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Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
Q

Aliment

A

Root

Nourishment, food

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Ary

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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Alimentary

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Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the digestive tract

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Alimentary canal

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Canal, Latin a duct or channel

Digestive tract

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Anus

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Latin A ring

Terminal opening of the digestive tract through which feces are discharged

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An

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Root

Anus

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Al

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Suffix

Pertaining to

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Anal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the anus

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Bari

A

Root

Weight

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Atric

A

Suffix

Treatment

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Bariatric

A

Root + Suffix

Treatment of obesity

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Digest

A

Root

To break down food

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Ion

A

Suffix

Action

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Digestion

A

Root + Suffix

Breakdown of food into elements suitable for cell metabolism

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Digest

A

Root

To break down food

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Ive

A

Suffix

Nature of, quality of

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Digestive

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to digestion

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Esophagus

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Greek Gullet

Tube linking the pharynx and the stomach

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Gastr

A

Root

Stomach

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Ic

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Suffix

Pertaining to

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Gastric

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the stomach

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Gastr/o

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Root + Combining Form

Stomach

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Enter/o

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Root + Combining Form

Intestine

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Logy

A

Suffix

Study of

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Gastroenterology

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Medical specialty of the stomach and intestines

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Logist

A

Suffix

One who studies, specialist

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Gastroenterologosit

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Medical specialist in gastroenterology

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Gastr/o

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Root + Combining Form

Stomach

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29
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Intestin

A

Root

Gut, intestine

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Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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31
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Gastrointestinal

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the stomach and intestines

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Intestine

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Latin Intestine, gut

The digestive tube from stomach to anus

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Intestin

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Root

Gut

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Al

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Suffix

Pertaining to

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Intestinal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the intestines

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36
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Lapar/o

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Root + Combining Form

Abdomen in general

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37
Q

Scopy

A

Suffix

To view, to examine

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38
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Laparoscopy

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Examination of contents of abdomen using an endoscope

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Scope

A

Suffix

Instrument for viewing

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Laparoscope

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Instrument (endoscope) used for viewing abdominal contents

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Ic

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Suffix

Pertaining to

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42
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Laparoscopic

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix + Suffix

Pertaining to to laparoscopy

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Nutrient

A

Latin To nourish

A substance in food required for normal physiologic function

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Nutrit

A

Root

Nourishment

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45
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Ive

A

Suffix

Nature of, pertaining to

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Nutritive

A

Root + Suffix

Providing nourishment

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47
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Ion

A

Suffix

Action, condition

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48
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Nutrition

A

Root + Suffix

The study of food and liquid requirements for normal function of the human body

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49
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Ist

A

Suffix

Specialist in

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50
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Nutritionist

A

Root + Suffix

Certified professional in nutrition science

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51
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Bolus

A

Greek Lump

A single mass of a substance

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52
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Deglutit

A

Root

To swallow

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Ion

A

Suffix

Action, condition

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54
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Deglutition

A

Root + Suffix

The act of swallowing

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55
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Mastic

A

Root

Chew

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56
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Ate

A

Suffix

Pertaining to, composed of

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57
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Masticate

A

Root + Suffix

To chew

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58
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Ation

A

Suffix

Process

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59
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Mastication

A

Root + Suffix

The process of chewing

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60
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Peri

A

Prefix

Around

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61
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Stalsis

A

Root

Constrict

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Peristalsis

A

Prefix + Root

Waves of alternate contraction and relaxation of the intestinal wall to move food along the digestive tract

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Q

Dent

A

Root

Tooth

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Ine

A

Suffix

Pertaining to, substance

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Q

Dentine

A

Root + Suffix

Dense, ivory- like substance located under the enamel in a tooth

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Dent

A

Root

Tooth

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Ist

A

Suffix

Specialist

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Dentist

A

Root + Suffix

A qualified practitioner in the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the oral facial complex

