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LOM Ch 5 Digestive System Set 4
Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner
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04/21/2010

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gastrostomy
Definition
creation of an opening in the stomach
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gingiv/o
Definition
Combined form meaning gums
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gingivitis
Definition
inflammation of the gums
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gloss/o
Definition
Combined form that starts with a "g" that means tongue
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hypoglossal
Definition
pertaining to below the tongue
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lingu/o
Definition
Combined form starting with the letter "l" that means tongue
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hepat/o
Definition
Combined form meaning liver
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hepatoma
Definition
liver tumor
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hepatocellular carcinoma
Definition
another name for hepatoma
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ile/o
Definition
The combined form meaning ileum
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hepatomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the liver
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ileocecal valve
Definition
another name for ileocecal sphincter
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ileitis
Definition
inflammation of the ileum
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ileostomy
Definition
creation of an opening in the ileum
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jejun/o
Definition
Combined form meaning jejunum
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choledochojejunostomy
Definition
creation of an opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum
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True
Definition
T or F: A choledochojejunostomy is an example of an anastomosis
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gastrojejunostomy
Definition
creation of an opening between the stomach and the jejunum
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False
Definition
T or F: Gastrojejunostomy is not a part of a gastric bypass procedure
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labial
Definition
pertaining to the lip--an "l" word
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laparoscopy
Definition
process of physical examination of the abdomen
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minimally invasive surger
Definition
What does MIS stand for?
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True
Definition
T or F: Laparoscopy is an example of a minimally invasive procedure
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sublingual
Definition
pertaining to below the tongue--"s" word
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mandibul/o
Definition
Combining form meaning lower jaw or mandible
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orth/o
Definition
Combining form meaning straight
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orthodontist
Definition
specialist that straightens teeth
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endodontist
Definition
What type of specialist performs root canal therapy?
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or/o
Definition
Combining form that means mouth
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palat/o
Definition
Combining form that means palate
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palatoplasty
Definition
procedure to repair the cleft palate or cleft lip
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pancreat/o
Definition
Combining form meaning pancreas
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pancreatitis
Definition
inflammation of the pancreas
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peritone/o
Definition
Combined form meaning peritoneum
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peritonitis
Definition
inflammation of the peritoneum
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pharyng/o
Definition
Combining form meaning throat
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pharyngeal
Definition
pertaining to the throat
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palatopharyngoplasty
Definition
Repair done to treat cases of snoring or sleep apnea caused by obstructions in the throat or nose
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proct/o
Definition
The combined form that means anus and rectum
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pylor/o
Definition
Combined form meaning pyloric sphincter
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proctologist
Definition
a person who specializes in the diseases of the rectum and anus
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 pyloroplasty
Definition
repair or reconstruction of the pyloric sphincter
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rect/o
Definition
Combined form meaning rectum
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rectocele
Definition
rectal hernia
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sialaden/o
Definition
Combined form meaning salivary gland
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sigmoid/o
Definition
Combined form meaning sigmoid colon
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sialadenitis
Definition
inflammation of the salivary gland
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sigmoidoscopy
Definition
process of physical examination of the sigmoid colon
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stomat/o
Definition
Combined form meaning mouth
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stomatitis
Definition
inflammation of the mouth
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