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Chapter 11
Medical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |