med term ch11 +
Which suffix means condition?
-osis
The number of pairs of cranial nerves.
12
ectopic pregnancy
A pregnancy that occurs when the fertilized egg is implanted in one of various sites, the most common being a fallopian tube; also referred to as a tubal pregnancy.
________ is the process of the eyes making adjustments for seeing at various distances.
Accommodation
The term eupnea means difficulty breathing.
FALSE
The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the mediastinum.
FALSE
Test to determine blood sugar in the bloodstream:
FBS
mittelschmerz
abdominal pain that occurs midway between the menstrual periods at ovulation
process of miscarry
abortion
adnexa
accessory parts of a structure
The process of sharpening the focus of light on the retina is known as:
accommodation
A test performed on sputum to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is:
acid-fast bacilli
The ________ nerve provides sensory input for hearing and equilibrium.
acoustic
The term used to describe neuronal processes conducting impulses from one location to another is:
all of these
Test conducted on the amniotic fluid extracted from the uterus to help determine the presence of myelocele or meningomyelocele.
alpha fetoprotein (AFP)
Lazy eye is also known as:
amblyopia
A condition where there is a loss of memory is called:
amenesia
Drug category used to produce unconsciousness.
anesthetic drug
A condition in which the pupils are unequal is termed:
anisocoria
Blood tests for LH, FSH, testosterone, and growth hormone are used to evaluate the function of the:
anterior pituitary
Benadryl is considered a/n:
antihistamine
blood test that detects immune proteins to the precursor hormone to T3 and T4:
antithyroglobulin antibodies
A loss of the ability to eat is termed:
aphagia
Loss of ability to communicate either in writing or verbally.
aphasia
A loss of the ability to use objects properly is called:
apraxia
The anterior chamber is filled with:
aqueous humor
A type of brain tumor:
astrocytoma
What is imperfect dilation of the lungs; the collapse of an alveolus, a lobule, or a larger lung unit called?
atelectasis
menarche
beginning of the monthly flow (menses, menstruation)
uterine fibroid
benign fibrous tumore of the uterus
Surgical procedure that uses a fine needle to aspirate a tissue sample from a nodule seen on a scan:
biopsy
contraceptives:
birth control pills, birth control patch, injectable, intrauterine device (IUD)
hollow cavity that collects urine
bladder
A drooping of the upper eyelid is known as:
blepharoptosis
The absence of rods and cones in the area of the optic disk creates:
blind spots
The inability to be still is termed:
both hyperactivity and hyperkinesis
The sheaths wrapped around nerve fibers of the peripheral nervous system can be:
both myelinated and unmyelinated
The roots in orthoptics mean:
both straight and eye
The combining forms in tracheolaryngotomy means:
both windpipe and larynx
A stroke is also known as a:
brain attack
The two main branches of the trachea are the:
bronchi
The visual examination of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi via a flexible scope is called:
bronchoscopy
Opacity of the crystalline lens is called:
cataract
Medical procedure in which a flexible tube drains urine from the bladder.
catheterization
Condition caused by a lack of oxygen to parts of the brain during birth.
cerebral palsy
menopause
cessation of the montly flow; also called climacteric
A condition of rapid, jerky involuntary muscular movements of a limb or face is termed:
chorea
In the term anthracosis, the root anthrac means:
coal
A visual examination of the vagina and cervix is called a:
colposcopy
eclampsia
complication of severe preeclampsia that involves seizures; also known as toxemia or pregnancy-induced hypertentions.(PIH)
A diagnostic procedure used to study the structure of the brain is called:
computed tomography
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
condition that affect certain women and can cause distressful symptoms that begin 2wks before the onset of menstruation.
endometriosis
condition within the uterus
In the term keratoconjunctivitis, the combining form kerat/o means:
cornea
The ________ is the anterior transparent portion of the eyeball.
cornea
The following are identifiable areas of the uterus except:
cortex
Category of drugs that suppresses the immune response and decreases inflammation:
corticosteroid
The most abundant and biologically active of the glucocorticoid hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex is:
cortisol
Type of injury which leads to contusions on both the anterior and posterior parts of the brain.
