Medical Terminology Chapter 8 Quiz (Combining Forms, Suffix, Word Building, and Definitions)

anus

an/o

enter/o

small intestine

lith/o

stone

vomit

-emesis

appendic/o

appendix

stomach

gastr/o

pancreas

pancreat/o

-istry

specialty of

cecum

cec/o

gingiv/o

gums

proct/o

anus and rectum

Condition of stones

-lithiasis

cholecyst/o

gallbladder

lips

labi/o

pylorus

pylor/o

-orexia

appetite

yellow

cirrh/o

abdomen

lapar/o

pyr/o

fire

digestion

-pepsia

dent/o

tooth

lingu/o

tongue

sialaden/o

salivary gland

-tripsy

surgical crushing

pouch

diverticul/o

Inflammation of the appendix

appendicitis

Removal of gallbladder

cholecystectomy

Create opening in colon

colostomy

Specialist in stomach and small intestine

gastroenterologist

Instrument to view inside sigmoid colon

sigmoidoscope

Incision into abdomen

laparotomy

Pertaining to straight teeth

orthodontics

Surgical repair of palate

palatoplasty

Vomiting blood

hematemesis

Slow Digestion

bradypepsia

Diarrhea

frequent passage of frequent, watery, or bloody bowel movements.

Emesis

Vomiting

Pyrosis

Pain and burning sensation usually caused by stomach acid splashing up into the esophagus. (Heartburn)

Periodontal Disease

Disease of the supporting structures of the teeth.

sialadenitis

inflammation of a salivary gland

gastroenteritis

inflammation of the stomach and small intestine

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Ulcer occurring in lower portion of esophagus, stomach, and/or duodenum: though to be caused by acid of gastric juices.

Appendicitis

inflammation of the appendix

Diverticulitis

inflammation of the diverticula, especially in the colon.

Polyposis

Presence of small tumors called polyps, containing a pedicle or stem like attachment in the mucous membranes of the large intestine.

ulcerative colitis

Chronic inflammatory condition resulting in numerous ulcers formed on mucous membrane lining of the colon; unknown cause.

Volvulus

Condition in which the bowel twists upon itself causing an obstruction

Cholelithiasis

Presence of gallstones; may or may not cause symptoms such as cholecystalgia

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver, usually due to a viral infection.

pancreatitis

inflammation of the pancreas

colonoscopy

Flexible fiberscope called a colonoscope is passed through the anus, rectum, and colon

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

use of a flexible fiberoptic endoscope to visually examine the esophagus, stomach, and beginning of the duodenum

laparoscopy

Laparoscopy is passed through into the abdominal wall through a small incision. The abdominal cavity is then examined for tumors and other conditions.

choledocholithotripsy

crushing of a gallstone in the common bile duct

colostomy

Surgical creation of an opening of some portion of the colon through the abdominal wall to the outside surface.