What Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term underlined in the health record below? Subjective
Reason for Consult: Jaundice, RUQ pain.
History of Present Illness: Ms. Renata Mendel is a 22-year-old woman well known to the gastroenterology service. She was initially diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 2 years previously. She had presented to her primary care provider at the time with a history of recurring bloody stools and constipation. The symptoms progressed to include fatigue and purulent rectal discharge, and she was referred to our clinic.

• A) gastro (abdomen) + entero (intestines) + logy (study) = study of the abdomen and intestines
• B) gastro (abdomen) + entero (stomach) + logy (study) = study of the abdomen and stomach
• C) gastro (stomach) + entero (internal organs) + logy (study) = study of the stomach and internal organs
• D) gastro (stomach) + entero (intestines) + logy (study) = study of the stomach and intestines

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Definitions:

Epidemiological Study

Research conducted to understand the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specific populations, and to apply this study to control health problems.

Case Study

An in-depth analysis of an individual, group, event, or situation to explore and understand its complexities.

Correlational Method

A research method that examines the extent to which two variables are associated.

Experimental Method

A research methodology that manipulates variables to determine cause and effect relationships, often through controlled laboratory studies.