suffix Some medical terms do not have any prefix, some do not contain any suffix and some contain neither a prefix nor a suffix. True or False? flexion facial The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial and spinal cavity. The appendix is found in the _____ quadrant. -itis True or False? No llega nadie. ger/o blue supination 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. 32) Which of the following is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra? gastr/o. It is a common benign tumor that appears as a birthmark on the skin. Eti/o-The combining form that means "cause of (disease)" is: . myeloma The regional term that refers to the areas on both the right and left sides of the hypo/gastr/ic body region is the: neo-. black True or False? 3 Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? septi septa septums septumies, If the term ends in ex, the plural is formed by _______. -ptosis A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is: A colostomy results in an artificial opening from the ___________ to the ________________. umbilicus The word elements phren/o and psych/o have the same meaning . lateral old age 37) A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following? Medical Terminology. A structure located above the transverse plane is said to be Medical Terminology General and Respiration, Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: Level XI, Vocabulary from Latin and Greek: A Study of Word Families, Level IX, Latin for the New Millennium: Student Text Level 1, Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: Level X. joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. distal, The elbow is _____ to the shoulder. myoplegia The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as: ventilation. True or False? -tripsy comedo A hiccup is an example of a myoclonus. -form do nothing adipose, _____ are used to treat tinea. -iasis The word Cariology means the study of the heart. musculo/o plantar fasciitis Kyphosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. True or False? A tracheostomy is an opening into the __________, used to treat______________. the lungs. change a noun to an adjective form flexion ony For the term antipruritic, choose the prefix, suffix, and root and the correct meaning for each. caudal 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. osteoarthritis 39) Which of the following branches of medicine specializes in the study of the musculoskeletal system? The element olig- refers to many. ventral hypochondriac frontal kinesitis These muscle spasms occur suddenly and randomly. suffix Which term describes a torn, ragged wound? scoliosis -rrhea. True or False? Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. the process of removing waste products from the body. ligament prefix, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is _____. rectus capit is muscle, quadri cep s muscle, brachio ceph alic artery (supplies blood to the arm and head) cardi-, coron-. coronal, The elbow is _____ to the fingers. zygomatic -ptosis ad-. eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. pertaining to thick. 6. trauma Some medical terms contain two or more roots and no suffixes or prefixes. metatarsals both choices Which word part comes before a word root and gives more information about the term described by the word root and suffix . neurosa It occurs in postmenopausal women. within one stone The _____ region is located below the cartilage of the ribs. True or False? papule antibacterial RLQ. antiviral Hemangioma (hem- angi - oma ): a tumor consisting primarily of newly formed blood vessels. 6 dark, The word root erythr/o means _____. front pain bleeding swelling disease and more. EMG Son fils est _____ (beau). kinesiology scoliosis infra- True or False? pan- relaxants The __________ closes so that food cannot enter the larynx and trachea. The first General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) approves the 8 prefixes for use. analgesics. REST. poly -logy antiviral, Corium is another term for _____. The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. are located at the beginning of a medical term. around, The word element that comes at the end of the word is a _____. IE: SPEAK (word root) + ER (suffix) = SPEAKER (complete word) The word root usually refers to a body part. a Which of the following words means a procedure for removal of a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel? occipital adduction umbilicus the most commonly used combining vowel is "u" followed by "i.". In addition to the medical terminology there are also anatomical illustrations that include body planes and directional terms. The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. ribosomes Which of the following words means a condition involving vomiting of red blood? tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. -ian You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. study of 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 Which term means the study of skin? polymorphism diarthrosis Suffixes are placed at the end of a word root or word part to modify or vary the meaning. none of the choices, A raised fluid-filled blister greater than 1 cm is referred to as a _____. True or False? myelosis LUQ vertebrectomy. ligament ribs cephalad, Imaginary surfaces within the body are referred to as _____. If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. Q. lateral post- keratocyte, A _____ is a crack in the skin. True or False? e chest create longer words CONDITION: Term. 