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Q

Enamel

A

French Enamel

Hard substance covering a tooth

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70
Q

En

A

Prefix

In

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71
Q

Zyme

A

Root

Enzyme, fermenting

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72
Q

Enzyme

A

Prefix + Root

Protein that induces changes in other substances

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73
Q

Mouth

A

Old English Mouth

External opening of a cavity or canal

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Q

Nas/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Nose

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75
Q

Pharynx

A

Root

Throat

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Q

Nasopharynx

A

Root + Combining Form + Root

Region of the pharynx at the back of the nose and above the soft palate

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77
Q

Or

A

Root

Mouth

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78
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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79
Q

Oral

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the mouth

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80
Q

Palate

A

Latin Palate

Roof of the mouth

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81
Q

Papilla

A

Latin Small pimple

Any small projection

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82
Q

Par

A

Prefix

Beside

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83
Q

Ot

A

Root

Ear

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84
Q

Id

A

Suffix

Having a particular quality

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85
Q

Parotid

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

The parotid gland is the salivary gland beside the ear

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Q

Pulp

A

Latin Flesh

Dental pulp is the connective tissue in the cavity in the center of the tooth

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Q

Saliva

A

Latin Spit

Secretion in mouth from salivary glands

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Q

Saliv

A

Root

Saliva

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Q

Ary

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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90
Q

Salivary

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to saliva

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91
Q

Sub

A

Prefix

Underneath

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92
Q

Lingu

A

Root

Tongue

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93
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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94
Q

Sublingual

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Underneath the tongue

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95
Q

Sub

A

Prefix

Underneath

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96
Q

Mandibul

A

Root

Mandible

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Q

Ar

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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98
Q

Submandibular

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Underneath the mandible

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Q

Tongue

A

Latin Tongue

Mobile muscle mass in the mouth; bears the taste buds

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100
Q

Uvula

A

Latin Grape

Fleshy projection of the soft palate

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101
Q

Aphthous

A

Greek Ulcer

Painful small oral ulcers

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102
Q

Canker

A

Latin Crab

Non-medical term for aphthous ulcer

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103
Q

Caries

A

Latin Dry rot

Bacterial destruction of teeth

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104
Q

Gingiva

A

Latin Gum

Tissue surrounding the teeth and covering the jaw

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105
Q

Gingiv

A

Root

Gum

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106
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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107
Q

Gingival

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the gums

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108
Q

Gingiv

A

Root

Gum

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109
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

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110
Q

Gingivitis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the gums

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111
Q

Gingiv

A

Root

Gum

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112
Q

Ectomy

A

Suffix

Surgical excision

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113
Q

Gingivectomy

A

Root + Suffix

Surgical removal of diseased gums

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114
Q

Halit

A

Root

Breath

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115
Q

Osis

A

Suffix

Condition

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116
Q

Halitosis

A

Root + Suffix

Bad odor of the breath

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117
Q

Peri

A

Prefix

Around

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118
Q

Odont

A

Root

Tooth

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119
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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120
Q

Periodontal

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Around a tooth

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121
Q

Peri

A

Prefix

Around

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122
Q

Odont

A

Root

Tooth

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Q

Ics

A

Suffix

Knowledge

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124
Q

Periodontics

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Branch of dentistry specializing in disorders of tissues around the teeth

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125
Q

Ist

A

Suffix

Specialist

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126
Q

Periodontist

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Specialist in periodontics

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127
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

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128
Q

Periodontitis

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Inflammation of tissues around a tooth

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129
Q

Plaque

A

French Plate

Patch of abnormal tissue

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130
Q

Py/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Pus

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131
Q

Rrhea

A

Root

Flow

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132
Q

Pyorrhea

A

Root + Combining Form + Root

Purulent discharge

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133
Q

Tartar

A

Latin Crust on wine casks

Calcified deposit at the gingival margin of the teeth

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134
Q

Thrush

A

Root Unknown

Infection with Candida albicans

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135
Q

A

A

Prefix

Without

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136
Q

Symptomat

A

Root

Symptom

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137
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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138
Q

Asymptomatic

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Without any symptoms or abnormalities experienced by the patient

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139
Q

Symptomatic

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the symptoms of a disease

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Dys

A

Prefix

Difficulty

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141
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Phagia

A

Root

Swallowing

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142
Q

Dysphagia

A

Prefix + Root

Difficulty in swallowing

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143
Q

Emesis

A

Emesis Greek To vomit

Vomit

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144
Q

Hemat

A

Root

Blood

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145
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Emesis

A

Root

To vomit

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146
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Hematemesis

A

Root + Root

Vomiting of red blood

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147
Q

Esophagus

A

Greek Gullet

Tube linking pharynx to stomach

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148
Q

Esophag

A

Root

Esophagus

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149
Q

Eal

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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150
Q

Esophageal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the esophagus

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151
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

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152
Q

Esophagitis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the lining of the esophagus

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153
Q

Hernia

A

Latin Rupture

Protrusion of a structure through the tissue that normally contains it

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154
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Herni/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Hernia

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155
Q

Rrahphy

A

Suffix

Suture

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156
Q

Herniorrahphy

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Pertaining to a hiatus

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157
Q

Post

A

Prefix

After

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158
Q

Prand

A

Root

Breakfast

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159
Q

Ial

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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160
Q

Postprandial

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Following a meal

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161
Q

Re

A

Prefix

Back

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162
Q

Flux

A

Root

Flow

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163
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Reflux

A

Prefix + Root

Backward flow

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164
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Sphincter

A

Greek A band

A band of muscle that encircles an opening; when it contracts the opening squeezes closed

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165
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Varix

A

Latin Dilated vein

Dilated, tortuous vein

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166
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Varic

A

Root

Varicosity; dilated, tortuous vein

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167
Q

Ose

A

Suffix

Full of

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168
Q

Varicose

A

Root + Suffix

Characterized be or affected with varices

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169
Q

Chyme

A

Greek Juice

Semifluid, partially digested food passed from the stomach into the duodenum

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170
Q

Duoden

A

Root

Twelve

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171
Q

Um

A

Suffix

Structure

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172
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Duodenum

A

Root + Suffix

The first part of the small intestine; approximately twelve finger-breadths

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173
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Duoden

A

Root

Twelve

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174
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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175
Q

Duodenal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the duodenum

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176
Q

Gastr

A

Root

Stomach

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177
Q

In

A

Suffix

Substance, chemical compound

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178
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Gastrin

A

Root + Suffix

Hormone secreted in the stomach that stimulate secretion of HCl and increases gastric motility

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179
Q

Hydr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Water

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180
Q

Chlor

A

Root

Green

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181
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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182
Q

Hydrochloric

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

The acid of gastric juice

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183
Q

Intrins

A

Root

On the inside

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184
Q

Factor

A

Root

Maker

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185
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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186
Q

Intrinsic Factor

A

Root + Suffix + Root

Makes the absorption of vitamin B12 happen

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187
Q

Mucus

A

Latin Slime

Sticky secretion of cells in mucous membranes

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188
Q

Mucous

A

Relating to mucus or the mucosa

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189
Q

Mucin

A

Protein element if mucus

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190
Q

Pepsin

A

Greek To digest

Enzyme produced by the stomach that breaks down protein

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191
Q

Pepsin/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Pepsin

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192
Q

Gen

A

Suffix

Produce

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193
Q

Pepsinogen

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Converted by HCl in the stomach to pepsin

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194
Q

Pylor

A

Root

Gate, pylorus

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195
Q

Us

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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196
Q

Pylorus

A

Root + Suffix

Exit area of the stomach

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197
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

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198
Q

Pyloric

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the Pylorus

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199
Q

Absorpt

A

Root

To swallow

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200
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Action, condition

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201
Q

Absorption

A

Root + Suffix

Uptake of nutrients and water by cells in the GI tract

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202
Q

An

A

Prefix

Without

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203
Q

Orex

A

Root

Appetite

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204
Q

Ia

A

Suffix

Condition

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Q

Anorexia

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Without an appetite; or an aversion to food

