med term
the suffix ____ is added to the word part pneumono-/ to refer to the surgical procedure of puncturing the lung and aspirating fluids like blood, pus, and lymph
-centesis
suffix that means drooping, sagging, or prolapsed is:
-ptosis
the incubation period for influenza is from:
1 to 3 days
which cranial nerves are responsible for carrying nerve impulses associated with the special senses?
1,2,8,9
there are ___ cranial nerves
12
acupuncture has been practiced in the US since:
1970s
the optic nerve, oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves all innervate the eye and are referred to as cranial nerves:
2,3,4, and 6
Hyper/cholesterol/emia is a blood condition with a cholesterol level above ________ mg per decl (milligrams/deciliter) in a 20 Y/O
200
how many hormones does the pituitary gland secrete in men?
6
An acoustic neuroma affects which cranial nerve?
8
Who was Syphilis?
A fictional shepherd boy
The name of the Pituitary Hormone that is essential to the growth, development and continued function of the adrenal cortex is:
ACTH
hepatisis " " may be dormant in the body for years before the signs and symptoms appear
C
which is a noninvasive roentgenography diagnostic technique?
CAT scan
the probable cause of dwarf/ism is heredity factors or the lack of pituitary ____ production
HGH
The anterior part of the pituitary gland secretes which hormones?
LH, HGH, TSH, ACTH
which produces a radio frequency radiation pulse image of soft and hard tissue in multiple planes?
MRI
proct/itis is usually caused by
Sexually transmitted diseases, trauma, drugs
cold sore recurrence can be triggered by:
Stress, Injury to mouth or lips, and pregnancy
signs of AIDS include:
Weight loss, oral lesions and lymphadenopathy
malignant melanoma actually means:
a black tumor that is bad or cancerous
'epispadias' results in:
a defect in the top of the urethra
an embolism results from:
a detached thrombus
nebuliz/er is defined as:
a device that creates a fine spray or mist
the term 'cryo/surg/er/y' literally means:
a procedure of one who works by hand with cold
abdominal hernia refers to:
a protrusion through the abdominal wall
the term 'mammogram' means:
a recording of the breast
the term ____ refers to the lack of development of normal numbers if erythrocytes in the blood
a/plastic an/emia
term that actually means the process of scraping away the skin by a mechanical process or injury is:
ab/ras/ion
muscle terms for belly or abdomen are:
abdominus or laparal
photo/phobia means:
abnormal aversion to or fear of light
a defibrillator is used to correct:
abnormal heart rhythms
the term para/noia literally refers to a behavior that is out of touch with reality or:
abnormal thinking or reasoning
what is the strongest tendon in the body?
achilles tendon
the pre/cancerous skin condition that is characterized by horny and hard skin that was caused by excessive exposure to sunlight is:
actinic kerat/osis
causes increased pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes:
addison's disease
the lymphoid tissues located behind the nasal cavity are called:
adenoids
the endocrine glands located above each kidney and which are divided into 2 portions called the medulla and the cortex are the:
adrenals
'reflexology' literally means:
again/bends/of/procedure of
a non-controllable risk factor for heart attack is:
age
di/uretic literally means 'double urine' and actually means:
agent that increases the amount of urine
HIV has a disproportionate impact on:
all of the above
The Condylomata acuminata (common genital warts) are contagious STIs usually on the anus, vulva, penis, thighs, and/or perineum. The lesions usually are moist, soft, red or pink, and can be:
all of the above
genital warts can include:
all of the above
lymphogranuloma inguinal is also known as:
all of the above
trichomoniasis is transmitted via ____ during sex:
all of the above
which of these is not a common location of scabies rashes?
all of these
What physicians use antagonistic substances to attach to disease organisms or illness?
allopathic
All hypnosis techniques promote a relaxed state and what type of brain wave activity?
alpha
therapeutic touch therapy is classified as what type of medicine?
alternative
area in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged is called the:
alveoli
term for a disease characterized by early senility, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, and restlessness is:
alzheimer's disease
lou gehrig's disease is also known as:
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
a pathologist noted that a skin biopsy specimen exhibited 'hyperplasia'. this means that there is:
an increase in cell number
who is considered the founder of osteopathy?
andrew taylor still
which of these individuals promoted a holistic healing approach to medicine?
andrew weil
Acupuncture may be used during surgery for:
anesthesia
the term for the ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall is:
aneurysm
ischemia of the myocardium may result in:
angina pectoris
term for x-ray of the blood vessels after an injection of contrast medium dye is:
angiograph/y
retin/itis pigmentosa can be called:
animal tracks 'retina or net is inflamed causing marks - blindess'
talus- means:
ankle
term for a disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is:
anorexia nervosa
the term coronal plane divides the body into the:
anterior and posterior portions
the pituitary lobe that secretes ACTH, HGH, FSH, is called:
anterior lobe
which of the following is a personality disorder in cluster B?
antisocial personality disorder
the blood vessel that carries blood containing oxygen and nutrients away from the heart to all body tissues except the lungs is the:
aorta
a stroke is also known as:
apoplexy
cerebral ischemia results in a condition termed:
apoplexy
the interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called:
apoplexy
axillo- means:
armpit
the combining form 'osmio-' indicates the principle which is used in this treatment to make it effective:
aromatherapy
a defect in the sinoatrial node is likely to result in an:
arrhythmia
term that means hardening of the arteries is:
arterio/sclera/o/sis
athero/sclerosis is a type of:
arteriosclerosis
the term that literally means 'inflamed joint' is:
arthr/itis
The term for X-ray film (recording) of a joint is:
arthro/gram
term that means visual examination inside a joint is:
arthroscop/y
vitamin C is also known as:
ascorbic acid
which is not considered to be a sexually transmitted infection?
aspergillosis
term for a chronic respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, panting with shortness of breath is:
asthma
what is coronary artery disease most commonly caused by?
