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-ase
enzyme enzyme β€” a substance (protein) that catalyzes or speeds…
-pathy
disease of
villi
Villi are finger-like projections that line the inner surface of…
-ectomy
-ectomy β€” surgical removal
-ic
-ic = pertaining to / relating to βœ… The medical…
gastr/o-
"Gastr" is a medical prefix that refers to the stomach.…
emet/o-
The medical prefix "emet-" means "vomit" or "regurgitate." It is…
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid…
cholecyst/o-
The combining form "cholecyst/o" refers to the gallbladder.  Breakdown:  Therefore,…
Gastrostomy
A gastrostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening…