Chapter 5 Combining Form

Front 1

perianal

Back 1

Pertaining to surrounding the anus.

Front 2

appendectomy

Back 2

Removal (resection) of the appendix.

Front 3

appendicitis

Back 3

Inflammation of the appendix.

Front 4

buccal mucosa

Back 4

The mucous membrane (mucosa) lining the cheek.

Front 5

cecal

Back 5

Pertaining to the cecum.

Front 6

celiac

Back 6

Pertaining to the abdomen.

Front 7

cheilitis

Back 7

Inflammation of the lip.

Front 8

cholecystectomy

Back 8

Removal of the gallbladder.

Front 9

choledochotomy

Back 9

Incision of the common bile duct.

Front 10

colostomy

Back 10

New opening of the colon to the outside of the body.

Front 11

colonic

Back 11

Pertaining to the colon.

Front 12

colonoscopy

Back 12

Process of visual examination of the colon.

Front 13

dentibuccal

Back 13

Pertaining to tooth and cheek.

Front 14

duodenal

Back 14

Pertaining to the duodenum (first part of the small intestine).

Front 15

enterocolitis

Back 15

Inflammation of the small and large intestines.

Front 16

enterocolostomy

Back 16

New opening between the small and large intestines (an anastomosis).

Front 17

mesentery

Back 17

Membrane that holds the intestines together (literally, middle of the intestines).

Front 18

parenteral

Back 18

Pertaining to apart from the intestines (refers to delivery of substances any way other than through the digestive tract).

Front 19

esophageal

Back 19

Pertaining to the esophagus.

Front 20

facial

Back 20

Pertaining to the face.

Front 21

gastrostomy

Back 21

New opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This may be necessary to introduce food into the stomach.

Front 22

gingivitis

Back 22

Inflammation of the gums.

Front 23

hypoglossal

Back 23

Pertaining to under the tongue.

Front 24

hepatoma

Back 24

Tumor (malignant) of the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma.

Front 25

hepatomegaly

Back 25

Enlargement of the liver.

Front 26

ileocecal sphincter

Back 26

Pertaining to the ring of muscles between the ileum and the cecum.

Front 27

ileitis

Back 27

Inflammation of the ileum.

Front 28

ileostomy

Back 28

New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body.

Front 29

choledochojejunostomy

Back 29

New opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum; anastomosis.

Front 30

gastrojejunostomy

Back 30

New opening between the stomach and the jejunum; anastomosis.

Front 31

labial

Back 31

Pertaining to the lip.

Front 32

laparoscopy

Back 32

Visual examination of the abdomen.

Front 33

sublingual

Back 33

Pertaining to under the tongue.

Front 34

submandibular

Back 34

Pertaining to under the lower jaw.

Front 35

orthodontist

Back 35

Dentist specializing in straightening teeth.

Front 36

periodontist

Back 36

Dentist specializing in gums.

Front 37

endodontist

Back 37

Dentist specializing in operating within the tooth (root canal specialist).

Front 38

oral

Back 38

Pertaining to the mouth.

Front 39

palatoplasty

Back 39

Surgical repair of the palate.

Front 40

pancreatitis

Back 40

Inflammation of the pancreas.

Front 41

peritonitis

Back 41

Inflammation of the peritoneum.

Front 42

pharyngeal

Back 42

Pertaining to the throat.

Front 43

palatopharyngoplasty

Back 43

Surgical repair of the palate and throat.

Front 44

proctologist

Back 44

Specialist in the anus and rectum.

Front 45

pyloroplasty

Back 45

Surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter.

Front 46

rectocele

Back 46

Hernia of the rectum.

Front 47

sialadenitis

Back 47

Inflammation of salivary glands.

Front 48

sigmoidoscopy

Back 48

Visual examination of the sigmoid colon.

Front 49

stomatitis

Back 49

Inflammation of the mouth.

Front 50

uvulectomy

Back 50

Removal of the uvula.

Front 51

amylase

Back 51

Enzyme that digests starch.

Front 52

biliary

Back 52

Pertaining to bile.

Front 53

hyperbilirubinemia

Back 53

Excess bilirubin in the blood.

Front 54

cholelithiasis

Back 54

Abnormal condition of gallstones.

Front 55

achlorhydria

Back 55

Lack of hydrochloric acid.

Front 56

gluconeogenesis

Back 56

Production of new sugar from proteins and fats (by the liver).

Front 57

hyperglycemia

Back 57

High blood sugar.

Front 58

glycogenolysis

Back 58

Breakdown of glycogen to form sugar (glucose).

Front 59

lipoma

Back 59

Tumor of fat (benign).

Front 60

lithogenesis

Back 60

Formation of a stone (calculus).

Front 61

protease

Back 61

Enzyme that digests protein.

Front 62

sialolith

Back 62

Salivary (gland) stone.

Front 63

steatorrhea

Back 63

Discharge of fats (in feces).

Front 64

lipase

Back 64

Enzyme to digest fats.

Front 65

hematochezia

Back 65

Bright red blood in the feces.

Front 66

choledocholithiasis

Back 66

Condition of stones in the common bile duct.

Front 67

postprandial

Back 67

Pertaining to after meals.