Self Test 10 Medical Terminology

The 2nd portion (5' long) of small intestine that means to empty is the:

The organ that produces bile is the:

The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:

The ring of muscles found in opening between stomach and duodenum is the:

The tube that extends from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach and means gullet is the:

The combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean:

The combining form that means "small intestines" is:

The combining form that means "rectum (straight) and anus (ring)" is:

The combining form for small growth is:

The diagnostic term that means inflammation of the stomach, intestines, and colon is:

The diagnostic term that means abnormal condition of having diverticula (out-pouchings) in the colon is:

The diagnostic term gingivitis means:

The diagnostic term chole/lith/iasis means:

The diagnostic term that means prolapse of the rectum is:

The diagnostic term gastro/enter/itis means:

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:

The diagnostic term for the abnormal growing together of two surfaces normally separated is:

The diagnostic term ulcerative colitis means:

The diagnostic term for a mental disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is:

The diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the liver characterized by the gradual destruction of liver cells is:

The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is:

The surgical term cheil/orrhaphy means:

The surgical term that means incision in to the abdominal wall is:

The surgical term that means suture of the tongue is:

The procedural term for X-ray filming of the gallbladder is:

The procedural term that means visual examination of the rectum is:

The term Endoscopic Gastroscop/e is defined as a(n):

The procedural term meaning visual examination within a hollow organ is:

The term Proctoscope means:

The procedural phrase for a barium enema with X-rays is:

The procedural term for a series of X-ray films taken of the stomach & duodenum after barium has been swallowed is:

The medical term Brady/pepsia means:

The medical term Dysphagia means:

The medical term a/pepsia means:

The medical term that means physician who specializes in proctology is:

The medical term gastro/dynia means:

The medical term Peritoneal literally means:

The term for abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is:

The medical term that means washing out the stomach is:

The term Di/gest/ion literally means:

The physi/ology (science of function or nature) term Peristalsis literally means:

The anatomical term Incis/or literally means:

The diagnostic term Stomat/itis means:

The diagnostic term Pyloric Stenosis actually means:

The anatomical term Gastric Rugae literally means:

The diagnostic term Peptic Ulcer literally means:

Hepatitis A, B, and C are caused by a:

Hepatitis A is also known as:

Hepatitis B is also known as:

Hepatitis "___" may be dormant in the body for years before the Signs and Symptoms appear.

The diagnostic term Dental Caries literally means:

The word parts dento- and donto- both mean:

The diagnostic term Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can also refer to:

The diagnostic term Reflux literally means:

he diagnostic term Tartar refers to dental:

The diagnostic term Coloscopy refers to viewing and examining the:

The diagnostic term Colo/scop/e literally means:

The diagnostic term Colo/scop/y literally means:

The diagnostic term Diverticulosis actually means:

The nutritional physiology term Bolus literally means:

The nutritional physiology term Chyme literally means:

The inflammatory characteristics seen during a Upper GI Examination include:

The medical abbreviation for the Gastrointestinal System (mouth to anus):

The medical term Enema literally means:

The diagnostic term Dys/phag/ia literally means:

The diagnostic term Dys/phonia actually means:

The diagnostic term "A/phasia" literally means:

The diagnostic term Bulim/ia literally means ____________.

The diagnostic term Anorexia Nervosa literally means:

The diagnostic term Hyper/cholesterol/emia is a blood condition with a cholesterol level above ____ mg per dcl (milligrams per deciliter) in a 20 Y/O.

The diagnostic term Crohn's Disease is also known as:

The diagnostic term Acute Appendicitis actually means:

The diagnostic term Dys/entery literally means:

The anatomical word part colo- or colono- refers to the big intestine. The word part _______ can refer to the small intestine or both intestines.

The alimentary (to nourish) canal is approximately _____ feet long in adults.

The diagnostic term Abdominal Hernia refers to:

The anatomical term Alimentary literally means:

The diagnostic term Amebic (Amoeba) Dysentery refers to:

The physiological (function) importance of the digestive system is to:

The diagnostic term Beri/beri refers to ________________ and is caused by the lack of thiamine (part of B Complex: B-1) in the diet.

The diagnostic term Pell/agra refers to _________ and is caused by the lack of niacin or niacinamide in the diet.

The diagnostic term Scurvy literally means __________ and is the lack of Vitamin C in the diet.

The diagnostic term Fistula refers to a:

The diagnostic term Atresia refers to:

The diagnostic term Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) refers to:

The diagnostic reference of Differential Diagnosis (D.D.) refers to:

The diagnostic term Hiatal Hernia refers to:

The anatomical term Sphincter literally means:

The diagnostic term Pyloric Stenosis refers to the narrowing of the lower end of the _____________ and can lead to regular vomiting in infants.

The diagnostic term Volvulus usually refers to _________of the ileum or the colon.

Typhus literally means:

A Cysto/scopic Exam refers to 'looking at' the ________:

Cholera is commonly referred to as _______________ . It can lead to dehydration, vomiting, muscle cramps, and death. It is caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae.