Medical term. Chapter 11: Digestive System – Flashcards
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The 2nd portion (5' long) of small intestine that means to empty is the:
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jejunum
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The organ that produces bile is the:
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liver
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The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:
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peritoneum "that which holds the lower organs"
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The ring of muscles found in opening between stomach and duodenum is the:
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pyloric sphincter "gate keeper: that which binds together"
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The tube that extends from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach and means gullet is the:
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eso/phagus "toward/eater"
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The combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean:
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mouth
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"The combining form that means "small intestines" is:"
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enter/o- "usually refers to small intestine: Colo- big intestine"
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The combining form that means "rectum (straight) and anus (ring)" is:
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proct/o-
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The combining form for small growth is:
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polyp/o- "footed growth"
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The diagnostic term that means inflammation of the stomach, intestines, and colon is:
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gastroenterocolitis
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The diagnostic term that means abnormal condition of having diverticula (out-pouchings) in the colon is:
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diverticul/o/sis
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The diagnostic term gingivitis means:
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inflammation of the gums
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The diagnostic term chole/lith/iasis means:
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condition of gallstones
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The diagnostic term that means prolapse of the rectum is:
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procto/ptosis
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The diagnostic term gastro/enter/itis means:
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inflammation of the stomach and intestinal track. Also, the surgical opening is referred to as an iliostomy; and the incision is referred to as an iliotomy.
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The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines, characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of scar tissue, is:
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Crohn's Disease
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The diagnostic term for the abnormal growing together of two surfaces normally separated is:
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adhesion
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The diagnostic term ulcerative colitis means:
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inflammation of the colon with sores
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The diagnostic term for a psychoneurotic disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is:
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anorexia nervosa
