CHAPTER 9 Flashcards
What medical term means pertaining to the stomach ?
Gastric
What does the root gastr mean ?
Stomach
What does the suffix ic mean ?
Pertaining to
What does the suffix logy mean ?
Study of
What does the R/CF enter/o mean ?
Intestine
What does the suffix logist mean ?
One who studies, specialist
What does the root intestin mean ?
Gut, intestine
What is the medical term for medical specialty of the stomach and intestines ?
Gastroenterology
What is the medical term for medical specialist in gastroenterology ?
Gastroenterologist
What does the suffix scopy mean ?
To view, to examine
What does the R/CF lapar/o mean ?
Abdomen in general
What does the root scope mean ?
Instrument for viewing
What is the medical term for examination of contents of abdomen using an endoscope ?
Laparoscopy
What does the suffix al mean ?
Pertaining to
What does the alimentary canal include ?
Mouth
Stomach
Pharynx
Small intestine
Esophagus
Large intestine
What does the accessory organs include ?
Teeth
Liver
Tongue
Gallbladder
Salivary glands
Pancreas
What does the root digest mean ?
To break down food
What does the suffix ion mean ?
Action
What is the medical term for breakdown of food into elements suitable for cell metabolism ?
Digestion
What is the medical term for treatment of obesity ?
Bariatric
What does the root bari mean ?
Weight
What does the suffix atric mean ?
Treatment
What is the medical term for a substance in food required for normal physiologic function ?
Nutrient
What does the root nutrit mean ?
Nourishment
What is the medical term for the study of food and liquid requirements for normal function of the human body ?
Nutrition
What is the medical term for a certified professional in nutrition science ?
Nutritionist
What is the medical term for pertaining to the stomach and intestines ?
Gastrointestinal
What is the medical term for pertaing to digestion ?
Digestive
What is the medical term for tube linking the pharynx and the stomach ?
Esophagus
What is the medical term for digestive tube from stomach to anus ?
Intestine
What is the medical term for pertaining to the intestines ?
Intestinal
What is the medial term for digestive tract ?
Alimentary canal
What is the medical term for pertaining to the digestive tract ?
Alimentary
What is the medical term for specialist in disorders of the tissues surrounding the teeth ?
Periodontists
What is the medical term for qualified practitioners in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the oral-facial complex ?
Dentist
What is the medical term for the act of swallowing ?
Deglutition
What is the medical term for removal of waste material from the digestive tract ?
Elimination
What is the medical term for the process of chewing ?
Mastication
What does the suffix ation mean ?
Process
What does the root elimin mean ?
Throw away
What does the root deglutit mean ?
To swallow
What does the root mastic mean ?
Chew
What is the medical term for enzyme that breaks down fat ?
Lipase
What does root lip mean ?
Fat
What does the suffix ase mean ?
Enzyme
What does the prefix peri mean ?
Around
What is the medical term for waves of alternate contraction and relaxation of the intestinal wall to move food along the digestive tract ?
Peristalsis
What does the root stalsis mean ?
Constrict
What is the medical term for a protein that induces changes in other substances ?
Enzyme
What does the prefix en mean ?
In
What does the root zyme mean ?
Fermenting
What is the medical term for one of a group of enzymes that breaks down starch ?
Amylase
What does the root amyl mean ?
Starch
What is the medical term for group of enzymes that break down protein ?
Protease
What is the medical term for a single mass of a substance ?
Bolus
How long does the mechanical movement of food from mouth to anus take ?
Takes 24 - 36 hours
Where does digestion start ?
Mouth
What does HSV-1 stand for ?
Herpes simplex virus, type 1
What is the medical term for inflammation of tissues around a tooth ?
Periodontitis
What does the root odont mean ?
Tooth
What does the suffix itis mean ?
Inflammation
What is the medical term for inflammation of the gums ?
Gingivitis
What does the root gingiv mean ?
Gum
What is the medical term for bad odor of the breath ?
Halitosis
What does the suffix osis mean ?
Condition
What does the root halit mean ?
Breath
What is the medical term for infection with Candida albicans ?
Thrush
What is HSV 1 ?
Cold sores
What is the medical term for non medical term for aphthous ulcer ?
Canker
What is the medical term for bacterial destruction of teeth ?
Caries
What is the medical term for purulent discharge ?
Pyorrhea
What does the R/CF py/o mean ?
Pus
What does the root rrhea mean ?
Flow
What is the medical term for inflammation of the mucous membrane in the mouth ?
Stomatitis
What does the R/CF stomat/I mean ?
Oral cavity, mouth
What is the medical term for painful, burning tongue ?
Glossodynia
What does the suffix dynia mean ?
Pain
What does the R/CF gloss/o mean ?
Tongue
What does the suffix ectomy mean ?
Surgical excision
What is the medical term for calcified deposit at the gingival margin of the teeth ?
Tar tar
What is the medical term for around a tooth ?
Periodontal
What is the medical term for backward flow ?
Reflux
What does the prefix re mean ?
Back
What does the root flux mean ?
