chp 12 quiz med term
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystorrhexis?
cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (rupture) = rupture of the bladder
build a medical term from the information provided. incision into the epididymis
epididymotomy
identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.
nephr- kidney
build a medical term from the information provided. abnormal softening of a kidney
nephromalacia
which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the medical term kidney dialysis?
all of these are true. -it breaks into kidney dia (through) + lysis (loosen, break down). -it is also known as hemodialysis. -it refers to the procedure for removing wastes from the blood. -the name comes from the fact that the procedure separates or "loosens" blood from waste by passing it through an external filter.
build a medical term that means "inflammation of the prostate and bladder."
prostatocystitis
indicate which syllable receives emphasis when pronounced. nephroscopy
ros
indicate which syllable receives emphasis when pronounced. cystoscopy
tos
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term urocyanosis?
uro (urine) + cyan (blue) + osis (condition) = blue urine
the overexpansion of the blood vessels of the testicles, leading to a soft tumor, is called
varicocele