coup-contrecoup
The surgical incision into the skull is:
craniotomy
Test to determine and monitor kidney disease:
creatinine
An inherited disease that affects the pancreas, respiratory system, and sweat glands is:
cystic fibosis
A hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina is:
cystocele
Bulging of the bladder through a weakness in the muscular wall of the vagina or rectum.
cystocele
Procedure to examine the bladder.
cystoscopy
procedure to examine the bladder
cystoscopy
linea nigra
dark line on the abdomen that runs from above the umbilicus to the pubis during pregnancy.
cesarean section (CS, C-section)
delivery of the fetus by means of an incision through the abdominal cavity and then into the uterus.
blood grouping (A,B, AB, O)
determines blood type
procedure used to treat renal failure
dialysis
Surgical procedure to remove plaque from an artery.
endarterectomy
Which condition occurs when endometrial tissue occurs in various sites in the abdominal or pelvic cavity?
endometriosis
A process of removing an entire part or mass without rupture is called:
enucleation
involuntary urination during sleep
enuresis
which structure covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing?
epiglottis
The term used to describe the condition of an eye being turned inward is:
esotropia
female hormones
estrogen and progestogen/progestins
menorrhagia
excessive uterine bleeding at the time of a menstrual period, either in numbers of days or amount of blood or both.
The measurement of the forward protrusion of the eye is:
exophthalmometry
Orthopnea is a term used to describe difficulty breathing while sitting upright.
false
Pneumoconiosis is a malignant tumor of the serous membrane of the pleura.
false
The cricoid cartilage is the largest cartilage in the larynx.
false
The term eupnea means difficulty breathing.
false
In the term anesthesiologist the combining form means:
feeling
The most common tumor found in women is:
fibroma
fibroma
fibrous tissue tumor; also called fibroid tumor, the most common benign tumor found in women. See uterine fibroid
oogenesis
formation of the ovum
The small depression located in the macula lutea is known as the:
fovea centralis
Diabetes that only occurs during pregnancy:
gestational diabetes
Blood flows through a nephron in the following sequence:
glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct
A slight paralysis that affects one side of the body is:
hemiparesis
The anterior to posterior fissure divides the brain into:
hemispheres
cystocele
hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina
A state of equilibrium in which the internal environment of the body is kept in a balanced and steady state:
homeostasis
An increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain is termed:
hydrocephalus
enlargement of the kidney due to constant pressure from urine
hydronephrosis
An artificially induced trance is known as:
hynosis
The medical term for farsightedness is:
hyperopia
Which of the following is NOT related to diabetes mellitus?
hyposecretion of ADH
Dwarfism may be the result of:
hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood and puberty
Term that means inability to voluntarily keep urine in the bladder.
incontinence
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
infection of the upper genital area; can affect the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tube.
The suffix in nasopharyngitis means:
inflammation
salpingitis
inflammation of a fallopian tube
bartholinitis
inflammation of bartholin's gland's.
mastitis
inflammation of the breast
myometritis
inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus
cervicitis
inflammation of the uterine cervix
vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina
An acute, contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus is:
influenza
hysteroscope
instrument for examining the womb, uterus
Humalog, Novolin R, NPH, and ultralente are all forms of:
insulin
Which hormone is released by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?
insulin
The colored membrane attached to the ciliary body is:
iris
The two lobes of the thyroid gland are connected by a thin bridge of tissue known as the:
isthmus
amenorrhea
lack of the monthly flow (menses or menstruation)
In the term miotic, the combining form mi/o means:
less, small
procedure that uses sound waves to break up a kidney stone.
lithotripsy
Test that allows for microscopic examination of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
lumbar puncture
In older adults, the leading cause of new cases of blindness is:
macular degeneration
A neuroblastoma is a:
malignant tumor
The surgical repair of the breast is termed:
mammoplasty
para
means to bear or bring forth
Uretheral opening to the outside of the body.
meatus
colposcope
medical instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix by means of magnifying lens.
