HCM 350 EXAM REVIEWS
A benign tumor within the wall of the uterus is __________:
a uterine fibroid
the ____ cavity is commonly referred to as the belly.
abdominal
CH5: moving a body part away from the middle is called:
abduction
to miscarry:
abort/o
A localized collection of pus is known as a(n) _____________.
abscess
normal urine has a slightly _________.
acid pH
____ is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and the hair follicles.
acne
extremity, point:
acr/o
extremity:
acr/o
____ is another name for a skin tag.
acrochordon
skin tag:
acrochordon
enlargement of an adults facial bones and extremities is called:
acromegaly
HIPAA is an example of a(n) __________.
acronym
fear of heights:
acrophobia
inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to x-rays or sunlight is called ______.
actinic dermatitis
what is the thyroid cartilage commonly called as?
adam's apple
insufficient secretion by the adrenal glands:
addison's disease
being stuck together
adhesion
the process of being stuck together is ____.
adhesion
fat:
adip/o
protein:
albumin/o
When there is a presence of serum protein in the urine, this is known as ______.
albuminuria
loss of hair in patches is called:
alopecia areata
CH15: lazy eye:
amblyopia
lazy eye:
amblyopia
The condition of being human and subject to death is known as _____________.
ambulatory
able to walk
ambulatory
the Apgar score is __________.
an assessment of the newborn baby
lack of:
an-
without:
an-
If the prefix an- means without or lack of, then __________ means a lack of the sense of pain.
analgesia
CH12: man:
andr/o
man:
andr/o
the term _____ means resembling man
android
lack of iron in the blood may cause:
anemia
vessel:
angi/o
chest pain:
angina pectoris
which medical term means chest pain originating in the heart?
angina pectoris
a tumor of a blood vessel is a _______
angioma
unequal:
anis/o
The term that means pertaining to the front of the body is _____________________.
anterior
what is another term for the nostrils?
anterior NARES
hydrocortisone is an example of an _____ drug agent.
anti-inflammatory
cephalosporins are a type of:
antibiotic
another name for the hormone vasopressin is:
antidiuretic hormone
substance given to counteract poison
antidote
invading foreign substance:
antigen
a class of medication used to treat high blood pressure
antihypertensive
___________ are given to lower elevated body temperature.
antipyretics
a _____ is an agent used to reduce the activity of cells that cause bone loss.
antiresorptive agent
a type of drug used to fight viral infections is called an _____.
antiviral
a lack of urine production is known as:
anuria
blood exits from the left ventricle through the ______ valve.
aortic
indifference
apathy
what is the inability to eat or swallow called?
aphagia
not breathing:
apnea
The eyeball's anterior cavity is filled with a watery fluid known as the:
aqueous humor
abnormal heart beat:
arrhythmia
loss of rhythm of the heartbeat
arrhythmia
loss of rhythm of the heartbeat:
arrhythmia
irregular heart rhythms are also known as ________
arrhythmias
artery:
arteri/o
inflammation of an artery:
arteritis
Inflammation of a joint is called __________.
arthritis
______ is a diagnostic exam of a joint in which air and dye are injected into the joint space and then x-rayed.
arthrography
Which of the following terms means sterile?
aseptic
wheezing, dyspnea, and a tightness in the chest are symptoms of ______:
asthma
Which condition is due to a misshapen curvature of the cornea and lens?
astigmatism
lack of coordination due to a nervous system problem:
ataxia
collapse of some of the alveoli:
atelectasis
fatty substances:
ather/o
_______ is a condition of hardening of the arteries and buildup of fatty plaques in the arterial walls
atherosclerosis
to hear:
audi/o
a medical instrument used to measure hearing is called an:
audiometer
Which hearing test is useful for children who are too young for standard tests?
auditory evoked response
ear:
aur/i, aur/o, ot/o
listen to:
auscultat/o
process of listening to:
auscultation
armpit
axillary
glans penis:
balan/o
inflammation of the glans penis is called:
balanitis
temporarily inflating a tiny balloon inside an artery is called ________
balloon angioplasty
a white blood cell that releases histamine is:
basophil
life:
bi/o
to clot:
coagul/o
tailbone:
coccyg/o
Part of the inner ear, shaped like a snail, that has a basilar and vestibular membrane:
cochlea
the portion of the inner ear shaped like a snail shell is the:
cochlea
An implanted device that can provide a type of hearing is called a:
cochlear implant
the fibrous protein found in connective tissue, skin, ligaments, and cartilage is called ______.
collagen
vagina:
colp/o
An instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix is a ______________:
colposcope
CH2: lack of consciousness:
comatose
what does CBC stand for?
complete blood count
the musculomembranous wall that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is known as:
diaphragm
relaxation phase of the heart cycle:
diastole
Opening the cervix to 10 cm during labor is called ___________.
dilation
double vision:
diplopia
A(n) __________ is a chemical substance that destroys pathogenic microorganisms.
disinfectant
thrombolytic agents are used to _____
dissolve blood clots
______ means away from the point of attachment.
distal
Which type of drug helps prevent edema?
