appendicular. pan- dermatitis For example, "pericarditis" means "inflammation of the outer layer of the heart.". 9) Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose? -iasis hypochondriac arthrectomy -ptosis osteoarthritis greenstick, The _____ girdle is also known as the shoulder girdle. Medical Terminology Questions. 1) The general meaning of "corpus" is best described by which of the following? follicle 14) The prefix "brady-" means which of the following? Which of the following statements best defines internal respiration? Compartilhar isto. The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to: Connective. Surgical fixation or suturing. -iasis physical therapist larynges larynae laryices lari, What is the correct way to refer to more than one atrium (the upper chamber of the heart)? change the us to ies, True or False? inguinal. -gen These terms will help with your study of conditions and diseases related to the musculoskeletal system. Consider the combining forms and root words as you would the stomach they break the word down into its most useful component. adduction Histology refers to study of the structure and function of: The brain, nerves, and sense organs are part of the _______ system. Which term describes a torn, ragged wound? Medical terminology list of root words, prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations, along with dictionary meanings, course book glossary, online quiz, examples terms for body parts and diseases. 120 seconds. RUQ none of the above, Hives are also known as _____. Myoclonus (myo-clonus): A brief involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group is known as myoclonus. Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. The type of muscle found in the stomach and bladder are smooth muscles. _______________________________, 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?" decreasing circulation, The suffix _______ means "condition" or "state". antiseptics, _____ is the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for testing. A good technique to help with memorization is the following: ankle No llega nadie. medial The medical language came mostly from which two roots? Fractures are most commonly treated with _____. myositis True or False? combining form -lith There is more than one way to make a term a plural. great cardi ac vein (a vein draining the heart muscle), coron ary artery. True False, The suffix -ary means _____. shoulder bulla The word element retro- refers to the past. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach?, Tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills spaces is known as _____tissue., The diaphragm separates that _____ and _____ cavities. Supine refers to a patient lying face down. 5) It does not matter whether the suffix -alis or -aris is used to express relation to the noun. True. yellow, An allergic reaction that is characterized by the eruption of pale red elevated patches is _____. and more. distal -pexy muscular dystrophy myoplegia -y True or False? The prefix post- indicates _____. vitiligo, Cyanosis refers to _____ color of the skin. all choices, The endosteum is located _____ a bone. In the term autoimmune, what does the prefix means? inguinal. True or False? soft scleroderma arthroplasty, Moving the arm away from the side of the body is _____. second degree post- at proximal end, _____ increases the angle of the joint. True or False? above 3.BLANK pagar con tarjeta de crdito. asthenia para-, _____ indicates vomiting. -cele The patient has: collapse of a part of a lung. The prefix tachy- indicates rapid. The musculoskeletal system consists of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. adduction acne -lysis Which term means any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord or bone marrow? The tissues involved in movement and the bones and ligaments are in the ____________ system. Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. keloid Osteoarthritis is inflammation of the bone (oste/o) and joint. oblique -y The prefix _____ means upon. CONDITION: Term. Ex: an/esthet/ist (without feeling physical/specialist or one who practices), -ite eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. adipose uni- The suffix _____ indicates presence of. pubis Kinesalgia, A common treatment for muscular injuries is _____. kyphosis, The joint between the skull bones are referred to as _____. paraplegia, Movement toward the midline is _____. soft Trans is a prefix that means across. -oma, The prefix _____ indicates a high rate of speed. Includes tables for review. -oma none of the choices at proximal end The suffix -metry indicates a device for measuring. umbilicus thoraxes CMA Today| Employers|Volunteers|News, Subscribe to our e-Newsletter AAMA e-Update, Copyright American Association of Medical Assistants. The watery fluid within cells is called cytoplasm. The term that means tissue consisting of contractile cells is: Bone growth is affected by all of the following factors EXCEPT: In the word epiphysis, what does the root mean: Which of the following words refers to the fatty, blood-forming tissue in the cavities of long bones? occupational therapist, A genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness is _____. lateral gastritis none of the above, Suffixes may indicate: beginning RLQ caudal A rotator cuff injury involves the _____. Glycorrhea (glyco - rrhea): Glycorrhea is a . It is common that suffixes will not be explicitly stated when defining a medical term in the workplace. -ian Cephalad refers to movement toward the head. dermatitis 48) Which of the following medical terms is spelled CORRECTLY? pan- adduction, Movement away from the midline is _____. septumes, True or False? Tx, Hx and Sx mean? hem pre- True or False? -ic suffix It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite. Medical Terminology. aller en ville / tlphoner a\`{a}a un ami, djeuner / rendre ces livres a\`{a}a la bibliothe\`{e}eque, regarder la tl / rpondre a\`{a}a un email, jouer au tennis / rendre visite a\`{a}a une copine, aller au caf / crire a\`{a}a mes cousins, faire du shopping / conduire ma soeur a\`{a}a laroport. -stasis, The suffix _____ indicates a blockage. 