Gastrointestinal System: Gastroenterology Flashcards
Or/o
Mouth
Stomat/o
Mouth
Gingiv/o
Gums
Dent/o
Tooth
Odont/o
Tooth
Gloss/o
Tongue
Lingu/o
Tongue
Gastr/o
Stomach
Esophag/o
Esophagus
Enter/o
Intestines
Duoden/o
Duodenum
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.
Jejun/o
Jejunum
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.
Ile/o
Ileum
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.
Col/o
Colon (Large Intestine)
Colon/o
Colon (Large Intestine)
Sigmoid/o
Sigmoid Colon
Rect/o
Rectum
An/o
Anus
Proct/o
Anus and Rectum
The largest gland in the body?
The liver
Bile
A substance in the GI tract that helps break down fat
The pancreas makes chemicals known as?
Enzymes
Breaks apart proteins, fats, and carbohydrates?
Enzymes
Sial/o
Saliva
Bil/i
Bile (gall)
Chol/e
Bile (gall)
Abdomin/o
Abdomen
Celi/o
Abdomen
Lapar/o
Abdomen
Cyst/o
Bladder
Doch/o
Duct
Hepat/o
Liver
Hepatic/o
Liver
Pancreat/o
Pancreas
Peritone/o
Peritoneum
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.
Aerodontalgia
Tooth Pain Caused By Exposure To Air
Aphagia
Inability to eat
Dentalgia
Tooth Pain
Dyspepsia
Bad Digestion
Esophagalgia
Pain in the Esophagus
Eupepsia
Good Digestion
Gastralgia
Stomach Pain
Gastrodynia
Stomach Pain
Gingivalgia
Gum Pain
Gingivostomatitus
Inflammation of the mouth and gums
Hematemesis
Vomiting Blood
Hyperemesis
Excessive Vomiting
Odontalgia
Tooth Pain
Odontodynia
Tooth Pain
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth
Stomatodynia
Mouth Pain
