Deck 11: The Gastrointestinal Systemgastroenterology

Question 1

Which of the following roots refers to the large intestine?

A) colon/o
B) duoden/o
C) enter/o
D) ile/o
E) jejun/o

Answer 1

colon/o

Question 2

The medical term that translates as surgical removal of the pancreas is

A) pancrectomy.
B) pancreotomy.
C) pancreatectomy.
D) pancreatomy.
E) pancreatoplasty.

Answer 2

pancreatectomy.

Question 3

Which of the following roots refers to the tube that connects the mouth and stomach?

A) enter/o
B) esophag/o
C) lingu/o
D) or/o
E) stomat/o

Answer 3

esophag/o

Question 4

Which of the following combination of roots refers to the ducts through which bile leaves the liver?

A) cholangio
B) choledocho
C) cholecyst
D) hepatochole
E) cholelith

Question 5

Which of the following roots refers to the last of the three sections of the small intestine and literally means groin?

A) colon/o
B) duoden/o
C) enter/o
D) ile/o
E) jejun/o

Question 6

Translate the root proct/o.

A) anus
B) anus and rectum
C) rectum
D) sphincter
E) colon

Question 7

Identify and define the root in the term glossoplasty.

A) glosso- gums
B) glosso- mouth
C) glosso- tongue
D) -plasty reconstruction
E) -plasty removal

Question 8

Translate the root enter/o.

A) abdomen
B) colon
C) intestines
D) mouth
E) small intestine

Question 9

Identify and define the root in the term gingivectomy.

A) gingiv- gums
B) gingiv- mouth
C) ec- out
D) -tomy cut
E) -ectomy reconstruction

Question 10

Which of the following roots is part of the lower gastrointestinal tract?

A) enter/o
B) gloss/o
C) lingu/o
D) odont/o
E) stomat/o

Question 11

Translate the root stomat/o.

A) bladder
B) intestines
C) mouth
D) stomach
E) tongue

Question 12

Which combination of roots refers to the gallbladder, a small organ located under the liver that stores bile?

A) cholangio
B) choledocho
C) cholecyst
D) hepatochole
E) cholelith

Question 13

Which combination of roots refers to the common bile duct, a single tube that empties into the small intestine?

A) cholangio
B) choledocho
C) cholecyst
D) hepatochole
E) cholelith

Question 14

Which of the following roots refers to the first of the three sections of the small intestine and literally means twelve?

A) colon/o
B) duoden/o
C) enter/o
D) ile/o
E) jejun/o

Question 15

Translate the root sigmoid/o.

A) the first part of the small intestine
B) the second part of the small intestine
C) the S-shaped portion of the large intestine
D) the last portion of the small intestine
E) the sphincter at the end of the intestines that allows for the passage of feces

Question 16

Translate the root odont/o.

A) esophagus
B) gums
C) mouth
D) tongue
E) tooth

Question 17

Identify and define the root in the term laparoscopy.

A) laparo- abdomen
B) laparo- stomach
C) -scopy look
D) -scopy measure
E) -y procedure

Question 18

Identify and define the root (s) in the term sialolithiasis.

A) sialo- saliva
B) sialo- sigmoid colon
C) lith- stone
D) lith- crush
E) sialo- (saliva) and lith- (stone)

Question 19

Which of the following roots refers to the second of the three sections of the small intestine and literally means empty?

A) colon/o
B) duoden/o
C) enter/o
D) ile/o
E) jejun/o

Question 20

Which of the following roots refers to the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs?

A) celi/o
B) gloss/o
C) lapar/o
D) peritone/o
E) sigmoid/o

Question 21

Which of the following medical terms means bad intestine condition and is another name for diarrhea?

A) aphagia
B) dysentery
C) dyspepsia
D) enterodynia
E) hyperemesis

Question 22

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hepatomalacia?

