Medical terminologyOnline version To know more about common medical terms in digestive system by mohamed said 1 What is the medical term for the abnormal discharge of fat in the stool, often associated with malabsorption disorders? a Enteropathy b Steatorrhea c Hepatomegaly d Sialolith 2 What is the process of visually examining the sigmoid colon, often used for screening or diagnosing issues like polyps or cancer? a Gastroscopy b Colonoscopy c Sigmoidoscopy d Laparoscopy 3 What term refers to the formation of a stone within the salivary gland? a Esophagogram b Sialolith c Steatorrhea d Sigmoidoscopy 4 What is the term for a protrusion of the rectum through the wall of the vagina, often requiring surgical repair? a Herniorrhaphy b Rectocele c Enterorrhaphy d Proctoptosis 5 What procedure is used to visually examine the rectum for abnormalities? a Laparoscopy b Proctoscopy c Sigmoidoscopy d Esophagoscopy 6 What is the medical term for the prolapse or downward displacement of the rectum? a Proctoptosis b Rectocele c Proctoscopy d Enterorrhaphy 7 Which field of study is concerned with disorders and diseases of the rectum? a Enteropathy b Gastroenterology c Hepatology d Proctology 8 What do you call a specialist who focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases related to the rectum and anal canal? a Gastroenterologist b Proctologist c Endocrinologist d Hepatologist 9 Which surgical procedure is performed to repair structural defects or abnormalities of the palate? a Gastroplasty b Proctoptosis c Palatoplasty d Glossorrhaphy 10 What is the medical term for the process of viewing the abdominal cavity using a specialized instrument, typically used for minimally invasive surgeries? a Laparoscopy b Palatoplasty c Proctoscopy d Sigmoidoscopy