1. appendicitis: inflammation
of the appendix
2. cholelithiasis: condition
of gallstones
3. pancreatitis: inflammation
of the pancreas
4. gastritis: inflammation of
the stomach
5. diverticulosis: abnormal
condition of having diverticula
6. sialolith: salivary stone
7. proctoptosis: prolapse of
the rectum
8. abdominoplasty: plastic repair
of the abdomen
9. cheilorrhaphy: suture of
the lips
10. gingivectomy: surgical
removal of gum tissue
11. uvulectomy: excision of
the uvula
12. palatoplasty: surgical repair
of the palate
13. colectomy: excision of the
colon
14. gastrectomy: excision of
the stomach
15. choledocholithotomy: incision
into the common bile duct to remove a stone
16. diverticulectomy: excision
of a diverticulum
17. pyloromyotomy: incision
into the pylorus muscle
18. herniorrhaphy: suturing
(to repair) of a hernia
19. endoscope: instrument used
for visual examination within hollow organ
20. proctoscopy: visual examination
of the rectum