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Chapter 11
Medical Terms
Term | Definition |
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Pancreat/o | Pancreas |
Procto | Anus and rectum |
Gastro | Stomach |
Entro | Intestine |
Gingiv | Gums |
Dent/o | Tooth |
Lingu/o | Tongue |
Gloss/o | Tongue |
Stomat/o | Mouth |
Celi/o | Abdomen |
An | Anus |
Lapar/o | Abdomen |
Cyst/o | Bladder |
Aphagia | Inability to eat |
Dyspepsia | Bad digestion |
Eupepsia | Good digestion |
Lumbar | Middle side portion of the abdomen |
Umbilical | Middle center portion of the abdomen |
Inguinal | Lower side portion of the abdomen |
Ascites | Retention of fluid in the peritoneum |
Choledoch/o | Main bile duct |
Ile/o | Third section of the small intestine: means groin because it is located in the lower abdomen |
Jejun/o | Second section of the small intestine: means empty |
Duoden/o | First section of the small intestine: means 12, because it’s width is about 12 fingers |