Flow
What is the medical term for vomit ?
Emesis
What is the medical term for vomiting of red blood ?
Hematemesis
What does the root hemat mean ?
Blood
What does the root emesis mean ?
To vomit
What is the medical term for difficulty in swallowing ?
Dysphagia
What does the prefix dys mean ?
Difficulty
What does the root phagia mean ?
Swallowing
What is also known as the reflux of the stomach’s acid contents into the esophagus ?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
What is the medical term for a band of muscle that encircles an opening; when it contracts, the opening squeezes closed ?
Sphincter
What is the medical term for pertaining to the symptoms of a disease ?
Symptomatic
What is the medical term for without any symptoms or abnormalities experienced by the patient ?
Asymptomatic
What does the prefix a mean ?
Without
What is the medical term for opening through a structure ?
Hiatus
What is the medical term for exit area of the stomach ?
Pylorus
What is the medical term for the acid of gastric juice ?
Hydrochloride Acid (HCI)
What is the medical term that makes the absorption of vitamin B12 happen v
Intrinsic factor
What is the medical term for without an appetite; or an aversion to food ?
Anorexia
What does the root Orex mean ?
Appetite
What does the prefix an mean ?
Without
What does the suffix is mean?
Condition
What is the medical term for inflammation of the lining of the stomach ?
Gastritis
What is the medical term for “upset stomach” epi gastric pain, nausea, and gas ?
Dyspepsia
What does the root peps mean ?
Digestion
What do the medical term for uptake of nutrients and water by cells in the GI tract ?
Absorption
What is the medical term for symptoms resulting from difficulty in digesting food ?
Indigestion
What is the medical term for symptoms that are chronic abdominal pain, bloating, and either diarrhea or constipation or an alternating pattern of the two ?
IBS ( irritable bowel syndrome)
What is the medical term for disease caused by a sensitivity to gluten ?
Celiac disease
What is the medical term for bile pigment formed in the liver from hemoglobin ?
Bilirubin
What does the suffix Rubin mean ?
Rust colored
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver ?
Hepatitis
What does the root hepat mean ?
Liver
What does the R/CF bil/I mean ?
Bile
What is the medical term for extensive fibrotic liver disease ?
Cirrhosis
What does the root cirrh mean ?
Yellow
What is your largest internal organ ?
Liver
What is the medical term for pertaining to the liver ?
Hepatic
What does HAV stand for ?
Hepatitis A virus ( transmitted by contaminated food )
What does HBV stand for ?
Hepatitis B Virus ( transmitted through contact with blood, semen, vaginal secretions, saliva, or needles)
What does HCV stand for ?
Hepatitis C Virus (most common blood borne infection and occurs mostly through injections given with contaminated syringes and needles)
What is the medical term for a chronic irreversible disease replacing normal liver cells with hard, fibrous scar tissue, it’s most common cause is alcoholism & there is no known cure ?
Cirrhosis of the liver
Which hepatitis has vaccines ?
Hepatitis A & B
What is the medical term for inflammation of the gallbladder ?
Cholecystitis
What does the root cyst mean ?
Bladder
What does the R/CF chol/e mean ?
Bile
What is the medical term for surgical removal of the gallbladder ?
Cholecystectomy
What does the root lith mean ?
Stone
What does the R/CF choledoch/o mean ?
Common bile duct
What is the medical term for condition of having bile stones (gallstones) ?
Cholelithiasis
On the underside of you liver is your ?
Gallbladder
What is the medical term for receptacle on the inferior surface if the liver for storing bile ?
Gallbladder
What is the medical term for Lou later gland, the head of which is tucked into the curve of the duodenum ?
Pancreas
What is the medical term for presence of a gallstone in the common bile duct ?
Choledocholithiasis
What does the root gall mean ?
Bitter
What does the root stone mean ?
Pebble
What is the medical term for pancreatic hormone that suppresses blood glucose levels and transports glucose into cells ?
Insulin
What does the root insul mean ?
Island
What does the suffix in mean ?
Chemical compound
What does the prefix endo mean ?
Within, inside
What does the root crine mean ?
Secrete
What does the prefix exo mean ?
Outward, outside
What is the medical term for a gland that produces an internal or hormonal substance and secretes it into the bloodstream ?
Endocrine
What is the medical term for a gland that secretes substances outwardly through excretory ducts ?
Exocrine
What is in the gallbladder ?
Cholesterol
What is in kidney stones ?
Calcium
What is the medical term for narrowing and thickening of terminal small intestine ?
Chron disease
What is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix ?
Appendicitis
What is the medical term for inflammation of the diverticula ?
Diverticulitis
What is the medical term for presence of a number of small pouches in the wall of the large intestine ?
Diverticulosis
What does the root diverticul mean ?
Byroad
What is the medical term for dilated rectal vein producing painful anal swelling ?
Hemorrhoid
What is the medical term for endoscopic examination of the colon ?
Colonoscopy
What is the medical term for instrument to examine the inside of a tubular or hollow organ ?
Endoscope