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206
Q

Cec

A

Root

Cecum

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207
Q

Um

A

Suffix

Structure

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208
Q

Cecum

A

Root + Suffix

Blind pouch that is the first part of the large intestine

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209
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Cec

A

Root

Cecum

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210
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

211
Q

Cecal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the cecum

212
Q

Dys

A

Prefix

Difficult, bad

213
Q

Peps

A

Root

Digestion

214
Q

Ia

A

Suffix

Condition

215
Q

Dyspepsia

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

“Upset stomach” epigastric pain, nausea and gas

216
Q

Gastr

A

Root

Stomach

217
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

218
Q

Gastritis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach

219
Q

Gastr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Stomach

220
Q

Esophag/e

A

Root + Combining Form

Esophagus

221
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

222
Q

Gastroesophageal

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Pertaining to the stomach and esophagus

223
Q

Gastr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Stomach

224
Q

Scope

A

Suffix

Instrument for viewing

225
Q

Gastroscope

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Endoscope for examining to the inside of the stomach

226
Q

Gastr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Stomach

227
Q

Scopy

A

Suffix

To examine, to view

228
Q

Gastroscopy

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Endoscopic examination of the stomach

229
Q

Ile

A

Root

Iieum

230
Q

Um

A

Suffix

Structure

231
Q

Ileum

A

Root + Suffix

Third portion of small intestine

232
Q

Ile/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Ileum

233
Q

Cec

A

Root

Cecum

234
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

235
Q

Ileocecal

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the junction of the ileum and cecum

236
Q

In

A

Prefix

In, not

237
Q

Digest

A

Root

To break down

238
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Action, condition

239
Q

Indigestion

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Symptoms resulting from difficulty in digesting food

240
Q

Jejun

A

Root

Jejunum

241
Q

Um

A

Suffix

Structure

242
Q

Jejunum

A

Root + Suffix

Segment of small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum

243
Q

Jejun

A

Root

Jejunum

244
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

245
Q

Jejunal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the Jejunum

246
Q

Pept

A

Root

Digest

247
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

248
Q

Peptic

A

Root + Suffix

Relating to the stomach and duodenum

249
Q

Perforat

A

Root

Bore through

250
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Action, condition

251
Q

Perforation

A

Root + Suffix

A hole through the wall of a structure

252
Q

Stricture

A

Latin Draw tight

Narrowing of a tube

253
Q

Bile

A

Latin Bile

Fluid secreted by the liver into the duodenum

254
Q

Bil/i

A

Root + Combining Form

Bile

255
Q

Ary

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

256
Q

Biliary

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Pertaining to bile or the biliary tract

257
Q

Bile Acids

A

Steroids synthesized from cholesterol

258
Q

Bil/i

A

Root + Combining Form

Bile

259
Q

Rubin

A

Suffix

Rust colored

260
Q

bilirubin

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Bile pigment formed in the liver from hemoglobin

261
Q

Cirrh

A

Root

Yellow

261
Q

Osis

A

Suffix

Condition

261
Q

Cirrhosis

A

Root + Suffix

Extensive fibrotic liver disease

261
Q

Glyc/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Sugar, glycogen

261
Q

Gen

A

Suffix

Produce, create

261
Q

Hepat

A

Root

Liver

261
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

261
Q

Hepatitis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the liver

261
Q

Jaundice

A

French Yellow

Yellow staining of tissues with bile pigments, including bilirubin

261
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

261
Q

Dia

A

Prefix

Complete

261
Q

Provisional Diagnosis

A

Root + Suffix + Prefix + Root

A temporary diagnosis pending further examination or testing. The determination of the cause of a disease

