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Medical terminology
| Labi/o | Lip |
|---|---|
| Ather/o | Fatty plaque |
| Aneurysm/o | Aneurysm |
| Cardiologist | Specialist study of heart |
| Angi/o | Vessel (usually blood or lymph) |
| Arteriol/o | Arteriole |
| Arteri/o | Artery |
| Cardi/o | Heart |
| Laxatives | Agents used to treat constipation |
| Labi/o | Lip |
| Melena | Dark-colored, tarry stools resulting from the presence of blood altered by intestinal juices |
| Jaundice | Yellowing of the skin caused by hepatitis |
| Hernia | Protrusion of any organ or structure through the wall of the cavity in which it is naturally contained |
| Hemorrhoid | Enlarged, twisted varicose vein in the rectal region |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | Abdominal pain and altered bowel function for which no organic cause can b e determine also call spastic colon |
| Ulcer | Circumscribed lesion of the skin r mucous membrane |
| Endoscopy | Visual examination of a cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument |
| Flatus | Expelling of air from a body orifice, especially from the anus |
| Dyspepsia | Epigastric discomfort felt after eating, also called indigestion |
| Dysentery | Inflammation of the intestine caused by ingesting water or food containing chemical irritants, bacteria, or parasites that results in blood diarrhea |
| Diverticulosis | Condition in which small, blister- like pockets develop in the inner lining of the large intestine. |
| Crohns disease | Chronic inflammation, usually of the ileum but possibly affecting any portion of the intestinal tract |
| Cholelithiasis | Presence or formation of gallstones |
| Cachexia | Physical wasting that includes loss of weight and muscle mass |
| Barium swallow | Radio graphic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine following oral administrate of a contrast medium |
| Barium Enema | Radio graphic examination of the rectum and clon after administration of a contrast medium into the rectum |
| Ascites | Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdomen caused by a disease |
| Antiemetics | Agents that control nausea and vomiting |
| Antacids | Agents that neutralize stomach acid |
| Anorexia | Lack or loss of appetite resulting in the inability to eat. |
| Anastomosis | Surgical joining of two ducts, vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another. |
| Phleb/o | Vein |
| My/o | Muscle |
| Lipid/o | Fat |
| Hemangi/o | Blood vessel |
| Embol/o | Embolus |
| Atri/o | Atrium |
| Scler/o | Hardening. Sclera (white of the eyes) |
| Sept/o | Septum |
| Sten/o | Narrowing, stricture |
| Thromb/o | Blood clot |
| Valv/o | Valve |
| Ventricular/o | Blood vessel |
| Aneurysm | Local abnormal dilation of a vessel, usually the aorta. |
| Arrest | Condition of being stopped or bringing to a stop |
| Diaphoresis | Profuse sweating |
| Embolization | Technique used to block blood flow to a sie by injectting an occluding agent |
| Hyperlipidemia | Excessive amount of lipids in the blood |
| Infarct | Inability of a valve to close completely |
| Ischemia | Inadequate supply of blood to an organ or body part |
| Prophylaxis | Administration of medication in advance of a procedure to prevent disease |
| Statins | Drugs that have powerful lipid- lowering properties |
| Stent | Thin mesh tube that holds a hollow structure open during or after a surgical procedure |
| Thrombolysis | Destruction of a blood clot |
| Bucc/o | Cheek |
| Gastroenterologist | Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorder |
| Appendic/o | Appendix |
| Chole/e | Bile, gall |
| Cholangi/o | Bile vessel |
| Cholecyst/o | Gall bladder |
| Choledoch/o | Bile duct |
| Cirrh/o | Yellow |
| Col/o | Colon |
| Duoden/o | Duodenum |
| Enter/o | Intestine (usually smal) |
| Esophag/o | Esophagus |
| Gastr/o | Stomach |
| Gingiv/o | Gums |
| Gloss/o | Tongue |
| Hepat/o | Liver |
| Lle/o | Ileum |
| Jejun/o | Jejunum |
| Labi/o | Teeth |
| Or/o | Mouth |
| Pancreat/o | Pancreas |
| Pharyng/o | Throat |
| Proct/o | Anus, rectum |
| Pylor/o | Pelorus |
| Sial/o | Saliva, salivary gland |
| Sigmoid/o | Sigmoid colon |
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