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anorexia an- = without -orexia = appetite a general term for loss of appetite, usually due to ill- ness; this is distinct from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder that is defined in Table 5-2
appendicitis (uh-PEN-di- SYT-is) appendic/o = appendix -itis = inflammation inflammation of the appendix, a tube that extends from the cecum (first part of the large intestine) and contains lymphatic tissue
cholecystalgia (KOH-le-sist- AL-jee-uh or KOH-le-sist- AL-juh) cholecyst/o = gallbladder -algia = pain gallbladder pain, generally caused by the obstruc- tion of a bile duct by a gallstone; also called biliary colic
cholecystitis (KOH-le-sis- TYT-is) cholecyst/o = gallbladder -itis = inflammation inflammation of the gallbladder, generally caused by the obstruction of a bile duct by a gallstone
cholelithiasis (KOH-le-lith-Y- uh-sis) chol/e = bile lith/o = stone -iasis = abnormal condition a condition in which small stones (gallstones) de- velop in the gallbladder
cirrhosis (si-ROH-sis) cirrh/o = orange-yellow -osis = abnormal condition a disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue; named for the color of the diseased tissue
colitis (koh-LYT-is) col/o = colon -itis = inflammation inflammation of the large intestine (colon)
colorectal (koh-loh-REK-tuhl) cancer col/o = colon rect/o = rectum -al = pertaining to cancer of the colon or rectum
colorectal surgeon col/o = colon rect/o = rectum -al = pertaining to a surgeon who treats conditions of the colon, rec- tum, and anus
dental caries (KAIR-eez) dent/i = tooth -al = pertaining to tooth decay; also called cavities
dentalgia (den-TAL-jee-uh) dent/i = tooth -algia = pain a toothache
dentist dent/i = tooth -ist = specialist a medical professional who diagnoses and treats conditions of the teeth and oral cavity
diarrhea (dy-uh-REE-uh) dia- = through -rrhea = flow, discharge the frequent elimination of liquid or semiliquid feces
dyspepsia (dis-PEP-see-ah) dys- = abnormal, painful, difficult -pepsia = digestion indigestion
dysphagia dys- = abnormal, painful, difficult -phagia = eating difficulty swallowing
enteritis (ent-uh-RYT-is) enter/o = intestines, small intestine -itis = inflammation inflammation of the intestine, especially of the small intestine
esophageal varices (i-SAHF- uh-JEE-uhl VAIR-i-seez) esophag/o = esophagus -eal = pertaining to enlarged, twisted veins located in the lower part of the esophagus
gastralgia (gas-TRAL-jee-uh) gastr/o = stomach -algia = pain stomach pain
gastric cancer gastr/o = stomach -ic = pertaining to cancer of the stomach
gastritis (gas-TRYT-is) gastr/o = stomach -itis = inflammation inflammation of the stomach
gastroenteritis (GAS-troh-ent- uh-RYT-is) gastr/o = stomach enter/o = intestines, small intestine -itis = inflammation inflammation of the stomach and the intestine
gastroenterologist (GAS-troh- en-tur-AHL-uh-jist) gastr/o = stomach enter/o = intestines, small intestine -logist = one who studies a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats gastro- intestinal system conditions
gastroenterology (GAS-troh- en-tur-AHL-uh-jee) gastr/o = stomach enter/o = intestines, small intestine -logy = study of the medical specialty related to the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal system conditions
gastroesophageal (gas-troh-i- sahf-uh-JEE-uhl) reflux disease gastr/o = stomach esophag/o = esophagus -eal = pertaining to a chronic condition in which the liquid contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus; also called GERD
gingivitis (jin-ji-VYT-is) gingiv/o = gums -itis = inflammation inflammation of the gums
hematemesis (heem-uh-TEM- uh-sis) hemat/o = blood -emesis = vomiting vomiting blood
hematochezia (hee-muh-toh- KEE-zee-uh or hem-u-toh- KEE-zee-uh) hemat/o = blood -chezia = defecation, elimina- tion of solid waste the passing of stool that contains bright red blood
hepatitis (hep-uh-TYT-is) hepat/o = liver -itis = inflammation inflammation of the liver caused by certain viruses and other factors, such as alcohol abuse, some medications, and trauma
hepatologist (hep-uh-TAHL- uh-jist) hepat/o = liver -logist = one who studies a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats condi- tions of the liver and accessory digestive organs
hepatology (hep-uh-TAHL- uh-jee) hepat/o = liver -logy = study of the medical specialty related to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the liver and accessory digestive organs
hepatomegaly (HEP-uht-oh- MEG-uh-lee or hi-PAT-oh- MEG-uh-lee) hepat/o = liver -megaly = enlargement enlargement of the liver
orthodontist (OR-thoh- DAHN-tist or OR-thuh- DAHN-tist) orth/o = straight odont/o = tooth -ist = specialist a dentist who diagnoses and treats problems with the alignment of teeth and bones of the mouth
pancreatitis (pan-kree-uh- TYT-is) pancreat/o = pancreas -itis = inflammation inflammation of the pancreas
periodontist (pair-ee-oh- DAHN-tist) peri- = around odont/o = tooth -ist = specialist a dentist who diagnoses and treats periodontal dis- ease and places dental implants
periodontitis (pair-ee-oh- dahn-TYT-is) peri- = around odont/o = tooth -itis = inflammation inflammation of the tissues and structures around the teeth; usually a complication of severe gingivitis
stomatitis (stoh-muh-TYT-is) stomat/o = mouth -itis = inflammation general term for inflammation of the mouth, lips, or tongue
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