Medical Terminology Simplified

6–29 An orth/odont/ist is a dent/al specialist who corrects abnormal position and

misalignment of the teeth.

Orth/omeans straight.Orth/odont/ist literally means ____________________ in

straight ____________________.

6–30 From orth/odont/ist,determine the

root forteeth:____________________

root forstraight:__________

element that means specialist:__________

6–31 Being fitted for braces to straighten teeth requires a dent/al specialist

known as an __________ / ____________________ / __________.

6–32 Another dent/al specialist, the peri/odont/ist, treats abnormal conditions

of tissues surrounding the teeth, including the gums and bones. (Use Appendix A:

Glossary of Medical Word Elements on page 548 whenever you need help to work

the frames.)

The suffix -istrefers to ____________________.

The prefix peri-refers to ____________________.

The root odontrefers to ____________________.

6–33 Gingiv/itis,a general term for inflammation of the gums,is usually caused by

accumulation of food particles in crevices between the gums and teeth.

From gingiv/itis,construct the CF for gums.

____________________ / _____

6–34 Form a word that means inflammation of the gums.

____________________ / __________

6–35 Primary symptoms of gingiv/itis are bleeding gums. This condition can lead

to a more serious disorder, peri/odont/itis. Gingiv/itis is best prevented by correct

brushing of teeth and proper gum care.

Peri/odont/itis is an ____________________around the____________________.

Gingiv/itis means ____________________of the__________.

Esophagus, Pharynx, and Stomach

6–36 Continue labeling Figure 6–2 as you read the material in this frame. After

food is chewed, it is formed into a round, sticky mass called a (5) bolus.The bolus is

pushed by the tongue into the (6) pharynx (throat),where it begins its descent down

the (7) esophagusto the (8) stomach.

Boldfaceindicates a word root or combining form. Blueindicates a suffix. Pinkindicates a prefix.

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specialist, teeth

odont

orth

-ist

specialist

around

teeth

gingiv/o

inflammation, teeth

inflammation, gums

orth/odont/ist

ŏr-thō-DŎN-tĭst

gingiv/itis

jĭn-jĭ-VĪ-tĭs