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. resembling a worm pan- Skeletal muscles are mainly involuntary in control. corium 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. This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased bacterial activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. upper arm epigastric inversion True or False? lacking, A word that means pertaining to a vein is _____. True or False? RUQ my/o melanin, The word root xer/o means _____. excision of a nail. fast The prefix alters the meaning of the medical term. eversion True or False? 26. lumbar integumologist 8) Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men? osteotomy larynges larynae laryices lari, What is the correct way to refer to more than one atrium (the upper chamber of the heart)? -ia pustule RUQ Which of the following words means pertaining to the whole? Breaking a medical term down into basic elements or forms is called defining the term. wheal gastrocyte _____ refers to an infection around the nails. melanoma Treinta y dos + veintiocho= BLANK neither term. Terms in this set (54) The suffix that refers to vomiting is. Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? Glycopexis (glyco - pexis): Glycopexis is the process of storing sugar or glycogen in body tissues. blood sprain These pages include full terms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. all of the above. Now, it's time to find out what comes in between these word parts. Understanding the basic meanings of medical suffixes will help you decipher what your medical practitioner or professor is saying. analgesics The following sentences elaborate on ideas suggested by the passage from The Kitchen Gods Wife. none of the choices spiral bacteria, _____ can be used to treat shingles. The prefix post- indicates _____. parietal, The surgical procedure to remove fluid from a joint is _____. This post lists many common derivational suffixes, which are categorized according to which part of speech the suffix indicates. resembling, Which term means pertaining to the heart? Which term means the rupture of a muscle? neither choice, Turning the sole of the foot inward is _____. osteodynia The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are _____. sacrum periostitis. all of the above, _____ refers to new. Which two languages have the most impact on the formation and . dermis -pnea Identify the root, the suffix, and the correct meaning of the term pediculosis. What is the plural form of the medical term that refers to any one of the bones of the spinal column? sagittal -ics. paraplegia, Movement toward the midline is _____. tarsus See more. fibromyalgia True False, True or False? Let's briefly recap the word elements that make up medical terms. antiviral 50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye? amyotrophic lateral sclerosis sutures 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________________. cartilage _____ refers to the groin area. gastrectomy -sclerosis How does Medical Terminology work? Which of the following terms refers to one of two bony prominences near the head of the femur? bulla distal -cele, If the term ends in a, the plural is formed by _______. capillaries of the villi carry away the hepatic portal circulation. respiroid An injury to the skin is referred to as a lesion. RUQ muscle, The word root for muscle is _____. none of the above, The activity of each cell is directed by the _____. respiral pertaining to wheal word root SUFFIX -IA AT THE END OF A MEDICAL TERM MEANS: Definition. proximal rotation quadri- (Select all that apply.) True or False? what do abbreviations Rx . rheumatoid arthritis a condition of worms Pointing the toes downward is _____. the vertebral column protects the spinal cord. papule, Shingles may be treated with an _____. True or False? Professional s who prevent and treat illness by promoting healthy eating habits are called: Histal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes through the: Hemolytic jaundice results from _____________ of red blood cells and release of excess ________________. Site Map|Site Rules|Privacy Policy. 41) A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in which of the following? True. symptom 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 . atrophy 44) Dysphonia is a common symptom of which of the following conditions? antifungal dystrophy, Muscular system disorders can result from _____. derm/o In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. patella bi-, Expansion is indicated by the suffix _____. herpes zoster Practice all cards. If you really want to be able to talk about the male reproductive system, it's time to learn the necessary medical terminology. Which of the following words means an increase in size of a structure? anti-malarials The adjective nuclear pertains to a _____. Tinea is a bacterial infection. peri- proximal gastritis Medical Terminology- Word Building Reference. none of the choices ex: epiderm/oid (upper skin/likeness), vermi/form (worm/shape resembles), -o/log/y none of the choices distal, The vertebral column is divided into _____ sections. Which of the following statements is true about the root of the medical term? and more. The prefix is a word element that comes at the beginning of the word. upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. extra-. The suffix -itis refers to inflammation. anterior lateral In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to? acne Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like True or False? 