Question

19 matching 5 points
match each term with the definition.
scope to examine the last section of the colon only
scope of the rectum and anus
excision of the esophagus
paralysis of the pharynx
incision into the common bile duct
gallstones in the gallbladder
esophagectomy
sigmoidoscopy
pharyngoplegia
proctoscopy
choledochotomy
cholelithiasis

Explanation:

• Sigmoidoscopy: The sigmoid colon is the last section of the colon. Sigmoidoscopy is a procedure that uses a scope to examine this area.
• Proctoscopy: The rectum and anus are examined using a proctoscope in proctoscopy.
• Esophagectomy: As the name suggests, it involves the excision (removal) of the esophagus.
• Pharyngoplegia: “Plegia” means paralysis. So, pharyngoplegia is the paralysis of the pharynx.
• Choledochotomy: “Chole” - related to bile, “doch” - duct. Choledochotomy is the incision into the common bile duct.
• Cholelithiasis: “Chole” - bile, “lithiasis” - presence of stones. Cholelithiasis is the presence of gallstones (in the gallbladder as the gallbladder is part of the biliary system).

Answer:

• Scope to examine the last section of the colon only: Sigmoidoscopy
• Scope of the rectum and anus: Proctoscopy
• Excision of the esophagus: Esophagectomy
• Paralysis of the pharynx: Pharyngoplegia
• Incision into the common bile duct: Choledochotomy
• Gallstones in the gallbladder: Cholelithiasis