Question

1. the diagnostic term that refers to abnormal condition of having out - pouchings in the colon is: diverticul/o/sis diverticul/itis cholecyst/itis gastr/oma 12) the diagnostic term gingivitis means: inflammation of the palate inflammation of the gums inflammation of the rectum inflammation of the salivary glands

Explanation:

1. Diverticulosis is the condition of having out - pouchings in the colon. Diverticulitis is inflammation of those out - pouchings. Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder and gastroma is a tumor of the stomach.
2. Gingivitis specifically refers to inflammation of the gums. Inflammation of the palate is palatitis, of the rectum is proctitis, and of the salivary glands is sialadenitis.

Answer:

1. diverticul/o/sis
2. inflammation of the gums