: Once bile is produced in the liver, some of it is stored in the gallbladder, a small organ about the size of a pear that’s located under the liver. While it is being stored, the bile becomes more concentrated in order to increase its potency. It is stored until the body needs it to help digest fatty foods.

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doch/o *

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: duct

Ex: choledocholithiasis

Notes: Okay, this is tricky. Bile leaves the liver through numerous bile ducts. The name for these, though, uses the root cholangio, for bile vessels. All of these little ducts eventually unite to form the common bile duct, a single tube that empties into the small intestine. The root chloedocho means “bile duct” but refers to only this main duct.

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hepat/o

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: liver

Ex: hepatitis

Notes: The liver, which is located on the right side of your abdomen just below your rib cage, is the largest organ in the human body (except the skin); it can filter more than a liter of blood every minute.

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hepatic/o

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: liver

Ex: hepaticotomy

Notes: the liver, which is located on the right side of your abdomen just below your rib cage, is the largest organ in the human body (except the skin); it can filter more than a liter of blood every minute.

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pancreat/o

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: pancreas

Ex: pancreatolith

Notes: The term pancreas comes from two Greek words: pan (all) and kreas (flesh). People debate the reason why, but some think it is because of the organ’s fleshy consistency. If you are in a restaurant and are tempted to order sweetbreads, be careful. It’s term used by chefs to mean cooked pancreas.

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peritone/o

supporting structures/ digestive organs

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Def: peritoneum

Ex: peritoneotomy

Notes: The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs. The name comes from peri (around) and teneo (stretch) and refers to the fact that it appears to be stretched around the abdominal organs.

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aerodontalgia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: tooth pain caused by exposure to air

Pron: ER-oh-dawn-TAL-jah

Word Analysis

aer/ odont/ algia

air/ tooth/ pain

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aphagia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: inability to eat

Pron: a-FAY-jah

Word Analysis

a/ phagia

no/ eat

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dentalgia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: tooth pain

Pron: den-TAL-jah

Word Analysis

dent/ algia

tooth/ pain

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dyspepsia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: bad digestion

Pron: dis-PEP-see-ah

Word Analysis

dys/ peps/ ia

bad/ digestion/ condition

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esophagalgia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: pain in the esophagus

Pron: eh-SAWF-ah-GAL-jah

Word Analysis

esophag/ algia

esophagus/pain

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eupepsia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: good digestion

Pron: yoo-PEP-see-ah

Word Analysis

eu/ peps/ ia

good/ digestion/ condition

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gastralgia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: stomach pain

Pron: gas-TRAL-jah

Word Analysis

gastr/ algia

stomach/ pain

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gastrodynia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: stomach pain

Pron: GAS-troh-DAI-nee-ah

Word Analysis

gastr/ dynia

stomach/ pain

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gingivalgia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: gum pain

Pron: JIN-jih-VAL-jah

Word Analysis

gingiv/ algia

gum/ pain

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gingivostomatitis

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: inflammation of the mouth and gums

Pron: JIN-jih-voh-STOH-mah-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

gingivo/ stomat/ itis

gum/ mouth/ inflammation

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hematemesis

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: vomiting blood

Pron: HEM-at-EM-eh-sis

Word Analysis

hemat/ emesis

blood/ vomiting

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hyperemesis

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: excessive vomiting

Pron: HAI-per-EM-eh-sis

Word Analysis

hyper/ emesis

over/ vomiting

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odontalgia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: tooth pain

Pron: OH-dawn-TAL-jah

Word Analysis

odont/ algia

tooth/ pain

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odontodynia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: tooth pain

Pron: oh-DAWN-toh-DAI-nee-ah

Word Analysis

odonto/ dynia

tooth/ pain

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stomatitis

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: inflammation of the mouth

Pron: STOH-mah-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

Stomat/ itis

Mouth/ inflammation

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stomatodynia

upper gastro tract

subjective

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Def: mouth pain

Pron: stoh-MAT-oh-DAI-nee-ah

Word Analysis

stomato/ dynia

mouth/ pain

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constipation

lower gastro tract

subjective

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Def: difficulty passing feces

Pron: KAWN-stih-PAY-shuh

Word Analysis

from Latin, for “to crowd together”

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diarrhea

lower gastro tract

subjective

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Def: the passing of fluid or unformed feces

Pron: DAI-ah-REE-ah

Word Analysis

dia/ rrhea

through/ discharge

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dysentery

lower gastro tract

subjective

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Def: another name for diarrhea

Pron: DIS-en-TER-ee

Word Analysis

dys/ enter/ y

bad/ intestine/ condition

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enterodynia

lower gastro tract

subjective

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Def: pain in the intestines

Pron: EN-ter-oh-DAI-nee-ah

Word Analysis

entero/ dynia

intestine/ pain

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hemorrhoid *

lower gastro tract

subjective

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Def: inflammation of the veins surrounding the anus

Pron: HEM-oh-ROID

Word Analysis

from a Greek word referring to veins likely to discharge blood

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rectalgia

lower gastro tract

subjective

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Def: rectal pain

Pron: rek-TAL-jah

Word Analysis

rect/ algia

rectum/ pain

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cholecystalgia

supporting organs

subjective

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Def: pain in the gallbladder

Pron: KOH-lay-sis-TAL-jah

Word Analysis

chole/ cyst/ algia

bile/ bladder/ pain

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jaundice

supportting organs

subjective

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Def: yellowing of skin, tissue, and fluids caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood

Pron: JAWN-dis

from French, meaning “yellow”

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icterus *

supporting organs

subjective

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Def: another name for jaundice

Pron: IK-ter-us

from Greek, for “jaundice”

Note: This word has its origin in the name of a bird with a yellow breast; it was once believed that seeing the bird would cure jaundice.

