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Med109 week 1
50 Digestive root words
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12/06/2025

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abdomin/o
Definition
Abdomen, abdominal - Abdominoplasty- surgical repair or reconstruction of the abdomen
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an/o
Definition
Anus - Anoplasty- Surgical repair of the anus
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antr/o
Definition
Antrum - Antrectomy- Surgical removal of the appendix typically performed in cases of appendicitis
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append/o
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Appendix- Appendectomy- Surgical removal of the appendix, often causing abdominal pain
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cec/o
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Cecum- Cecopexy - Surgical fixation of the cecum, often performed to correct volvulus (twisting the bowel)
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appendic/o
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Appendix - Inflammation of the appendix, often causing abdominal pain requiring surgical intervention.
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cec/o
Definition
Cecum- Cecopexy-Surgical fixation of the cecum
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celi/o
Definition
Abdomen, abdominal cavity- Celiotomy Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity
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chol/e
Definition
Gall, bile- Cholecystitis- Inflammation of the gallbladder, commonly caused by gallstones
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choledoch/o
Definition
Common bile duct- Choledocholithiasis- The presence of stones in the common bile duct, requiring removal to restore the bile flow
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col/o, colon/o
Definition
Colon - Colitis- Inflammation of the colon
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enter/o
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Intestine - Enteritis- The inflammation of the intestines caused by infection or irritants
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esophag/o
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Esophagus- Esophagitis- Inflammation of the esophagus often resulting from acid reflux or infections
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gastr/o
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Stomach-  Gastrectomy- Surgical removal of part or all of the stomach, to treat ulcers
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gingiv/o
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Gum - Gingivitis- Inflammation of the gums, often caused by the poor oral hygiene or bacteria
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gloss/o
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Tongue - Glossitis- is the inflammation of the tongue that can cause swelling, redness, and pain
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albumin/o
Definition
Albumin- Albumin- The presence of albumin (type of protein) in the urine, a sing of kidney damage or disease
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azot/o
Definition
Urea, nitrogen- Azotemia- An elevated level of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood, resulting from kidney dysfunction
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blast
Definition
Developing cell, germ cell-  Nephroblastoma-  A cancerous tumor of the kidney that arises from immature kidney cells
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cyst/o
Definition
Bladder, sac- Cystitis- Inflammation of the urinary bladder often caused by bacteria
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glomerul/o
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Glomerulus - Glomerulonephritis- Inflammation of the glomeruli, the tiny filtering units in the kidneys, which can lead to kidney disfunction
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glyc/o, glycos/o
Definition
Sugar- Hyperglycosuria- Excess sugar in the urine commonly associated with uncontrolled diabetes or kidney filtration
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hydr/o
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Water-  Hydronephrosis- The swelling of a kidney due to a build up of urine caused by obstruction in the urinary tract
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lith/o
Definition
Stone, calculus-Nephrolithiasis - The formation or presence of kidney stones,
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nephr/o
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Kidney- Nephrectomy- Surgical removal of a kidney
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noct/o
Definition
Night- Nocturnal Enuresis- Involuntary urination during sleep
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py/o
Definition
Pyuria- The presence of pus in the urine indicating UTI or kidney infection
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pyel/o
Definition
Renal pelvis-Pyelitis- Inflammation of the renal pelvis
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ren/o
Definition
Kidney-Renal failure- Inability of the kidneys to filter waste
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ur/o
Definition
Urin/o- Urine, urinary tract- Urology- The branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of urinary tract diseases or disorders
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ureter/o
Definition
Ureter- Ureteroplasty - Surgical repair of the ureter
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urethr/o
Definition
Urethra-Urethritis- Inflammation of the urethra
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vesic/o
Definition
Bladder-Vesicoureteral-A condition where urine flows backwards from the bladder into the ureters
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herni/o
Definition
Hernia-Herniorrhaphy - Surgical repair of hernia
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lapar/o
Definition
Abdomen, abdominal cavity-Laparoscopy- A minimally invasive surgical procedure used to view and treat abdominal or pelvic
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lingu/o
Definition
Tongue-Sublingual- Situated under the tong
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or/o
Definition
Mouth- Oral- Pertaining to the mouth such as oral hygiene
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palat/o
Definition
Palate-Palatoplasty- Surgical repair of the palate
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pancreat/o
Definition
Pancreas- Pancreatitis- Inflammation of the pancreas
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peritone/o
Definition
Peritoneum-Peritonitis- Inflammation of the peritoneum
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polyp/o
Definition
Polyp-small growth-Polypectomy-surgical removal of the polyp
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proct/o
Definition
Rectum-Proctitis- Inflammation of the rectum
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pylor/o
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Plyorus, pyloric sphincter-Pyloroplasty- surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter to improve food passage
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rect/o
Definition
Rectum- Rectocele-A bulging of the rectum
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sial/o
Definition
Saliva, salivary glad- Sialadenitis- Inflammation of the salivary gland
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seat/o
Definition
Fat-Steatorrhea-Excess fat in stool
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stomat/o
Definition
Mouth- Stomatitis- Inflammation of the mouth
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uvul/o
Definition
Uvula- Uvulectomy-Surgical removal of the uvula
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xer/o
Definition
Dryness- Xerostomia-Dryness of the mouth
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hepat/o
Definition
Condition-Hepatolithiasis-Condition involving the formation of stones in the liver
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