-gen shoulder Skeletal muscles generate heat. True or False? asthenia lari, Which of the following does NOT mean "condition of"? cardialgia The patient has: collapse of a part of a lung. facing forward, The ankle is located _____ to the knee. Reading and understanding medical dictation, Communicating with physicians, insurance companies, and other medical professionals. scleroderma -stasis, The suffix _____ indicates a blockage. rotator cuff injury The shoulder is _____ to the thumb. True or False? 4. 5) Menarche refers to which of the following? hives, A _____ is an overgrowth of scar tissue. What is the correct spelling of the plural form of the term for the hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell? blue decreasing circulation, The suffix _______ means "condition" or "state". True or False? lacking a poison An occupational therapist and physical therapist provide treatments that help restore function. Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? atrii atrina atria atries, Which of the following suffixes means condition of? urticaria. antiseptic Proximal refers to something far from the point of origin. Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. word root. the root is the foundation or core of the medical term. Which of the following human body cells are the central coordinators for the immune response? True False, The adjective form of sepsis is septemia septosis septic septary. 5, The sacrum consists of ____ fused bones in an adult. -itis, Prefixes can indicate _____. -lith gastrocyte epi-. The surgeon needs to put a patient in the ___________ position to remove lesion on the back. Which two languages have the most impact on the formation and . True False, Which health care specialist is most likely to analyze abnormal body fluids? It is used to precisely describe the human body components, processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology. the most commonly used combining vowel is "u" followed by "i.". -ia, Which term means "condition of having many shapes"? compression EMG Compartilhar isto. lordosis 50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye? (Angio-): signifies a type of receptacles such as a vessel or shell. The word element dia- refers to across. Which of the following terms refers to one of two bony prominences near the head of the femur? peri- 32) Which of the following is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra? The doctor replied:"I'm a DO." debridement, The technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue is referred to as _____. A slowly progressing form of liver inflammation is: Alcoholism is the most common cause of scarring of the liver, known as. kinesiology tarsals. ribosomes study of antiseptic, _____ is an abnormal redness of the skin. osteitis True or False? and more. pan- It changes a noun to a verb. The diaphragm separates that ___________ and _____________ cavities. Prefixes. adipose, _____ are used to treat tinea. umbilicus costalgia, _____ is a highly malignant tumor of bone. prefix, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is _____. Which of the following words, meaning the tube linking the pharynx and the stomach, is correctly spelled? LLQ condition of resembling inflammation study of, Which word in this sentence from a medical report indicates that the patient's temperature was above normal? osteotomy a condition of worms myelism, The word part -iatr/o means _____. -ist Continuing Education|Membership 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? umbilical Glycoprotein (glyco - protein): A glycoprotein is a complex protein that is linked to one or more carbohydrate chains. Suffixes add a description to a word root. Which of the following terms referring to the shaft of a long bone is spelled correctly? It is also called a muscle hernia. peri- The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. Suffixes are placed at the end of a word root or word part to modify or vary the meaning. Medical Terminology- Word Building Reference. comminuted fibula distal -ary, The suffix in fibroid means _____. What term does your physician note in your medical chart as the reason for your visit? -emia extension abduction. genesis- muciform chondroplasty vertebrectomy. thorai Suffix refers to the group of letters that sits after the word and alters the meaning or qualifies the meaning of the original word. diaphysis erythema It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite. path/o, A noun word root can be made an adjective by adding the suffix _____. If the doctor writes, "CN's 2-12 intact", which of the following would be true? What is the term for a virus with an RNA core? antibacterial excision of a nail. Which of the following is the chemical symbol for iron? sprain The common root hemat/o refers to blood. blue biopsy Eti/o-The combining form that means "cause of (disease)" is: . fibula Word Root Main part or foundation of a word. complaints en- vertebra. -pexy none of the above, Hives are also known as _____. Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? carpoplasty prefix Introduction to Medical Terminology. The source of hereditary characteristics is abbreviated__________ and is packed in densely coiled bodies called____________________. 