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sialorrhea

supporting organs

subjective

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Def: excessive salivation

Pron: SAI-ah-loh-REE-ah

Word Analysis

sialo/ rrhea

saliva/ excessive discharge

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gastromalacia

upper gastro tract

objective

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Def: softening of the stomach

Pron: GAS-troh-mah-LAY-shah

Word Analysis

gastro/ malacia

stomach/ softening

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gastroparesis

upper gastro tract

objective

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Def: partial paralysis of the stomach

Pron: GAS-troh-par-EE-sis

Word Analysis

gastro/ paresis

stomach/ partial paralysis

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gingivitis

upper gastro tract

objective

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Def: inflammation of the gums

Pron: JIN-jih-VAI-tis

Word Analysis

gingiv/ itis

gum/ inflammation

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gingivoglossitis

upper gastro tract

objective

A

Def: inflammation of the gums and tongue

Pron: JIN-jih-voh-glaw-SAI-tis

Word Analysis

gingivo/ gloss/ itis

gum/ tongue/ inflammation

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glossoplegia

upper gastro tract

objective

A

Def: paralysis of the tongue

Pron: GLAW-soh-PLEE-jah

Word Analysis

glosso/ plegia

tongue/ paralysis

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odontoclasis *

upper gastro tract

objective

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Def: breaking of a tooth

Pron: OH-dawn-TAWK-lah-sis

Word Analysis

odonto/ clasis

tooth/ break

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stomatogastric

upper gastro tract

objective

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Def: pertaining to the mouth and stomach

Pron: stoh-MAH-toh-GAS-trik

Word Analysis

stomato/ gastr/ ic

mouth/ stomach/ pertaining to

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stomatosis

upper gastro tract

objective

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Def: mouth condition

Pron: STOH-mah-TOH-sis

Word Analysis

stomat/ osis

mouth/ condition

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anophony

lower gastro tract

objective

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Def: sound from the anus

Pron: an-AW-foh-nee

Word Analysis

ano/ phony

anus/ sound

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flatus *

lower gastro tract

objective

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Def: the medical term for passing gas

Pron: FLAH-tus

Word Analysis

from Latin, for “to blow”

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hernia

lower gastro tract

objective

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Def: rupture or protrusion of an organ through the wall that normally contains it

Pron: HER-nee-ah

Word Analysis

from Latin, for “rupture”

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steatorrhea *

lower gastro tract

objective

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Def: excessive fat discharged in the feces

Pron: STAY-at-oh-REE-ah

Word Analysis

steato/ rrhea

fat/ discharge

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ascites *

supporting organs

objective

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Def: retention of fluid in the peritoneum

Pron: ah-SAI-teez

Word Analysis

from the Greek word askos, referring to a bag made from the skin of a goat that was used to hold wine

Note: the name comes from the patient’s resemblance to an askos

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biligenesis

supporting organs

objective

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Def: formation of bile

Pron: bih-lih-JIN-eh-sis

Word Analysis

bili/ genesis

bile/ creation

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cholelith

supporting organs

objective

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Def: gallstone; literally “ a stone in the bile”

Pron: KOH-lay-lith

Word Analysis

chole/ lith

bile/ stone

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hepatomalacia

supporting organs

objective

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Def: softening of the liver

Pron: heh-PAT-oh-mah-LAY-shah

Word Analysis

hepato/ malacia

liver/ softening

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hepatomegaly

supporting organs

objective

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Def: enlargement of the liver

Pron: heh-PAT-oh-MEG-ah-lee

Word Analysis

hepato/ megaly

liver/ enlargement

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hepatoptosis

supporting organs

objective

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Def: downward displacement of the liver

Pron: heh-PAT-op-TOH-sis

Word Analysis

hepato/ ptosis

liver/ drooping condition

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pancreatolith

supporting organs

objective

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Def: stone in the pancreas

Pron: pan-kree-AT-oh-lith

Word Analysis

pancreato/ lith

pancreas/ stone

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sialoangiectasis

supporting organs

objective

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Def: overexpansion of the salivary vessels

Pron: SAI-ah-loh-AN-jee-EK-tah-sis

Word Analysis

sialo/ angi/ ectasis

saliva/ vessel/ expansion

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sialolith

supporting organs

objective

A

Def: stone in the saliva

Pron: sai-AL-oh-lith

Word Analysis

sialo/ lith

saliva/ stone

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sialostenosis *

supporting organs

objective

A

Def: narrowing of the salivary glands

Pron: SAI-ah-loh-steh-NOH-sis

Word Analysis

sialo/ sten/ osis

saliva/ narrowing/ condition

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80
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cholangiogram

radiology

objective

A

Def: record of the bile vessels (ducts)