261
Q

Cholecytstitis

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the gallbladder

261
Q

Chole

A

Root + Combining Form

Bile

261
Q

Cyst

A

Root

Bladder

261
Q

Cholecystectomy

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

Surgical removal of the gallbladder

261
Q

Lith

A

Root

Stone

261
Q

Chol/e

A

Root + Combining Form

Bile

261
Q

Lith

A

Root

Stone

261
Q

Chol/e

A

Root + Combining Form

Bile

261
Q

Cholelithotomy

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Surgical removal of a gallstone

261
Q

Endo

A

Prefix

Within, inside

261
Q

Exo

A

Prefix

Outward, outside

261
Q

Crine

A

Root

Secrete

261
Q

Exocrine

A

Prefix + Root

A gland that secretes substances outwardly through excretory ducts

261
Q

Gallstone

A

Root + Root

Hard mass of cholesterol, calcium and bilirubin that can be formed in the gallbladder and bile duct

261
Q

Gluc

A

Root

Glucose, sugar

261
Q

Glucagon

A

Root + Root

Hormone that mobilizes glucose from body storage

261
Q

In

A

Suffix

Chemical compound

261
Q

Pancreas

A

Greek Sweetbread

Lobulated gland, the head of which is tucked into the curve of the duodenum

261
Q

Pancreatic

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the pancreas

261
Q

Glycogen

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

The body’s principal carbohydrate reserve, stored in the liver and skeletal muscle

261
Q

Hepat

A

Root

Liver

261
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

261
Q

Hepatic

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the liver

261
Q

Liver

A

Old English Liver

Body’s largest organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen

261
Q

Provision

A

Root

Provide

261
Q

Gnosis

A

Root

Knowledge of an abnormal condition

261
Q

Chol/e

A

Root + Combining Form

Bile

261
Q

Cyst

A

Root

Bladder

261
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

261
Q

Ectomy

A

Suffix

Surgical excision

261
Q

Choledoch/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Common bile duct

261
Q

Iasis

A

Suffix

Condition

261
Q

Choledocholithiasis

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

Presence of a gallstone in the common bile duct

261
Q

Iasis

A

Suffix

Condition

261
Q

Cholelithiasis

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

Condition of having bile stones

261
Q

Lith/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Stone

261
Q

Tomy

A

Suffix

Surgical incision

261
Q

Crine

A

Root

Secrete

261
Q

Endocrine

A

Prefix + Root

A gland that produces an internal or hormonal substance and secretes it into the bloodstream

261
Q

Gall

A

Root

Bitter

261
Q

Stone

A

Root

Pebble

261
Q

Gallbladder

A

Bladder, Old English Receptacle

Receptacle on the inferior surface of the liver for storing bile

261
Q

Agon

A

Root

To fight

261
Q

Insul

A

Root

Island

261
Q

Insulin

A

Root + Suffix

Pancreatic hormone that suppresses blood glucose levels and transports glucose into cells

261
Q

Pancreat

A

Root

Pancreas

261
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

261
Q

Pancreatic

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the pancreas

262
Q

Pancreatitis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the pancreas

262
Q

Ac

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

262
Q

Diarrhea

A

Prefix + Root

Abnormally frequent and loose stools

262
Q

Scopy

A

Root

To examine, view

262
Q

Endoscopy

A

Prefix + Root

The use of an endoscope

262
Q

Scope

A

Root

Instrument for viewing

262
Q

Endoscope

A

Prefix + Root

Instrument used to examine the interior of a tubular or hollow organ

262
Q

Ence

A

Suffix

Forming

262
Q

Flatus

A

Latin Blowing

Gas or air expelled through the anus

262
Q

Gen

A

Suffix

To produce

262
Q

Glycogen

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

The body’s principal carbohydrate reserve, stored in the liver and skeletal muscle

262
Q

Portal Vein

A

Portal, Latin Gate
Vein, Latin Vein
The vein that carries blood from the intestines to the liver

262
Q

Emuls

A

Root

Suspend in a liquid

262
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Condition

262
Q

Lacteal

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

A lymphatic vessel carrying chyle away from the intestine

262
Q

Lipase

A

Root + Suffix

Enzyme that breaks down fat

262
Q

Lipid

A

Greek Fat

General term for all types of fatty compounds, cholesterol, triglycerides and fatty acids

