Ch 8 Digestive - Pathology

Front 1

dentistry
medical speciality

dent/o = tooth
-istry = specialty of

Back 1

branch of healthcare involved with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions involving the teeth, jaw, and mouth. practitioner is a dentist.

Front 2

gastroenterology
medical speciality

gastr/o = stomach
enter/o = small intestine
-logy = study of

Back 2

branch of medicine involved in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the digestive system. physician is a gastroenterologist.

Front 3

oral surgery
medical speciality

or/o = mouth
-al = pertaining to

Back 3

branch of dentistry that uses surgical means to treat dental conditions. specialist is an oral surgeon.

Front 4

orthodontics
medical speciality

orth/o = straight
odont/o = tooth
-ic = pertaining to

Back 4

branch of dentistry concerned with correction of problems with tooth alignment. specialist is an orthodontist

Front 5

periodontics
medical speciality (periodontist)

peri- = around
odont/o = tooth
-ic pertaining to

Back 5

branch of dentistry concerned with treating conditions involving the gums and tissues surrounding the teeth

Front 6

proctology
medical speciality (proctologist)

proct/o = anus ans rectum
-logy = study of

Back 6

branch of medicine involved in diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the anus and rectum

Front 7

anorexia
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an- = without
-orexia = appetite

Back 7

general term meaning loss of appetite that may accompany other conditions. also used to refer anorexia nervosa, which is an eating disorder involving the refusal to eat.