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AHD1010Ch.11Mayo
GI Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gloss/o | tongue |
| proct/o | anus or rectum |
| jejunum | second part of the small intestines |
| ileum | third part of the small intestines |
| large intestine | consists of the colon and rectum |
| enter/o | lower GI tract |
| gastroenterology | specialist of the stomach and intestines |
| duoden/o | duodenum |
| sial/o | salivary glands |
| chol/e | gallbaldder |
| cholecystalgia | gall bladder pain |
| aerodontalgia | toothache due to high altitudes |
| gingivostomatitis | gum/mouth inflammation |
| glossoplegia | paralysis of the tongue |
| ondontoclasis | breaking of a tooth |
| Stomatomycosis | fungus of mouth |
| esophagitis | inflammation of the esophagus |
| peritonitis | inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity |
| hepatosclerosis | hardening of the liver |
| cholangioma | gall bladder vessel tumor |
| cholelithiasis | gall bladder stones |
| cirrhosis | yellow liver disease |
| odontectomy | tooth removal |
| ileorectal anastomosis | creation of opening between the ileum and rectum |
| celiotomy | incision into the abdomen |
| cholelithotripsy | crushing of gall bladder stones |
| PEJ | Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy |
| EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |