Chapter 8 Flashcards by Jackson Gifford | Brainscape

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What does ‘an/o’ refer to?

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anus

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What does ‘chol/e’ refer to?

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bile, gall

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What does ‘cholecyst/o’ refer to?

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gallbladder

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What does ‘col/o, colon/o’ refer to?

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colon

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What does ‘dent/o’ refer to?

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tooth

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What does ‘-emesis’ mean?

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vomiting

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What does ‘enter/o’ refer to?

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small intestine

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What does ‘esophag/o’ refer to?

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esophagus

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What does ‘gastr/o’ refer to?

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stomach

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What does ‘gingiv/o’ refer to?

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gums

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What does ‘gloss/o’ refer to?

A

tongue

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What does ‘-graphy’ mean?

A

the process of recording

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What does ‘-gram’ mean?

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a record or picture

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What does ‘hepat/o’ refer to?

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liver

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What does ‘-lithiasis’ mean?

A

presence of stones

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What does ‘odont/i’ refer to?

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tooth

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What does ‘or/o, stomat/o’ refer to?

A

mouth

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What does ‘pancreat/o’ refer to?

A

pancreas

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What does ‘-pepsia’ mean?

A

digestion

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What does ‘-phagia’ mean?

A

eating or swallowing

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What does ‘proct/o’ refer to?

A

anus and rectum

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What does ‘rect/o’ refer to?

A

rectum

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What does ‘-scopy’ mean?

A

visual examination

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What does ‘sigmoid/o’ refer to?

A

sigmoid colon

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What is Bariatrics?

A

medical specialty focusing on the treatment of obesity

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What does a Dentist specialize in?

A

teeth

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What does a Gastroenterologist specialize in?

A

the digestive system

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What does an Oral or Maxillofacial Surgeon do?

A

performs surgery on the mouth, jaw, and face

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What does an Orthodontist specialize in?

A

correcting teeth alignment

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What does a Periodontist specialize in?

A

the structures surrounding the teeth

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What does a Proctologist specialize in?

A

disorders of the anus, rectum, and colon

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What is a Registered Dietician?

A

nutrition professional