Pron: koh-LAN-jee-oh-gram

Word Analysis

chol/ angio/ gram

bile/ vessel/ record

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cholangiography

radiology

objective

A

Def: procedure for mapping the bile vessel (ducts)

Pron: koh-LAN-jee-AW-grah-fee

Word Analysis

chol/ angio/ graphy

bile/ vessel/ writing procedure

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cholangiopancreatography

radiology

objective

A

Def: procedure for mapping the bile vessels (ducts) and pancreas

Pron: koh-LAN-jee-oh-PAN-kree-ah-TAW-grah-fee

Word Analysis

chol/ angio/ pancreato/ graphy

bile/ vessel/ pancreas/ writing procedure

Note: This can be performed either by endoscope (ERCP) or by MRI (MRCP).

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cholecystogram

radiology

objective

A

Def: record of the bile (gall) bladder

Pron: KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram

Word Analysis

chole/ cysto/ gram

bile/ bladder/ record

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pancreatography

radiology

objective

A

Def: procedure for mapping the pancreas

Pron: PAN-kree-ah-TAW-graw-fee

Word Analysis

pancreato/ graphy

pancreas/ writing procedure

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85
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anosigmoidoscopy

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: procedure for looking at the anus and sigmoid colon

Pron: AN-oh-SIG-moid-AW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

ano/ sigmoido/ scopy

anus/ sigmoid/ looking procedure

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colonoscopy

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: procedure for looking at the colon

Pron: COH-lon-AW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

colono/ scopy

colon/ looking procedure

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endoscope

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: instrument used to look inside

Pron: EN-doh-SKOHP

Word Analysis

endo/ scope

inside/ instrument to look

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endoscopy

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: procedure of looking inside

Pron: en-DAW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

endo/ scopy

inside/ looking procedure

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: procedure for looking inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

Pron: eh-SAW-fah-goh-GAS-stroh-DOO-aw-den-AW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

esophago/ gastro/ duodeno/ scopy

esophagus/ stomach/ duodenum/ looking procedure

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esophagoscopy

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: procedure for looking inside the esophagus

Pron: eh-SAW-fah-GAW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

esophago/ scopy

esophagus/ looking procedure

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fecal occult blood test (FOBT)

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: test of feces to discover blood not visibly apparent

Pron: FEE-kal ah-KULT BLUD TEST

Word Analysis

fec/ al occult blood test

feces/ pertaining to hidden

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92
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gastroscope

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: an instrument for looking at the stomach

Pron: GAS-troh-SKOHP

Word Analysis

gastro/ scope

stomach/ instrument to look

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gastroscopy

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: procedure for looking at the stomach

Pron: gas-TRAW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

gastro/ scopy

stomach/ looking procedure

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laparoscope

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: instrument for looking inside the abdomen

Pron: LAP-ar-roh-skohp

Word Analysis

laparo/ scope

abdomen/ instrument to look

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laparoscopy

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: procedure for looking inside the abdomen

Pron: LAP-ah-RAWS-koh-pee

Word Analysis

laparo/ scopy

abdomen/ looking procedure

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nasogastric tube

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: tube inserted through the nose into the stomach

Pron: NAY-soh-GAS-trk TOOB

Word Analysis

naso/ gastr/ ic tube

nose/ stomach/ pertaining to

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97
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peritoneoscopy

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: procedure for looking at the peritoneum

Pron: PER-ih-TOH-nee-AW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

peritoneo/scopy

peritoneum/ looking procedure

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98
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proctoscope

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: instrument for looking at the anus and rectum

Pron: PRAWK-toh-skohp

Word Analysis

procto/ scope

anus/ rectum/ instrument to look

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99
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proctoscopy

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: procedure for looking at the anus and rectum

Pron: prawk-TAW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

procto/ scopy

anus/ rectum/ looking procedure

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100
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sigmoidoscope

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: an instrument for looking at the sigmoid colon

Pron: sig-MOY-doh-skohp

Word Analysis

sigmoido/ scope

sigmoid/ looking procedure

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101
Q

sigmoidoscopy

diagnostic procedures

objective

A

Def: procedure for looking at the sigmoid colon

Pron: sig-moy-DAW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

sigmoido/ scopy

sigmoid/ looking procedure

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102
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bariatrics

professional terms

objective

A

Def: branch of medicine dealing with weight issues

Pron: BAR-ee-at-riks

Word Analysis

bar/ aitr/ ics

heavy/ doctor/ pertaining to

Note: In weather forecasts, the atmospheric pressure is called barometric pressure

