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Medical Terminology: Word Elements Related to the Digestive System Quiz

#1

What is the medical term for difficulty in swallowing?

Dysphagia
Explanation

Difficulty in swallowing.

#2

Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver.

#3

What is the term for the excessive production of gas in the stomach or intestines?

Flatulence
Explanation

Excessive gas production.

#4

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder?

Cholecystectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

#5

What is the term for the inflammation of the stomach lining?

Gastritis
Explanation

Inflammation of the stomach lining.

#6

What does the prefix 'sub-' mean in medical terminology?

Below
Explanation

Below or beneath.

#7

Which of the following suffixes means 'surgical repair'?

-plasty
Explanation

Surgical repair.

#8

Which of the following word elements means 'stomach'?

Gastr-
Explanation

Related to the stomach.

#9

Which of the following word elements means 'small intestine'?

Ile-
Explanation

Related to the small intestine.

#10

Which of the following word elements means 'rectum'?

Rect-
Explanation

Related to the rectum.

#11

What is the term for the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the appendix.

#12

What is the medical term for the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface?

Colostomy
Explanation

Surgical creation of a colon opening.

#13

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the colon?

Colonectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the colon.

#14

What is the medical term for the presence of stones in the common bile duct?

Choledocholithiasis
Explanation

Presence of stones in bile duct.

#15

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the rectum?

Proctectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the rectum.

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