A) hepato (liver) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the liver
B) hepato (liver) + malacia (softening) = softening of the liver
C) hepato (liver) + malacia (narrowing) = narrowing of the liver
D) hepato (pancreas) + malacia (hardening) = hardening of the pancreas
E) hepato (pancreas) + malacia (softening) = softening of the pancreas

Question 23

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term gastroenterocolitis into its component parts?

A) gastroenterocol/itis
B) gastroentero/colitis
C) gastro/entero/colitis
D) gastro/entero/col/itis
E) gastro/en/tero/col/it is

Question 24

Which medical term means procedure for looking at the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity?

A) gastroscopy
B) laparoscopy
C) peritoneoscopy
D) proctoscopy
E) sigmoidoscopy

Question 25

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term anosigmoidoscopy into its component parts?

A) anosigmoido/scopy
B) anosigmo/idoscopy
C) anos/igmo/ido/scopy
D) ano/sigmoido/scopy
E) an/osigmo/ido/scopy

Question 26

Which medical term means procedure for looking at the end of the colon, before the rectum begins?

A) gastroscopy
B) laparoscopy
C) peritoneoscopy
D) proctoscopy
E) sigmoidoscopy

Question 27

Which of the following medical terms means excessive vomiting?

A) aphagia
B) dyspepsia
C) eupepsia
D) hyperemesis
E) hypoemesis

Question 28

Identify the correct pronunciation for the medical term cholangiography.

A) CHOH-lan-JEE-aw-grah-phee
B) chohl-AN-gee-AW-grah -phee
C) koh-LAN-jee-AW-grah-fee
D) kohl-ANJ- ee- AW-graf-fee

Question 29

Translate the medical term biligenesis.

A) creation of bile
B) hardening of bile
C) creation of feces
D) hardening of feces
E) destruction of bile

Question 30

Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the medical term orthodontist into its component parts?

A) ortho/dont/ist
B) orth/odont/ist
C) or/thodont/ist
D) or/tho/dont/ist
E) or/thod/ont/ist

Question 31

Which of the following medical terms means specialist in the anus, rectum, and colon?

A) bariatric specialist
B) dentist
C) gastroenterologist
D) orthodontist
E) proctologist

Question 32

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term sialorrhea?

A) sialo (saliva) + rrhea (deficiency) = deficiency of saliva
B) sialo (saliva) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge of saliva
C) sialo (small intestine) + rrhea (deficiency) = deficiency in the small intestine
D) sialo (small intestine) + rrhea (excessive discharge) = excessive discharge from the small intestine

Question 33

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term gingivostomatitis?

A) gingivo (gum) + stomat (mouth) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the gum and mouth
B) gingivo (gum) + stomat (stomach) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the gum caused by stomach acid
C) gingivo (tooth) + stomat (mouth) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the tooth and mouth
D) gingivo (tooth) + stomat (stomach) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the teeth caused by stomach acid

Question 34

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term gingival hyperplasia?

A) gingiv (gum) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (over) + plasia (formation) = over formation pertaining to the gums
B) gingiv (gum) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (under) + plasia (formation) = under formation pertaining to the gums
C) gingiv (mouth) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (over) + plasia (formation) = over formation of pertaining to the mouth
D) gingiv (mouth) + al (pertaining to) + hyper (under) + plasia (formation) = under formation pertaining to the mouth

Question 35

Which of the following medical terms means gallbladder pain?

A) cholalgia
B) cholecystalgia
C) choledochodynia
D) cholecystitis
E) cholangitis

Question 36

Translate the medical term aphagia as literally as possible.

A) condition of bad eating; poor eating habits
B) condition of good eating; normal eating habits
C) condition of not eating; inability to eat
D) condition of over eating; excessive food intake
E) condition of under eating; insufficient food intake

Question 37

Which medical term means specialist in the stomach and intestines?

A) bariatric specialist
B) dentist
C) gastroenterologist
D) orthodontist
E) proctologist

Question 38

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term sialostenosis?

A) sialo (saliva) + sten (hard) + osis (condition) = condition of saliva hardening
B) sialo (saliva) + sten (narrow) + osis (condition) = condition of saliva narrowing
C) sialo (small intestine) + sten (hard) + osis (condition) = condition of small intestine hardening
D) sialo (small intestine) + sten (narrow) + osis (condition) = condition of small intestine narrowing

Question 39

Translate the medical term stomatosis.

A) condition of the mouth
B) inflammation of the mouth
C) condition of the stomach
D) inflammation of the stomach
E) pertaining to the mouth

Question 40

Identify and define the root in the term hepaticotomy.

A) hepatico- liver
B) hepat- liver
C) hepatico- pancreas
D) -tomy cut
E) -cotomy suture

Question 41

Translate the medical term antiemetic as literally as possible.

A) agent against acid, an agent that neutralizes acid
B) agent against intestine, an agent that produces bowel movements
C) agent against vomiting, an agent that prevents or relieves nausea or vomiting
D) agent over vomiting, an agent that causes vomiting
E) agent under acid, an agent that prevents excessive acid production

Question 42

Select the correct breakdown of the medical term pancreatoduodenectomy into its component parts.

A) pancreatoduoden/ectomy
B) pancreato/duoden/ectomy
C) pan/creato/duoden/ectomy
D) pan/creato/duo/den/ec/tomy
E) pan/creato/duo/den/ec/tom/y

Question 43

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hemicolectomy?

A) hemi (two) + col (intestines) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into two sections of the small intestine
B) hemi (two) + col (colon) + ectomy (incision) = incision into two sections of the colon
C) hemi (half) + col (colon) + ec (in) + tomy (cut) = incision into half of the colon
D) hemi (half) + col (colon) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of half of the colon
E) hemi (half) + col (intestine) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of half of the small intestine

Question 44

Select the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term odontectomy.

A) odont (gums) + ectomy (incision) = incision into the gums
B) odont (gums) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of the gums
C) odont (tooth) + ectomy (incision) = incision into a tooth
D) odont (tooth) + ectomy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of a tooth
E) odont (tooth) + ectomy (removal) = surgical removal of a tooth

Question 45

Translate the medical term celiotomy.

A) incision into the abdomen
B) incision into the lining of the stomach
C) reconstruction of the stomach
D) surgical fixation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
E) surgical removal of the stomach lining

Question 46

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term colostomy?

A) colo (colon) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the colon
B) colo (colon) + stomy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the colon
C) colo (colon) + stomy (puncture) = puncture of the colon
D) colo (colon) + stomy (removal) = surgical removal of the colon
E) colo (colon) + stomy (suture) = suture of the colon

Question 47

Which of the following medical terms means downward displacement of the rectum and anus?

A) proctitis
B) proctoplasty
C) proctoptosis
D) rectalgia
E) rectopexy

Question 48

Translate the medical term abdominocentesis.

A) binding of the abdomen
B) fixation of the abdomen
C) puncture of the abdomen
D) reconstruction of the abdomen
E) suture of the abdomen

Question 49

Which of the following medical terms means inflammation of the tube that connects the mouth and stomach?

A) duodenitis
B) esophagitis
C) ileitis
D) jejunitis
E) gastritis

Question 50

Translate the medical term cholangioma.

A) chol (bile) + angi (duct) + oma (condition) = condition of the bile duct
B) chol (bile) + angi (duct) + oma (tumor) = tumor of the bile duct
C) chol (bile) + angi (vessel) + oma (tumor) = tumor of the bile vessel
D) chol (colon) + angi (vessel) + oma (condition) = condition of the colon vessels
E) chol (colon) + angi (vessel) + oma (tumor) = tumor of the colon vessels

Question 51

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term cirrhosis?

A) It comes from the Greek word cirrho, for yellow.
B) It describes a liver disease named for the change of color in the liver.
C) It is a diagnosis of a supporting organ in the gastrointestinal system.
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 52

Select the correct translation of the medical term choledochocele.

A) hernia between the third section of the small intestine and the colon
B) hernia in the final section of the colon before the rectum
C) hernia in the gallbladder
D) hernia of the bile vessels/ducts
E) hernia of the common bile duct

Question 53

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hepatosclerosis?

A) hepato (liver) + scler (hardening) + osis (condition) = condition of liver hardening
B) hepato (liver) + scler (narrowing) + osis (condition) = condition of liver narrowing
C) hepato (liver) + scler (softening) + osis (condition) = condition of liver softening
D) hepato (pancreas) + scler (hardening) + osis (condition) = condition of pancreas hardening
E) hepato (pancreas) + scler (softening) + osis (condition) = condition of pancreas softening

Question 54

Which of the following medical terms means inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity?

A) duodenitis
B) gastroenteritis
C) ileitis
D) jejunitis
E) peritonitis

Question 55

Which of the following medical terms refers to an abnormal opening between the anus and the exterior perianal skin?

A) anal fistula
B) anostomy
C) fistula
D) rectal fistula
E) hernia

Question 56

Select the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term enterorrhaphy.

A) entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the intestine
B) entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the intestine
C) entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (puncture) = puncture of the intestine
D) entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (surgical removal) = surgical removal of (a portion of) the intestine
E) entero (intestine) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of the intestine

Question 57

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term glossorrhaphy?

A) glosso (gum) + rrhaphy (puncture) = puncture of the gums
B) glosso (gum) + rrhaphy (reconstruction) = reconstruction of the gums
C) glosso (tongue) + rrhaphy (binding) = binding of the tongue
D) glosso (tongue) + rrhaphy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the tongue
E) glosso (tongue) + rrhaphy (suture) = suture of the tongue

Question 58

Select the correct translation of the medical term rectopexy.

A) binding of the rectum
B) fixation of the rectum
C) puncture of the rectum
D) reconstruction of the rectum
E) suture of the rectum

Question 59

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term celiomyositis?

A) celio (abdomen) + myos (muscle) + itis (condition) = condition of the abdominal muscle
B) celio (abdomen) + myos (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the abdominal muscle
C) celio (colon) + myos (fungus) + itis (condition) = condition of the colon caused by fungus
D) celio (colon) + myos (fungus) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the colon caused by fungus
E) celio (colon) + myos (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the colon muscle

Question 60

Which of the following medical terms means inflammation of the second and third sections of the small intestine?

A) gingivostomatitis
B) ileocolitis
C) jejunoileitis
D) peritonitis
E) sialoadenitis

Question 61

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "Assessment: Ms. Mendel's symptoms are concerning for primary sclerosing cholangitis. Other possibilities include hepatitis, cholelithiasis, and biliary obstruction." Which of the following definitions is NOT part of this patient's differential diagnosis?

A) blockage of the bile ducts
B) presence of gallstones
C) inflammation and hardening of the bile vessels
D) inflammation of the liver
E) intestinal inflammation

Question 62

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "Colonoscopy confirmed the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. She had been doing well until 3 months ago, when she started reporting fatigue, general pruritus, and pain in her RUQ. Her primary care provider referred her for evaluation. She reports some history of steatorrhea, but denies bright red blood." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given this health record information?

A) The patient has experienced some hematemesis.
B) The patient has had excessive fat discharged in her feces.
C) The patient has pain in the right upper section of her abdomen.
D) When the patient had her colon examined, she was diagnosed with a form of colon inflammation that involves ulcers.

Question 63

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "I suspect Mr. Luno is suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease. Other possibilities include gastritis, cholelithiasis, and PUD." Which of the following statements is NOT part of the differential diagnosis?

A) The differential diagnosis includes GERD.
B) The medical professional believes the patient is suffering from a disease in which acid comes up from the stomach and damages the esophagus.
C) The patient may be suffering from an inflamed stomach or gallstones.
D) The patient may have a stone in his pancreas.
E) The patient may have peptic ulcer disease.

Question 64

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "Reason for Consult: Jaundice, RUQ pain. Ms. Renata Mendel is a 22-year-old woman well known to the gastroenterology service. She was initially diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 2 years previously when she presented to her primary care provider with a history of recurring bloody stools and constipation. The symptoms progressed to include fatigue and purulent rectal discharge, and she was referred to our clinic." Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the underlined medical term in the health record?

A) gastro (abdomen) + entero (intestines) + logy (study) = study of the abdomen and intestines
B) gastro (stomach) + entero (abdomen) + logy (study) = study of the stomach and abdomen
C) gastro (stomach) + entero (internal organs) + logy (study) = study of the stomach and internal organs
D) gastro (stomach) + entero (intestines) + logy (study) = study of the stomach and intestines

Question 65

Select the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V.

A) nasogastric tube and vomiting
B) nasovasoscopy
C) nausea and vomiting
D) nauseous and volatile
E) not vocal

Question 66

The abbreviation for a tube that is inserted through the nose into the stomach is

A) FOBT.
B) LFT.
C) NGT.
D) NPO.
E) N&V.

Question 67

Which of the following medical terms translates as surgical reconstruction of the mouth?

A) stomatotomy
B) stomatorrhexis
C) stomatorrhaphy
D) stomatectomy
E) stomatoplasty

Question 68

Read the excerpt from a patient's health history: "Objective: Past Medical History: Ulcerative colitis. Past Surgical History: Total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis. Family History: Mother with ulcerative colitis. Medications: Daily vitamin." Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term underlined in the health record?

A) Ileorectal anastomosis breaks down as ileo (colon) + rect (rectum) + al (pertaining to) + ana (up/out) + stom (stomach) + osis (condition) = condition where the stomach is not properly connected to the colon and rectum.
B) Ileorectal anastomosis breaks down as ileo (colon) + rect (rectum) + al (pertaining to) + ana (up/out) + stom (mouth) + osis (condition) = creation of an opening between the colon and rectum.
C) Ileorectal anastomosis breaks down as ileo (ileum) + rect (rectum) + al (pertaining to) + ana (up/out) + stom (mouth) + osis (condition) = a surgical procedure connecting the ileum and rectum.
D) Ileorectal anastomosis breaks down as ileo (ileum) + rect (rectum) + al (pertaining to) + ana (up/out) + stom (stomach) + osis (condition) = condition where the stomach is not properly connected to the rectum.

Question 69

Which of the following medical terms translates as a wear down procedure of bile stones?

A) choledocholithectomy
B) cholelith
C) cholelithiasis
D) cholethithotomy
E) cholelithotripsy

Question 70

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "Admission labs: Elevated LFTs, hyperbilirubinemia, leukocytosis, elevated amylase and lipase. Discharge labs: Everything had returned to normal levels. Imaging: Ultrasound of the upper abdomen revealed cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis with bile duct dilation." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?

A) The patient had an increased number of white blood cells upon admission.
B) The patient had an inguinal ultrasound.
C) The patient's admission labs showed excessive bilirubin in the blood.
D) The patient's liver function tests were elevated upon admission.
E) The ultrasound revealed the presence of gallstones.

Question 71

If a medical professional is referring to the left lower quadrant of the abdomen, he may abbreviate it as

A) LQ.
B) LLQ.
C) LUQ.
D) RLQ.
E) RUQ.

Question 72

Which of the following medical terms means surgical fixation of the liver?

A) hepatectomy
B) hepaticotomy
C) hepatomalacia
D) hepatopexy
E) hepatoptosis

Question 73

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "Mrs. Roxana Collach presented to the emergency department (ED) with a 2-day history of increasing epigastric pain. She described the pain as constant and dull with radiation to her back. She also had progressive anorexia. She denied nausea, emesis, or diarrhea. She was febrile in the ED and had marked epigastric tenderness on exam with guarding. Her abdomen was slightly distended and she was mildly jaundiced. Her elevated amylase and lipase confirmed the suspicion of acute pancreatitis. She was admitted for pain control and IVF." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?

A) Mrs. Collach has a slight yellowing of the skin.
B) The lab results confirmed the patient has an inflamed pancreas.
C) The patient experienced pain in the upper center portion of the abdomen.
D) The patient is showing signs of icterus.
E) Upon examination the patient revealed tenderness in the lower center portion of the abdomen.

Question 74

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the abbreviation NPO?

A) It stands for nasogastric tube and refers to the tube inserted through the nose into the stomach.
B) It stands for nil per os and means nothing by mouth.
C) It stands for noninvasive peritoneoscopy and refers to a method of looking at the peritoneum without surgery.
D) It stands for nothing passes orally and means a patient cannot have food or drink.

Question 75

Which of the following medical terms means creation of an opening between the stomach and the second section of the small intestine?

A) cholangiogastrostomy
B) gastroduodenostomy
C) gastroenterostomy
D) gastrojejunostomy
E) ileocolostomy

Question 76

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "Mr. Robert Luno presents to our clinic with a 2-month history of intermittent postprandial gastralgia and dyspepsia, which have become more and more frequent. He reports occasional emesis but denies hematemesis. He denies diarrhea and constipation." All of the following statements regarding the symptoms experienced by Mr. Luno are true EXCEPT

A) The patient has diarrhea and constipation with severe bouts of vomiting.
B) The patient has not passed fluid or unformed feces, nor has he had difficulty passing feces.
C) The patient has poor digestion, and it is getting worse.
D) The patient is experiencing stomach pain that comes and goes.
E) The patient is not vomiting blood.

Question 77

Read the following excerpt from a health record: "I will begin a trial of antacid therapy along with recommended dietary adjustments. If he does not respond to treatment in 1 month, I will schedule him for an EGD." Which of the following refers to the correct breakdown and translation for the procedure the patient will be scheduled for should he not respond to initial treatment within a month?

A) EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy: eso (in, inside) + phago (eat) + gastro (stomach) + duo (two) + deno (digestion) + scopy (procedure) = procedure for examining the efficacy of the digestive tract
B) EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy: eso (outside) + phago (eat) + gastro (stomach) + duo (two) + deno (digestion) + scopy (procedure) = procedure using ultrasound to watch the digestive tract
C) EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy: esophago (esophagus) + gastro (stomach) + duodeno (duodenum) + scopy (procedure for looking) = procedure for looking inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
D) EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy: esophago (esophagus) + gastro (stomach) + duodeno (digestion) + scopy (procedure for looking) = procedure for looking inside the esophagus and stomach by swallowing a probe
E) EGD = esophagogastroduodenoscopy: esophago (esophagus) + gastro (digestion) + duodeno (duodenum) + scopy (procedure for looking) = procedure for looking inside the esophagus to observe the duodenum in the process of digestion

Question 78

Which of the following body parts is NOT related to the UGI tract?

A) esophagus
B) intestines
C) mouth
D) stomach
E) tongue

Question 79

Select the correct translation and definition of the abbreviation FOBT.

A) fecal occult blood test-a test of the feces to discover blood not visibly apparent
B) feces of bariatric tests-the testing of fecal matter to determine the correct treatment plan for a person with weight issues
C) final oral biopsy test-the last test before determining if a patient requires a tooth extraction
D) flatulent occult barium treatment-the treatment of excessive digestive gas using barium
E) flatus, odontodynia, biligenesis treatment-treatment for the combination of symptoms such as passing gas, tooth pain and formation of bile

Question 80

Which of the following medical terms means incision into the common bile duct?

A) cholangiotomy
B) cholecystectomy
C) choledochotomy
D) cholelithotomy
E) cholemesis