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103
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dentifrice *

professional terms

objective

A

Def: toothpaste

Pron: DEN-ti-fris

Word Analysis

denti/ frice

tooh/ rub

Note: The suffix -frice also gives us the word friction

104
Q

dentist

professional terms

objective

A

Def: specialist in teeth

Pron: DEN-tist

Word Analysis

dent/ ist

tooth/ specialist

105
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dentistry

professional terms

objective

A

Def: branch of medicine dealing with teeth

Pron: DEN-tis-tree

Word Analysis

dent/ istry

tooth/ specialty

106
Q

gastroenterologist

professional terms

objective

A

Def: specialist in the stomach and intestines

Pron: GAS-troh-EN-ter-AW-loh-jist

Word Analysis

gastro/ entero/ logist

stomach/ intestines/ specialist

107
Q

gastroenterology

professional terms

objective

A

Def: study of the stomach and intestines

Pron: GAS-troh-EN-ter-AW-loh-jee

Word Analysis

gastro/ entero/ logy

stomach/ intestines/ study

108
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orthodontics

professional terms

objective

A

Def: branch of medicine dealing with the straightening of teeth

Pron: or-thoh-DAWN-tiks

Word Analysis

ortho/ dont/ ics

straight/ teeth/ pertaining to

109
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orthodontist

professional terms

objective

A

Def: specialist in straightening teeth

Pron: or-thoh-DAWN-tist

Word Analysis

ortho/ dont/ ist

straight/ teeth/ specialist

110
Q

proctologist*

professional terms

objective

A

Def: specialist in the anus, rectum, and colon

Pron: prok-TAW-loh-jist

Word Analysis

procto/ logist

anus/rectum/ specialist

111
Q

proctology

professional terms

objective

A

Def: branch of medicine dealing with the anus, rectum, and colon

Pron: prok-TAW-loh-jee

Word Analysis

procto/ logy

anus/rectum/ study

112
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epigastric

anatomical regions

objective

A

Def: upper center portion of the abdomen

Pron: eh-pee-GAS-trik

Word Analysis

epi/ gastr/ ic

upon/ stomach/ pertaining to

113
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hypochondriac

anatomical regions

objective

A

Def: upper side portions of the abdomen

Pron: hai-poh-GAS-trik

Word Analysis

hypo/ gastr/ ic

beneath/ stomach/ pertaining to

114
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hypogastric

anatomical regions

objective

A

Def: lower center portion of the abdomen

Pron: hai-poh-GAS-trik

Word Analysis

hypo/ gastr/ ic

beneath/ stomach/ pertaining to

115
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inguinal

anatomical regions

objective

A

Def: lower side portions of the abdomen

Pron: IN-gwin-al

Word Analysis

inguin/ al

groin/ pertaining to

116
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lumbar

anatomical regions

objective

A

Def: middle side portions of the abdomen

Pron: LUM-bar

Word Analysis

lumb/ ar

loin/ pertaining to

117
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umbilical

anatomical regions

objective

A

Def: middle center portion of the abdomen

Pron: um-BIL-ih-kal

Word Analysis

umbilic/ al

belly button/ pertaining to

118
Q

esophagitis

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the esophagus

Pron: eh-SAWF-ah-JAI-tis

Word Analysis

esophag/ itis

esophagus/ inflammation

119
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gastritis

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the stomach

Pron: gas-TRAI-tis

Word Analysis

gastr/ itis

stomach/ inflammation

120
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gastroenteritis

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the stomach and intestines

Pron: GAS-troh-EN-ter-AI-tis

Word Analysis

gastro/ enter/ itis

stomach/ intestine/ inflammation

121
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gastroenterocolitis

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the stomach, intestine, and colon

Pron: GAS-troh-EN-ter-oh-coh-LAI-tis

Word Analysis

gastro/ entero/ col/ itis

stomach/ intestine/ colon/ inflammation

122
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: disease in which acid comes up from the stomach and damages the esophagus

Pron: GAS-troh-eh-SOF-ah-JEE-al REE-fluks dih-ZEEZ

Word Analysis

gastro/ esophag/ eal re/ flux

stomach/ esophagus/ pertainting to back/ flow

123
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gingival hyperplasia

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: overformation of gum tissue

Pron: JIN-jih-val HAI-per-PLAY-zhah

Word Analysis

gingiv/ al hyper/ plasia

gum/ pertaining to over/ formation

124
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glossopathy

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: disease of the tongue

Pron: glaws-AW-pah-thee

Word Analysis

glosso/ pathy

tongue/ disease

125
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glossotrichia *

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: overdevelopment of bumps on the tongue, making the tongue appear to the hairy

Pron: GLAWS-oh-TRIK-ee-ah

Word Analysis

glosso/ trich/ ia

tongue/ hair/ condition

126
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periodontitis

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of region around the teeth

Pron: PER-ee-OH-don-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

peri/ odont/ itis

around/ tooth/ inflammation

127
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pyloric stenosis

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: narrowing of the sphincter at the base of the stomach

Pron: PAI-lor-ik steh-NOH-sis

Word Analysis

pylor/ ic sten/ osis

gatekeeper/ pertaining to narrowing/ condition

Note: The body has three muscles called sphincters that open and close to allow the passage of fluid and solids- the esophageal (between the esophagus and the stomach), the pyloric (between the stomach and the intestines), and the anus. Pyloric comes from Greek, for “gatekeeper.”

