Medical Terminology Simplified

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Lower GI Tract • CHAPTER 6

SECTION REVIEW 6-4

Using the following table, write the CF or suffix that matches its definition in the space provided to the left of the
definition. There may be more than one word element that matches a definition.

Combining Forms Suffixes

col/o jejun/o -rrhaphy -tome

colon/o proct/o -scopy -tomy

duoden/o rect/o -spasm

enter/o sigmoid/o -stenosis

ile/o -stomy

1. intestine (usually small intestine)
   2. instrument to cut
   3. rectum
   4. involuntary contraction, twitching
   5. ileum (third part of the small intestine)
   6. visual examination
   7. jejunum (second part of the small intestine)
   8. colon
   9. duodenum (first part of the small intestine)


2. forming an opening (mouth)


3. anus, rectum


4. narrowing, stricture


5. suture


6. incision


7. sigmoid colon

Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 579. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, go back to Frame 6–78 and rework the frames.

Correct Answers × 6.67 = % Score