1, Ch. myositis con- stomach, Inguin/o is the root for _____. analgesics Ma s{\text{\oe}}ur est _____ (fier). True or False? thigh The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. The word is spelled (only one i is used). Symbiosis (sym-bi-osis): Symbiosis is the state of two or more organisms living together in community. Which suffix means process of recording quizlet? proximal my/o Suffixes in medical terms are common to English language suffixes. third degree scoliosis, General wear and tear on joints may result in _____. osteochondritis Inflections can also be used to indicate a word's part of speech. 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? NSAIDs cytoplasm 41) A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in which of the following? -tripsy -megaly Which of the following statements can be concluded from this conversation? True or False? foot Suffixes add a description to a word root. patella The source of hereditary characteristics is abbreviated__________ and is packed in densely coiled bodies called____________________. What are the four components of the skeletal system? True or False? True or False? upper arm 5. -stenosis change a to es MRI, Medications used to reduce muscle spasms are _____. So, comfort + able = comfortable. respiroid -paresis refers to paralysis. 46) Which of the following are round bacteria that grow in pairs? The word element that refers to an instrument to view is _____. excoriation (Some sentences may have more than one direct or indirect object; some may have a direct object but no indirect object; some may have neither.) bronch itis (inflammation in the lungs) capit-, cep-, ceph-. septum -rrhexis -plasia. -ectasis paresis. at distal end What is the term that means a reaction to tissue transplanted from another person? _________________ can result from overdistension or irritation of any part of the digestive tract. You add a _____ onto the end of a word to modify the core of the root/combining form and give it a new meaning. The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. atrii atrina atria atries, Which of the following suffixes means condition of? lordosis Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: The passage of bright red bloody stools: usually indicates lower GI bowel bleeding from the sigmoid colon, rectum or anus is________________. 22) Which of the following is the medical term for hair loss? process. transdermalectomy mucoid neurology lesion inversion prefix -rrhaphy (Angio-): signifies a type of receptacles such as a vessel or shell. What is the plural form of the medical term that refers to any one of the bones of the spinal column? -lysis Suffix = Meaning. extra-. study of adding ces prefix, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is _____. Which of the following words has a prefix meaning after? True or False? 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. tumor, _____ is the surgical removal of bone. change the meaning of the word, The term _____ means inflammation of the heart. -ptosis, _____ indicates producing. intra- True or False? The suffix -al changes an adjective to a noun. the head. genesis- myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. Some medical terms have more than one root. -ory none of the choices brady-. one stone The type of muscle that are voluntary in movement is/are _____. abduction rheumatoid arthritis rotation Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. SUFFIX -IA AT THE END OF A MEDICAL TERM MEANS: Definition. petechiae, _____ indicates the color yellow. All medical terms have a suffix or prefix., The suffix -ician means _____., The suffix -algia indicates _____. ex: lip/oma (fat/tumor), glauc/oma (cloudy/swelling), -osis, -esis, -asis, -iasis, -sis Here are some common prefixes and suffixes you may encounter with medical terms: A- or an-: The prefixes may indicate a lack of or without something. _____ is an adjective that refers to front of the body. acne Acne is the most common skin disease of adolescence, due to the rapid growth of sebaceous glands during this period of life. -iatry _______________________________ In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are _____. arm The suffix for destruction or breakdown is, The word form meaning plaque or fatty substance is, The word form for horny, cornea, or a corn is. general. -graph ecchymosis, A blackhead is also known as a(n) _____. 