Question

match the term with the correct definition

sigmoid colon

anus and rectum

digestion

vomiting

rectum

options:
sigmoid/o
rect/o
-pepsia
-emesis
proct/o

Explanation:

Analyze the medical terms and combining forms

We need to match each anatomical term or physiological process on the left with its corresponding medical combining form or suffix from the dropdown menu on the right. Let's use our knowledge of Medical Terminology and Combining Forms to break down each term.

Match "sigmoid colon"

The sigmoid colon is the S-shaped last part of the large intestine. In Gastrointestinal Terminology, the combining form representing the sigmoid colon is sigmoid/o.

Match "anus and rectum"

The anus and rectum together are referred to using the combining form proct/o (derived from the Greek word proktos, meaning anus or rectum).

Match "digestion"

Digestion is represented by the suffix -pepsia (derived from the Greek word pepsis, meaning digestion, as seen in terms like dyspepsia).

Match "vomiting"

Vomiting is represented by the suffix -emesis (derived from the Greek word emesis, meaning the act of vomiting, as seen in hematemesis).

Match "rectum"

The rectum alone is represented by the combining form rect/o (derived from the Latin word rectus, meaning straight).

Answer:

Term	Matching Word Part
anus and rectum	proct/o
digestion	-pepsia
vomiting	-emesis
rectum	rect/o