Stems Pertaining to the Digestive System

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Stems Pertaining to the Digestive System

StemOrgan or Body Part That Stem Pertains To
Stoma Mouth
Lingua/GlossaTongue
Dento/OdontoTooth
CheiloLip
GingivaGums
Esophago Esophagus (tube from the mouth to the stomach)
GastroStomach, digestive
EnteroIntestines
DuodenoDuodenum (first part of the intestines)
JejunoJejunum (second part of the intestines)
Ile (o)Ileum (third part of the intestines)
ColoColon
Recto/Procto/AnoRectum or anus
HepatLiver
CholGallbladder
Ceilo/Abdomin (o)Abdomen
Lapar (o)Wall of the flank/abdomen
AppendAppendix