Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Pertaining to bile
A)biliary
B)cholelithiasis
C)lithogenesis
D)palatopharyngoplasty
E)pyloroplasty
F)rectocele
G)sialadenectomy
H)sigmoidoscopy
I)stomatitis
J)uvulectomy

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Pertaining to bile
A)biliary
B)cholelithiasis
C)lithogenesis
D)palatopharyngoplasty
E)pyloroplasty
F)rectocele
G)sialadenectomy
H)sigmoidoscopy
I)stomatitis
J)uvulectomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Biliary refers to anything related to bile, including the bile ducts and the gallbladder.

Answer: B 
 Cholelithiasis is the medical term for the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts.

Answer: C 
 Lithogenesis is the process of forming stones (calculi) in the body, such as gallstones or kidney stones.

Answer: G 
 Sialadenectomy is the surgical removal of a salivary gland.

Answer: H 
 Sigmoidoscopy is a procedure where a flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the lower part of the colon.

Answer: I 
 Stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth, including the tongue, gums, and lips.

Answer: J 
 Uvulectomy is the surgical removal of the uvula, the small tissue that dangles from the back of the throat.

The terms "palatopharyngoplasty" and "pyloroplasty" do not have a fitting definition among the given choices.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings