Digestive System

Question 1

Perianal

Answer 1

Pertaining to surrounding the anus

Question 2

Appendectomy

Answer 2

Removal or resection of the appendix

Question 3

Appendicitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the appendix

Question 4

Buccal mucosa

Answer 4

The mucous membrane lining the cheek

Question 5

Cecal

Answer 5

Pertaining to the Cecum

Question 6

Celiac

Answer 6

Pertaining to the abdomen

Question 7

Cheilosis

Answer 7

Abnormal condition of the lip

Question 8

Cholecystectomy

Answer 8

Removal of the gallbladder

Question 9

Choledochotomy

Answer 9

Incision of the common bile duct

Question 10

Colostomy

Answer 10

New opening of the colon to the outside of the body

Question 11

Colonic

Answer 11

Pertaining to the colon

Question 12

Colonoscopy

Answer 12

Process of visual examination of the colon

Question 13

Dentibuccal

Answer 13

Pertaining to tooth and cheek

Question 14

Duodenal

Answer 14

Pertaining to the duodenum ( first part of the small intestine)

Question 15

Enterocolitis

Answer 15

Inflammation of the small and large intestine

Question 16

Enteroenterostomy

Answer 16

New opening between two previously unconnected parts of the small intestine

Question 17

Mesentery

Answer 17

Membrane that holds the intestines together

Question 18

Parenteral

Answer 18

Pertaining to apart from the intestine ( refers to delivery of substances any way other than through the digestive tract)

Question 19

Esophageal

Answer 19

Pertaining to the esophagus

Question 20

Facial

Answer 20

Pertaining to the face

Question 21

Gastrostomy

Answer 21

New opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This may be necessary to introduce food into the stomach

Question 22

Gingivitis

Answer 22

Inflammation of the gums

Question 23

Hypoglossal

Answer 23

Pertaining to under the tongue

Question 24

Hepatoma

Answer 24

Tumour if the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma

Question 25

Hepatomegaly

Answer 25

Enlargement of the liver

Question 26

Ileocecal sphincter

Answer 26

Pertaining to the ring of muscles between the ileum and the cecum

Question 27

Ileitis

Answer 27

Inflammation of the ileum

Question 28

Ileostomy

Answer 28

New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body

Question 29

Choledochojejunostomy

Answer 29

New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum; anastomosis

Question 30

Gastrojejunostomy

Answer 30

New opening between the stomach and the jejunum

Question 31

Labial

Answer 31

Pertaining to the lip

Question 32

Sublingual

Answer 32

Pertaining to under the tongue

Question 33

Submandibular

Answer 33

Pertaining to under the lower jaw

Question 34

Orthodontist

Answer 34

Dentist specializing in straightening the teeth

Question 35

Periodontist

Answer 35

Dentist specializing in gums

Question 36

Endodontist

Answer 36

Dentist specializing in operating within the tooth ( root canal specialist)

Question 37

Oral

Answer 37

Pertaining to the mouth

Question 38

Palatoplasty

Answer 38

Surgical repair of the palate