Structure at the superior end of the spinal column:
medulla oblongata
The pineal body secretes the hormone:
melatonin
The three separate membranes that enclose and protect the brain and the spinal cord.
meninges
An infection of the membranes that surround the brain is termed:
meningitis
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is sometimes referred to as:
ministroke
The agent used to cause pupils to contract is a/an:
miotic
In the term dysmenorrhea, the combining form men/o means:
month, menses, menstruation
Chronic, progressive, degenerative disease in which the body makes antibodies against myelin.
multiple sclerosis
An agent that causes the pupil to dilate is called:
mydriatic
The x-ray of the spinal canal after the injection of a radiopaque dye is called:
myelogram
estrogens
natural female sex hormone secreted by the ovarian follicles.
progestogens/progestins
natural female steroid hormone secreted by the corpus lutenum.
a type of kidney tumor that occurs in children
nephroblastoma
Kidney stone or calculus formation in the urinary system.
nephrolithiasis
functional unit of the kidney
nephron
Surgical procedure to reposition a kidney to its normal anatomical position.
neprohopexy
Another name for the posterior pituitary is:
neurohypophysis
Chemical messenger.
neurotransmitter
A medical word that means paralysis of both legs and lower body is called:
paraplegia
Two hormones that regulate the amount of calcium in the blood are:
parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
The calcium level in hyperparathyroidism becomes very high because:
parathyroid hormone moves calcium from the bones to the blood
A progressive disorder caused by degeneration of nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls movement is called:
parkinson's
Chronic degenerative disease caused by lack of production of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
parkinson's
The external region between the vulva and the anus is:
perineum
perimenopause
period of gradual changes that lead into menopause, affecting a woman's hormones, body, and feelings.
postcoital
pertaining to after sexual intercourse
venereal
pertaining to sexual intercourse
rectovaginal
pertaining to the rectum and vagina
intrauterine
pertaining to within the uterus
The process of using ultrasound to disintegrate a cataract is known as:
phacoemulsification
Surgical destruction and removal of the lens is termed:
phacolysis
A condition of hardening of the crystalline lens is called:
phacosclerosis
A chromaffin cell tumor of the adrenal medulla is called:
pheochromocytoma
Disease caused by hypersecretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine, resulting from an adenoma in the adrenal medulla:
pheochromocytoma
An unusual intolerance of light is known as:
photophobia
gynecologist
physcian who specializes in the study of the female, especialy the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts
Inflammation of the pleura caused by injury, infection, or a tumor is:
pleurisy
A collection of air in the chest cavity is known as:
pneumothorax
A computer-based nuclear imaging procedure that can produce three-dimensional pictures of actual organ functioning is:
positron emission tomography
Radiographic procedure that uses x-rays and radiopaque contrast dye to specifically demonstrate condition of renal arteries.
renal angiography
The innermost layer of the eye is the:
retina
body area where kidneys reside
retroperitoneal
The visual examination of the nasal passages is:
rhinoscopy
The pigment necessary for night vision is:
rhodopsin
A chronic granulomatous condition that may involve almost any organ system of the body is:
sarcoidosis
oligomenorrhea
scanty monthly flow
The meibomian glands secrete:
sebum
The pituitary gland sits posterior to the sphenoid sinus in a tiny bony cup known as the:
sella turcica
Nerves that transmit impulses to the CNS are called:
sensory
preeclampsia
serious complication of pregnancy characterized by increasing hypertension, proteinuria, and edema, also known as toxemia or pregnancy inducd hypertension.
