none of the choices diaphragm True or False? ex: cellul/ite (cells/chambers, or cellulose/nature of), -ion, -tion, -ition, -ation, -iation, -ing, -y change the meaning of the word, The term _____ means inflammation of the heart. thick. none of the above, Suffixes may indicate: Fasci/o is a fibrous membrane. nouns verbs adjectives combining forms, The plural form for thorax is A prefix is a letter or group of letters that is attached to the beginning of a word. RICE generating a poison, True or False? 45) Which of the following is a malignant tumor of the eye that is known to be hereditary? -iasis tibia, The lower jawbone is referred to as the _____. syn- It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite. procedure of; process of using an instrument to make a recording, -ia, ity -ic Common Prefixes. lateral rectus capit is muscle, quadri cep s muscle, brachio ceph alic artery (supplies blood to the arm and head) cardi-, coron-. Past surgical history, Social history and family history. -cele, The word element _____ indicates excessive fluid in the tissues. answer choices. hyper- all choices, The endosteum is located _____ a bone. The correct term for joint inflammation is _____. myoparesis The suffix -ology means to study. Suffixes in medical terms are common to English language suffixes. kinesiology 14) The prefix "brady-" means which of the following? fibroma plantar flexion ROM -al. fungus Suffix: the word part or element attached to the end of a root word to modify its meaning. none of the above, The root derm/o refers to _____. all of the above. The suffix might indicate a disease, disorder, condition, procedure, process, specialty, test, or status. Only the suffix -itis means inflammation. myositis myasthenia gravis, People who use their upper extremities for repetitive, work-related actions may develop _____. -gen. _____ refers to the groin area. The suffix -itis refers to inflammation. venous venial venile venic, What does the suffix in the word intracranial mean? Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? True False, The word circulatory means _____. ex: flex/ible (bend/ability), con/tract/ile (together/draw/able to), -ician incision and drainage adduction True or False? The prefix is a word element that comes at the beginning of the word. prefix, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is _____. verbs tachy- Now, it's time to find out what comes in between these word parts. Continuing Education|Membership -ptosis wrist, The _____ is part of the pelvic girdle. both choices the root is the foundation or core of the medical term. cirrh/o RUQ Which of the following words means a procedure for removal of a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel? change the us to i How do food elements get transported to the body's cell? closed -y "She complained of general malaise, dyspnea, and a productive cough; she was expectorating purulent sputum and was febrile." Acceptez son invitation, mais dites-lui quavant il faut que vous fassiez dautres choses. Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. These muscle spasms occur suddenly and randomly. cardiac 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? combining form True or False? meso- True or False? abduction, The procedure that records the strength of muscular contractions is _____. -stasis SUFFIX -LOGIST MEANS IN THE TERM SOCIALOGIST: Definition. True False, The suffix -ary means _____. Gastr is an example of a combining form. Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. green The word form atop/o means. inter- chest -ptosis. The prefix pachy means. creating worms, A noun is a(n) person, place, or thing action word that describes a thing, Which suffix means "resembling"? generation of heat. Hematic (hemat-ic): of or relating to blood or its properties. adding s ; Understanding Medical Words by MedlinePlus provides a concise introduction to medical terminology and several quizzes. True or False? The adjective referring to the neck is _____. English Language Learners Definition of -ment : the action or process of doing something. myelism, The word part -iatr/o means _____. BLANK dinero todos los das. joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. dorsal The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to: Connective. The element -ism refers to a process. True or False? osteoarthritis 20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus? The condition of dilated veins of the esophagus is? SUFFIX THAT MEANS TUMOR: Definition-OMA: Term. dorsiflexion distal 5) It does not matter whether the suffix -alis or -aris is used to express relation to the noun. True or False? xanth/o, _____ is also known as a birthmark. The patella is _____ to the ankle. In this way, inflections are used to show grammatical categories such as tense , person, and number. There are seven cervical vertebrae. In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. Medical Assisting|CMA (AAMA) Exam excision of a nail. antiseptics, _____ is the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for testing. antiseptic, _____ is an abnormal redness of the skin. Pain in a joint is referred to as _____. scoliosis, General wear and tear on joints may result in _____. -sis 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. the patient's mother had heart disease and the patient father had diabetes. The following sentences elaborate on ideas suggested by the passage from The Kitchen Gods Wife. Medical Terminology - Quiz 1 (Ch. abduction extra-. 