atherosclerosis
tinea pedis actually means:
athlete's foot
the upper chambers of the heart are called the:
atria
a specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is an:
audiologist
rheumat/oid arthr/itis refers to:
auto-immune disease often with cartilaginous hypertrophy
occiputo- means:
back of the head
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the penis or clitoris?
balanitis
bolus literally means:
ball or lump
which is one of the kubler-ross stages of death?
bargaining
patient has a condition which literally means 'puffed up or inflated/refers to'
barrel chest
emphysema causes shortness of breath and a:
barreled chest
cimex lectularius is also known as:
bed bugs
ptophylaxis means:
before/guard against
the hypoglossal nerve is located:
below the tongue
ultrasonography literally means:
beyond normal ranges/sound - process of recording
cholangio- refers to:
bile duct
a self-suggestion technique which assists patients in controlling stress is:
biofeedback
'nat/o- and toci-' literally mean:
birth
the muscular, hollow organ that temporarily holds the urine is the:
bladder
a patient with an 'infarction' due to 'stenosis' leading to. 'necrosis' means that the patient has a:
blockage leading to tissue death
'serosanguinous' drainage means:
blood
hemat/uria means:
blood in the urine
hyper/tension means:
blood pressure that is above normal
the term hemat/oma means:
blood swelling or tumor
term beri/beri refers to:
body weakness
furuncle actually means:
boil
a trephine is used to remove:
bone
the erythropoietic tissue in adults is located in:
bone marrow
a PET scan is used to detect metabolism of glucose by the:
brain
a patient having an electroencephalogram is having a recording made of the electrical activity in their:
brain
an electroencephalogram is used to record information about electrical activity in the:
brain
cerebro- means:
brain
the combining form en/cephal/o refers to the:
brain
the cranial nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the:
brain and brain stem
an electroencephalogram measures:
brain electrical waves
'mastitis' means inflammation in:
breast
mastectomy literally means:
breast/out/cut/procedure
'spirometry' literally means:
breath/measure/process
parturition in which the feet, arms, or buttock emerge first is called:
breech birth
condition where the bronchi of the lungs are dilated outward is:
bronchi/ect/asis
the disease of crypto/cocc/o/sis is a ____ that can infect the lungs, skin, CNS, bones, and urinary tract causing death
budding yeast infection
which is a primary skin lesion:
bulla
After hatching in a _____, scabies larvae migrate to a skin pocket and molt several times.
burrow
the term that means abnormal build up of lime or calcium in tissues is:
calcin/osis
'glowing white'
candida
'aphthous stomatitis' describes:
canker cores
sy/stole actually means:
cardiac cycle phase where chambers contract raising blood pressure
term for a patient with the condition which literally means 'heart/muscle/disease/process of' has:
cardiomyopathy
what is a stricture of the carotid arteries in the neck that can lead to stroke called?
carotid stenosis
characterized by soreness, tenderness, and weakness of the muscles of the thumb caused by pressure on the median nerve:
carpal tunnel syndrome
the 'wrist bones' which are composed of 8 small bones in two rows are formally called the:
carpals
the medical term for a procedure which literally means 'to let down into' :
catheterization
the term that means 'towards the lower end of the body' is:
caudal
mary has 'idiopathic' kyphoscoliosis, which indicates that her condition has no clear:
cause
cytology is the study of:
cells
the term that describes movement toward the top of the body is:
cephalic
term for condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is:
cerebral palsy
which is not a congenital heart defect?
cerebral vascular accident
the largest region of the brain is the:
cerebrum
the first seven bones of the vertebral column forming the neck are the:
cervical vertebrae
structure that literally means 'neck'
cervix
the term for obstruction of the eyelid sebaceous glands is:
chalazion
disease referred to as 'sore/resembles'
chancroid
folk remedies are based on:
charms
bucco- means:
cheek
which of these treatments would commonly be labelled 'orthodox or conventional' medicine?
chemotherapy
'masticating' means:
chewing
herpes zoster virus causes shingles and also causes:
chickenpox
genio- means:
chin
the word part mento- means:
chin
which bacterium causes lymphogranuloma?
chlamydia trachomatis
which mineral can be sourced from table salt and processed foods?
chloride
term for x-ray filming of the gallbladder is:
cholecystography
term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is:
choledocholith/otripsy
term for the repair of cartilage is:
chondr/o/plasty
the term that means cartilage swelling or cartilage tumor is:
chondroma
crohn's disease is also known as:
chronic regional ileitis
term for a chronic disease of the liver characterized by the gradual destruction of liver cells is:
cirrhosis
cleido- means:
clavicle
atresia refers to:
closure of an opening
cataract actually means:
clouding of the lens of the eye
sickle cell anemia includes the:
clumping of blood in vessels causing ischemia, infarction, and tissue necrosis
anthrax literally means:
coal lesion
what is a break in the distal portion of the radius and the ulna called?
colles' wrist fracture
terat/oma is:
composed of different kinds of tissue not normally found in the location of the tumor
dys/hidr/osis literally means:
condition of faulty sweating
pyloric stenosis actually means:
condition of narrowing the gate keeper
diverticulosis actually means:
condition of out pouching in the colon rugae or fold
ur/emia means:
condition of waste products in the blood
Hydro/nephr/o/sis actually means:
condition of water backing up into the kidney
'knuckle/swelling:warts'
condylomata accuminata
If a baby was born with Gon/orrhea, it is:
congenital
the inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs is called:
congestive heart failure
the mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids and eyeball globe is the:
conjunctiva
is caused by foreign bodies or pathogenic organisms that cause inflammation and petechial hemorrhages
conjunctivitis
lyme disease is associated with a town in:
connecticut
miotic eye drops cause the eye's pupils to:
constirct
is the contraction or shortening of muscle fibers, which causes atrophy:
contracture
term that means skin or tissue bruise is:
contusion
which mineral can be sourced from organ meats?
copper
technique that brings a new blood supply to heart muscles by detouring around blocked atherosclerotic coronary arteries is called a:
coronary artery bypass
another word for 'rhinitis'
coryza
the combining forms or terms that literally mean 'rib' are:
cost/o and pleuro-
which means 'skull':
cranio-
trache/os/tom/y actually means:
creation of an artificial mouth-like opening in the throat and neck
congenital lack of thyroxine secretion is referred to as:
cretinism
term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines:
crohn's disease
the form scolio- means:
crooked and bent
the term 'ankylosis' literally means:
crooked, stiff, bent/condition
which acute viral infection is usually seen in infants before 3 years of age and may cause vocal cord swelling, voice loss, and possible choking?
croup
lithotripsy is a procedure for:
crushing calculi
lithotrispy means:
crushing of a stone
term that means 'state of undescended testes' is:
cryptorchidism
'lacerations' and 'contusions' are:
cuts and bruises
what is inflammation of the tear sac:
dacryocystitis
who is considered the founder of chiropractics?
daniel david palmer
an/emia means:
decrease in normal RBC numbers, iron, or hemoglobin levels
the skin color variation of pall/or is actually a:
decrease in skin color
'hypoxia' means:
deficient oxygen in the blood
the term coronary isch/emia actually means:
deficient supply of blood to the crowning blood vessels of the heart
'X-rays' produce pictures of what types of body tissue and bones?
dense
'true' skin:
dermis
the diagnostic medical term multiple sclerosis refers to:
deterioration or loss of the myelin sheath nerve body covering
the phase in the cardiac cycle in which chambers relax between contractions is called:
dia/stole
which can be diagnosed by looking at the retina:
diabetes
term for a chronic disease caused by under activity of the pancreatic beta cells in the islets of langerhans is:
diabetes mellitus
dys/men/o/rrhea actually means:
difficult and painful monthly flow
your patient presents with 'dyspnea' and 'tachypnea' with is:
difficult breathing with a rapid rate
dysphagia means:
difficult swallowing or eating
dystocia literally means:
difficult/birth
'dysphagia' means:
difficulty swallowing
peptic ulcer literally means:
digestive : sore
'bronchiectasis' means:
dilated bronchi
The Schick Skin Test is used to detect:
diphtheria
term that refers to abnormal condition of having out-pouchings in the colon is:
diverticul/o/sis
fiss- means:
divide, split
granuloma inguinate is also known as:
donovanosis
study that uses ultrasound to determine the velocity of the flow of blood within a vessel is:
doppler flow studies
the term for movement toward the back of the body is:
dorsal
the term pericardial indicates that the tamponade is located in the:
double sac enclosing the heart
aural effusion refers to:
drainage from the hearing canal
xero/derma literally means:
dry/skin
conio- means:
dust
term that means painful menstrual discharge is:
dys/men/o/rrhea
an otoscope is used to view the:
ear
oto- means:
ear and hearing
Small acupuncture needles are used to treat which area of the body?
ears
irregular and large hemorrhages under the skin is called:
ecchmyosis
combining forms that mean 'sound' are:
ech/o- and sono-
procedure for making a record of the structure and motion of the heart using sound waves is called:
echocardiography
location outside the uterus is termed:
ectopic
term that means pregnancy occurring outside the uterus is:
ectopic
___ is local or generalized swelling caused by excessive tissue fluids
edema
blood vessels which take blood away:
efferent
acupuncture needs are used in combination with which during treatment?
electrical current
instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an:
electro/encephalo/graph
procedure of making a record of muscle activity is called:
electro/myo/graph/y
electric shock therapy is also known as:
electroconvulsive therapy
what is obstruction of blood vessels by a clot or any foreign substance called?
embolism
when lung tissue swells as a result of distention and loss of elasticity in the alveoli, the condition is called:
emphysema
term meaning visual exam within a hollow organ is:
endoscopy
patient with 'splenomegaly' and hepatomegaly' means their spleen and liver is:
enlarged
combining form that means 'small intestine' is:
enter/o
'verrucae' can be described as:
epidermal nipple-like skin tumors
outer layer of the skin:
epidermis
hormone that helps the body deal with stress is:
epinephrine
what does the adrenal gland produce?
epinephrine and corticosterone
term for the incision into the perineum at the end of the 2nd stage of labor to avoid tearing is:
episi/o/tom/y
term for a congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis is:
epispadias
Skin blushing, _________, or redness is usually caused by an increase in blood flow, oxy/hemoglobin, fever, inflammation, trauma "wound", and alcohol.
erythema
tube that extends from the throat to the stomach and means gullet is the:
esophagus
phalang/ectomy means:
excision of a finger or toe bone
the movement in which a limb is placed in a straight position is called:
extension
a tonometer measures pressure within the:
eye
tiny blood vessels in the back of the ____ are viewed with a ophtalmo/scop/e to help diagnosis diabetes, kidney disease, etc.
eye
palpebr/itis and blepharo/ptosis refer to:
eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping
xopthalmia refers to:
eyes bulging outward
dermatoplasty include:
face lift surgery
bell's palsy is also known as:
facial paralysis or palsy
'hysterosalpingography' is a procedure to visualize which?
fallopian tubes and uterus
'hyperopia' means:
farsightedness
what is 'steatorrhea'?
