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Caduceus
(Digestive/Urinary/Reproductive System)
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The 2nd portion (5' long) of small intestine that means to empty is the:
Ans: jejunum
The organ that produces bile is the:
Ans: liver
The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:
Ans: peritoneum
The ring of the muscles found in opening between stomach and
duodenum is the:
Ans: pyloric sphincter
The tube that extends from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach and
means gullet is the:
Ans: eso/phagus
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The combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean:
Ans: mouth
The combining form that means "rectum (straight) and anus (ring)" is:
Ans: proct/o-
The combining form that means "small intestines" is:
Ans: enter/o-
The combining form for small growth is:
Ans: polyp/o
The diagnostic term that means inflammation of the stomach,
intestines, and colon is:
Ans: gastroenterocolitis
The diagnostic term that means abnormal condition of having
diverticula (out-pouchings) in the colon is:
Ans: diverticul/o/sis
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The diagnostic term gingivitis means:
Ans: inflammation of the gums
The diagnostic term chole/lith/iasis means:
Ans: condition of gallstones
The diagnostic term that means prolapse of the rectum is:
Ans: procto/ptosis
The diagnostic term gastro/enter/itis means:
Ans: inflammation of the stomach and intestinal track
The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large
intestines, characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the
intestinal wall and the formation of scar tissue, is:
Ans: Crohn's Disease
The diagnostic term for the abnormal growing together of two
surfaces normally separated is:
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Ans: adhesion
The diagnostic term ulcerative colitis means:
Ans: inflammation of the colon with sores
The diagnostic term for a disorder characterized by prolonged refusal
to eat is:
Ans: anorexia nervosa
The diagnostic term for chronic disease of the liver characterized by
the gradual destruction of liver cells is:
Ans: cirrhosis
The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct
is:
Ans: choledocholith/otripsy
The surgical term cheil/orraphy means:
Ans: suture of the lips
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
Caduceus
(Digestive/Urinary/Reproductive System)
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
The 2nd portion (5' long) of small intestine that means to empty is the:
Ans: jejunum
The organ that produces bile is the:
Ans: liver
The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:
Ans: peritoneum
The ring of the muscles found in opening between stomach and
duodenum is the:
Ans: pyloric sphincter
The tube that extends from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach and
means gullet is the:
Ans: eso/phagus
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The combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean:
Ans: mouth
The combining form that means "rectum (straight) and anus (ring)" is:
Ans: proct/o-
The combining form that means "small intestines" is:
Ans: enter/o-
The combining form for small growth is:
Ans: polyp/o
The diagnostic term that means inflammation of the stomach,
intestines, and colon is:
Ans: gastroenterocolitis
The diagnostic term that means abnormal condition of having
diverticula (out-pouchings) in the colon is:
Ans: diverticul/o/sis
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The diagnostic term gingivitis means:
Ans: inflammation of the gums
The diagnostic term chole/lith/iasis means:
Ans: condition of gallstones
The diagnostic term that means prolapse of the rectum is:
Ans: procto/ptosis
The diagnostic term gastro/enter/itis means:
Ans: inflammation of the stomach and intestinal track
The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large
intestines, characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the
intestinal wall and the formation of scar tissue, is:
Ans: Crohn's Disease
The diagnostic term for the abnormal growing together of two
surfaces normally separated is:
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Ans: adhesion
The diagnostic term ulcerative colitis means:
Ans: inflammation of the colon with sores
The diagnostic term for a disorder characterized by prolonged refusal
to eat is:
Ans: anorexia nervosa
The diagnostic term for chronic disease of the liver characterized by
the gradual destruction of liver cells is:
Ans: cirrhosis
The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct
is:
Ans: choledocholith/otripsy
The surgical term cheil/orraphy means:
Ans: suture of the lips
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