diuretics
the _______ position is when a patient is on the lower back with lower extremities flexed and rotated outward.
dorsal recumbent
-ptosis:
drooping
what does lethargic mean?
drowsy
______ is the most common form of muscular dystrophy affecting children
duchenne
a thickening and tightening of subcutaneous tissue of the palm characterizes which condition?
dupuytren contracture
difficult
dys-
difficulty:
dys-
difficulty breathing is known as _______:
dyspnea
_______ is a protein found in muscle cells
dystrophin
painful urination:
dysuria
The shorter eustachian tube in infants and young children predisposes them to developing:
ear infections
what does the abbreviation ENT stand for?
ear, nose, and throat
a test used to analyze shape, size, and movement of structures inside the heart using sound waves is called _______
echocardiography
If a fertilized egg implants in a fallopian tube, the pregnancy is called ___________.
ectopic
which test is done after 8-12 hours of fasting?
fasting blood sugar (FBS)
to palpate means to ______
feel
A patient who is febrile has a _______________.
fever
muscles are composed of long, slender cells known as ________
fibers
protein involved in clotting:
fibrinogen
trigger points are associated with which condition?
fibromyalgia syndrome
the smaller of the two leg bones is the _____.
fibula
flabby upper arms could be described as ______
flaccid
bending a body part is called _____.
flexion
the process of decreasing the angle of your arm by bending is called ________.
flexion
The meaning of the suffix -plasia is __________.
formation
how many quadrants is within the abdominal quadrant?
four (4)
the abdominopelvic cavity is divided into _____ quadrants.
four (4)
The central focusing point within the eye is the:
fovea centralis
a break in a bone is called _____.
fracture
a deficient or absent blood supply to an area could lead to ______.
gangrene
which word refers to the official name of a drug, and not the name given for marketing by one pharmaceutical company?
generic
what is the medical term for bowleg?
genu varum
old age:
ger/o
giant:
gigant/o
gums:
gingiv/o
glue:
gli/o
which combining form means little ball?
glomerul/o
inside each of the one million nephrons is a ball of delicate vessels called a:
glomerulus
sweet, sugar:
gluc/o
______ facilitates the breakdown of glycogen to glucose.
glucagon
the ______ extends and rotates the thigh:
gluteus maximus
sugar:
glycos/o
The presence of glucose in the urine is known as ______:
glycosuria
genitals:
gon/o
seed:
gonad/o
what condition can affect the great toe?
gout
exophthalmos is associated with a problem of the thyroid gland known as _______ disease.
graves disease
A term which means pregnancy is _________.
gravida
female:
gynec/o
The medical term that means to resemble a female is __________.
gynecoid
If the root gynec means female, then __________ means study of the female.
gynecology
metacarpectomy is surgical excision of one or more bones of the _______.
hand
scler/o :
hardening
the 8th cranial nerve, also called the vestibulocochlear nerve, has a function in:
hearing
thermotherapy is a treatment that uses _______
heat
blood:
hem/o
__________ refers to the presence of blood in the urine.
hematuria
which of the following conditions involves paralysis?
hemiplegia
in which genetic disease does the skin have a bronze hue?
hemochromatosis
Which lab test checks for anemia during pregnancy?
hemoglobin
what is the protein in RBCs that carries oxygen?
hemoglobin
the medical term for spitting up blood is:
hemoptysis
bleeding:
hemorrhage
controlling or stopping bleeding is known as:
hemostasis
one drug used to inhibit blood clotting is:
heparin
During pregnancy, a woman would be tested for infection, including _____________.
hepatitis B
a sexually transmitted disease that has no cure is:
herpes genitalis
different:
hetero-
composed of different substances
heterogeneous
sweat:
hidr/o
hairy:
hirsut/o
an abnormal condition of excessive growth of hair, especially in women is known as:
hirsutism
what is the name of the upper arm bone?
humerus
________ is treated with an artificial shunt that drains CSF into the abdominal cavity.
hydrocephalus
A condition in which a collection of urine in the renal pelvis is due to an outflow blockage is known as _______:
hydronephrosis
Which term means treatment with water?
hydrotherapy
above or beyond, excessive:
hyper-
excessive:
hyper-
an increased sensitivity to pain, touch, or sound is known as:
hyperesthesia
which term means excessive amounts of potassium in the blood?
hyperkalemia
what is another term for hyperactivity?
hyperkinesis
excessive level of lipids in the blood:
hyperlipidemia
a term used to describe allergy is called:
hypersensitivity
high blood pressure:
hypertension
oversecretion of thyroid hormones is:
hyperthyroidism
deficient under:
hypo-
having too little sugar in the blood is known as:
hypoglycemia
what is another term for the pituitary gland?
hypophysis
when the urethra opens on the underside of the penis, it is called:
hypospadias
low blood pressure is known is ______
hypotension
the ______ is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous system.
hypothalamus
womb, uterus:
hyster/o
An xray, with dye contrast, of the uterus and fallopian tubes is known as ____________.