4 humerus -porosis 6. The term ped/o refers to _____. peri- facial SUFFIX THAT MEANS TUMOR: Definition-OMA: Term. -rrhage Which term means the rupture of a muscle? thoracic Hemangioma (hem- angi - oma ): a tumor consisting primarily of newly formed blood vessels. lateral the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. inversion The word element pan- refers to flat. normal True or False? Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth? adjectives -stomy -pathy -cele -pexy, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is ______. _____ refers to an infection around the nails. Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. verruca. excoriation -rrhaphy epi-, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? kyphosis respiratal True or False? -itis, Prefixes can indicate _____. groin inter-. dermologist. covering. The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat: The correct term for removal of waste products is: A patient has Sjogren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. -itis shoulder, Suturing of a tendon is _____. Cincuenta y uno + diecinueve = BLANK -itis, The suffix in the term "polycythemia" is _____. position Most medical terms are based on Greek and Latin words. The mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to provide the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection, and advocacy for quality patient-centered health care. A chronic disorder characterized by widespread aching and muscle stiffness is _____. _______________________________ -stenosis Movement away from the midline of the body is abduction. are located at the beginning of a medical term. 5 study of tendons Lisez la phrase et dites si elle est vraie ou fausse. orthopedist It strengthens the root word's meaning. micro- -rrhaphy -rrhea. per- pan- In the term otorhinolaryngology, which word part means ear? EMG -rrhexis rotator cuff injury True or False? medial REST. umbilical Refers to both the muscular system and skeletal system (Betts et al., 2013) The middle and thickest . List and label the direct objects and indirect objects from the following sentences. True or False? True or False? Myocele (myo-cele): A myocele is a protrusion of a muscle through its sheath. ato The plural form of the word for armpit is: The singular form of the term that means a wall dividing two cavities as: The singular form of the word for body organ is: Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix means to bring together into a harmonious function? hand tenorrhexis -pexy The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial and spinal cavity. -porosis gastric Which term describes part of the hipbone? 6 knee gastr/o. myelosis neurosa sacrum -pathy ex: ser/ous (composed of serum/state of), -tic chondroplasty genetic disorders blue False True. old age True or False? all of the above. -form The myocardium is a smooth muscle. ileum. True or False? Which of the following terms has a root that means sleep? purulent malaise dyspnea febrile, True or False: The adjective meaning "pertaining to the lymphatic system" is lymphic. cyt lateral ilium -logy ventral Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. atrophy True or False? 2, &, Chez Nous: Branch Sur le Monde Francophone, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Katherine Mueller, Mary Ellen Scullen, Paula Bouffard, Cole Conlin, Elizabeth Millan, Max Ehrsam, Parthena Draggett, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Mary Ellen Scullen, Helton Circulatory and Respiratory System. joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. The word element -ism refers to a process. It occurs in postmenopausal women. The powerhouse of the cells are the ___________. umbilicus The word element semi- refers to half. Which of the following are the roots for the words. generation of heat. osteosarcoma fascia osseous septum The valves in the heart and blood vessels ensure that: The plural form of the upper chamber of the heart is: The contraction of the heart muscle is called: An implanted device that regulates cardiac electrical activity is called a(n): The word which means the falling or slipping of a body part from its normal position is: The root/combining form in the word stenosis means: Chest pain brought on by exertion which subsides with rest or with a nitroglycerine tablet is: Which of the following words refers to a condition without oxygen: The human immunodeficiency virus invades a helper T(CD4) cell where it generates new DNA and can stay dormant in the cell for months or years. papules tibia, The lower jawbone is referred to as the _____. quadriplegia bulla LUQ endo-, _____ is a prefix that indicates after. (suffix). 6) The suffix -or has the meaning of an agent and is usually used to name bones. distal Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of the skeletal system? foot NSAIDS Which of the following words means study of the cell? kinesitis What is the name of the bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint? Prefixes. pre- _____ are agents that relieve pain. The functions of the large intestine are absorption, secretion, digestion, peristalsis and _____________________. Some medical terms contain two or more roots and no suffixes or prefixes. True or False? -ary, The suffix in fibroid means _____. These muscle spasms occur suddenly and randomly. The inflection -ed is often used to indicate the past tense, changing walk to walked and listen to listened. -rrhexis Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? 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