262
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

262
Q

Ation

A

Suffix

Process

262
Q

De

A

Prefix

Without

262
Q

Ation

A

Suffix

A process

262
Q

Dys

A

Prefix

Bad, difficult

262
Q

Dysentery

A

Prefix + Root

Disease with diarrhea, bowel spasms, fever and dehydration

262
Q

Enter

A

Root

Intestine

262
Q

Gastroenteritis

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines

262
Q

Lactose

A

Latin Milk sugar

The disaccharide found in cow’s milk

262
Q

Ase

A

Suffix

Enzyme

262
Q

Lactase

A

Root + Suffix

Enzyme that breaks down lactose to glucose and galactose

262
Q

Nutrit

A

Root

Nourishment

262
Q

An/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Anus

262
Q

Anal

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Pertaining to the anus

262
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Condition, action

262
Q

Anorectal junction

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix + Root + Suffix

The junction between the anus and rectum

262
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

262
Q

Appendicectomy

A

Root + Suffix

Surgical removal of the appendix

262
Q

Col

A

Root

Colon

262
Q

Ic

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

262
Q

Col

A

Root

Colon

262
Q

Colitis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the colon

262
Q

Feces

A

Latin Dregs

Undigested, waste material discharged from the bowel

262
Q

Fec

A

Root

Feces

262
Q

Fecal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to feces

262
Q

Fec

A

Root

Feces

262
Q

Defecation

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Evacuation of feces from rectum and anus

262
Q

Ileum

A

Latin Roll up, twist

Third portion of the small intestine

262
Q

Ile/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Ileum

262
Q

Cec

A

Root

Cecum

262
Q

Rectal

A

Root + Suffix

Pertaining to the rectum

262
Q

Bowel

A

Latin Sausage

Another name for intestine

262
Q

Um

A

Suffix

Structure

262
Q

Fistula

A

Latin Pipe, tube

Abnormal passage

262
Q

Hem/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Blood

262
Q

Ectomy

A

Suffix

Surgical excision

262
Q

Intus

A

Prefix

Within

262
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Action, condition

262
Q

Melena

A

Greek Black

The passage of black, tarry stools

262
Q

Hemoccult Test

A

Trade name for a fecal occult blood test

262
Q

Um

A

Suffix

Stucture

262
Q

Periton/e

A

Root + Combining Form

Stretch over

262
Q

Peritoneal

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Pertaining to the peritoneum

262
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

262
Q

Polyp

A

Latin Foot

Mass of tissue that projects into the lumen of bowel

262
Q

Polyposis

A

Root + Suffix

Presence of several polyps

262
Q

Ectomy

A

Suffix

Surgical excision

262
Q

Proct

A

Root

Rectum

262
Q

Proctitis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the lining of the rectum

262
Q

Logist

A

Suffix

Specialist

262
Q

Anastom

A

Root

Provide a mouth

262
Q

Anastomosis

A

Root + Suffix

A surgically made union between two tubular structures

262
Q

Scope

A

Root

Instrument for viewing

262
Q

Endo

A

Prefix

Within, inside

262
Q

Endoscopy

A

Prefix + Root

The use of an endoscope

262
Q

Scopy

A

Root

To examine, to view

262
Q

Pan

A

Prefix

All

262
Q

Scopy

A

Root

To examine, to view

262
Q

Proct/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Anus

262
Q

Proctoscopy

A

Root + Combining Form + Root

Examination of the inside of the anus by endoscopy

262
Q

Gastr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Stomach

262
Q

Gastroscopy

A

Root + Combining Form + Root

Examination of the inside of the stomach by endoscopy

262
Q

Stomy

A

Suffix

New opening

262
Q

Ile/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Ileum

262
Q

Ileostomy

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Artificial opening from the ileum to the outside of the body