fat in the feces
'dysentery' litetally means:
faulty and painful/intestine/process of
muscular dys/trophy means:
faulty muscle development
dys/phonia actually means:
faulty speech
Dys/entery literally means:
faulty, difficult, and painful intestines
An unborn child from approximately the third month of pregnancy to birth is referred to as a:
fetus
the word part fibro- means:
fiber
'fibromyalgia' literally means:
fibers/muscle/pain
the term that means rapid, quivering, non-coordinated contractions of the atria and/or ventricles is:
fibrillation
dactylo- means:
finger/toe
dactylitis means inflammation of the:
fingers
ichthy/osis actually means:
fish-like condition
which is a secondary skin lesion:
fissure
a pacemaker can be external or internal and usually generates electrical stimuli to the heart muscle with:
fixed and/or alternate impulses
pes planus means:
flat food
the word part frons- means:
forehead or front
quadri- and tetra- mean:
four
the most important longitudinal heart study in the world is being conducted in what American city:
framingham, massachusetts
histoplasmosis or darlings disease is a ____ infection caused by histoplasma capsulatum
fungal
ringworm is actually caused by a:
fungus
'cholecystitis' means inflammation of:
gallbladder
what method is used to treat brain cancer by directing radiation at precise brain locations:
gamma knife
actually means tissue death or literally 'an eating sore'
gangrene
term that means inflammation of the stomach, intestines, and colon is:
gastroenterocolitis
herpes simplex 2:
genital herpes
pia- means:
gentle
rubella is also known as:
german measles
The development of an individual from conception through pregnancy is:
gestation
what is a diabetes condition that forms during pregnancy called?
gestational diabetes
an adenoma arises from what body structure:
glands
hyalo- means:
glassy
process of forming urine begins in the:
glomeruli
term that means suture of the tongue is:
glossorrhaphy
candid/iasis literally means:
glowing white/ condition
a PET scan is used to detect:
glucose metabolism
glio- means:
glue
word part for jaw:
gnatho-
what is an enlargement of the thyroid that may be caused by lack of iodine, etc.
goiter
what STI infection causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the reproductive system and can also affect the eyes and mouth?
gonorrhea
condition that causes buildup of uric acid crystals in the blood with deposition in joints is:
gout
silicosis is also known as:
grinder's disease
the name of this sexually transmitted infection means 'lover of swine'. its tertiary stage is characterized by soft, fibrous tumors called:
gummas
'gingival hyperplasia' is enlargement of the:
gums
literal meaning of tricho/mon/iasis is:
hair-like/one unit/refers
hemi- and semi- mean:
half
mano- means:
hand
which of these body parts is commonly massaged by practitioners of reflexology?
hand
leprosy is also known as:
hansen's disease
duro-
hard
encephalo/angio/scler/o/sis means:
hardening of the brain's blood vessels
caputo- means:
head
acous- and audi/o- both mean:
hearing
a thallium scan is used to detect damage to the:
heart
an 'EKG or ECG' is used to record information about electrical activity in the:
heart
gastroesophageal reflux disease can also refer to:
heart burn
if an electrocardiogram shows that a patient has 'tachycardia', it means that the patient's:
heart rate is elevated
the literal meaning of the diagnostic term cardio/myo/path/y is:
heart/muscle/disease/condition
emergency procedure for dislodging bolus or other objects from the trachea or throat?
heimlich maneuver
term used to refer to a dilated or varicose internal and/or external vein in the rectum is:
hemorrh/oid
'blood/bursting forth/resembles' refers to:
hemorrhoids
which can be used interchangeably with hypertrichosis?
hirsutism
which of the following is not a personality disorder in cluster C?
histrionic personality disorder
which type of medicine emphasizes self-care and illness prevention?
holistic
what physicians administer small doses of similar disease substances to allegedly stimulate the natural body response of immunity?
homeopathic
The term given to substances secreted by Endo/crine (within blood/secrete) Glands that means to urge on is:
hormone
term for the state of excessive thyroxine production is:
hyperthyroidism
when the thyroid produces too much thyroxine, what results?
hyperthyroidism
medical term that means body temp. below normal is:
hypo/thermia
another term used to refer to addison's disease is:
hypoadrenocorticism
The term which literally means "under/ribs cartilage/condition" refers to which diagnosis?
hypochoondriasis
term that means excision of the uterus is:
hyster/ectomy
is a condition of dry, fish-like skin:
ichthyosis
is characterized by vesicles or sacs that rupture and form a golden crust:
impetigo
if an athlete is circumducting their arm, they are moving it:
in a circle
controllable risk factor for heart attack is:
inadequate exercise
atelo- means:
incomplete
which is not a sign of brain concussion?
increased appetite
lobar pneumonia refers to:
infection in one of the 5 lobes of the lungs
hepatitis A is also known as:
infectious hepatitis
balan/itis actually means:
inflamed glans penis or glans clitoris
'sebo/aden/itis' literally means:
inflamed oil gland
osteoarthritis is:
inflammation of a bone joint causing bone hypertrophy
the diagnostic term en/cephal/itis actually means:
inflammation of the brain
myring/itis actually means:
inflammation of the eardrum
kerat/itis actually means:
inflammation of the eye's cornea
blephar/itis means:
inflammation of the eyelid
gingivitis means:
inflammation of the gums
con/junctiv/itis actually means:
inflammation of the membrane that covers the eyeball and the eyelid
stomat/itis means:
inflammation of the mouth
anterior polio/myel/itis means an:
inflammation of the spinal cord frontal gray horn
gastro/enter/itis means:
inflammation of the stomach and intestines
which is the most common type of hernia?
inguinal
aromatherapy oils are:
inhaled, applied during massage, used with baths
concentration of urine occurs in the renal 'medullary' zone. where is it located?
inner marrow-like pyramids
the term 'ophthalmo/scop/e means:
instrument to examine the eye
colo/scop/e literally means:
instrument to view the big or large intestine
the term 'bronochoscope' literally means:
instrument to view trachea-like structures
proctoscope means:
instrument used for visual exam of the rectum
the suffix -graph in the term cardio/graph means:
instrument used to record
The hormone that plays an important role in the control of blood sugar levels and controls hyperglycemia is:
insulin
complimentary or alternative medicine is now referred to as:
integrated medicine
massage and reflexology are examples of:
integrated medicine
the abbreviation "ICU" refers to an:
intensive care unit
the slippage of one part of the intestine into another part just below it is termed:
intussusception
ferro- and sidero- mean:
iron
how is shigellosis diagnosed?