128
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stomatomycosis

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: fungus condition of the mouth

Pron: stoh-MAT-oh-mai-KOH-sis

Word Analysis

stomato/ myc/ osis

mouth/ fungus/ condition

129
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stomatosis

upper gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: mouth condition

Pron: STOH-mah-TOH-sis

Word Analysis

stomat/ osis

mouth/ condition

130
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colitis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the colon

Pron: coh-LAI-tis

Word Analysis

col/ itis

colon/ inflammation

131
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duodenitis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the duodenum

Pron: doo-AH-den-AI-tis

Word Analysis

duoden/ itis

duodenum/ inflammation

132
Q

enterocele

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: hernia of the intestines

Pron: EN-ter-oh-seel

Word Analysis

entero/ cele

intestine/ tumor

133
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enteropathy

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: disease of the intestines

Pron: EN-ter-AW-pah-thee

Word Analysis

entero/ pathy

intestine/ disease

134
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fistula

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: any abnormal passageway in the body that shouldn’t be there

Pron: FIS-tyoo-la

Word Analysis

from Latin, for “pipe”

135
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anal fistula *

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin

Pron: AY-nal FIS-tyoo-la

Word Analysis

an/ al fistula

anus/ pertaining to pipe

136
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colovaginal fistula

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: abnormal opening between the colon and vagina

Pron: COH-loh-VAJ-in-al FIS-tyoo-la

Word Analysis

colo/ vagin/ al fistula

colon/ vagina/ pertaining to pipe

137
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diverticulitis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: the inflammation of diverticula in the colon

Pron: dai-ver-tik-yoo-LAI-tis

Word Analysis

diverticul/ itis

diverticulum/ inflammation

Note: Diverticulum (plura: diverticula) comes from a Latin word that means “little side road” di (away) vert (turn) icle (little). It literally means “a little place to turn aside.” It refers to a bulge, hernia, or pouch that forms off of the colon.

138
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diverticulosis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: the condition of having diverticula in the colon

Pron: dai-ver-tik-yoo-LOH-sis

Word Analysis

diverticul/ osis

diverticulum/ inflammation

Note: The presence and development of diverticula in the colon is called diverticulosis. When those divertulca cause problems, it becomes diverticulitis

139
Q

celiac disease *

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: disease of the intestines due to an adverse reaction to gluten

Pron: SEE-lee-ak dih-ZEEZ

Word Analysis

celi/ ac disease

abdomen/ pertaining to disease

Note: The name refers to the chief symptom experienced by people who suffer from it- intense abdominal pain. In recent years, another term, gluten-sensitive enteropathy, has emerged.

140
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ileitis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the ileum

Pron: IH-lee-AI-tis

Word Analysis

ile/ itis

ileum/ inflammation

141
Q

ileocolitis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the ileum and colon

Pron: IH-lee-oh-koh-LAI-tis

Word Analysis

ileocol/ itis

ileum/ inflammation

142
Q

jejunitis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the jejunum

Pron: JE-joo-NAI-tis

Word Analysis

jejun/ itis

jejunum/ inflammation

143
Q

jejunoileitis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the jejunum and ileum

Pron: je-JOO-noh-IH-lee-AI-tis

Word Analysis

jejuno/ ile/ itis

jejunum/ ileum/ inflammation

144
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malabsorption

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: incomplete or lack of absorbing nutrients from the intestines

Word Analysis

mal/ absorption

bad/ absorption

145
Q

proctitis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the anus and rectum

Pron: prok-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

proct/ itis

anus/ rectum/ inflammation

146
Q

proctoptosis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: downward displacement of the rectum and anus

Pron: prok-TOP-toh-sis

Word Analysis

procto/ ptosis

anus/rectum/ drooping condition

147
Q

rectitis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the rectum

Pron: rek-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

rect/ itis

rectum/ inflammation

148
Q

ulcerative colitis

lower gastro tract

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the colon characterized by ulcers

Pron: UL-sir-ah-tiv koh-LAI-tis

Word Analysis

ulcer/ ative col/ itis

ulcer/ characterized colon/ inflammation

149
Q

celiomyositis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the abdominal muscle

Pron: SEE-lee-oh-MAI-oh-SAI-tis

Word Analysis

celio/ myos/ itis

abdomen/ muscle/ inflammation

150
Q

celiopathy

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: disease of the abdomen

Pron: see-lee-AW-pah-thee

Word Analysis

celio/ pathy

abdomen/ disease

151
Q

cholangitis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the bile vessels (ducts)

Pron: KOH-lan-JAI-tis

Word Analysis

cholang/ itis

biel vessels/ inflammation

152
Q

cholecystitis *

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the bile (gall) bladder

Pron: KOH-lay-sis-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

chole/ cyst/ itis

bile/ bladder/ inflammation

153
Q

choledochocele

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: hernia of the (common) bile duct

Pron: koh-lay-DOH-koh-seel

Word Analysis

chole/ docho/ cele

bile/ duct/ tumor

154
Q

choledocholithiasis *

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: the presence of a stone in the (common) bile duct

Word Analysis

chole/ docho/ lith/ iasis

bile/ duct/ stone/ presence

155
Q

cholelithiasis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: presence of a gallstone

Pron: KOH-lay-lih-THAI-ah-sis

Word Analysis

chole/ lith/ iasis

bile/ stone/ presence

156
Q

cirrhosis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: liver disease named for the change of color in the liver

Pron: sir-OH-sis

Word Analysis

from the Greek word cirrho, for “yellow”

Note: The standard Greek root for “yellow” is xantho.
This word uses a much rarer root for yellow.

