The Language of Medicine, 11th Edition

Complete the following sentences.

     1.   lapar/o and celi/o both mean __________.

ANS: 

abdomen

REF:   p. 513 | p. 156                                          

OBJ:   Know meanings of word parts and terminology for anatomy of the digestive system.

     2.   or/o and stomat/o both mean __________.

ANS: 

mouth

REF:   p. 157           

OBJ:   Know meanings of word parts and terminology for anatomy of the digestive system.

     3.   gloss/o and lingu/o both mean __________.

ANS: 

tongue

REF:   p. 156           

OBJ:   Know meanings of word parts and terminology for anatomy of the digestive system.

     4.   labi/o and cheil/o both mean __________.

ANS: 

lip

REF:   p. 154 | p. 156                                          

OBJ:   Know meanings of word parts and terminology for anatomy of the digestive system.

     5.   Enlargement of the liver: __________

ANS: 

hepatomegaly

REF:   p. 156            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

     6.   Study of the cause (of disease): __________

ANS: 

etiology

REF:   p. 159            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

     7.   Incision of the common bile duct: __________

ANS: 

choledochotomy

REF:   p. 154            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

     8.   Surgical repair of the roof of the mouth: __________

ANS: 

palatoplasty

REF:   p. 157            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

     9.   After meals: __________

ANS: 

postprandial

REF:   p. 158           

OBJ:   Know meanings of word parts and terminology for anatomy of the digestive system.

   10.   New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum: __________

ANS: 

choledochojejunostomy

REF:   p. 156            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

Build medical terms to describe the following inflammations.

   11.   Inflammation of the appendix: __________

ANS: 

appendicitis

REF:   p. 153            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   12.   Inflammation of the membrane around the abdomen: __________

ANS: 

peritonitis

REF:   p. 157            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   13.   Inflammation of the large intestine: __________

ANS: 

colitis

REF:   p. 166            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   14.   Inflammation of the gallbladder: __________

ANS: 

cholecystitis

REF:   p. 167            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   15.   Inflammation of a salivary gland: __________

ANS: 

sialadenitis

REF:   p. 157            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   16.   Inflammation of the small and large intestines: __________

ANS: 

enterocolitis

REF:   p. 154            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   17.   Inflammation of the liver: __________

ANS: 

hepatitis

REF:   p. 169            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   18.   Inflammation of the pancreas: __________

ANS: 

pancreatitis

REF:   p. 169            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   19.   Inflammation of the mouth: __________

ANS: 

stomatitis

REF:   p. 161            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   20.   Inflammation of the gums: __________

ANS: 

gingivitis

REF:   p. 162            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   21.   Inflammation of the third part of the small intestine: __________

ANS: 

ileitis

REF:   p. 156            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

Give the names of the following gastrointestinal symptoms from their descriptions.

   22.   Lack of appetite: __________

ANS: 

anorexia

REF:   p. 159            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   23.   Presence of fresh, bright red blood in stools: __________

ANS: 

hematochezia

REF:   p. 160            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   24.   Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen: __________

ANS: 

ascites

REF:   p. 159            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   25.   Loose, watery stools: __________

ANS: 

diarrhea

REF:   p. 160            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   26.   Gas expelled through the anus: __________

ANS: 

flatus

REF:   p. 160            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   27.   Discharge of fat in the feces: __________

ANS: 

steatorrhea

REF:   p. 161            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

Complete the spelling of the following medical terms.

   28.   Black, dark brown, tarry stools: mel__________

ANS: 

ena

REF:   p. 161            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   29.   Membrane that holds the intestines together: mes__________

ANS: 

entery

REF:   p. 155           

OBJ:   Know meanings of word parts and terminology for anatomy of the digestive system.

   30.   Pertaining to under the tongue: sub__________

ANS: 

lingual

REF:   p. 156           

OBJ:   Know meanings of word parts and terminology for anatomy of the digestive system.

   31.   High levels of pigment in the blood (as in jaundice): hyper__________

ANS: 

bilirubinemia

REF:   p. 157            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   32.   New connection between two previously unconnected tubes: ana__________

ANS: 

stomosis

REF:   p. 155            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

Complete the following terms from the definitions.

   33.   Inflammation of the pancreas: __________itis

ANS: 

pancreat

REF:   p. 157            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   34.   Removal of the gallbladder: __________ectomy

ANS: 

cholecyst

REF:   p. 154            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   35.   Loss of appetite: an__________

ANS: 

orexia

REF:   p. 159            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   36.   Inflammation of the third part of the small intestine: __________itis

ANS: 

ile

REF:   p. 156            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   37.   Abnormal condition of salivary stones: __________lithiasis

ANS: 

sialo

REF:   p. 158            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   38.   New opening between two previously unconnected tubes: enteric ana__________

ANS: 

stomosis

REF:   p. 155            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   39.   Surgical repair of roof of the mouth: __________plasty

ANS: 

palato

REF:   p. 157            OBJ:   Recall pathology of the digestive system.

   40.   Specialist who studies the anus and rectum: __________logist

ANS: 

procto

REF:   p. 157           

OBJ:   Know meanings of word parts and terminology for anatomy of the digestive system.

   41.   Formation of new sugar from fats and protein: gluco__________

ANS: 

neogenesis

REF:   p. 158           

OBJ:   Know meanings of word parts and terminology for anatomy of the digestive system.

   42.   Muscular, wave-like movement of digestive tract walls: peri__________

ANS: 

stalsis

REF:   p. 152           

OBJ:   Know meanings of word parts and terminology for anatomy of the digestive system.