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Which medical term has an element meaning inflammation? a. gastroenterologist b. gastritis c. gastrologist d. gastric e. gastrology

   Which medical term has an element meaning inflammation?
a. gastroenterologist
b. gastritis
c. gastrologist
d. gastric
e. gastrology

Medical Language for Modern Health Care

Medical Language for Modern Health Care

David M. Allan 4th Edition

Chapter 2, Problem 4

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" The term "gastric" refers specifically to the stomach, but it does not contain the element meaning inflammation. The term "gastritis" contains the element "gastr-" which refers to the stomach, and the suffix "-itis" which means inflammation. Show more…

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Medical Terminology

Medical terminology is the structured language used by healthcare professionals to describe the human body, its conditions, procedures, and diseases. It often involves identifying prefixes, suffixes, and root words that contribute to the exact meaning of a term.

Suffix -itis

The suffix '-itis' is a common element in medical terms indicating inflammation. Recognizing this suffix helps in interpreting terms such as 'gastritis', which signifies the inflammation of the stomach.

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