isolating and identifying the Shigella bacterial organism in stool
scabies actually means:
itch mite infestation
what kind of seizure has contractions that usually start in a group of muscles on one side of the body and spread to the extremities and the whole body?
jacksonian
second portion of the small intestine
jejunum
tinea cruris actually means:
jock itch
chyme literally means:
juice
nystagmus refers to:
jumping eyes
which oil might an aromatherapist use to attempt to ease a client's joint pain?
juniper
what is a malignant, multifocal neoplasm of the reticuloendothelial cells of the body?
kaposi sarcoma
a malignant neoplastic skin condition that spreads to organs and lymph nodes and is commonly associated with AIDS, diabetes, and lymphoma is:
kaposi's sarcoma
nephr/o- means:
kidney
the organ whose functions are to remove waste products from the blood and aid in maintaining water and acid base balance in the body is the:
kidney
sally had a pyelogram performed today to help diagnose her:
kidney infection
a 'pyelogram' records information about the:
kidney pelvis
'stag horn calculus' refers to:
kidney stone in deer antler shape
the 'KUB' examination looks for defects in the:
kidney, ureter, and bladder
'genu osteoporosis' means condition is located in their:
knee
the term 'Genu Varum' means:
knees are bent outward
backward bending of the thoracic spinal vertebrae:
kyphosis
the term ot/itis interna can also be called:
labyrinthitis
the tear glands that lubricate and protect the eye are called:
lacrimal glands
the small organs that produce and drain tears from the eye are the:
lacrimal glands and ducts
combining forms that mean 'milk' are:
lact/o- and galacto-
term that means incision in to the abdominal wall is:
lapar/otomy
coloscopy refers to viewing and examining the:
large intestine
maculo- means:
large spot
macro/phage literally means:
large/eater
the eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the:
lens
a macro/phage can also be classified as a:
leukocyte
'pediculosis corpus' is caused by:
lice
homeo/path/ic literally means:
like or same/as disease/refers
aromatherapy is thought to have its effects on which part of the brain?
limbic system
cheil/itis literally means:
lip inflamed
'cheilitis' affects the:
lips
the organ that produces bile is the:
liver
placenta previa means:
low implantation
hypo/glyc/emia literally means:
low or below/sugar levels/blood
the set of 5 large vertebrae which form the inward curve of the lower spine are called:
lumbar vertebrae
pulmonary infarction actually means:
lung blood flow blockage
spiro/metry is used to evaulate:
lung capacity
'bulls-eye' on skin can mean:
lyme disease
what is the yellow spot in the retina lateral to the optic nerve?
macula
multi/cyesis literally means:
many or multiple/pregnancy
what is the manipulation of the body's soft tissues by stroking, rubbing, kneading and tapping?
massage
the inability to sleep is often caused by the lack of the pineal gland to secrete:
melatonin
diphther/ia literally means:
membrane/refers
The three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:
meninges
opisthotonos is frequently associated with:
meningitis
What is the broad, fan-shaped peritoneum fold that suspends and encircles the jejunum and ileum to the dorsal wall of the abdomen?
mesentary
'mesenteric' literally means:
middle of the intestines
galacto- means:
milk
ment/o means:
mind
the combining form phren/o means:
mind
the valve located between the left atrium and ventricle is the:
mitral
literal meaning 'soft: to touch'
molluscum contagiosum
___ is the presence of an elevated number of mononuclear leukocytes in the blood:
monocytosis
the epstein-barr virus causes a disease whose literal name is 'one/nut or kernel'
mononucleosis
mater-
mother
a patient may display an ecchymosis after a:
motor vehicle accident
oro- and os- mean:
mouth
os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean:
mouth
both food and air travel through the:
mouth and pharynx
an abducens nerve palsy results in inability to:
move eyes outward
'fluoroscopy' is used to record:
moving body parts
if john is adducting his arm, he is:
moving it toward his body
'poly/dips/ia' literally means:
much/thirst/refers to
term that means containing both mucus and pus is:
mucopurulent
cystic fibrosis causes thick secretions of:
mucus and pus
ptyalo- means:
mucus, salvia fluid
myxedema literally means:
mucus/swelling
neuro/fibromat/osis is characterized by:
multiple fiber-like nerve tumors
non-specific urethr/itis actually means an inflammation of the urethral canal that is caused by:
multiple possible etiologic agents
demyelination occurs in which of the following diseases?
multiple sclerosis
'near/ear/inflamed' 'parotitis'
mumps
cardiomyopathy refers to having a problem with the ___ of the heart
muscle
my/asthenia gravias actually means:
muscle heavy and weak
which is not a vital sign:
muscle response
'tetanus' usually refers to:
muscle spams
the parathyroid gland produces para/thormone, which regulates calcium blood levels and prevents:
muscle spasms
the somatic peripheral nervous system specifically control which of the following:
muscles
The term that means spinal cord inflammation is:
myel/itis
means bone marrow or spinal cord:
myelo-
coronary thrombosis may be a cause of:
myocardial infarction
the muscular wall of the uterus is called the:
myometrium
LASIK laser surgery can be used to correct:
myopia
which condition would be treated with phakic intraocular lenses?
myopia
'onychomycosis' is a fungal infection of the:
nails
the diagnostic term aortic stenosis means:
narrowing of the aorta
any therapy that relies on the body's own healing powers is considered:
natural
which type of medicine uses vitamin therapy, herbal remedies, and chiropractic care?
