Chapter 5: Exercises (Part 2)

Proctologist

Treats disorders of the anus and rectum (modern term: colorectal surgeon)

Urologist

Operates on the organs of the urinary tract

Orthodontist

Straightens teeth

Endodontist

Performs root canal therapy

Oral surgeon (oral and maxillofacial surgeon)

Operates on the mouth and teeth

Nephrologist

Treats kidney disorders

Gastroenterologist

Diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal disorders

Periodontist

Treats gum disease

Colorectal surgeon

Operates on the intestinal tract (formerly known as proctologist)

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix

Colitis

Inflammation of the large intestine (colon)

Esophagitis

Inflammation of the passageway from the throat to the stomach

Peritonitis

Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the abdomen

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Ileitis

Inflammation of the third part of the small intestine (ileum)

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas

Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gums

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver

Stomatitis

Inflammation of the mouth

Sialadenitis

Inflammation of the salivary gland

Enterocolitis

Inflammation of the small and large intestines

Sialadenectomy

Removal of a salivary gland

Pharyngeal

Pertaining to the throat (pharynx)

Rectocele

Hernia of the rectum

Hepatomegaly

Enlargement of the liver

Palatoplasty

Surgical repair of the roof of the mouth (palate)

Postprandial (post cibum)

After meals

Proctoscopy

Visual examination of the anal and rectal region

Etiology

Study of the cause (of disease)

Choledochotomy

Incision of the common bile duct

Dentibuccal

Pertaining to teeth and cheek

Enteropathy

Disease condition of the small intestine

Choledochojejunostomy

New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum

Perianal

Pertaining to surrounding the anus

Colostomy

New opening from the colon to the outside of the body

Submandibular

Under the lower jaw

Facial

Pertaining to the face