The suffix -penia means breathing. Identify the root, the suffix, and the correct meaning of the term pediculosis. 17) Which of the following terms refers to pain? Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Inflammation of the covering around the bone is ______. Mast/o is used with the suffixes -ectomy and -itis. Anatomical position is used to indicate direction or location. en- post- ilium LUQ This section shows the building of several . -spasm, _____ refers to a recording device. -ptosis bursalgia papules The prefix _____ indicates three. DTR tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. True False, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? ROM The powerhouse of the cells are the _______________? Upset stomach with epigastric pain, nausea, and gas is: Two words that describe glands and are opposite in meaning are: Which of the following terms, meaning production of new glucose, is correctly spelled? is Pt presents 3 d S/P TURP, with c/o HA x 2 d.". at proximal end True False, Which health care specialist is most likely to analyze abnormal body fluids? Rewrite each sentence on your paper, substituting the proper comparative or superlative form of the modifier in parentheses for the word or phrase in italics. polymorphous plantar flexion -plasia The functions of the large intestine are absorption, secretion, digestion, peristalsis and _____________________. diaphragm combining form -pexy epigastric It strengthens the root word's meaning. -paresis refers to paralysis. True or False? front none of the choices -itis The zygomatic bone forms the cheekbone. joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. ligament Some medical terms contain two or more roots and no suffixes or prefixes. True or False? -iasis osteitis dark, The word root erythr/o means _____. myospasm, The type of muscle that is responsible for maintaining posture is/are _____. ptosis True or False? striation. posterior Turning the palm of the hand down is known as pronation. lesion Which suffix means become?-fy larynx, The term toxoid means True or False? scoliosis The process of drawing air into the lungs. antibiotic medial, Poster/o is the root for _____. verbs inguinal, _____ indicates toward the midline of the body. covering both terms -pathy, The prefix _____ indicates middle. The appendix is found in the _____ quadrant. In the nucleus which directly manufactures ribosomes. Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. 4. recorded word root Includes tables for review. -graph carpal tunnel syndrome -porosis combining forms, The term that means "like mucus" is _____. -rrhaphy neck Skeletal muscles generate heat. anterior Which two languages have the most impact on the formation and . retro- meta- Suffixes have different meanings when used in a medical term than when used in general English words. The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. -ptosis True or False? Kim is describing her sister, Nathalie, and her cousin, Chan. distal he root is pedicul- and the suffix is -osis. the vertebral column protects the spinal cord. 32) Which of the following is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra? The term dormant means that the virus is: What does the root in the word incubation mean: The type of cancer often seen in patients with AIDS is: Which of the following is an abbreviation for an immunoglobulin? HIV can be found in all of these body fluids EXCEPT: Which of the following is NOT a common way in which the human immunodeficiency virus can be transmitted? both terms phren/o The patient has: collapse of a part of a lung. herpes zoster gastrectomy dermis phalanges, Injury to a ligament is known as _____. respiroid diarthrosis -rrhexis It is common that suffixes will not be explicitly stated when defining a medical term in the workplace. -stasis LUQ carditis. Compro todos los das. 37) A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following? -lytic -oid -ium -ectasia, Surgical repair of the aorta is called aorto_____. time SPF is a common abbreviation seen on suntan lotions. a hypogastric temporal Letter A. -stomy extension verruca. Practice all cards. fibroma The inflection -ed is often used to indicate the past tense, changing walk to walked and listen to listened. cytoplasm thick. Escriba una oracin con la palabra a la que corresponde cada ilustracin. The medical language came mostly from which two roots? eczema, The _____ is the inner layer of skin. urticaria. the process of removing waste products from the body. ostectomy osteoarthritis True or False? 3. In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. rickets True False, The suffix -ary means _____. proximal septums follicle -emia Which of the following words has a prefix meaning inside? It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite. condition of resembling inflammation study of, Which word in this sentence from a medical report indicates that the patient's temperature was above normal? adipose myelosis 30) A pyloromyotomy is performed in which of the following body systems? normal hypodermis, _____ refers to a scratch mark. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like True or False? ribosomes Creation of an artificial opening. 7) Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position? all choices Which term with two roots and a suffix means pertaining to liver cells? hypogastric, The _____ plane divides the body into right and left sides. -ary -graphy Siempre llevas el carnet de identidad. umbilicus To really stretch a metaphor, as the human race needs both male and female reproductive systems in order to survive by creating new life, the medical terms associated with the male reproductive system need both prefixes and suffixes to create new words. So, comfort + able = comfortable. keratin vitiligo, Cyanosis refers to _____ color of the skin. ________________ is the inflammation of the pancreas. excoriation The word element oste/o means bone. _______________________________, which of the following terms means drainage from the nose, the patient's complaint of painful menstrual periods will be documented in the medical record as, which of the following suffixes refers to eating, the suffix for destruction or breakdown is, which of the following suffixes means " incision into", which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum, which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position, which of the following is a procedure in which synovial fluid is removed for analysis, the process of producing a picture or record, the prefix ab-, in a medical context means, in the term polydipsia, the prefix poly- means, what is the prefix that means little, scanty, the word form meaning plaque or fatty substance is, which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood count, menarche refers to which of the following, adipose tissue is made of which of the following, which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortable only when in an upright position, the combining form "cephal/o" refers to the, the word part pertaining to fingernails is, which term means the study of cells,their origin, structure, function, and pathology, which term means toward the lower part of the body, which term means a hospital-acquired infection, this medical term means a surgical incision for the removal of a stone, this word root means bone marrow or spinal cord, the medical term __________________ describes an inflammation of the stomach and small intestine, the medical term ________________ describes any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus, the term ______________ means the medical screening of a patient to determine their relative priority of need, the ___________ are the bones of the right fingers and toes, the term _________ describes a disease named for the person who first discovered it, after reading the following, what will a doctor conclude?" ecchymosis, A blackhead is also known as a(n) _____. change a to es Try it now. Turning the soles of the foot outward is referred to as _____. comedo lunula The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the: Which of the following pairs of words have a root meaning four? 6) Adipose tissue is made of which of the following? erythema It is important to spell and pronounce prefixes correctly. fast iatr/o, The combining vowel is usually _____. Which of the following singular and plural forms are both correct? Which of the following words means lack of blood supply to a tissue? A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. proximal for, The _____ section is the lower back. True or False? hand What is the plural form of the medical term that refers to any one of the bones of the spinal column? melanin, The word root xer/o means _____. Myasthenia gravis is a degenerative disorder that affects mainly young boys. hemiplegia, Turning the head is a type of _____ movement. eczema Most medical terms can be broken down into one or more word parts. This article covers medical terminology of the musculoskeletal system. none of the choices stomach complaints gen/o umbilicus True or False? asthenia at distal end Which term means any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord or bone marrow? cardialgia mitochondrion distal, The elbow is _____ to the shoulder. -pexy change a noun to an adjective form _______________________________ In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is de-, and it means from, out of. ger/o The clavicle is another name for the shoulder blade. all the choices 6 The hair sac is referred to as a _____. bronch (i)-. True or False? osteotomy It is also called a muscle hernia. 2) Which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count? extension Only the suffix -itis means inflammation. tendons alopecia Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like -a, -ia, -on, -os, -is, -us, -um, -ium ex: derm/a (skin), nephr/on (kidney), cement/um (thin layer of . Suffix definition. fungeal fungoid fungical fungi, The suffix in "atony" is True or False? SUFFIX THAT MEANS USE OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR VIEWING: Definition-SCOPY: Term. osteocytes at proximal end, _____ increases the angle of the joint. This means that the patient: The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as: The plural form of the medical term alveolus is: an inflammation of the lining of the lung. List and label the direct objects and indirect objects from the following sentences. -ostomy. proximal, Directional terms help describe _____. red xanth/o, _____ is also known as a birthmark. tarsals tenotomy disease, The word element _____ means disease. macules antiseptic, _____ is an abnormal redness of the skin. metatarsals Word Root Main part or foundation of a word. -ptosis melanocyte The first General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) approves the 8 prefixes for use. inversion medial, The spleen is found in the _____ quadrant. -rrhaphy ribs ex: cellul/ite (cells/chambers, or cellulose/nature of), -ion, -tion, -ition, -ation, -iation, -ing, -y Select the combining form that means "white." While the suffixes -eal, -ary, and -ic all mean pertaining to, the medical term that means pertaining o the breast is mammary. old age True or False? Acceptez son invitation, mais dites-lui quavant il faut que vous fassiez dautres choses. True False, Which suffix relates to disease? -ptosis, _____ indicates producing. -oid pubis In addition to the medical terminology there are also anatomical illustrations that include body planes and directional terms. True or False? analgesics dermatopathy dermatoplasty dermatology dermatologist, True or False? Mamm/o is used with the suffixes -ary, -graphy, -gram, and -plasty. 8. The specialist who works with heat and exercises to help the patient improve muscle strength is _____. one stone True or False? Which of the following statements is not a complication: Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? tarsus a umbilicus Modelo: Alguien illega. Bone is described as _____ tissue. True or False? Which of the following words means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole? superior Which of the following terms referring to the shaft of a long bone is spelled correctly? Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. 20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus? analgesics. Which of the following statements is true of the root of a word? myelism, The word part -iatr/o means _____. osteosarcoma. virus, A scabicide is used to kill _____. 47) Which of the following words is MISSPELLED? 8. Crushing. All medical terms have a suffix or prefix., The suffix -ician means _____., The suffix -algia indicates _____. ex: hypnot/ize (sleep/acts like), im/person/ate (not/human/acts like), act like, use, subject to, make into, refer to, -ma (-mata), -men (-mina), -ment, -ure How does Medical Terminology work? myelology Some medical terms have more than one root. Osteoarthritis is inflammation of the bone (oste/o) and joint. dorsiflexion epicondylitis The word root arteri/ refers to arteries. 7) The suffix -ismus has two meanings: dependence or character of disease (e.g. the heart. digestion 49) Which of the following spellings is CORRECT? excoriation, A specialist of the integumentary system is a(n) _____. Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. The suffix -scope refers to viewing. condition of Suffixes are not always explicitly stated in the definition of a word. Which of the following words has a prefix meaning after? Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. What is the term that describes an immediate, severe, allergic response? sym- RLQ acne eczema tinea psoriasis. adjectives neither position (Angio-): signifies a type of receptacles such as a vessel or shell. vertebra vertebras vertebre vertebrae, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? 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