The Language Of Medicine 11 th edition Davi Ellen Chabner Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 1
Chapter 6 Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 2
Chapter Goals Define new suffixes and use them with digestive system combining forms. List and explain laboratory tests, clinical procedures, and abbreviations common to the digestive system. Apply your new knowledge to understanding medical terms in their proper context, such as medical reports and records. Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 3
Chapter 6 Lesson 6.1 Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 4
Suffixes Suffix ectasis, ectasia emesis pepsia phagia plasty ptysis Meaning Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 5
Suffixes Suffix ectasis, ectasia emesis pepsia phagia plasty ptysis Meaning dilation, widening vomiting digestion eating, swallowing surgical repair spitting Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 6
Suffixes (cont d) Suffix rrhage, rrhagia rrhaphy rrhea spasm stasis stenosis tresia Meaning Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 7
Suffixes (cont d) Suffix rrhage, rrhagia rrhaphy rrhea spasm stasis stenosis tresia Meaning bursting forth (of blood) suture flow, discharge involuntary contraction of muscles stopping; controlling narrowing, tightening opening Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 8
Suffixes (cont d) Suffixes that are also used alone as separate terms: Emesis (emetic) Lysis Spasm Stasis Stenosis Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 9
QUICK QUIZ: 1. Which term means difficulty in swallowing? A. Dysphasia B. Dysphagia C. Dysplasia D. Polyphagia Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 10
QUICK QUIZ: (cont d) 2. Which term means to control or stop bleeding? A. Hemostasis B. Hematoma C. Hemoptysis D. Cholestasis Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 11
Combining Forms and Terminology Combining Form Meaning bucc/o cec/o celi/o cheil/o chol/e cholangi/o cholecyst/o choledoch/o Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 12
Combining Forms and Terminology Combining Form Meaning bucc/o cheek cec/o cecum celi/o abdomen cheil/o lip chol/e gall, bile cholangi/o bile duct (vessel) cholecyst/o gallbladder choledoch/o common bile duct Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 13
Combining Forms and Terminology (cont d) Combining Form col/o colon/o dent/i duoden/o enter/o esophag/o gastr/o gingiv/o Meaning Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 14
Combining Forms and Terminology (cont d) Combining Form col/o colon/o dent/i duoden/o enter/o esophag/o gastr/o gingiv/o Meaning colon colon tooth duodenum intestines esophagus stomach gums Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 15
Combining Forms and Terminology (cont d) Combining Form gloss/o gluc/o glyc/o hepat/o herni/o ile/o jejun/o labi/o Meaning Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 16
Combining Forms and Terminology (cont d) Combining Form gloss/o gluc/o glyc/o hepat/o herni/o ile/o jejun/o labi/o Meaning tongue sugar sugar liver hernia ileum jejunum lip Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 17
Combining Forms and Terminology (cont d) Combining Form lingu/o lip/o lith/o odont/o or/o palat/o pancreat/o Meaning Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 18
Combining Forms and Terminology (cont d) Combining Form lingu/o lip/o lith/o odont/o or/o palat/o pancreat/o Meaning tongue fat stone tooth mouth palate pancreas Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 19
Combining Forms and Terminology (cont d) Combining Form Meaning proct/o pylor/o rect/o sialaden/o splen/o steat/o stomat/o Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 20
Combining Forms and Terminology (cont d) Combining Form Meaning proct/o pylor/o rect/o sialaden/o splen/o steat/o stomat/o anus and rectum pyloric sphincter rectum salivary gland spleen fat mouth Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 21
QUICK QUIZ: 3. Which term means enlarged liver? A. Acromegaly B. Cardiomegaly C. Hepatomegaly D. Hepatitis Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 22
Laboratory tests Laboratory Tests and Clinical Procedures Amylase and lipase tests: tests for the levels of amylase and lipase enzymes in blood Liver function tests (LFTs): tests for enzymes and bilirubin in blood Stool culture: test for microorganisms in stool Stool guaiac test or Hemoccult test: test to detect blood in feces Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 23
QUICK QUIZ: 4. Which of the following tests for the clear fluid that remains after blood has clotted (serum)? A. Stool guaiac B. Hemoccult C. Stool culture D. LFTs Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 24
