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Worksheets4.3-4.5 Med Term
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 39mins
A medical term referring to the Inflammation of the GI tract, usually the stomach and the intestines
Gastroenteritis
Colic
Foreign Body
Intussusception
Describes a condition in which one segment of the intestine telescopes into an adjacent part of the intestines
Resection and Anastomosis
Colic
Foreign Body
Intussusception
Removing a part of the intestines and reconnecting the remaining ends
Resection and Anastomosis
Megacolon
Foreign Body
Intussusception
-emesis
eating
tightening
digestion
vomiting
-rrhea
narrowing
swallowing
flow, discharge
vomiting
-pepsia
digestion
swallowing
narrowing
discharge
LFT
liver fecal test
liver function test
liver function tomography
liver fever tomography
What is an NG tube
nasogastric tube
no good tube
intubation tube
trachea tube
What is GERD?
backward flow of acid from the stomach to the esophagus
venereal disease
infection of the colon
stomach ulcer
inflammation or infection of the pouches of intestinal mucosa
Diverticulitis
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis
Gastritis
difficulty swallowing
Dysphagia
Dyslexia
Dyspepsia
Dystonia
the formation or presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
Cholelithiasis
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
Cirrhosis
portion of the stomach protrudes through an opening in the diaphragm
Hiatal hernia
Gastric ulcer
Esophageal varices
Peptic disease
not, without
a-, an-
demi-
circu-
ly-
This medical term refers to a vessel (usually blood)
nephro-
-ectomy
-malacia
angio-
What is the medical term for "surgical removal of all or part of" ... be sure to put the - in the correct place
(a)
What is the medical term for intestines (usually small)? Be sure to put the - in the correct place
(a)
What does the Medical Term Osis / OSIS mean ?
Condition / Abnormal Condition
Cut Into / Make an Incision Into
Soft Condition
Specialist in the Study of
Surgical removal of All Parts
define intra-
loud
outside or colorful
tiny and gray
inside or within
An abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity containing high levels of protein and electrolytes is called?
Ascites
Anorexia
Dysphagia
Fistula
T or F? Esophageal Varices can easily hemorrhage.
True
False
The surgical formation of an opening of the ileum onto the surface of the abdomen, through which fecal material is emptied is called?
Peristalsis
Iliostemy
Ileostomy
Colostomy
Outgrowths of tissue found in the mucosal lining of the colon are called?
Fissures
Polyps
Tubercles
Nodules
The medical term for vomiting is?
Emesis
Ptosis
Ptysis
Phagia
The medical term for hidden _________ is occult.
blood
stool
urine
infection
T or F? Peptic Ulcers can be caused by alcohol, smoking, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and genetics.
True
False
Maya visits a hospital with symptoms of gallbladder issues. The doctor recommends a radiographic examination of her gallbladder. What is this procedure called?
angiography
esophagogram
cholecystography
pancreatography
During a surgical procedure, Benjamin needs to have an incision made into his gallbladder through the abdominal wall to allow for drainage. This procedure is called __________.
gastrectomy
gastrostomy
laparocholecystotomy
laparoscopy
Maya is feeling nauseous and her doctor prescribes her a medication to help prevent vomiting. The medications that act against vomiting are __________.
antidiarrheals
probiotics
antiemetics
antibiotics
Grace is experiencing diarrhea and visits the pharmacy. The pharmacist recommends medications that act against diarrhea. These medications are __________.
antibiotics
probiotics
antiemetics
antidiarrheals
Anika is experiencing symptoms of a bile duct obstruction, and her doctor recommends an imaging procedure to visualize her major bile ducts. Which term refers to radiography of the major bile ducts?
Pancreatography
Cholangiography
Sialography
Esophagogastroscopy
This procedure uses a flexible fiberoptic tube to view the interior of the stomach.
Bronchoscopy
Gastroscope
Laparoscope
Gastroscopy
The presence of a salivary stone is termed ________.
sialography
sialolithiasis
nephrolithiasis
nephrography
Surgical removal of all or part of the stomach is a ____________.
appendectomy
gastrectomy
gastrostomy
colostomy
Surgical excision of the gallbladder is called ____________.
hepatectomy
diverticulectomy
cholecystectomy
cholecystitis
-ia
condition
disease
treatment
symptom
hem/o
blood
water
air
food
What is the meaning of the term 'Colonoscopy'?
Visual examination of the colon with an endoscope
Removal of tissue for microscopic examination
Inflammation of the stomach lining
Inflammation of the skin
A sore caused by excess acid in the stomach wearing away the stomach lining.
Appendicitis
Heartburn
Ulcer
Indigestion
Radiopharmaceutical (tracer)
A substance used in nuclear imaging to diagnose diseases.
A type of medication used to treat cancer.
A tracer substance used in nuclear imaging.
A radioactive element used in construction.
BM
(a)
abdominocentesis
surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluids
pain in one or more joints
discharge
surgical removal
The abbreviation PEG means...
(a)
The abbreviation HCV means...
(a)
The abbreviation GI means...
(a)
The abbreviation MRI means...
(a)
The abbreviation BE means...
(a)
The abbreviation IBD means...
(a)
laparotomy
cutting into the abdomen
constant or same color
condition of white blood cells
cutting into the brain
Extensive scarring of the liver, due to a chronic reaction to hepatic inflammation and necrosis.
Cirrhosis
Liver
Portal
Hypertension
Jaundice
Complication of Cirrhosis of bulging collateral vessels of lower esophagus or upper stomach, which are very fragile and bleed easily!
Hepatic
Encephalopathy
Varices
Ascites
Hepatitis
What is a secondary complication of an appendix rupture?
paralysis
pelvic inflammatory disease
parotitis
peritonitis
scarring of the liver due to alcohol, drugs, or a virus such as hepatitis; only treatment for this condition is a liver transplant
hiatal hernia
anorexia
cholelithiasis
cirrhosis
backward flow of stomach acids into the esophagus
esophageal varices
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
gastroenteritis
cirrhosis