hysterosalpingography
-tomy:
incision
cutting into
incision
The medical procedure gastrotomy means __________ the stomach.
incision into
below:
infer/o
the term ____ means below or in a downward direction.
inferior
groin:
inguin/o
type 1 diabetes is caused by a lack of:
insulin
which hormone plays a role i maintaining normal blood sugar?
insulin
When the bladder wall is chronically inflamed, it is known as _____:
interstitial cystitis
The term which means "inside the uterus" is ____________.
intrauterine
a malignant tumor of the pleura caused by inhalation of asbestos is called:
mesothelioma
beyond:
meta-
______ pertains to the bones in the hand.
metacarpal
a fibrous connective tissue tumor of a nerve is called a:
neurofibroma
_____ means pertaining to both nerves and muscles
neuromuscular
what is a chemical substance that transmits a signal between two neurons?
neurotransmitter
one type of blood cell:
neutrophil
mole:
nevus
how many quadrants is within the abdominopelvic quadrant?
nine (9)
night:
noct/o
genes are contained on chromosomes which are located in the _____ of each cell.
nucleus
Involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball is called:
nystagmus
ovum, egg:
o/o
leptin and ghrelin are hormones associated with:
obesity
type two (2) diabetes is caused by insulin resistance and is related to:
obesity
Signs are clinical evidence of an illness that is __________.
objective
Vital signs are noted in the ________ section of a SOAP chart note.
objective
a blockage in a vessel, canal, or passage of the body:
occlusion
blockage:
occlusion
smell:
olfact/o
smelling:
olfaction
scanty:
olig-
A patient with cancer would most likely visit the _________ department.
oncology
Vasectomy cannot be relied upon for birth control until a semen specimen is examined at least __________ after the procedure.
one month
CH4: nail:
onych/o
which of these terms refer to a nail?
onychia
ovary:
oophor/o
papilledema is the swelling of the:
optic disk
mouth:
or/o
cavity in the face that contains the eyeball:
orbit
testicle:
orchid/o
surgical excision of a testicle is called:
orchidectomy
inflammation of the testicle is known as:
orchiditis
straight:
orth/o
what are bone-forming cells called?
osteoblasts
_______ is the process of forming a bone.
osteogenesis
which term refers to deficient bone tissue?
osteopenia
_______ is most common in women after menopause.
osteoporosis
a surgical instrument used to cut bone is called a _________.
osteotome
which condition is characterized by hardening of the ear structures and progressive deafness?
ostosclerosis
which term means "hardening of the ear"?
ostosclerosis
CH14: ear:
ot/o
ear pain is ________.
otalgia
the term _____ means "pertaining to the ear".
otic
middle ear inflammation:
otitis media
a fungal infection of the ear is called:
otomycosis
a ________ is an instrument used to examine the ear.
otoscope
hyperplasia:
overgrowth
oxygen:
ox/o
red blood cells transport:
oxygen
which surgery relieves snoring and sleep apnea?
palatopharyngoplasty
all:
pan-
insulin is produced by the ________.
pancreas
produce ridges that are one's fingerprints:
papillae
-plegia :
paralysis
paralysis from the waist down, including both legs, is called:
paraplegia
this term refers to an infection of the marginal structures around a nail:
paronychia
Medical term for giving birth is ____________.
parturition
sexual intercouse:
paruen/o
kneecap:
patell/o
a _______ test determines whether a man has fathered a specific child.
paternity
The abbreviation for pathology is ____________________.
path
chest:
pector/o
lice infestation:
pediculosis
_____ literally means a process of pouring through.
perfusion
around:
peri-
inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart:
pericarditis
PAD stands for _______
peripheral artery disease
The suffix in the terms comatose and grandiose means __________.
pertaining to
define ventral:
pertaining to the belly side, abdomen; front side of the body
define caudal:
pertaining to the tail
pinpoint, purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin are called:
petechiae
lens:
phac/o
One technique for surgical removal of the lens to treat a cataract is called _____:
phacolysis
which term describes the process of engulfing and eating foreign substances, such as bacteria?
phagocytosis
a condition that can be present at birth is:
phimosis
vein:
phleb/o
inflammation of a vein:
phlebitis
the inflammation of a vein is known as _______
phlebitis
light:
phot/o
nature:
physi/o
One meaning of the abbreviation PE is __________.
physical examination
the study of the functions of living organisms is known as ______.
physiology
the _____ gland secretes melatonin and serotonin.
pineal gland
the ______ is called the master gland because of its regulatory effects on other glands.
pituitary
the temperature in the ______ is lower than the body temperature.
scrotum
oil:
seb/o
which skin condition is common in older adults?
seborrheic keratosis
the lacrimal gland ________.
secretes tears
azoospermia:
semen lacks sperm
semicircular ducts containing endolymph are within the ________.
semicircular canals
wall or partition:
septum
residual effect after acute phase of illness or injury
sequela
what is the visible part of hair called?
shaft
Where is the rotator cuff located?
shoulder
the acromion is found in the _____ region.
