Esophagus, Pharynx, and Stomach Word Elements

Digestive System Medical Terminology

esophagus/o

esophagus

esophag/o/scope

ex: instrument for examining the esophagus

-scope: instrument for examining

pharyng/o

pharynx

pharyng/o/tonsill/itis

ex: inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils

tonsill: tonsils

-itis: inflammation

gastr/o

stomach

ex: gastr/o/scopy

ex: visual examination of the stomach

-scopy: visual examination

A gastroscope is a flexible, fiberoptic instrument used to inspect the interior of the stomach.

pylon/o

pylorus

pylor/o/my/o/tomy

ex: incision of the pylorus muscle layer (sphincter in the lower portion of the stomach)

-tomy: incision

my/o: muscle

Pyloromyotomy is performed on a newborn to correct a congenital defect that blocks the flow of food from the stomach into the small intestine.