natural
'myopic' actually means:
nearsighted
acu/puncture literally means:
needle puncture
neuro- means:
nerve
neuralgia is defined as:
nerve pain
The cord-like structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called:
nerves
CNS, PNS, ANS refer to divisons of the:
nervous sytem
term that means tumor made up of nerve cells is:
neur/oma
'neoplasm' means:
new/growth
what STI causes dysuria and is usually associated with bladder or kidney infections?
nonspecific urethritis
'euthyroid' means:
normal thyroid function
'rhinoscopy' is a procedure to examine the:
nose
'in-continence' means:
not contained
what test can determine if a person has HIV or tell how much virus is present in the blood?
nucleic acid tests
what cellular organelle contains chromosomes and has the literal meaning "nut"?
nucleus
a lumbar puncture is used to:
obtain spinal fluid samples
geriatric alopecia actually means:
old age baldness
which word part literally means oil?
oleo-
aromatherapy uses which principle?
olfactory stimulation
term that means scanty or slight urination is:
olig/uria
the term 'nebuliz/er' means:
one who causes a mist
incis/or literally means:
one who cuts in
the term chrio/pract/or literally means:
one who practices by hand
ad/duct/or literally means:
one who/draws/toward
if a fracture has a protrusion through the skin, it is:
open fracture
nario- means:
opening to nose
The nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the:
optic
is devoid of rods and cones and hence is referred to as the blind spot:
optic nerve
HIV antibody tests use samples from:
oral fluid or blood
what word part means socket?
orbito-
a body part which id formed of two or more types of body tissue and performs one or more specific functions is called an:
organ
the malleus, incus, and stapes make up the bones of the middle ear called the:
ossicles
the term that means abnormal loss of bone density:
osteoporosis
term that means one who studies and treats disease of the ear is:
otologist
the term for a fungal infection of the ear is:
otomycosis
term for specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is:
otorhinolargologist
the pituitary hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during female labor is:
oxytocin
ot/algia means:
pain in the ear
cephalo/dynia means:
pain in the head
irritable bowel syndrome refers to:
painful intestines
what is a temporary or permanent loss of sensation, loss of ability to move, or inability to control movement?
palsy
term that means total paralysis is:
pan/plegia
asthma literally means:
panting
'nipple/many/condition' has:
papillomatosis
term that means small, solid skin elevation is:
papule
quadri/plegia means:
paralysis of all four limbs
which is a personality disorder in cluster A?
paranoid personality disorder
the name of the hormone that helps to maintain the level of calcium in the blood is:
parathormone
the four small dime size glands that lie directly upon and behind the thyroid gland are the:
parathyroid
what covers the inner surface of the ciliary process?
pars ciliaris
Which part of the retina is the sensory portion associated with sight?
pars optica
sub/luxation actually means:
partial joint dislocation
the term cerebral palsy is characterized as:
partial or complete paralysis caused by a brain injury
term that means invasion into the skin and body hair by lice is:
pediculosis
episiotomy means:
pelvic floor/to cut/procedure
term for an infection which normally ascends from the vagina, cervix, uterus, oviducts, and broad ligament and may be accompanied by a mucopurulent discharge is:
pelvic inflammatory disorder
which is not an antihypertensive drug?
penicillin
the ____ is a double membranous fibrous sac that encloses the heart
pericardium
the lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:
peritoneum
term that is also referred to as whooping cough is:
pertussis
which means 'flat-footed'
pes planus
term for the incision into a vein to remove blood, to give blood, or to give intravenous fluids is:
phleb/otomy
which means diaphragm?
phreno-
term that means mental disease is:
phrenopathy
fistula refers to a:
pipe stem-like passageway
the ___ is referred to as the master gland of the body because it secretes multiple hormones that influence multiple body functions
pituitary
term that means abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall is:
placenta previa
abruptio placentae actually means:
placental miscarriage
tartar refers to dental:
plaque
the double-sac membrane that covers each lung and lines the thoracic cavity is the:
pleura
bronchitis often progresses to a more severe lung condition called ____
pneumonia
term for specialist who treats and diagnoses foot diseases and disorders:
pod/iatr/ist
'footed cell' may also be referred to as:
podocyte
acne vulgaris literally means:
pointed and common
the diagnostic term for inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:
polio/myel/itis
what word part means thumb?
pollex-
combining form for small growth is:
polyp/o-
the _____ pituitary lobe stores and releases anti/di/uret.ic hormone (ADH) and oxy/tocin
posterior
molluscum contagiosum is caused by:
pox virus
ectopic actually means:
pregnancy outside of the uterus
the term gravida usually means ____, but literally means ____
pregnant and heavy
'striae gravidarum' would be found in a:
pregnant patient
swelling of the bursa below the knee is referred to as:
prepatellar bursitis
if a patient has a decubitus ulcer, they have a:
pressure bedsore
during the ___ stage of syphilis....
primary
the term 'tympanostomy' literally means:
procedure of cutting and making a mouth-like opening in the ear drum
echo/encephalo/graphy actually means:
procedure of recording brain structures by use of sound
'cystoscopy' literally means:
procedure to view and examine the bladder
mictur/ition means:
process of urinating or voiding urine
nephro/graph/y actually means:
process of x-ray filming the kidney
the term 'auscult/ation literally means:
process or procedure for listening
the term 'percuss/ion' literally means:
process or procedure of striking
combining form that means 'rectum and anus' is:
proct/o-
what is an inflammation of the rectum and anus?
proctitis
term that means physician who specializes in proctology is:
proctologist
term that means visual exam of the rectum is:
proctoscopy
what is used to prevent infections from being transferred or communicated from one person to another?
prophylaxis
trichomono/iasis is caused by a:
protozoan parasite with a tail
hiatal hernia refers to:
protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm
the term that describes the direction closest to the point of origin is:
proximal
what is a chronic skin condition causing red patches with dry, thick, silvery scales?