shoulder
the _____ is called the pacemaker of the heart
sinoatrial node
_____ eye muscles control movement of the eye.
six (6)
somnambulism is a condition of:
sleepwalking
a lubricating fluid:
smegma
Where do plantar warts occur?
sole of foot
something that stimulates body growth is _____.
somatotrophic
sleep:
somn/o
sound:
son/o
seed, sperm:
spermat/o
a cystic swelling of the epididymis that contains spermatozoa is called a:
spermatocele
the central nervous system consists of the brain and:
spinal cord
a laminectomy involves surgery on the:
spine
the vertebrae are the bones of the ______.
spine
breathe:
spir/o
a ______ is an instrument used to measure the volume of respired air:
spirometer
vertebra:
spondyl/o
______ can contain microorganisms:
sputum
which is an ossicle?
stapes
device to hold an artery open:
stent
breastbone:
stern/o
excessive stretching of a muscle is called ______
strain
a common test for diagnosing coronary artery disease is a _______
stress test
_____ can be caused by obesity or pregnancy.
striae
streaks or lines on the breasts, thighs, abdomen, or buttocks are called ______.
striae
define cytology:
study of cells
define physiology:
study of the function of the human body
sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) results in ______
sudden death
gluc/o
sugar
the motion to turn the palm or foot upward is called _______.
supination
-plasty
surgical repair
-plasty:
surgical repair
A __________ is a combination of signs and symptoms occurring together that characterize a certain disease.
syndrome
______ means certain muscles working together.
synergetism
the ______ is a muscle that acts with another muscle to produce movement
synergist
contraction phase of the heart cycle:
systole
fast heart beat:
tachycardia
rapid breathing:
tachypnea
reye syndrome occurs in children and is associated with:
taking aspirin
tendon:
ten/o
the ____ attaches muscle to bone
tendon
the sperm are produced in the:
testes
the epididymis is located on the posterior aspect of the:
testicle
the hormone ________ promotes development of male characteristics.
testosterone
which condition is caused by an abnormality in calcium metabolism?
tetany
an example of a congenital heart defect is ________
tetralogy of Fallot
in which condition is an individual unable to distinguish between hot and cold?
thermoanesthesia
chest:
thorac/o
the ______ cavity contains the heart and lungs
thoracic
what part of the spinal cord gives rise to twelve (12) spinal nerves in the chest area?
thoracic
When fluid must be removed from the chest by a surgical puncture, it is known as:
thoracocentesis
platelet:
thrombocyte
formation of a blood clot in a vein causing inflammation is called:
thrombophlebitis
formation of a stationary blood clot:
thrombosis
another name of blood clot is called:
thrombus
blood clot:
thrombus
tumor of the thymus:
thymoma
surgical excision of the thyroid gland is known as:
thyroidectomy
inflammation of the thyroid gland is:
thyroiditis
the amount of air in a single inspiration and expiration is known as:
tidal volume (TV)
ringworm:
tinea
_____ means ringing in the ears.
tinnitus
-betes :
to go
define dehydrate:
to remove water; to lose or be deprived of water from the body; to become dry.
Measurement of the intraocular pressure of the eye is known as:
tonometry
hypoparathyroidism would be:
too little parathyroid hormone
the process of being twisted is called ______
torsion
twisted:
tort/i
which term means pertaining to the windpipe?
tracheal
supine position with head lower than feet:
trendelenburg
the ______ position has the head lower than the feet.
trendelenburg
The sorting and classifying of injuries to determine priority of need and treatment is known as __________.
triage
hair:
trich/o
_______ is a condition of in-growing eyelashes:
trichiasis
______ can be diagnosed with a positive sputum culture and lung x-ray:
tuberculosis
chronic infectious disease:
tuberculosis
-oma:
tumor
______ is the inflammation of the eardrum.
tympanitis
anis/o
unequal
_____ pertains to one side of the body.
unilateral
urinate:
ur/o
______ is an excess of urea and other protein in the blood.
uremia
The _____ carry(ies) urine from the kidneys to the bladder:
ureters
The narrow muscular tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder are:
ureters
urethra:
urethr/o
in males, which structure conveys both urine and semen?
urethra
the standard urine test is called a:
urinalysis
white blood cells in the urine indicate which condition?
urinary tract infection
hives:
urticaria
the 10th cranial nerve, called _____ nerve, has to do with swallowing and can also show the heartbeat.
vagus
twisted vein:
varic/o
which combining form means twisted vein?
varic/o
______ is a problem with the veins of the spermatic cord.
varicocele
the _____ are severed in a vasectomy.
vas deferens
the _______ is a slim muscular tube and its job is to carry sperm to the ejaculatory duct.
vas deferens
vessel:
vas/o
the drug agents that cause relaxation of the blood vessels to lower blood pressure are called ______
vasodilators
a blood vessel that returns blood to the heart is a ______
vein
The term that literally means a little belly is __________.
ventricle
spondyl/o :
vertebra
which term refers to the top or highest point?
vertex
a sensation of instability and loss of equilibrium is called:
vertigo
masculine:
viril/o
body organs:
viscer/o
the 2nd cranial nerve, also called the optic nerve, has a function in:
vision
The cavity behind the lens is filled with a jelly-like material called:
vitreous humor
atrophy
wasting away
_____ is a clear, odorless liquid that makes up to 65% of a male's body weight and 55% of a female's body weight.
water
-paresis :
weakness
Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
weight
another name for leukocyte is:
white blood cell
dilation, distention:
-ectasis
surgical excision:
-ectomy
blood condition:
-emia
Which of the following suffixes does NOT mean pertaining to?
