Digestive System Flashcards
Stoma
mouth
Lingua and glossa
tongue
Lingual
another meaning for tongue
Dento and odonto
tooth
Cheilo
lip
Gingivo
gums
gastro
stomach
entero
intestine
Duodeno
1st part of the intestine/ duodenum
Jejuno
2nd part of the intestine/ jejunum
Ileo
3rd part of the intestine/ ileum
colo
colon
Procto and ano
rectum/anus
What is stomatitis?
Inflammation of the mouth
What is glossitis?
Inflammation of the tongue
What is dentalgia?
pain in the tooth
What is cheiloplasty?
surgical repair of the lip
What is gingivitis?
Inflammation of the gum
What is gastrectomy?
Surgical removal of the stomach
What is Gastroenteritis?
Inflammation of the stomach and intestine
What is Ileitis?
Inflammation of the ileum
What is a colostomy?
An incision into the colon
What is proctitis?
Inflammation of the rectum or anus