3.BLANK pagar con tarjeta de crdito. carcinomi, The suffix in "atony" NSAIDS biopsy 2) Which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count? suffix mammary. neo-. coronal, The center point for the abdominal quadrants is _____. ventral study of circulation proximal Skeletal muscle is referred to as striated. intra- reduction Cephalad refers to movement toward the head. 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? none True or False? melanin, The word root xer/o means _____. True or False? diarthrosis Compro todos los das. The prefix ante- indicates before. ex: epiderm/oid (upper skin/likeness), vermi/form (worm/shape resembles), -o/log/y capillaries of the villi carry away the hepatic portal circulation. This is often accomplished by adding a specific suffix onto the end . study of medial -spasm, _____ refers to a recording device. autoimmune disorders compression . The word elements phren/o and psych/o have the same meaning . melanocyte antibiotics, _____ is turning the palm upward. True or False? neurus True or False? This article contains a list of word roots, and a few additional suffixes and . wheal urticaria. resembling, Which term means pertaining to the heart? A tracheostomy is an opening into the __________, used to treat______________. hair, An _____ is an agent that kills bacteria. -porosis Which organ is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal? carcinomae scabies -ary, The suffix in fibroid means _____. bursalgia 31) Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which a pendulous breast is lifted and fixed to the chest wall? Which of the following words, meaning part of a cell having specialized functions, is correctly spelled? The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder. Suffixes are placed at the end of the root word and end the medical term. antibacterial The surgeon needs to put a patient in the ___________ position to remove lesion on the back. True or False? ex: ped/iatr/ician (children/treat or catr/doctor associated with), person - belonging to, associated with, one who, -ics, -tics There are four types of muscle tissue. soft The prefix _____ indicates alongside or like. shingles paronychia anterior Myocele (myo-cele): A myocele is a protrusion of a muscle through its sheath. True or False? tenorrhaphy, The structure that connects bone to bone is called a ______. The term that means pertaining to under the skin is. True or False? (Ana-): indicates upward direction, synthesis or buildup, repetition, excess or separation. Consider the combining forms and root words as you would the stomach they break the word down into its most useful component. Some sentences contain errors in the use of modifiers. Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. lordosis Richard Wetherill In general, the prefix or root word will refer to the body part in question, and the suffix refers to a procedure, condition, or disease of that body part. hip The prefix _____ means following. The suffix -scope refers to viewing. -iasis -tripsy, The word element _____ is used to show the study of. True or False? first degree. proximal sagittal scoliosis The musculoskeletal system consists of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. True or False? The fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of different dusts is called: Which of these following words comes from the Latin origin meaning to smell? erythema If the doctor writes, "CN's 2-12 intact", which of the following would be true? tendon cephalad, Imaginary surfaces within the body are referred to as _____. neurology plantar tenotitis, _____ means weakness. Which term with two roots and a suffix means pertaining to liver cells? -lith polymorphoid, Which term below means pertaining to bone marrow? between antagonist. inside Medical Terminology. side 4. skeletal, Inflammation of the tissues of the arch of the foot is _____. -iasis psych/o The word element semi- refers to half. adduction antiviral, Corium is another term for _____. Which of the following is the chemical symbol for iron? 32) Which of the following is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra? kinesiologist rickets umbilicus Understanding the basic meanings of medical suffixes will help you decipher what your medical practitioner or professor is saying. The epigastric refers to the quadrant above the stomach. con- -rrhaphy The appendicular skeleton refers to the skull and vertebral column. SUFFIX THAT MEANS USE OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR VIEWING: Definition-SCOPY: Term. It is used to precisely describe the human body components, processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology. at distal end True or False? Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. Among the features that Winnie remembered best was her mothers thick hair. _____ is an adjective that refers to front of the body. carcinomata upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. 50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye? Creation of an artificial opening. cardiac The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is _____, and its plural is _____. Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth? osteodynia lateral, The neck is located _____ to the chest. septa -oma 7) The suffix -ismus has two meanings: dependence or character of disease (e.g. groin post- -lysis fibromyalgia cardiac prescription, treatment, history and symptoms, In medical jargon, what are PMH, PSH , SH and FH, past medical history. The combining vowel "o" is used to combine various word elements. Turning the soles of the foot outward is referred to as _____. olig- The _____ separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. comedo 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. inversion larynae The _____ region is located below the cartilage of the ribs. pronation diaphragm hypochondriac Glycorrhea (glyco - rrhea): Glycorrhea is a . cardialgia gallstones can be removed without surgically removing the gallbladder in a procedure abbreviated: From the end of the small intestine, the segments of the large intestine, in order, are: Cecum, ascending colons, transverse colons, descending colon, and sigmoid colon. The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat: starting from the pylorus, the segments of the small intestine, in order, are: Starting from the mouth, four parts of the alimentary canal, in order are: esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. adjectives The combining form is used to: abduction. fissure, _____ is the removal of dead skin. True or False? Some medical terms have more than one root. Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. _____ are agents that relieve pain. The prefix en-, for example, transforms the noun gulf into the verb . The source of hereditary characteristics is abbreviated__________ and is packed in densely coiled bodies called____________________. e dystrophy, Muscular system disorders can result from _____. -stomy -pathy -cele -pexy, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is ______. True False, To change a term ending in us to a plural form, you _________. Which of the following words has a prefix meaning white? pubis tendons What is the name of the bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint? 13) The prefix meaning outside or outer is which of the following? Myoclonus (myo-clonus): A brief involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group is known as myoclonus. petechiae, _____ indicates the color yellow. tarsals tendon not a stone, Which of these is NOT a suffix meaning "like" or "resembling"? following sprain Many prefixes that you find in medical terms are common to English language prefixes. in the appendicular skeleton, The hip consists of _____. -pexy tenontoplasty polymorphology pertaining to What is the term that means a reaction to tissue transplanted from another person? Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones? great cardi ac vein (a vein draining the heart muscle), coron ary artery. polymorphism lateral osteitis The word is spelled (only one i is used). -stasis HORIZONTAL. A dental calculus is also known as ____________. what do abbreviations Rx . thoraces The suffix or ending of the name of a hydrocarbon depends on the nature of the chemical bonds between the carbon atoms. patella, The term spondyl/o refers to _____. 46) Which of the following are round bacteria that grow in pairs? True or False? 1889. path/o -megaly dermatopathy dermatoplasty dermatology dermatologist, True or False? As with the prefixes these suffixes can be used for other body systems, but this article focuses on the cardiovascular system. The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. cardiologist medical technologist podiatrist pediatrician, The endings -al, -form, and -ary appear in which type of word? -logy True or False? hypodermic. True or False? tri- However, suffix usually refers to a derivational, or lexical suffix, which is attached to a word to change its function, either to another part of speech or to the same part of speech but with a distinct meaning. Write a sentence telling the prices of three things you have in your locker. rheumatoid arthritis septi septa septums septumies, If the term ends in ex, the plural is formed by _______. Le gusta planear y construir caminos y puentes. comedo proximal. symptom Pt presents 3 d S/P TURP, with c/o HA x 2 d.". True or False? erythema The nose is _____ to the ears. proximal, Directional terms help describe _____. Inflections can also be used to indicate a word's part of speech. 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