-esis
formation, produce:
-genesis
a mark, record:
-gram
condition:
-iasis
Which of the following suffixes does NOT mean small?
-ism
one who specializes:
-ist
inflammation:
-itis
which of the following suffixes means inflammation?
-itis
movement:
-kinesia
motion:
-kinesis
seizure:
-lepsy
diction, word, phrase:
-lexia
ear stone:
-lith
clear fluid, serum:
-lymph
A suffix that means destruction, separation, or breakdown is __________.
-lysis
destruction:
-lysis
softening:
-malacia
large:
-megaly
resemble:
-oid
The suffix meaning tumor is ___________.
-oma
tumor:
-oma
vision:
-opia
to view:
-opsy
condition:
-osis
Which term is misspelled?
"calciumuria"
Which letter is silent in the pronunciation of the suffix -ptosis?
"p"
which term is misspelled?
"timpanic"
condition of pain:
-algesia
A suffix that means pain or ache is __________.
-algia
pain or ahce:
-algia
weakness:
-asthenia
to go:
-betes
The suffix __________ means immature cell.
-blast
germ cell:
-blast
immature cell:
-blast
The suffix associated with hernia, tumor, or swelling is __________.
-cele
hernia, swelling:
-cele
hernia:
-cele
The suffix associated with surgical puncture is __________.
-centesis
surgical puncture:
-centesis
to kill:
-cide
The suffix used for a deliberate surgical breaking is __________.
-clasis
a break:
-clasis
The suffix __________ means to separate.
-crit
hearing:
-cusis
pain:
-dynia
deficiency:
-penia
Digestion is associated with the suffix __________.
-pepsia
The suffix that means attraction is __________.
-phil
attarction:
-phil
fence, partition:
-phragm
protection:
-phylaxis
growth:
-physis
formation:
-plasia
surgical repair:
-plasty
The suffix that means stroke or paralysis is __________.
-plegia
paralysis:
-plegia
CH10: breating:
-pnea
action:
-praxia
The suffix associated with spitting is __________.
-ptysis
spitting:
-ptysis
The suffix that means bursting forth is __________.
-rrhage
The suffix for flow is __________.
-rrhea
discharge:
-rrhea
flow:
-rrhea
rupture:
-rrhexis
instrument to view:
-scope
control, stop:
-stasis
The suffix __________ means new opening.
-stomy
new opening
-stomy
A suffix for heat is __________.
-thermy
A suffix that means instrument to cut is __________.
-tome
instrument to cut:
-tome
incision:
-tomy
surgical incision:
-tomy
crushing:
-tripsy
nourishment, development:
-trophy
CH11: urine:
-uria
by age ______, four or five men have an enlarged prostate.
60
Puberty in the male begins around _______ years of age.
12 --NOT 10---
the human body has ______ pairs of chromosomes.
23
Typically, a woman produces _________ ova during her reproductive years.
400
By the age of ____, up to one in four American men have some cancerous cells in the prostate gland.
50
Leg pain due to lack of oxygen to the legs
claudication
sustained noise over _______ decibels can cause permanent hearing loss.
85
leg pain:
claudication
defibrillator:
AED
abnormally dilated of bronchus:
Bronchiectasis
the blood cell that produces antibodies is a ________
B lymphocyte
what is the abbreviation for the condition of an enlarged prostate?
BPH
______ is an STD that is likely to cause infertility.
CHLAMYDIA ---NOT HERPES--NOT GONORRHEA--
blood test for muscle disease or damage:
CK
When the testicles fail to descend into the scrotum in a newborn male, it is known as:
CRYPTORCHIDISM ---NOT phimosis---
disease of the heart muscle:
Caridomyopathy
collar bone:
clavicul/o
one of the two major causes of chronic kidney disease is:
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
two types of peritoneal dialysis are:
IPD and CAPD
the immunoglobulin that is active in allergic reactions is :
IgE
clavicle:
cleid/o
what is the most common AIDS-related tumor?
Kaposi sarcoma
what is the name of the condition in which erythrocytes are larger than normal?
Macrocytosis
a _______ is a tumor of the meninges.
Meningioma
CH7: NOT AVAILABLE
NA
One type of malignant tumor of bone is called ______.
Osteosarcoma
every cell needs it:
Oxygen
removing tissue from the kidney for diagnostic testing is known as:
RENAL BIOPSY
antibiotics are used to treat:
SYPHILIS ---NOT BACTERIAL INFECTIONS, NOT HERPES---
the _____ muscle flexes and rotates the leg
Semitendinosus
A blood test on the baby for multiple infections is known as a ___________ panel or titers.