157
Q

hepatitis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the liver

Pron: HEH-pah-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

hepat/ itis

liver/ inflammation

Note: There are five types of viral hepatits, named Hepatitis A through E. The most serious are HEP B and HEP C because they can lead to chronic hepatitis and cancer.

158
Q

hepatosclerosis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: hardening of the liver

Pron: heh-PAT-oh-skleh-ROH-sis

Word Analysis

hepato/ scler/ osis

liver/ hardening/ condition

159
Q

laparocele

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: abdominal hernia

Pron: LAP-ar-oh-seel

Word Analysis

laparo/ cele

abdomen/ tumor

160
Q

pancreatitis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the pancreas

Pron: inflammation of the pancreas

Word Analysis

pancreat/ itis

pancreas/ inflammation

161
Q

pancreatolithiasis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: the presence of a stone in the pancreas

Pron: PAN-kree-AH-toh-lih-THAI-ah-sis

Word Analysis

pancreato/ lith/ iasis

pancreas/ stone/ presence

162
Q

peritonitis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the peritoneum

Pron: PER-ih-toh-NAI-tis

Word Analysis

periton/ itis

peritoneum/ inflammation

163
Q

sclerosing cholangitis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: inflammation and hardening of the bile vessels (ducts)

Pron: skleh-ROH-sing KOH-lan-JAI-tis

Word Analysis

scleros/ ing chol/ ang/ itis

harden/ ing bile/ vessel/ inflammation

164
Q

sialoadenitis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the salivary glands

Pron: sai-AL-oh-AD-en-AI-tis

Word Analysis

sialo/ aden/ itis

saliva/ gland/ inflammation

165
Q

sialoadenosis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: a condition of the salivary glands

Pron: sai-AL-oh-AD-en-OH-sis

Word Analysis

sialo/ aden/ osis

saliva/ gland/ condition

166
Q

sialolithiasis

supporting organs

assessment

A

Def: the presence of salivary stones

Pron: sai-AL-oh-lih-THAI-ah-sis

Word Analysis

sialo/ lith/ iasis

saliva/ stone/ presence

167
Q

cholangioma

oncology

assessment

A

Def: tumor of the bile vessels (ducts)

Pron: koh-lan-jee-OH-mah

Word Analysis

chol/ angi/ oma

bile/ vessel/ tumor

168
Q

colorectal carcinoma

oncology

assessment

A

Def: cancerous tumor of the colon and rectum

Pron: COH-loh-REK-tal KAR-sih-NOH-mah

Word Analysis

colo/ rect/ al carcin/ oma

colon/ rectum/ pertaining to cancer/ tumor

169
Q

esophageal carcinoma

oncology

assessment

A

Def: cancerous tumor of the esophagus

Pron: eh-SAWF-ah-JEE-al KAR-sih-NOH-mah

Word Analysis

esophag/ eal carcin/ oma

esophagus/ pertaining to cancer/ tumor

170
Q

hepatocarcinoma

oncology

assessment

A

Def: cancerous tumor of the liver

Pron: heh-PAT-oh-KAR-sih-NOH-mah

Word Analysis

hepato/ carcin/ oma

liver/ cancer/ tumor

171
Q

hepatoma

oncology

assessment

A

Def: tumor of the liver

Pron: HEH-pah-TOH-mah

Word Analysis

hepat/ oma

liver/ tumor

172
Q

antacid

pharmacology

plan

A

Def: agent that neutralizes acid

Pron: ant-AS-id

Word Analysis

ant/ acid

against/ acid

173
Q

antiemetic

pharmacology

plan

A

Def: agent that prevents or relieves nausea or vomiting

Pron: AN-tih-EE-met-ik

Word Analysis

anti/ emet/ ic

against/ vomiting/ pertaining to

174
Q

carthartic *

pharmacology

plan

A

Def: agent that produces bowel movements

Pron: kah-THAR-tik

Word Analysis

cathart/ ic

cleansing/ pertaining to

175
Q

sialagogic

pharmacology

plan

A

Def: an agent that causes salivation

Pron: sai-AL-ah-GAW-jik

Word Analysis

sial/ agog/ ic

saliva/ leading/ pertaining to

176
Q

esophagectomy

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of the esophagus

Pron: eh-SAW-fah-JEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

esophag/ ectomy

esophagus/ removal

177
Q

esophagogastroplasty

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the esophagus and stomach

Pron: eh-SAW-fah-goh-GAS-troh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

esophago/ gastro/ plasty

esophagus/ stomach/ reconstruction

178
Q

gastrectomy

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of the stomach

Pron: gas-TREK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

gastr/ ectomy

stomach/ removal

179
Q

gastroduodenostomy

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: creation of an opening between the stomach and the duodenum

Pron: GAS-troh-doo-AH-den-AW-stoh-mee

Word Analysis

gastro/ duedeno/ stomy

stomach/ duodenum/ opening

180
Q

gastroenterostomy

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: the creation of an opening between the stomach and the intestines

Pron: GAS-troh-EN-ter-AW-stoh-mee

Word Analysis

gastro/ entero/ stomy

stomach/ intestine/ opening

181
Q

gastrojejunostomy

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: creation of an opening between the stomach and the jejunum