psoriasis
biofeedback is a type of:
psychosomatic therapy
emphysema literally means:
puffed up
a stethoscope is placed over the heart to listen to the:
pulmonary valve
'pyuria' means that urine contains:
pus
py/uria means:
pus in the urine
term that means inflamed kidney and renal pelvis:
pyelonephritis
the ring of muscles found around the opening between stomach and duodenum is the:
pyloric sphincter
the combining word forms that refer to the 'spine, vertebral column, and/or vertebra' are:
rachi/o- and spondyl/o
iro- means:
rainbow
'angiograms' are used for:
recording pictures of blood vessels
'wheals' are usually:
red
the term 'ocular' literally means:
refers to the eye
bulim/ia literally means:
refers to/hungry
what treats the body using principles similar to acupuncture and acupressure?
reflexology
condition where the retina becomes separated from the choroid between the retina and the sclera?
retinal detachment
____ is inflammation of nasal mucosa caused by allergies, viruses, and bacteria
rhinitis
pleuro- and costo- both mean:
rib, side
vitamin B2 is also known as:
riboflavin
pneumonia can be caused by:
rickettsia
which word part contains the fundamental meaning of the word?
root word
trach/oma refers to a chlamydial infection causing:
rough swollen eye lesions
oral koplik sports are associated with:
rubeola
the term 'herniated disc' means that the cartilage has:
ruptured or protruded
the term 'burs/itis' literally means:
sac inflamed
the term for the plane that divides the body into right and left halves is the:
sagittal
HIV cannot be transmitted through:
salvia
who is considered the founder of homeopathy?
samuel hanemann
what do forensic psychiatrists specialize in?
sanity during crimes
the anterior serratus muscle appears to look like a:
saw-tooth
squamous cell carcinoma actually means:
scaly crab-like cell tumors of the surface tissue
cicatrix- means:
scar
the outer hard layer of the eye (white of the eye) is the:
sclera
a 21-year-old male has a STI with mucopurulent discharge from his urethra and dysuria. literal name for his infection:
seed producer/flow
literal meaning of gon/orrhea:
seed producer/flow
the term eoi/lepsy means:
seizure upon the mind and body
holistic therapies stress the importance of:
self-care and illness prevention
the structure in the inner ear that contains balance receptors and endolymph is called the:
semicircular canals
The male secretory structures that produce a fluid necessary for adequate sperm motility after ejaculation are called the:
seminal vesicles and prostate gland
Hepatitis B is also known as:
serum hepatitis
pruritus means:
severe itching
'placebo' literally means:
shall please
pediculosis corpus is often spread by:
sharing fabrics and combs
high risk factors for HIV include:
sharing needles and syringes
'thyrotoxicosis' literally means:
shield/poison/condition of
condition of 'winged scapulae' means that they have a problem with their:
shoulder
the word part omo- means:
shoulder
an electromyogram is used to record information about electrical activity in the:
skeletal muscle
cutane/o (cutaneous), pel/o- (pellagra), -derm- (ep/iderm/is and dermat/itis), and cut/i (cut/icle) all mean:
skin
melan/o/cytes are responsible for:
skin color
cutaneous ulcer literally means:
skin sore
pell/agra refers to:
skin/rough
dermato/plast/y literally means:
skin/surgical repair/ process of
'hypnosis' literally means:
sleep/condition
genital herpes lesions are ___ than oral herpes lesions:
smaller
leading cardiac risk factors are:
smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, and hyper/cholesterol/emia
smegma literally means:
soap 'white-soap'
a plantar wart is located on the:
sole of the foot
thymo- means:
soul or flowery
opto/metr/ist literally means:
specialist in measuring sight
endo/crin/ologist actually means:
specialist in the science and study of glands of internal secretion
psych/o/log/ist means:
specialist in the science and study of the mind
psycholog/ist means:
specialist in the science and study of the mind
what is used to examine the cervix and vaginal walls?
speculum
name of the structure that suspends the testes in the scrotum is the:
spermatic cord
device used to measure arterial blood pressure by hand is:
sphygmomanometer
The structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the:
spinal cord
myleo- means:
spinal cord
a 'myelogram' is used to record information about:
spinal cord and nerves
how is cryptococcosis diagnosed?
spinal tap and x-ray
rachio- means:
spine
the etiologic agent of syphilis is a:
spirochete
usually a sudden traction on a muscle, ligament, and joint capsule:
sprain
which was the first 3D-printed drug approved by the FDA?
spritam
a patient diagnosed with 'orthostatic hypotension' must be in what position in order to be diagnosed?
standing
em/bol/ism literally means:
state of a lump within
the medical student class learned about 'auscultation' today. in order to perform this procedure, they used a:
stethoscope
pyloric stenosis refers to the narrowing of the lower end of the:
stomach
gastric rugae literally means:
stomach folds
litho-, petro-, and lapio- all mean:
stone
a patient who has a 'cholecystolithotripsy' performed is having what process performed to their gall bladder?
stone crushed
what is the disorder of the eye in which the optic axis cannot be directed at the same object?
strabismus
acute appendicitis actually means:
sudden inflammation of the cecal appendage
the coiled tubular structures arising from the dermis that excrete sweat are the:
sudoriferous glands
placebo effect therapy uses the principle of:
suggestion and believability
pectus excavatum is referred to as:
sunken chest
cholera is referred to as:
super diarrhea
if one is flat on their back and face up, they are in a
supine position
angioplasty means:
surgical repair of a blood vessel
cheil/orrhaphy means:
suture of the lips
hidr/o and sudero- mean:
sweat
sudoro- means:
sweat
An infectious sexually transmitted disease characterized by gum-like body lesions (gummas) appearing in the tertiary (3rd) stage of the disease is called:
syphilis
term for the phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract is:
systole
Helminth/ic Diseases can attack multiple body systems including the integumentary, digestive, and nervous systems and caused by:
tapeworms, roundworms, flukeworms
the ankle bones are the called:
tarsal bones
'avulsion' means:
tearing a piece of bone
the term rotary cuff avulsion actually means:
tearing of shoulder joint soft tissues, ligaments, and deep tendons
lacrimination
teary eyes
what attaches muscles to bone?