TORCH panel
the nerve endings that transmit sound to the brain are located in the:
UNSURE MAYBE EIGHTH CRANIAL NERVE
which of the following is an endocrine gland?
UNSURE MAYBE THYROID
An enlarged prostate can obstruct the ___.
URETHRA
a lack of ____ can cause anemia:
Vitamin B12
the depression at which the bronchus enters the lung:
a hilum
profuse sweating
diaphoresis
mitral valve:
bicuspid
The surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination is known as __________.
biopsy
the _____ serves as a reservoir for urine:
bladder
eyelid:
blephar/o
occlusion refers to ______
blockage
hem/o
blood
hemat/o
blood
hematocrit:
blood
what does the prefix mean in the term hematocrit?
blood
the middle ear contains three tiny _______ that help transmit the sound waves.
bones
arm:
brach/i
arm:
brach/i; brachi/o
the _______ artery is the most common site used to check blood pressure
brachial
pain in the arm is called ______.
brachialgia
a slow heart rate:
bradycardia (<60 bpm)
an abnormal slowness of motion is called:
bradykinesia
which term means slow movement?
bradykinesia
The eighth cranial nerve takes impulses from the ear to the ____:
brain
the twelve (12) cranial nerves connect to the:
brain
which one of these involve in the lower portion:
bronchi
what are the three male accessory gland?
bulbourethral, prostate, and the seminal vesicles.
in acute otitis media, the eardrum is usually:
bulging
a large blister is called a _____.
bulla
pouch:
burs/o
the sac between muscles, tendons, and bones that is filled with synovial fluid is called a _______.
bursa
wasting away
cachexia
which of the following is NOT a primary source of stem cells?
cadavers
heel bone:
calcan/e
kidney stones usually occur when the urine has too much:
calcium
what is the plural form of calculus?
calculi
physician who specializes in the heart:
cardiologist
enlargement of the heart:
cardiomegaly
wrist:
carp/o
If the lens in the eye is cloudy, or opaque, this is called a ______:
cataract
a ________ test determines the amount of epinephrine and norepinephrine present in urine.
catecholamine test
tail:
caud/o
the term ____ means pertaining to the tail.
caudal
an acute, diffuse inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue is referred to as ______.
cellulitis.
A unit of measurement in the metric system measuring one hundredth of a meter is known as a __________.
centimeter
head:
cephal/o
the ______ direction pertains to the head.
cephalic.
the _______ is the second (2nd) largest part of the brain.
cerebellum
cerebrum:
cerebr/o
________ is the waxy substance secreted by glands in the external ear canal.
cerumen
neck:
cervic/o
An incision into the uterus for birth is called a(n) _____________.
cesarean
When one of the sebaceous glands of the eyelid develops a small, hard cyst, that is called a ______:
chalazion
A tumorlike mass filled with epithelial cells and cholesterol is a:
cholesteatome
A test used to determine chromosomal abnormalities is ____________.
chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
CH9: color
chromat
the central portion of the cell contains the _____.
chromosomes
a disease with little change or slow progression
chronic
diabetes and high blood pressure are the 2 most common causes of:
chronic kidney disease
scar:
cicatrix
_____ sweep foreign matter out of the trachea:
cilia
around:
circum-
with, together:
con-
dust:
con/i
______ are responsible for color vision.
cones
The ____ acts as a protective covering for the exposed surface of the eyeball:
conjunctiva
The medical term for pinkeye is ______:
conjunctivitis
_______ tissue is the most widespread and abundant of the body tissues.
connective
against:
contra-
pupil:
cor/o
body:
corpor/o
ribs:
cost/o
______ means pertaining to a rib and the sternum.
costosternal
skull:
cran/i
surgical excision of a portion of the skull is known as:
craniectomy
a surgical incision into the skull is called:
craniotomy
an incision into the skull is referred to as _______.
craniotomy
to secrete:
crin/o
cold:
cry/o
use of cold:
cryotherapy
hidden:
crypt/o
a buffalo hump and a moon face are signs of:
cushing disease
one important function of cerebrospinal fluid is to:
cushion the brain and spinal cord.
dark blue:
cyan/o
which condition is caused by an oxygen deficiency in the blood?
cyanosis
________ is paralysis of the ciliary muscle.
cycloplegia
which medical word describes a closed sac filled with fluid, semifluid, or solid material?
cyst
bladder:
cyst/o
sac:
cyst/o
______ is an inherited disease that causes progressive disability and often early death:
cystic fibrosis
an inherited disease that affects the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands is known as ________.
cystic fibrosis (CF)
tear, lacrimal duct:
dacry/o
_______ is a tumor-like swelling caused by obstruction of the tear ducts:
dacryoma
CH6: Finger or toe:
dactyl/o
finger:
dactyl/o
a condition marked by memory loss and loss of thinking and reasoning is called:
dementia
what is the name of the procedure that uses abrasive materials to remove tattoos or fine wrinkles?
