Digestive System - Medical Terminology Lecture
Key Terminologies and Definitions
Anatomical Terms:
- Ain: Anus
- Appendo/Appendic: Appendix
- Buch/Buko: Cheek
- Sec/Seco: Cecum
- Cilio: Belly/Abdomen
- Cellio/Child Arcello: Lip
- Choleste/Calliste: Gallbladder
- Chlordoc: Common Bile Duct
- Cholecystectomy: Removal of the gallbladder
Surgical Procedures:
- Colostomy: New opening in the colon
- Colonic: Pertaining to the colon
- Dent/Denty: Pertaining to teeth
- Duad/Duodenum: Pertaining to the duodenum
- Enteropathy: Disease of the intestines
- Esophago: Esophagus
Conditions and Diseases:
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach
- Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gums
- Glossopharyngeal: Pertaining to the tongue and pharynx
- Hepatoma: Tumor of the liver
- Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver
- Ileocecal Sphincter: Valve between ileum and cecum
- Jejunum: Part of the small intestine
- Gastrojejunostomy: New opening between the stomach and jejunum
Dental Terms:
- Labia/Labio: Pertaining to the lip
- Lingual/Sublingual: Pertaining to or under the tongue
- Mandibulo: Pertaining to the jaw
- Orthodontist: Dentist specializing in straightening teeth
- Periodontist: Dentist specializing in gums
Oral and Throat Conditions:
- Oral: Pertaining to the mouth
- Palatoplasty: Surgical repair of the palate
- Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas
- Pharyngeal: Pertaining to the throat
Other Key Terms:
- Rectocele: Hernia of the rectum
- Sigmoidoscopy: Visual examination of the sigmoid
- Stomatitis: Inflammation of the mouth
- Biliary/Bilirubin: Related to bile
- Cholelithiasis: Condition of gallstones
- Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar
- Lipoma: Tumor of fat
Digestive Symptoms:
- Anorexia: Lack of appetite
- Ascites: Abnormal fluid accumulation in the abdomen
- Borborygmi: Rumbling noises in the GI tract
- Constipation: Difficulty passing stools
- Diarrhea: Frequent passage of loose stools
- Dysphagia: Difficulty swallowing
- Eruption/Eruption: Burping
- Flatus: Gas passed through the anus
- Hematochesia: Bright red blood from the rectum
- Jaundice: Yellowing of skin due to high bilirubin
Pathological Conditions:
- Dental Caries: Tooth decay
- Esophageal Cancer: Malignant tumor of the esophagus
- Gastric Carcinoma: Malignant tumor of the stomach
- GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Peptic Ulcer: Lesion in stomach or duodenum lining
- Hernia: Protrusion of an organ
- Anal Fistula: Abnormal passage near the anus
- Colorectal Cancer: Cancer of the colon or rectum
Common Diseases:
- Crohn's Disease: Chronic intestinal inflammation
- Diverticulosis: Pouches in intestinal wall
- Cirrhosis: Liver degeneration
- Pancreatic Cancer: Malignant tumor of the pancreas
- Viral Hepatitis: Liver inflammation due to a virus
Study Tips
- Focus on memorizing the definitions and terms.
- Utilize flashcards for better retention.
- Familiarize yourself with symptoms and conditions as these are key in medical settings.
- Remember, this is not an anatomy class; understanding definitions is crucial.
Prepare well and use these notes to make flashcards for better memorization. It's a lot of material, but breaking it down into manageable sections can help. Good luck with your studies!