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LOM Chapter 5
Language of Medicine 7th edition
| term | meaning |
|---|---|
| pernial | Pertaining to surrounding the anus. |
| appendectomy | Removal (resection) of the appendix. |
| appendicitis | Inflammation of the appendix. |
| buccal mucosa | The mucous memvrane (mucosa) lining of the cheek. |
| cecal | Pertaining to the cecum. |
| celiac | Pertaining to the abdomen. |
| cheliosis | Abnormal condition of the lip. |
| cholecystectomy | Removal of the gallbladder. |
| choledochotomy | Incision of the common bile duct. |
| colostomy | New opening of the colon to the outside of the body. |
| colonic | pertaining to the colon. |
| colonoscopy | Process of visual examination of the colon. |
| dentibuccal | pertaining to the tooth and cheek. |
| duodenal | Pertaining tot he duodemum (first part of the small intestine). |
| enterocolitis | Inflammation of the small and large intestines. |
| enterocolostomy | New opening between the small and large intestines (literally, the middle of the intestines). |
| parenteral | Pertaining to apart from the intestines (refers to delivery of substances anyway other than through the digestive tract). |
| esophageal | Pertaining to the esophagus. |
| facial | pertaining to the face. |
| gastronomy | New opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This may be necessary to introduce food into the stomach. |
| gingivitis | Inflammation of the gums. |
| hypoglossal | Pertaining to the ring of muscles between the ileum and the cecum |
| ileitis | Inflammation of the ileum. |
| ileostomy | New opening of the ileum. |
| ilestomy | New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body. |
| choledochojejunostomy | New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum; anastomosis |
| gastrojejunostomy | new opening between the stomach and the jejunum; anastomosis |
| labial | Pertaining to the lip. |
| laparoscopy | Visual examination of the stomach. |
| sublingual | Pertaining to under the tongue |
| submandibular | Pertaining to under the lower jaw. |
| orthodontist | Dentist specializing in straightening teeth. |
| periodontist | Dentist specializing in gums |
| endodontist | Dentist specializing in operating within the tooth. (root canal specialist). |
| oral | Pertaining to the mouth |
| palatoplasty | Surgical repair of the palate. |
| pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas. |
| peritonitis | Inflammation of the peritoneum. |
| pharyngeal | Pertaining to the throat |
| proctologist | Surgical specialist in the anus and rectum. |
| pyloroplasty | Surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter. |
| rectocele | Hernia of the rectum |
| sialadentitis | Inflammation of salivary. |
| sigmoidoscopy | Visual examination of the sigmoid. |
| stomatitis | Inflammation of the mouth. |
| amylase | Enzyme that digests starch. |
| biliary | Pertaining to bile. |
| hyperbilirubinemia | Exvess bilirubin in the blood. |
| cholelithhaisis | Abnormal condition of gall stones. |
| achlorhydria | Lack of hydrochloric acid |
| glyconeogenesis | Production of new sugar from proteins and fats (by the liver). |
| hyperglycemia | High blood sugar. |
| gycogenolysis | Breakdown of glycogen to form sugar (glucose). |
| lipoma | Tumor of fat (benign) |
| cholecystolithiasis | Condition of stones in the gallbladder. |
| protease | Enzyme that digests protein. |
| sialolith | salivary (gland) stone. |
| steatorrhea | Discharge of fats (in feces) |
| lipase | Enzyme to digest fats |
| Hematochezia | Bright red blood in the feces. |
| choledocholithiasis | Condition of stones in the common bile duct. |
| postprandial | Pertaining to after meals. |
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