262
Q

Pancreat

A

Root

Pancreas

262
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

262
Q

Celi

A

Root

Abdomen

262
Q

Dis

A

Prefix

Apart

262
Q

Ease

A

Root

Normal function

262
Q

Celiac Disease

A

Root + Suffix + Prefix + Root

Disease caused by sensitivity to gluten

262
Q

Dia

A

Prefix

Complete

262
Q

Rhea

A

Root

Flow, discharge

262
Q

Endo

A

Prefix

Inside, within

262
Q

Endo

A

Prefix

Inside, within

262
Q

Flatul

A

Root

Excessive gas

262
Q

Flatulence

A

Root + Suffix

Excessive amount of gas in the stomach and intestines

262
Q

Gluten

A

Latin Glue

Insoluble protein found in wheat, barley and oats

262
Q

Glyc/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Sugar/glucose

262
Q

Mal

A

Prefix

Bad, difficult

262
Q

Absorpt

A

Root

Swallow, take in

262
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Action, condition

262
Q

Malabsorption

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Inadequate gastrointestinal absorption of nutrients

262
Q

Starch

A

Anglo-Saxon Stiffen

Complex carbohydrate made of multiple units of glucose attached together

262
Q

Villus

Villi (pl)

A

Latin Shaggy hair

Thin, hairlike projection, particularly of a mucous membrane lining a cavity

262
Q

Amin/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Nitrogen containing

262
Q

Acid

A

Acid, Latin Sour

262
Q

Amino acid

A

Root + Combining Form

The basic building block for protein

262
Q

Chyle

A

Greek Juice

A milky fluid that results from the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine

262
Q

Emuls

A

Root

Suspend in a liquid

262
Q

Ify

A

Suffix

To become

262
Q

Emulsify

A

Root + Suffix

Break up into very small droplets to suspend in a solution

262
Q

Emulsion

A

Root + Suffix

The system that contains small droplets suspended in a liquid

262
Q

Lact/e

A

Root + Combining Form

Milk

262
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

262
Q

Lip

262
Q

Ase

A

Suffix

Enzyme

262
Q

Miner

A

Root

Mines

262
Q

Mineral

A

Root + Suffix

Inorganic compound usually found in the earth’s crust

262
Q

Constip

A

Root

Press together

262
Q

Constipation

A

Root + Suffix

Hard, infrequent bowel movements

262
Q

Crohn Disease

A

Narrowing and thickening of terminal small bowel

262
Q

Enter

A

Root

Intestine

262
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

262
Q

Enteritis

A

Root + Suffix

Narrowing and thickening of terminal small bowel

262
Q

Hydr

A

Root

Water

262
Q

Dehydration

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Process of losing water

262
Q

Entery

A

Root

Condition of the intestine

262
Q

Gastr/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Stomach

262
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

262
Q

Lact

262
Q

Mal

A

Prefix

Bad, difficult, inadequate

262
Q

Ion

A

Suffix

Process

262
Q

Malnutrition

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

Inadequate nutrition from poor diet or inadequate absorption of nutrients

262
Q

Anus

A

Latin Ring

Terminal opening of the digestive tract through which feces are discharged

262
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

262
Q

An/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Anus

262
Q

Rect

A

Root

Rectum

262
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

262
Q

Junct

A

Root

Joining together

262
Q

Appendix

A

Latin Appendage

Small blind projection from the pouch of the cecum

262
Q

Appendic

A

Root

Appendix

262
Q

Appendicitis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the appendix

262
Q

Appendic

A

Root

Appendix

262
Q

Ectomy

A

Suffix

Surgical excision

262
Q

Colon

A

Greek Colon

The large intestine, extending from the cecum to the rectum

262
Q

Colic

A

Root + Suffix

Spasmodic, crampy pains in the abdomen

262
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

262
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

262
Q

De

A

Prefix

Removal

262
Q

Ation

A

Suffix

Process

262
Q

Flexure

A

Latin Blend

A bend in a structure

262
Q

Al

A

Suffiix

Pertaining to

262
Q

Sphincter

A

Greek Band

262
Q

Ileocecal Sphincter

A

Root + Combining Form + Root + Suffix

Band of muscle that encircles the junction of ileum and cecum

262
Q

Rectum

A

Latin Straight

Terminal part of the colon from the sigmoid to the anal canal

262
Q

Rect

A

Root

Rectum

262
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

262
Q

Sigmoid

A

Greek Letter “S”