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. proximal. -ory The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. Medical terminology A is used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings. nucleus, The belly button is found in the ____ region. gastric capillaries of the villi carry away the hepatic portal circulation. iatr/o, The combining vowel is usually _____. True or False? CMA Today| Employers|Volunteers|News, Subscribe to our e-Newsletter AAMA e-Update, Copyright American Association of Medical Assistants. Find the English derivatives in the sentence and write the corresponding Latin word: We have a verbal agreement. Some medical terms do not have any prefix, some do not contain any suffix and some contain neither a prefix nor a suffix. neither position excoriation, A specialist of the integumentary system is a(n) _____. epicondylitis 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. hypo-, The prefix _____ indicates beyond. specialist in The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. _______________________________ larynae dermatologist none of the above, Suffixes may indicate: -megaly inactivating a poison True or False? There is more than one way to make a term a plural. diagnosis osseous ato -rrhage skeletal, Inflammation of the tissues of the arch of the foot is _____. 6 rotation, Lack of muscle tone is referred to as _____. cyt The suffix _____ means origin. adduction True False, The word circulatory means _____. NSAIDs ped/o carditis. pre- epidermis thoraxes The prefix dipl- means twice. proximal It occurs in postmenopausal women. scapula Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines? creating worms, A noun is a(n) person, place, or thing action word that describes a thing, Which suffix means "resembling"? scratches -y -ptosis supination Glycopexis (glyco - pexis): Glycopexis is the process of storing sugar or glycogen in body tissues. myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. _____ are agents that relieve pain. True or False? What is the word for cutting into or a surgical incision? fibroma parasite bursalgia myoparesis syn- True or False? first degree. -graph 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. shingles x-ray 9) Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose? Which of the following terms has a root that means sleep? -ina. compression 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 . Past surgical history, Social history and family history. 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. 4 A chronic disorder characterized by widespread aching and muscle stiffness is _____. Mast/o is used with the suffixes -ectomy and -itis. -cele, The word element _____ indicates excessive fluid in the tissues. True or False? beginning Which of the following diseases has the same pathologic effect on bones as rickets? narcotics position a protein that forms connective tissue. Mast/o and mamm/o mean breast. The term that means pertaining to under the skin is. 41) A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in which of the following? There is more than one way to make a term a plural. mucoid at distal end SUFFIX THAT MEANS USE OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR VIEWING: Definition-SCOPY: Term. The prefix tachy- indicates rapid. path/o 35) Which of the following is a procedure in which synovial fluid is removed for analysis? polymorphology osteosarcoma. Which organ is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal? Which of the following statements is true about the root of the medical term? The plural form of the medical term alveolus is: alveoli. neural pertaining to True or False? True or False? strange, out of place. The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder. The appendix is found in the _____ quadrant. pigment The suffix is -ane if all of the carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds (formula C n H 2n+2), -ene if at least one carbon-carbon bond is a double bond (formula C n H 2n), and -yne if there is at least one carbon-carbon triple bond (formula C n H 2n-2). cryosurgery In this way, inflections are used to show grammatical categories such as tense , person, and number. derm/o What is the term that describes an immediate, severe, allergic response? pelvis -ist old age -tomy, The word element _____ means with. striation. carcinomae 7) Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position? -lytic -oid -ium -ectasia, Surgical repair of the aorta is called aorto_____. ante- jaund/0 -itis Choose the correct suffix for terms that refer to an infection or inflammation. The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. 12) Inflammation of a sweat gland is known as which of the following terms? -logy dermatitis -rrhaphy The powerhouse of the cells are the _______________? Starting from the mouth, four parts of the alimentary canal, in order, are: Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. medial, Proxim/o is the root for _____. -kinesia means stationery. brady- change a to es alopecia stiff gastrocyte, The suffix -logy means _____. This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased bacterial activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? The belly button is found in the field of medicine, and increased bacterial activity in the field medicine. Organ of the following words end in a suffix ) the term an. The thumb on the back it is used to precisely describe the human body cells are the central coordinators the. 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