Pron: GAS-troh-JEH-joo-NAW-stoh-mee

Word Analysis

gastro/ jejuno/ stomy

stomach/ jejunum/ opening

182
Q

gastropexy

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical fixation of the stomach

Pron: GA-troh-PEK-see

Word Analysis

gastro/ pexy

stomach/ fixation

183
Q

gastroplasty

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the stomach

Pron: GAS-troh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

gastro/ plasty

stomach/ reconstruction

184
Q

gingivectomy

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of gum tissue

Pron: JIN-jih-VEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

gingiv/ ectomy

gum/ removal

185
Q

gingivoplasty

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of gum tissue

Pron: JIN-jih-voh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

gingivo/ plasty

gum/ reconstruction

186
Q

glossoplasty

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the tongue

Pron: GLAWS-oh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

glosso/ plasty

tongue/ reconstruction

187
Q

glossorrhaphy

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: suture of the tongue

Pron: glaws-OR-ah-fee

Word Analysis

glosso/ rrhaphy

tongue/ suture

188
Q

glossotomy

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the tongue

Pron: glaws-AW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

glosso/ tomy

tongue/ incision

189
Q

odontectomy

upper gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of a tooth

Pron: oh-dawn-TEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

odont/ ectomy

tooth/ removal

190
Q

anastomosis *

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: creation of an opening; a surgical procedure connecting two previously unconnected hollow tubes

Pron: ah-NAS-toh-MOH-sis

Word Analysis

ana/ stom/ osis

up/ out/ mouth condition

191
Q

anoplasty

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the anus

Pron: AN-noh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

ano/ plasty

anus/ reconstruction

192
Q

colectomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of the colon

Pron: koh-LEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

col/ ectomy

colon/ removal

193
Q

colostomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: creation of an opening in the colon

Pron: koh-LAW-stoh-mee

Word Analysis

colo/ stomy

colon/ opening

194
Q

duodenectomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of the duodenum

Pron: doo-AW-den-EK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

dudoden/ ectomy

duodenum/ removal

195
Q

enterectomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of the intestines

Pron: en-ter-EK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

enter/ ectomy

intestine/ removal

196
Q

enterorrhaphy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: suture of the intestines

Pron: en-ter-OR-ah-fee

Word Analysis

entero/ rrhaphy

intestine/ suture

197
Q

enterotomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the intestines

Pron: en-ter-AW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

entero/ tomy

intestine/ incision

198
Q

hemicolectomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of half (a portion) of the colon

Pron: HEH-mee-koh-LEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

hemi/ col/ ectomy

half/ colon/ removal

199
Q

hemorrhoidectomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of hemorrhoids

Pron: HEM-oh-roi-DEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

hemorrhoid/ ectomy

hemorrhoid/ removal

200
Q

herniorrhaphy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: suture of a hernia

Pron: her-nee-OR-ah-fee

Word Analysis

hernio/ rrhaphy

hernia/ suture

201
Q

ileocolostomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: creation of an opening between the ileum and colon

Pron: IHL-ee-oh-koh-LAW-stoh-mee

Word Analysis

ileo/ colo/ stomy

ileum/ colon/ opening

202
Q

ileorrhaphy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: suture of the ileum

Pron: IHL-ee-OR-ah-fee

Word Analysis

ileo/ rrhaphy

ileum/ suture

203
Q

ileostomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: creation of an opening in the ileum

Pron: IHL-ee-AWS-toh-mee

Word Analysis

ileo/ stomy

ileum/ opening

204
Q

ileotomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the ileum

Pron: IHL-ee-AW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

ileo/ tomy

ileum/ incision

205
Q

jejunorrhaphy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: suture of the jejunum

Pron: JE-joo-NOR-ah-fee

Word Analysis

jejuno/ rrhaphy

jejunum/ suture

206
Q

jejunostomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: the creation of an opening in the jejunum

Pron: JE-joo-NAW-stoh-mee

Word Analysis

jejuno/ stomy

jejunum/ opening

207
Q

jejunotomy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the jejunum

Pron: JE-joo-NAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

jejuno/ tomy

jejunum/ incision

208
Q

proctoplasty

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the anus and rectum

Pron: PROK-toh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

procto/ plasty

anus/ rectum/ reconstruction

209
Q

rectopexy

lower gastro tract procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical fixation of the rectum

Pron: REK-toh-PEK-see

Word Analysis

recto/ pexy

rectum/ fixation

210
Q

abdominocentesis

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: puncture of the abdomen (usually for the purpose of withdrawing fluid)

Pron: ab-DAW-min-oh-sin-TEE-sis

Word Analysis

abdomino/ centesis

abdomen/ puncture

211
Q

abdominoplasty

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the abdomen

Pron: ab-DAW-min-oh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

abdomino/ plasty

abdomen/ reconstruction

212
Q

celiotomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the abdomen

Pron: SEE-lee-AW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

celio/ tomy

abdomen/ incision

213
Q

cholangiogastrostomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: creation of an opening between the bile vessel (ducts) and the stomach

