post-. -iatry dermalgia kinesitis epigastric -stasis upper arm Which term describes a torn, ragged wound? -logy change the us to a plains following analgesics pan- True or False? 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? septum eczema, The _____ is the inner layer of skin. The three parts of this term are: peri - card - itis. A chronic disease characterized by hardening of the skin is _____. peri- The type of muscle that are voluntary in movement is/are _____. -sis 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 NSAIDs True or False? Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels? CTD upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. The term percutaneous is defined as pertaining to. epi-. Votre partenaire vous propose de faire certaines choses. Follow the model. osseous gastritis Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. eczema pre- in the appendicular skeleton, The hip consists of _____. -pexy 43) Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? A word root may be used alone or combined with other elements to form a complete word. symptom myeloid The combining vowel "o" is used to combine various word elements. soft at distal end True or False? neo-. Myoclonus (myo-clonus): A brief involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group is known as myoclonus. 1. hyper- umbilicus CTD. RLQ consultation -poiesis, The suffix _____ indicates disease. It is a common benign tumor that appears as a birthmark on the skin. tenotomy neck Just try more harder the next time, and perhaps you will succeed. medical conditions neither position A suffix that is added to a root or combining form that produces a medical term that describes a symptom or sign of a disease process is: Which of the following terms is spelled correctly? It means inflammacarditis - tion of the heart (muscle). 22) Which of the following is the medical term for hair loss? ventral he root is pedicul- and the suffix is -osis. True or False? cytoplasm ex: cellul/ite (cells/chambers, or cellulose/nature of), -ion, -tion, -ition, -ation, -iation, -ing, -y True or False? both treatments ex: scoli/osis (crooked/conditions), kyph/osis (humpback/condition), Lord/osis (swayback/condition), condition, medical condition, disease, state of, -ous medial papule parasite Note: None of these questions will appear on the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam and answering them correctly does not guarantee that you will pass the CMA (AAMA) exam. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like the suffix that refers to vomiting is, which of the following terms means drainage from the nose, which suffix means abnormal softening and more. The suffix _____ indicates presence of. bulla pelvis Osteomalacia is characterized by decrease in bone density. neuroses, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? A fever that can be measured by the patient or others is referred to as a. Muscles are enclosed in a fibrous sheath of _____. Richard Wetherill Compro todos los das. 40) A patient with encephalitis is most likely to be treated by which of the following specialists? in the shoulder girdle -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. 3, The thigh is ____ to the knee. groin and more. Which term means the rupture of a muscle? -ostomy. Melan/o means _____. a condition of worms The word element semi- refers to half. A fracture of the ankle is also referred to as a Colles fracture. The word meaning bacterial destruction of teeth is: Which of the following terms is synonymous with regional enteritis is correctly spelled? The term pruritic refers to a scab. knee vertebra vertebras vertebre vertebrae, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? Medical Terminology Questions. 21) Which of the following is the plural form of the medical term that means chest? osteosarcoma 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________________. neither term. Skeletal muscle is referred to as striated. retro- Which of the following words means pertaining to the whole? Le gusta planear y construir caminos y puentes. Thrombosis (thromb-osis): Thrombosis is a condition that involves the formation of blood clots in blood vessels. lateral Preview. 42) A patient who has hypergonadism, prolactinoma, and hirsutism will most likely be referred to which of the following specialists? -ptosis. -stasis melanoma Which of the following words has a prefix meaning after? Physical therapists help improve a patient's ROM after injury or surgery. Cincuenta y uno + diecinueve = BLANK hypo-, The prefix _____ indicates beyond. 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. excoriation, A specialist of the integumentary system is a(n) _____. paresis. lumbar Choose the correct suffix for terms that refer to an infection or inflammation. paronychia Many prefixes that you find in medical terms are common to English language prefixes. A hemangioma may also form on muscle, bone, or organs. Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. venology A slowly progressing form of liver inflammation is: Alcoholism is the most common cause of scarring of the liver, known as. Which of the following disorders refers to the condition in which there is overstretching or tearing of the dense sheet of fascia that supports the arch of the foot? pan- 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? True or False? True or False? all choices spiral collarbone dermoplasty lateral, The neck is located _____ to the chest. word root. polymorphism endosteum, _____ is also referred to as humpback. 7) Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position? 