Clinical procedures Laboratory Tests and Clinical Procedures X rays Lower gastrointestinal series (barium enema) Upper gastrointestinal series Cholangiography Computed tomography (CT scan) Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 25
Laboratory Tests and Clinical Procedures (cont d) Clinical procedures Ultrasound examination Abdominal ultrasonography Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) Magnetic resonance Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Nuclear medicine test Hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan (HIDA scan) Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 26
Laboratory Tests and Clinical Procedures (cont d) Other procedures Gastric bypass or bariatric surgery: reduces stomach size Gastrointestinal endoscopy: visual examination of the GI tract Laparoscopy: visual examination of the abdomen Liver biopsy: removal of liver tissue for microscopic examination Nasogastric intubation: insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach Paracentesis (abdominocentesis): puncture to remove fluid from abdomen Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 27
QUICK QUIZ: 5. Which procedure is a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen? A. Laparoscopy B. Laparotomy C. Abdominectomy D. Abdominocentesis Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 28
Abbreviations AFP alk phos ALT, AST BE BM BRBPR CD CT EGD ERCP Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 29
Abbreviations AFP alk phos ALT, AST BE BM BRBPR CD CT EGD ERCP Alpha Fetoprotein tumor marker for liver cancer Alkaline phosphatase Alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase Barium enema Bowel movement Bright red blood per rectum Celiac disease Computed tomography Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 30
Abbreviations (cont d) EUS FOBT G tube GB GERD GI HBV IBD J tube LAC LFTs Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 31
Abbreviations (cont d) EUS FOBT G tube GB GERD GI HBV IBD J tube LAC LFTs Endoscopic ultrasonography Fecal occult blood test gastrostomy tube feeding tube Gallbladder Gastroesophageal reflux disease Gastrointestinal Hepatitis B virus Inflammatory bowel disease jejuostomy tube; feeding tube Laparoscopic assisted colectomy Liver function tests Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 32
Abbreviations (cont d) MRI NASH NG tube NPO PEG tube PEJ tube PTHC PUD TPN T tube Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 33
Abbreviations (cont d) MRI NASH NG tube NPO PEG tube PEJ tube PTHC PUD TPN T tube Magnetic resonance imaging non alcoholic streatohepatitis Nasogastric tube Nothing by mouth Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy tube Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography Peptic ulcer disease Total parenteral nutrition Tube placed in the bile duct for drainage into a small pouch on the outside of the body Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 34
Review Suffixes ase centesis chezia ectasia ectasis ectomy emesis emia genesis Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 35
Review Suffixes (cont d) ase centesis chezia ectasia ectasis ectomy emesis emia genesis enzyme surgical puncture to remove fluid defecation; elimination of wastes stretching; dilation; expansion stretching; dilation; expansion removal; excision; resection vomiting blood condition producing; forming Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 36
Review Suffixes (cont d) graphy iasis lysis megaly orexia pathy pepsia phagia Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 37
Review Suffixes (cont d) graphy iasis lysis megaly orexia pathy pepsia phagia process of recording abnormal condition breakdown; separation; destruction; loosening enlargement appetite disease; emotion digestion eating; swallowing Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 38
Review Suffixes (cont d) prandial plasty ptosis ptysis rrhage rrhagia rrhaphy rrhea Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 39
Review Suffixes (cont d) prandial plasty ptosis ptysis rrhage rrhagia rrhaphy rrhea meal surgical repair droop; sag; prolapse; fall spitting bursting forth (of blood) bursting forth (of blood) suture flow; discharge Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 40
Review Suffixes (cont d) scopy spasm stasis stenosis stomy tomy tresia Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 41
Review Suffixes (cont d) scopy spasm stasis stenosis stomy tomy tresia visual examination sudden contraction of muscles stop; control; place tightening; stricture new opening (to form a mouth) process of cutting opening Copyright 2017, 2014, 2011, 2007 Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. 42