Pron: kohl-AN-jee-oh-gas-TRAW-stoh-mee

Word Analysis

cholangio/ gastro/ stomy

bile vessel/ stomach/ opening

214
Q

cholecystectomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of the bile (gall) bladder

Pron: KOH-lay-sis-TEK-toh-me

Word Analysis

chole/ cyst/ ectomy

bile/ bladder/ removal

215
Q

choledochoenterostomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: the creation of an opening between (common) bile duct and the intestines

Pron: KOH-leh-DOH-koh-EN-ter-AW-stoh-mee

Word Analysis

chole/ docho/ entero/ stomy

bile/ duct/ intestine/ opening

216
Q

choledocholithectomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of a stone from the (common) bile duct

Pron: KOH-leh-DOH-koh-lih-THEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

chole/ docho/ lith/ ectomy

bile/ duct/ stone/ removal

217
Q

choledochotomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the (common) bile duct

Pron: KOH-leh-doh-KAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

chole/ docho/ tomy

bile/ duct/ incision

218
Q

cholelithotomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: incision to remove bile (gall) stones

Pron: KOH-lay-lih-THAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

chole/ litho/ tomy

bile/ stone/ incision

219
Q

cholelithotripsy *

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: crushing of bile (gall) stones

Pron: KOH-lay-lih-THOH-trip-see

Word Analysis

chole/ litho/ trips/ y

bile/ stone/ rub/ procedure

220
Q

hepatectomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of the liver

Pron: HEP-ah-TEK-toh-me

Word Analysis

hepat/ ectomy

liver/ removal

221
Q

hepaticogastrostomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: creation of an opening between the liver and the stomach

Pron: heh-PAT-ih-koh-gas-TRAW-stoh-mee

Word Analysis

hepatico/ gastro/ stomy

liver/ stomach/ opening

222
Q

hepaticotomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the liver

Pron: heh-PAT-ih-KAW-toh-me

Word Analysis

hepatico/ tomy

liver/ incision

223
Q

hepatopexy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical fixation of the liver

Pron: heh-PAT-oh-PEK-see

Word Analysis

hepato/ pexy

liver/ fixation

224
Q

laparoenterostomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: creation of an opening between the abdomen and the intestines

Pron: LAP-ah-roh-EN-ter-AWS-toh-me

Word Analysis

laparo/ entero/ stomy

abdomen/ intestine/ opening

225
Q

laparoscopic surgery

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: the use of a laparoscope to perform minimally invasive surgery

Pron: LAP-ah-roh-SKAW-pik SIR-jir-ee

Word Analysis

laparo/ scop/ ic surgery

abdomen/ device to look/ pertaining to

226
Q

laparotomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the abdomen

Pron: LAP-ah-RAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

laparo/ tomy

abdomen/ incision

227
Q

pancreatectomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of the pancreas

Pron: PAN-kree-ah-TEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

pancreat/ ectomy

pancreas/ removal

228
Q

pancreatoduodenectomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of the pancreas and duodenum

Pron: PAN-kree-at-oh-DOO-aw-den-EK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

pancreato/ duoden/ ectomy

pancreas/ duodenum/ removal

229
Q

pancreatolithectomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of stones in the pancreas

Pron: PAN-kree-at-oh-lih-THECK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

pancreato/ lith/ ectomy

pancreas/ stone/ removal

230
Q

sialoadenectomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical removal of a salivary gland

Pron: sai-AL-oh-AD-en-EK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

sialo/ aden/ ectomy

saliva/ gland/ removal

231
Q

sialolithotomy

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: incision to remove salivary stones

Pron: sai-AL-oh-lih-THAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

sialo/ litho/ tomy

saliva/ stone/ incision

232
Q

stomatoplasty

supporting organs procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the mouth

Pron: stoh-MAH-toh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

stomato/ plasty

mouth/ reconstruction

233
Q

BE

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: barium enema

Note: A barium enema is an X-ray exam that can detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon). The procedure is also called a colon X-ray. An enema is the injection of a liquid into your rectum through a small tube.

234
Q

BM

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: bowel movement

235
Q

CCE

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: cholecystectomy

236
Q

EGD

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: esophagogastroduodenoscopy

237
Q

ERCP

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

238
Q

EUS

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: endoscopic ultrasound

239
Q

FOBT

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: fecal occult blood test

240
Q

GERD

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: gastroesophageal reflux disease

241
Q

GI

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: gastrointestinal

242
Q

HAV, HBV, HCV

A

Def: Hepatitis A virus, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus

243
Q

IBD

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: inflammatory bowel disease

244
Q

IBS

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: irritable bowel syndrome

245
Q

LFT

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: liver function test

246
Q

NGT

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: nasogastric tube

247
Q

NPO

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: nothing by mouth (nihil per os)

248
Q

N&V

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: nausea and vomiting

249
Q

PEG

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

250
Q

PEJ

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def; percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy

251
Q

PUD

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: peptic ulcer disease

252
Q

RLQ

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: right lower quadrant

253
Q

RUQ

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: right upper quadrant

254
Q

LLQ

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: left lower quadrant

255
Q

LUQ

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: left upper quadrant

256
Q

UGI

gastrointestinal system abbreviations

A

Def: upper gastrointestinal

Medical Terminolgy (10 decks)

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