Sigmoid colon is shaped like an “S”

262
Q

Diverticul

A

Root

Byroad

262
Q

Diverticulum

A

Root + Suffix

A pouchlike opening or sac from a tubular structure

262
Q

Osis

A

Suffix

Condition

262
Q

Diverticulosis

A

Root + Suffix

Presence of a number of small pouches in the wall of the large intestine

262
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

262
Q

Diverticulitis

A

Root + Suffix

Inflammation of the diverticula

262
Q

Fissure

A

Latin Split

Deep furrow or cleft

262
Q

Hem/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Blood

262
Q

Rrhoid

A

Suffix

Flow

262
Q

Hemorrhoid

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Dilated rectal vein producing painful anal swelling

262
Q

Rrhoid

A

Suffix

Flow

262
Q

Hemorrhoidectomy

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix + Suffix

Surgical removal of hemorrhoids

262
Q

Suscept

A

Root

To take up

262
Q

Intussusception

A

Prefix + Root + Suffix

The slipping of one part of bowel inside another to cause obstruction

262
Q

Occult Blood

A

Occult, Latin To hide

Blood that cannot be seen in the stool but is positive on a fecal occult blood test

262
Q

Periton/e

A

Root + Combining Form

Stretch over

262
Q

Peritoneum

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Membrane that lines the abdominal cavity

262
Q

Al

A

Suffix

Pertaining to

262
Q

Periton/e

A

Root + Combining Form

Stretch over

262
Q

Peritonitis

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Inflammation of the peritoneum

262
Q

Polyp

A

Root

Polyp

262
Q

Osis

A

Suffix

Condition

262
Q

Polyp

A

Root

Polyp

262
Q

Polypectomy

A

Root + Suffix

Excision or removal of a polyp

262
Q

Itis

A

Suffix

Inflammation

262
Q

Proct/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Rectum

262
Q

Proctologist

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

A surgical specialist in deseases of the anus and rectum

262
Q

Osis

A

Suffix

Condition

262
Q

Endo

A

Prefix

Within, inside

262
Q

Endoscope

A

Prefix + Root

Instrument to examine the inside of a hollow or tubular organ

262
Q

Scopy

A

Root

To examine, to view

262
Q

Colon/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Colon

262
Q

Colonoscopy

A

Root + Combining Form + Root

Examination of the inside of the colon by endoscopy

262
Q

Endo

A

Prefix

Within, inside

262
Q

Panendoscopy

A

Prefix + Prefix + Root

Examination of the inside of the esophagus, stomach and upper duodenum using a flexible fiber-optic endoscope

262
Q

Scopy

A

Root

To examine, to view

262
Q

Sigmoid/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Sigmoid colon

262
Q

Scopy

A

Root

To examine, to view

262
Q

Sigmscopy

A

Root + Root

Examination of the sigmoid colon by endoscopy

262
Q

Scopy

A

Root

To examine, to view

262
Q

Enema

A

Greek injection

An injection of fluid into the rectum

262
Q

Os

A

Root

Mouth

262
Q

Stomy

A

Suffix

New opening

262
Q

Ostomy

A

Root + Suffix

Artificia opening into a tubular structure

262
Q

Col/o

A

Root + Combining Form

Colon

262
Q

Colostomy

A

Root + Combining Form + Suffix

Artificial opening from the colon to the outside of the body

262
Q

Stomy

A

Suffix

New opening

262
Q

Stoma

A

Greek Mouth

Artificial opening

Med Terminology (15 decks)

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