dermabrasion
skin:
dermat/o
the _____ is composed of connective tissue containing lymphatics, nerves, and nerve endings
dermis
Profuse sweating is called ________.
diaphoresis
olecranal means pertaining to the _______.
elbow
a device used to measure electrical impulses of the heart muscles is a _________
electrocardiograph
CH1: fever:
elevated body temperature
The ability to sense intellectually and emotionally the feelings of another person is known as __________.
empathy
brain:
encephal/o
inner lining of the heart:
endocardium
rose colored:
eosin/o
one type of white blood cell:
eosinophil
the white blood cell that specializes in destroying parasites is a ______
eosinophil
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease is a(n) ___________.
epidemic
the ______ acts as a site for the maturation of sperm:
epididymis
the area over the stomach is called the _____ region.
epigastric
the _____ acts as a lid over the trachea to prevent food from entering and blocking the passage of air.
epiglottis
a brain disorder involving repeated seizures is known as:
epilepsy
adrenaline:
epinephrine
which hormone is involved in the fight or flight response?
epinephrine
the _______ is the center for longitudinal bone growth in children.
epiphyseal plate
the end of a long bone is known as the ______.
epiphysis
a nosebleed is known as ______:
epistaxis
the ______ tissues absorb, protect, secrete, and excrete.
epithelial
which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?
epithelial
reduced testosterone levels can contribute to:
erectile dysfunction
the penis consists mostly of:
erectile tissue
red:
erythr/o
What is the name of an immature red blood cell that still contains a nucleus?
erythroblast
what is the name of an immature red blood cell that still contains a nucleus?
erythroblast
a red blood cell is called:
erythrocyte
which term means abnormal redness of the skin occurring over widespread areas of the body?
erythroderma
inward:
eso-
One term for having crossed eyes is ______:
esotropia
CH13: feeling:
esthesi/o
female sex hormone:
estrogen
out:
ex-
the condition in which one or both eyes turn outward is called:
exotropia
which type of drug helps remove mucus from the lower respiratory tract?
expectorants
the ability of muscles to be stretched and extended is known as ________
extensibility
straightening a flexed limb is called ______.
extension
an escape of IV fluids into the surrounding tissues is known as:
extravasation
Fertilization of the human egg by a sperm normally takes place in the __________.
fallopian tube
a fibrous band:
fasci/o
iris:
irid/o
The _____ gives the eye color and has two muscles that contract and dilate:
iris
deficiency of this leads to a type of anemia:
iron
type of exercise:
isometric
a _____ is an overgrowth of scar tissue.
keloid
cornea:
kerat/o
this class of drug is used to loosen horny layers of the skin:
keratolytics
Surgical repair of the cornea is called ______:
keratoplasty
which condition affects men more frequently than women?
kidney stones
unit of weight
kilogram
hump:
kyph/o
maze, inner ear:
labyrinth/o
a- :
lack of
voice box:
laryng/o
the ______ produces vocal sounds:
larynx
the abbreviation ______ means pertaining to the side.
lat
The medical term for uterine fibroid is ____________.
leiomyoma
white:
leuk/o
separation of white blood cells from the blood is called:
leukapheresis
CLL and ALL is common types of:
leukemia
what does the word root mean in the term levator?
lifter
A dark line on the abdomen that runs from above the navel to the pubis during pregnancy is called ____________.
linea nigra
stone:
lith/o
an anterior curve of the lower back is called _______.
lordosis
Where is the Achilles tendon found?
lower leg
Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located?
lower leg (or calf)
lower back:
lumb/o
The surgical removal of a tumor from the breast is called a _____________.
lumpectomy
The _________ phase follows ovulation and lasts about 14 days.
luteal phase
inflammation of the lymph glands is:
lymphadenitis
A lymphoid neoplasm is called:
lymphoma
A(n) __________ is a small spot or discolored area of the skin.
macula
The feeling of discomfort or uneasiness in patients with chronic disease is known as __________.
malaise
prickly heat:
malaria
A cleft palate is an example of a(n) __________.
malformation
cancerous
malignant
CH3: breast:
mamm/o
breast:
mamm/o
lower jawbone:
mandibul/o
_____________ is inflammation of the breast.
mastitis
upper jawbone:
maxill/o
which procedure enlarges the urethral opening?
meatotomy
external opening:
meatus
the ______ and pons of the central nervous system regulate and control respiration:
medulla oblongata
black:
melan/o
cancer that develops in the pigment cells is called:
melanoma
the hormone ______ influences the body's internal clock:
melatonin
menses:
men/o
The first time a young girl has a period it is called ____________.
menarche
an abnormality of the inner ear that includes vertigo and tinnitus is:
meniere disease
excessive, menstrual, bleeding:
mennorhagia
The symptoms of ___________ may include irregular periods, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness.
menopause
measure:
metr/o
define chromosome:
microscopic body that carries the genes that determine hereditary characteristics.
the plane of the body that divides through the midline to form a right and left half is known as ______.
midsagittal plane
a _____ is a unit of volume in the metric system.
