Digestive/Gastrointestinal System Lecture Notes

A set of flashcards covering the key concepts of the Digestive/Gastrointestinal System, including organ functions, medical terminology, and prominent pathological conditions.

What is the primary function of the Digestive/Gastrointestinal System?

To break down food for energy and eliminate waste products.

What combining form refers to the liver?

hepat/o

What suffix is used to indicate a surgical removal?

-ectomy

What is the medical term for the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen?

Ascites

What does the prefix 'dys-' indicate?

Bad, painful, or difficult.

What is the term for a specialist in the study of tissues?

Histopathologist

What is the medical term for vomiting blood?

Hematemesis

What are hemorrhoids?

Swollen blood vessels in/around the anus/lower rectum that can stretch under pressure.

What does the suffix '-logy' mean?

The study of.

What is the medical term for an eating disorder characterized by self-starvation?

Anorexia Nervosa.