6 condition of study of pertaining to None of the answers is correct. _______________________________ capillaries of the villi carry away the hepatic portal circulation. all of the above, The suffix _____ means tumor. In the term periosteum, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is peri-, and the term means the membrane surrounding bone. A prefix is a letter or group of letters that is attached to the beginning of a word. xanth/o, _____ is also known as a birthmark. patella Transverse plane refers to dividing the body into right and left halves. 5, The sacrum consists of ____ fused bones in an adult. True or False? The shoulder is _____ to the thumb. -rrhea. Dys-: The prefix may refer to something that is painful, difficult or abnormal.-ectomy: The suffix refers to the surgical removal of a body part.-emia:: The suffix refers to conditions related to . scabies condition of What is the word for cutting into or a surgical incision? True False, The adjective form of sepsis is septemia septosis septic septary. Surgical fixation or suturing. For the term antipruritic, choose the prefix, suffix, and root and the correct meaning for each. blue -iasis -oma myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. Suffixes are placed at the end of a word root or word part to modify or vary the meaning. myelosis -kinesia means stationery. ato medical specialty specialist neurosa Which of the following words means a procedure for removal of a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel? vitiligo, Cyanosis refers to _____ color of the skin. vertebra. It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite. 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. ischium muscular dystrophy Creation of an artificial opening. study of True or False? -graph lesion psych/o supination dermatitis adipose, _____ are used to treat tinea. thigh neither treatment A tracheostomy is an opening into the __________, used to treat______________. The element "um" is what type of word element? paronychia carditis. The prefix dipl- means twice. -stasis, The suffix _____ indicates a blockage. ex: ser/ous (composed of serum/state of), -tic biopsy The acronym for an increasingly common disorder of the large intestine, presenting with crampy pains, gas, and changes in bowel health is: The acronym for a group of lab test to measure liver processes is. Carbohydrates are ingested in three forms, monosaccharides , disaccharides, and. prefix, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is _____. smooth hemothorax distal Which term describes part of the hipbone? It is used to precisely describe the human body components, processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology. The term ped/o refers to _____. The term meaning difficulty swallowing is _____. 14) The prefix "brady-" means which of the following? cardiac Which of the following words has a prefix meaning white? The suffix -itis refers to inflammation. You add a _____ onto the end of a word to modify the core of the root/combining form and give it a new meaning. physical therapist plantar tenotitis, _____ means weakness. proximal ostectomy -emesis. 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. -ic not a stone, Which of these is NOT a suffix meaning "like" or "resembling"? True or False? Which of the following terms referring to the shaft of a long bone is spelled correctly? muscular dystrophy Medical terminology A is used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings. Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. Identify the root, the suffix, and the correct meaning of the term pediculosis. -ptosis ex: chlamyd/ia (cloak/state of), acid/ity (excess acid/pH below 7/condition of), -ible, -ile The word element pan- refers to flat. arthroplasty, Moving the arm away from the side of the body is _____. joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. adduction. lateral 1) The general meaning of "corpus" is best described by which of the following? The process of drawing air into the lungs. To translate a medical term, start with the _____ first. -osis virus, A scabicide is used to kill _____. True or False? neurologist -logy, The word element _____ indicates a stone. iatr/o True or False? septum The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as: ventilation. DTR red List and label the direct objects and indirect objects from the following sentences. antibacterial fungus umbilicus arm arthrocentesis lunula Of the following words, which one means a pathologic death of tissue or cells? The meaning of the medical term onychectomy is. ia, Medical Terminology Review Sheet 13 Spring 20, Medical Terminology from Head to Toe Chapters, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Mary Ellen Scullen, Chez Nous: Branch Sur le Monde Francophone, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Katherine Mueller, Mary Ellen Scullen, Paula Bouffard, Bill VanPatten, Stacey Weber-Feve, Wynne Wong, An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Workbook. Which two languages have the most impact on the formation and . The prefix post- indicates _____. 20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus? -oid proximal. antibiotics, _____ is turning the palm upward. none of the choices myospasm, The type of muscle that is responsible for maintaining posture is/are _____. What are the four components of the skeletal system? arthrogram, The _____ bones form the ankle. The hair sac is referred to as a _____. Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice? gastric hip extension Which of the following includes the correct plural of the word preceding it? Eight original SI prefixes were officially adopted: deca, hecto, kilo, myria, deci, centi, milli, and myrio, derived from Greek and Latin numbers. through, The correct term for an adjective referring to a nerve is _____. -cele muscle At a party, a doctor asked a nurse:" are you an RN or an LPN?" The prefix _____ means following. Medical Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes. ante- all choices, The endosteum is located _____ a bone. comminuted, Lack of vitamin D may result in _____. Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . Which of the following words means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole? The word for a thin layer of tissue covering a structure is __________, and its adjective form is _____________. thoracic 33) Korotkoff sounds are evaluated by which of the following procedures? The functions of the large intestine are absorption, secretion, digestion, peristalsis and _____________________. -ptosis The term _____ indicates toward the back. Which term below means "pertaining to respiration"? amyotrophic lateral sclerosis a The dark pigment present in skin is known as _____. rheumatoid arthritis -gen. position does not matter ligament bacteria, _____ can be used to treat shingles. True or False? none of the choices flexion gastroenteritis The source of hereditary characteristics is abbreviated__________ and is packed in densely coiled bodies called____________________. diarthrosis recorded Nervous is a type of tissue. corium, A wart is an example of a _____. Inflections can also be used to indicate a word's part of speech. Let's briefly recap the word elements that make up medical terms. mucal True or False? Like for example, 'able' is a suffix that can be used with the word 'comfort', and together they make 'comfortable', which qualifies the meaning of the original word. adjectives Kim is describing her sister, Nathalie, and her cousin, Chan. -emia ventral polymorphous -ectases infra- Eti/o-The combining form that means "cause of (disease)" is: . myelism, The word part -iatr/o means _____. Acceptez son invitation, mais dites-lui quavant il faut que vous fassiez dautres choses. atrii atrina atria atries, Which of the following suffixes means condition of? ligament old age 41) A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in which of the following? papule, Shingles may be treated with an _____. respiral Bile is secreted by the__________ into the __________. Which suffix means process of recording quizlet? fibula gastrectomy, The plural form of septum is dystrophy, Muscular system disorders can result from _____. change the us to ies, True or False? kinesiology It is important to spell and pronounce prefixes correctly. debridement, The technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue is referred to as _____. pertaining to circulation The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is _____, and its plural is _____. acne LLQ. True or False? Includes tables for review. skeletal, Inflammation of the tissues of the arch of the foot is _____. chondroplasty -plasia. While the suffixes -eal, -ary, and -ic all mean pertaining to, the medical term that means pertaining o the breast is mammary. sagittal mites Which of the following statements is true? Prefixes. Which term means the tissue death of an artery or arteries? all of the above, _____ refers to new. The suffix in alveolar is _____. sacrum cephalad, Imaginary surfaces within the body are referred to as _____. The zygomatic bone forms the cheekbone. stiff 3 per- The slipping of one part of bowel inside another to cause obstruction is: The suffix that is used to form the names of enzymes is: The test to detect the presence of blood not visible to the naked eye is: The virus that causes cold sores is abbreviated: The word for any small projections is ___________, and its plural is ________________. 19) Which of the following suffixes means "cutting operation"? cyt strange, out of place. scoliosis osteitis thick. Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? -ptosis -porosis Chapter 20 Measuring and Recording Vital Sign, Chapter 16: anti-arrhythmic agents: cardiac s. periosteum True or False? tibia, The lower jawbone is referred to as the _____. No llega nadie. Siempre llevas el carnet de identidad. Suffixes have different meanings when used in a medical term than when used in general English words. extra-. The following sentences elaborate on ideas suggested by the passage from The Kitchen Gods Wife. adduction post- LUQ osseum, Sometimes referred to as swayback, _____ involves the lumbar region. -stasis and more. distal septa dry, _____ is a common type of skin cancer. gastrocyte, The suffix -logy means _____. All medical terms have a suffix or prefix., The suffix -ician means _____., The suffix -algia indicates _____. carcinomi, The suffix in "atony" -ic quadrants True False, Which suffix relates to disease? relaxants -lith onychitis 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? y, The suffix in anemia means _____. closed CMA Today| Employers|Volunteers|News, Subscribe to our e-Newsletter AAMA e-Update, Copyright American Association of Medical Assistants. An occupational therapist and physical therapist provide treatments that help restore function. If the doctor writes, "CN's 2-12 intact", which of the following would be true? The correct term for joint inflammation is _____. -oma, The prefix _____ indicates a high rate of speed. adduction what do abbreviations Rx . -megaly suffix The _____ region is located below the cartilage of the ribs. follicle lateral complaints There are four types of muscle tissue. cephalad osteodynia, A twisting fracture common with skiing accidents is a _____ fracture. RICE para-, _____ indicates vomiting. myel/o True or False? polymorphology the lungs. carcinomae The suffix -malacia means softening. small : the state or condition caused by an action. surgical repair of wrinkles. lacking, A word that means pertaining to a vein is _____. antibiotic Opening. RLQ. extension osteodynia antagonist. Impetigo is caused by a _____. The word element sthen/o means movement. True or False? osteotomy sym- the heart. physician or medical treatment 35) Which of the following is a procedure in which synovial fluid is removed for analysis? fascia lumbar ilium The doctor replied:"I'm a DO." 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