milliliter
responsible for hair growth:
minoxidil
A ________ agent causes the pupil to contract:
miotic
inside a cell, the _____ provide energy for the cell.
mitochondria
cell division:
mitosis
Abdominal pain at the time of ovulation is called __________.
mittelschmerz
what is caused by the Epstein Barr virus?
mononucleosis
state of being diseased
morbidity
what does the suffix mean in the term myokinesis?
motion
the spinal cord conducts motor and sensory nerve impulses back and forth between the brain and the body. In plain english, this allows us to:
move and feel.
one function of a cranial nerve would be:
move the eyeball
which type of drug thins mucus?
mucolytics
many shapes
multiform
A woman who has given birth to two or more children is said to be a ___________.
multipara
my/o :
muscle
muscle:
my/o
fungus:
myc/o
spinal cord:
myel/o
pertaining to the heart muscle
myocardial
heart attack:
myocardial infarction (MI)
inflammation of the heart muscle is referred to as _______
myocarditis
heart muscle:
myocardium
the special term for heart muscle is _____
myocardium
a _______ is an instrument used to record muscular contractions.
myograph
Inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus is called __________.
myometritis
What is the name of the muscular middle layer of the uterine wall?
myometrium
nearsightedness:
myopia
eardrum:
myring/o
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane is called:
myringoplasty
repairing the eardrum is known as:
myringoplasty
mucus:
myx/o
the combining form physi/o means:
nature
tissue death
necrosis
kidney:
nephr/o
Each kidney contains one million _____, which filter the blood and produce the urine.
nephrons
nerve:
neur/o
the _____ cavities are the spaces surrounding each lung.
pleural
lung:
pneumon/o
a collection of air in the chest cavity is known as:
pneumothorax
foot:
pod/o
which condition has an increased number of red blood cells?
polycythemia
A pregnancy complication of high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema is called _____________.
preeclampsia
The time period during pregnancy between conception and onset of labor is called ______________.
prenatal
hearing loss in an older adult is known as:
presbycusis
farsightedness:
presbyopia
The ovaries produce ova (eggs) and also ____________.
produce hormones
premature old age:
progeria
which hormone secreted by the ovaries prepares the uterus for pregnancy?
progesterone
prediction
prognosis
Which term means protecting against disease or pregnancy?
prophylactic
preventative use of a drug means the same thing as _____ use.
prophylactic
preventing
prophylactic
which of the following is a male accessory gland?
prostate
the _____ secretes an alkaline fluid that helps maintain the viability of spermatozoa.
prostate gland
_______ is the inflammation of the prostate.
prostatitis
artificial device
prosthesis
exophthalmos:
protruding eyes
_____ is a chronic skin disorder characterized by frequent episodes of redness, itching, and thick, dry, scales on the skin.
psoriasis
Valve between Right Ventricle and Pulmonary Artery is the _______ valve:
pulmonary
the _______ artery is the only artery that carries blood deficient in oxygen.
pulmonary
py/o :
pus
pus:
py/o
renal pelvis:
pyel/o
_____ is inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis. :
pyelonephritis
__________ means pertaining to the production of heat, as in a fever.
pyrogenic
epinephrine and norepinephrine _______ blood pressure.
raise
A relationship of understanding between a physician and patient is called __________.
rapport
relationship of understanding
rapport
rectum:
rect/o
RBCs stand for:
red blood cells
vasodilator:
relaxes blood vessels
what do analgesic drugs do?
relieve pain.
CH17: circumcision:
removing the foreskin of the penis
kidney:
ren/o
Pathological failure of the kidney to function is called :
renal failure
The innermost layer of the eye is the _________:
retina
the _____ contains rods and cones.
retina
A malignant tumor arising from the germ cell of the retina is called:
retinoblastoma
A disease of the retinal vessels present in premature infants is:
retrolental fibroplasia
a tumor of striated muscle tissue is _____
rhabdomyoma
which condition generally originates with a strep throat caused by strep A bacteria?
rheumatic heart disease
_______ is a discharge from the nose:
rhinorrhea
what is the visual examination of the nasal passages called?
rhinoscopy
______ is a snoring sound caused by partial airway obstruction.
rhonchus
wrinkle:
rhytid/o
which cell structures are nicknamed the "protein factories"?
ribosomes
______ are sensitive to dim light and are used for night vision.
rods
The __________ conveys the central meaning of the word.
root
CH8: Rhythm:
rrhythm/o
which of the following is an exocrine gland?
salivary
CH16: fallopian tube:
salping/o
flesh:
sarc/o
chronic granulomatous disease affecting many body organs:
sarcoidosis
oligo-
scanty
hardening:
scler/o
the white part of the eyeball is called the:
sclera
curvature:
scoil/o
a _____ test involves placing a suspected allergen in the upper epidermis.
scratch test
the ______ is a pouch containing the testes and the epididymis.
scrotum
a _____ is generally classified as open or closed.
wound
yellow:
xanth/o
Inflammation of the eye due to a foreign material is called:
xenophthalmia
dry:
xer/o
dry skin:
xeroderma