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MEDOC 12/5?
Gastointestinal System Root Words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An | can mean anus |
| Hepat | Root word means liver |
| Laparo | term that means abdominal wall |
| Pepsia | suffix that means digestive tract |
| Phagy | means eating or feeding on |
| Pharyngo | means pertaining to the throat |
| Procto | means rectum or perhaps anus |
| Rect | basically means rectum |
| Abdomin | relates to the abdomen itself |
| Cholecysto | means gallbladder |
| Colo | means pertaining to your colon |
| Duodeno | refers to the duodenum, or first part of the small intestine |
| Entero | Root word for intestine |
| Esophago | Root word means "gullet" and relates to the tube between your throat and stomach |
| Gastro | term used to describe your stomach |
| Geusia | fancy term for taste |
| llio | Root word meaning ileum (last part of your small intestine) |
| Pancreat | Root word meaning pancreas |