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- abdomin/o: Abdomen, abdominal Example: Abdominoplasty – Surgical repair or reconstruction of the abdomen, often referred to as a "tummy tuck."
- an/o: Anus Example: Anoplasty – Surgical repair of the anus, often performed to treat congenital defects or damage caused by trauma.
- antr/o: Antrum Example: Antrectomy – Surgical removal of the antrum, a part of the stomach, often done to treat ulcers or cancer.
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- append/o: Appendix Example: Appendectomy – Surgical removal of the appendix, typically performed in cases of appendicitis.
- appendic/o: Appendix Example: Appendicitis – Inflammation of the appendix, often causing abdominal pain and requiring surgical intervention.
- cec/o: Cecum Example: Cecopexy – Surgical fixation of the cecum, often performed to correct volvulus (twisting of the bowel).
- celi/o: Abdomen, abdominal cavity Example: Celiotomy – Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, often performed to explore or treat abdominal conditions.
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- cheil/o: Lip Example: Cheilitis – Inflammation of the lips, often caused by irritation, infection, or nutritional deficiencies.
- chol/e: Gall, bile Example: Cholecystitis – Inflammation of the gallbladder, commonly caused by gallstones blocking the bile ducts.
- choledoch/o: Common bile duct Example: Choledocholithiasis – The presence of stones in the common bile duct, often requiring removal to restore bile flow.
- col/o, colon/o: Colon Example: Colitis – Inflammation of the colon, which can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping.
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- enter/o: Intestine Example: Enteritis – Inflammation of the intestines, often caused by infection or irritants.
- esophag/o: Esophagus Example: Esophagitis – Inflammation of the esophagus, often resulting from acid reflux or infections.
- gastr/o: Stomach Example: Gastrectomy – Surgical removal of part or all of the stomach, typically to treat ulcers, cancer, or severe obesity.
- gingiv/o: Gum Example: Gingivitis – Inflammation of the gums, often caused by poor oral hygiene or bacterial infection.
- gloss/o: Tongue Example: Glossitis is inflammation of the tongue that can cause swelling, redness, and pain. It is often caused by infections or nutritional deficiencies.
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- hepat/o: Liver Example: Hepatomegaly – Enlargement of the liver, often caused by infections, fatty liver disease, or cancer.
- herni/o: Hernia, protrusion of an organ through a membrane or cavity wall Example: Herniorrhaphy – Surgical repair of a hernia to reposition the protruding organ and strengthen the surrounding tissue.
- lapar/o: Abdomen, abdominal cavity Example: Laparoscopy – A minimally invasive surgical procedure used to view and treat abdominal or pelvic conditions.
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- lingu/o: Tongue Example: Sublingual – Situated under the tongue, often referring to the administration of medications for rapid absorption.
- or/o: Mouth Example: Oral – Pertaining to the mouth, such as in oral hygiene practices.
- palat/o: Palate Example: Palatoplasty – Surgical repair of the palate, often performed to correct cleft palate deformities.
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- pancreat/o: Pancreas Example: Pancreatitis – Inflammation of the pancreas, often caused by gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption.
- peritone/o: Peritoneum Example: Peritonitis – Inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity, often caused by infection or perforation.
- polyp/o: Polyp, small growth Example: Polypectomy – Surgical removal of a polyp, often performed during a colonoscopy to prevent cancer development.
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- proct/o: Rectum Example: Proctitis – Inflammation of the rectum, which can cause discomfort, bleeding, and urgency.
- pylor/o: Pylorus, pyloric sphincter Example: Pyloroplasty – Surgical repair of the pyloric sphincter to improve food passage from the stomach to the small intestine.
- rect/o: Rectum Example: Rectocele – A bulging of the rectum into the vaginal wall, often caused by weakening of pelvic floor muscles.
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- sial/o: Saliva, salivary gland Example: Sialadenitis – Inflammation of a salivary gland, often caused by bacterial infections or blockages.
- steat/o: Fat Example: Steatorrhea – Excess fat in stool, often a sign of malabsorption disorders like celiac disease or chronic pancreatitis.
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- stomat/o: Mouth Example: Stomatitis – Inflammation of the mouth, which can result from infections, irritants, or systemic diseases.
- uvul/o: Uvula Example: Uvulectomy – Surgical removal of the uvula, often performed to treat snoring or sleep apnea.
- xer/o: Dryness Example: Xerostomia – Dryness of the mouth caused by reduced saliva production, often associated with certain medications or medical conditions.
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