1) The general meaning of "corpus" is best described by which of the following? As with the prefixes these suffixes can be used for other body systems, but this article focuses on the cardiovascular system. adipose Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this syndrome? ab- -plasty, ____ indicates the disintegration of. iatr/o 18) Which of the following is the definition for aphagia? abduction, The procedure that records the strength of muscular contractions is _____. Reading and understanding medical dictation, Communicating with physicians, insurance companies, and other medical professionals. The three parts of this term are: peri - card - itis. (Angio-): signifies a type of receptacles such as a vessel or shell. ony Bradycardia indicates a _____ heart rate. osteoplasty The meaning of the medical term onychectomy is. The root word cardio means heart. complaints The _____ is the kneecap. epicondylitis, Abnormal muscular conditions can be diagnosed by using _____. medial The stomach is found in the thoracic cavity. neurologist, The physician uses a patient's signs and symptoms to determine the _____. The suffix -ology means to study. -sis -iasis -ist Consider the combining forms and root words as you would the stomach they break the word down into its most useful component. -physis refers to _____. neuroses, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? 33) Korotkoff sounds are evaluated by which of the following procedures? The myocardium is a smooth muscle. side Opening. hyper- The watery fluid within cells is called cytoplasm. 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? -poiesis, The suffix _____ indicates disease. biopsy True or False? The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. lordosis True or False? antagonist. lacking a poison Complete the sentences with the correct forms of adjectives. through, The correct term for an adjective referring to a nerve is _____. inguinal. cyt/o 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. osteotomy pertaining to circulation Past surgical history, Social history and family history. The antagonist muscle is the one responsible for contraction and movement of a body part. The term meaning difficulty swallowing is _____. antifungal muciform 5. patella larynges medial, The root _____ means cartilage. hemangioma distal Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. 5) It does not matter whether the suffix -alis or -aris is used to express relation to the noun. _______________________________, 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?" The suffix in alveolar is _____. Skeletal muscle is referred to as striated. 7) Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position? -emia covering In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is de-, and it means from, out of. tendon True False, The plural form of carcinoma is -ectasis True or False? Some medical terms have more than one root. When cell becomes cellular, it functions as a(n): Which word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring in cells? following onychitis peri- Es BLANK. third degree epicondylitis incision and drainage atonia mammary. If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. specialist lateral pre- What effect does adding the prefix "un-" have on a word? bacteria eczema vertebra. Muscles are enclosed in a fibrous sheath of _____. epidermis Creation of an artificial opening. diagnosis adjectives Just try more harder the next time, and perhaps you will succeed. 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? path/o The BSA number describes the amount of damage caused by burns. carpoplasty The suffix or ending of the name of a hydrocarbon depends on the nature of the chemical bonds between the carbon atoms. LLQ. ecchymosis, A blackhead is also known as a(n) _____. tendons 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. path/o, A noun word root can be made an adjective by adding the suffix _____. True or False? arm So, comfort + able = comfortable. The word element semi- refers to half. The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. scoliosis, General wear and tear on joints may result in _____. The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. True or False? smooth : the state or condition caused by an action. lateral polymorphology osteosarcoma ped/o What is the term that describes an immediate, severe, allergic response? The prefix is "peri" and means "surrounding". There are a total of four different word parts, and any given medical term may contain one, some, or all of these parts. word root. myositis en- True or False? neurologist ex: scoli/osis (crooked/conditions), kyph/osis (humpback/condition), Lord/osis (swayback/condition), condition, medical condition, disease, state of, -ous LUQ True or False? Eight original SI prefixes were officially adopted: deca, hecto, kilo, myria, deci, centi, milli, and myrio, derived from Greek and Latin numbers. comminuted -emesis at distal end generation of heat. The patella is _____ to the ankle. groin -iasis 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 ________________. BLANK dinero todos los das. True or False? caus/tic (burning/relates to or refers to). 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. inactivating a poison change a to es posterior Starting from the mouth, four parts of the alimentary canal, in order, are: Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Follow the model. venology atrii atrina atria atries, Which of the following suffixes means condition of? proximal Some professional archaeologists and scholars viewed the work of Wetherill with scorn. Proximal refers to something far from the point of origin. -stasis narcotics The suffix -metry indicates a device for measuring. change the us to i ante- Medical terminology A is used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings. ROM The suffix _____ indicates presence of. Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones? time -gram, record; The suffix is -gram, which means record. neither position 34) Which of the following is a nonsterile procedure? the patient's mother had heart disease and the patient father had diabetes. Chapter 20 Measuring and Recording Vital Sign, Chapter 16: anti-arrhythmic agents: cardiac s. Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. It changes a noun to a verb. Suffix definition. The prefix _____ means upon. flexion A Prefix or suffix Meaning Origin language and etymology Example(s) a-, an-Denotes an absence of, without Ancient Greek -/- (a-/an-), without, not Apathy, Analgia ab-away Latin Abduction flexion dorsal dermatitis The suffix -malacia means softening. Bone is described as _____ tissue. cephalad The suffix _____ means origin. ilium True or False? -rrhaphy 9) Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose? 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? Acceptez son invitation, mais dites-lui quavant il faut que vous fassiez dautres choses. scabies A good technique to help with memorization is the following: atrophy. True False, The word circulatory means _____. Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix pertains to under the tongue? -rrhexis cryosurgery True or False? Suffixes have different meanings when used in a medical term than when used in general English words. asthenia thoracic abduction bronch itis (inflammation in the lungs) capit-, cep-, ceph-. Which suffix means process of recording quizlet? eversion, Closing the angle of a joint is referred to as _____. tibia, The lower jawbone is referred to as the _____. -pathy Suffix definition, an affix that follows the element to which it is added, as -ly in kindly. virus, A scabicide is used to kill _____. excoriation, A specialist of the integumentary system is a(n) _____. slow Lisez la phrase et dites si elle est vraie ou fausse. shoulder 120 seconds. Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? True or False? ex: liga/ment (binding/act of); carcino/mata (crab-like/ many tumors), many; multiple "results from health condition"; act of, -oid, -from regions maintenance of posture Myoclonus (myo-clonus): A brief involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group is known as myoclonus. wheal, _____ refers to bone formation. Votre partenaire vous propose de faire certaines choses. pectoral -opsy adduction Which of the following terms has a root that means sleep? distal polymorphous Hematic (hemat-ic): of or relating to blood or its properties. True or False? Myocele (myo-cele): A myocele is a protrusion of a muscle through its sheath. inversion thorai physical therapist Richard Wetherill septum the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. -ory ex: flex/ible (bend/ability), con/tract/ile (together/draw/able to), -ician The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is _____, and its plural is _____. . fibula Among the features that Winnie remembered best was her mothers thick hair. The layers of a tooth, from the hardest to softest are: The largest internal organ in the body is the: The interior space of a tube- like structure is called a _______________. antifungal, Decubitus ulcers are better known as _____. Kim is describing her sister, Nathalie, and her cousin, Chan. By putting these terms together, you can better comprehend a condition or treatment. shoulder, Suturing of a tendon is _____. Jensen Lab. The relationships between the organisms vary and may include mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic interactions. greenstick, The _____ girdle is also known as the shoulder girdle. MRI, Medications used to reduce muscle spasms are _____. femur -stasis Ma s{\text{\oe}}ur est _____ (fier). neurosi The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the: Which of the following pairs of words have a root meaning four? distal Find the English derivatives in the sentence and write the corresponding Latin word: We have a verbal agreement. Which of the following statements is true of the root of a word? Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle. albuquerque tornado 1985 Curtiu o contedo? epi-, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. -gram -itis -ia -algia, The suffix -sis means _____. The word element that means condition is: A group of specialized cells that manufacture unique materials around them is a(n): Which word refers to a condition involving blood poisoning? venous venial venile venic, What does the suffix in the word intracranial mean? True or False? all the choices phalanges, Injury to a ligament is known as _____. Suffixes add a description to a word root. -stomy -pathy -cele -pexy, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is ______. The suffix brings meaning to the medical term and forms the end of the word. shoulder 43) Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? 36) Which of the following procedures is indicated when an abnormal growth is identified on a barium enema X-ray study? ex: ped/iatr/ician (children/treat or catr/doctor associated with), person - belonging to, associated with, one who, -ics, -tics The coccyx refers to the tailbone. -iasis costalgia, _____ is a highly malignant tumor of bone. pertaining to proximal Anatomical position is used to indicate direction or location. all choices autoimmune disorders PROCESS OF MEASURING: Term. All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. 6) Adipose tissue is made of which of the following? -osis -iasis answer choices. "She complained of general malaise, dyspnea, and a productive cough; she was expectorating purulent sputum and was febrile." 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