tendons
opistho/tonos means:
tension that bends head backward
controls sexual development and the development of sperm
testicles
condition resulting in muscle spasms due to an abnormally low concentration of calcium in the blood is:
tetany
the term that means the same as quadri/plegia is:
tetra/plegia
the term 'biopsy' literally means:
the procedure of living life
pysch/iatr/y means:
the procedure or process of treating or curing the mind
lacer/ation literally means:
the process of tearing
Di/gest/ion literally means
the process of two separations
'psychology' literally means:
the process or procedure of the science or study of the mind
a pyelo/gram is an x-ray of:
the renal pelvis
cardiology means:
the science and study of the heart
dr. elizabeth kubler-ross is best known for:
the stages of death and dying
hirsut/ism literally means:
the state of being hairy
hammer toe means:
the toes are bent over or down
vitamin B1 is also known as:
thiamin
schizo/phrenia actually refers to a type of psych/osis that is also characterized by:
thought deterioration and lack of social functioning
pharyngo- means:
throat
the term thrush is usually a fungus infection of the:
throat or vagina
what is coagulated or clotted material that develops inside the vascular system?
thrombus
dia/betes literally means:
through/passing
the _____ gland is the largest endocrine gland is shaped like a shield
thyroid
the thyroid hormone that regulates CHO metabolism:
thyroxine
rocky mountain spotted fever is caused by rickettsia that is carried by a:
tick
the combining form hist/o means:
tissue or web-like
sphincter literally means:
to bind together
peristalsis literally means:
to contract/around
herpes literally means:
to creep
the term 'phlebotomy' means:
to cut into a vein
reflux literally means:
to flow again
parto- that is used in the term partur/ation literally means
to give birth/process of
enema literally means:
to inject
the term 'catheter' literally means:
to let down, into
the term 'sphygmo/mano/meter' literally means:
to measure the pulse by hand
alimentary literally means:
to nourish
scurvy literally means:
to scratch
the term concussion means:
to shake violently
the term 'lateral' describes movement in which direction:
to the side
dento- and donto- both mean:
tooth
dento-, donto-, and odonto- all mean:
tooth
dental caries literally means:
tooth cavities
the term 'inferior' describes movement:
toward the lower end of the body
terms that mean 'poison' are:
toxic/o-, viro-, septo-
what type of medicine has ancient origins, strong cultural ties, and trained healers?
traditional
what is the etiologic agent of syphilis?
treponema pallidum
The infection whose name has a literal meaning of "hair-like/one unit/refers" is caused by which organism?
trichomonas vaginalis
the mantoux skin test is used to diagnose:
tuberculosis
the speed with which the skin resumes its normal appearance after being stretched or compressed is called:
turgor
dr X. has put her patient in the 'prone' position. this means that the patient is:
turned down
supinator means:
turns upward - one who
'vovulus' refers to:
twisting
the procedure of using an instrument that produces high frequency sound waves to produce an image of the size or shape of a body part is called:
ultra/sono/graph/y
terms that mean 'nail' are:
unguin/o- or onycho-
what does reiki mean in Japanese?
universal vital force
term for a series of x-ray films taken of the stomach and duodenum after barium has been swallowed is:
upper GI tract
abbreviation for an infection of the nose, pharynx, larynx, and trachea is:
upper respiratory infection URI
which refers to a procedure which literally means 'canal/viewing/procedure'?
ureteroscopy
tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder are the:
ureters
'polyuria' and 'polydipsia' mean:
urine volume output and thirst
'colpoptosis' displays protrusion of the:
vagina
a speculum is used to expand the walls of the:
vagina
ar/rhythmia means:
variation in normla heart rhythm or contraction
term that means twisted or enlarged and distorted spermatic cord veins is:
varicocele
term used to describe dilation of the pampiniform venous complex of the spermatic cord is:
varicocele
term that actually means male sterilization:
vasectomy
phlebo- means:
vein
combining forms that mean 'vein' are:
ven/o- and phleb/o
term which means to enter a vein in order to remove blood, instill medication, or start an intravenous infusion is:
veni/puncture
the term that describes movement toward the belly is:
ventral
the lower chambers of the heart are called the:
ventricles
term that means wart is:
verruca
cryosurgery is used to treat:
verrucae
angi/o and vaso- mean:
vessel
angina pectoris literally means:
vessel : in chest
biopsy literally means:
view of life/procedure of
hepatitis A, B, and C are caused by a:
virus
smallpox is caused by a highly contagious:
virus
'pleurisy' means the patient has an inflammation between which layers of the pleura:
visceral/parietal
the E eye chart is used to measure:
visual acuity
laryngo- means:
voice box
other parkinson's disease patients may experience:
voice loss, sphincter problems, falls and paralysis
hydro/cele literally means:
water like fluid build-up in the scrotal sac
the accumulation of serous fluid in a sac-like cavity results in a condition whose literal meaning is:
water/protrusion
glauc/oma actually means:
waterfall, cloudy, or gray vision
'asthenia' means:
weakness
which is a dietary source of zinc?
whole grains
the term 'intramuscular injection' literally means:
within a muscle
the term 'intravenous injection' means:
within a vein
idiopathic epilepsy is:
without a chest
anorexia nervosa literally means:
without appetite: caused by a nervous condition
a/pepsia means:
without digestion
'a/phasia' literally means:
without speech
gyneco- means:
woman
'trama' refers to a:
wound
thrush can be caused by:
yeast
fet/o- actually means:
young