In the term rhonchus, the root rhonch means:
snore
In the term aphasia, the root phas means:
speech
Neural tube defect that is a congenital abnormality in which the vertebrae form incompletely.
spina bifida
A ________ is an instrument used to measure the volume of respired air.
spirometer
Hemoptysis means:
spitting up of blood
A surgical procedure that uses CT or MRI scan for excision of a deep tumor within the cerebrum.
sterotactic neurosurgery
In order to exam the lungs by auscultation a/an ________ is needed.
stethoscope
In the term orthopnea, the combining form orth/o means:
straight
gynecology (GYN)
study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts
salpingectomy
surgical excision of a fallopian tube
oophorectomy
surgical excision of an ovary
salpingooophorectomy
surgical excision of an ovary and a fallopian tube
mastectomy
surgical excision of the breast
hymenectomy
surgical excision of the membranous fold of tissue (the hymen) that partially or completely covers the vaginal opening.
hysterectomy
surgical excision of the womb
amniocentesis
surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid containing fetal cells that are examined
culdocentesis
surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac for removal of fluid
lumpectomy
surgical removal of a tumor from the breast
the suffix in the term thoracoplasty means:
surgical repair
mammoplasty
surgical repair of the breast
space between neurons where neurotransmitters cross
synapse
The medical term for fast breathing is:
tachypnea
Which lobe contains centers for auditory and language input?
temporal
In the term conjunctivitis, the root conjunctiv means:
to join together
The measurement of the intraocular pressure of the eye is:
tonometry
All of the following are organs of the respiratory system except:
tonsils
A term used to describe a contagious disease caused by a bacillus and carried in airborne particles is:
tuberculosis
The term anteversion describes:
turning of the fundus of the uterus toward the pubis
group B streptococcus (GBS)
type of bacterium commonly found in the vagina and intestinal tract.
The use of high-frequency sound waves to record echoes on an oscilloscope and film is:
ultrasonography
tubes that connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder
ureters
tubes that connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
ureters
surgical procedure to reposition the urethra
urethroplasty
another word for "micturition."
urination
All of the following make up the external structure of the eye except:
uvea
The middle, or vascular, layer of the eyeball is called:
uvea
lochia
vaginal discharge occurring after child birth
The ________ cranial nerve controls the respiratory and digestive organs.
vagus
Formation of an abnormal passageway connecting the bladder to the vagina.
vesicovaginal fistula
Which pleura covers the surface of the lungs?
visceraL
breast examination
visual inspection and manual examination of the breast for change in contour, symmetry, dimpling of skin, retraction of the nipple(s), and the presence of lumps
The root in the term dysphonia means:
voice
A whistling sound caused by obstruction of the air passageway is termed:
wheeze
Dryness of the conjunctiva is termed:
xerophthalmia
The brain and spinal cord constitute the ________ nervous system.
central
The medical term for a headache is:
cephalalgia
Test to visualize arterial circulation in the brain.
cerebral angiography
largest part of the brain
cerebrum
dysmenorrhea
difficult or painful monthly flow (menses or menstruation)
dyspareunia
difficult or painful sexual intercorse (copulation)
A rapid urine screening test that is used to evaluate diabetic patients is a(n):
dipstick
Drugs used remove water from the body.
diuretic
difficulty in comprehending the written language is called:
dyslexia
The medical term for a difficult monthly flow is:
dysmenorrhea
The medical term for difficulty in breathing is:
dyspnea
The process of using ultrasound to determine the presence of a centrally located mass in the brain is called:
echoencephalography
Motor nerve impulses are carried away from the brain or spinal cord to the body by these nerves.
efferent
Test to measure the electrical activity of the brain.
electroencephalography
The medical term for normal or perfect vision is:
emmetropia
Pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity is called:
empyema
In the term trichiasis, the root trich means:
hair
the______ is formed by portions of the maxillary and palatine bones.
hard plate
menorrhea
normal monthly flow
The medical term for night blindness is:
nyctalopia
Which of the following is not a membrane that encloses the brain?
oblongata
what is the medical word for the process of smelling?
olfaction
the inability to breath unless in an upright position is:
orthropnea
Two hormones produced by the hypothalamus but released by the posterior pituitary:
oxytocin & ADH
Dysuria.
painful urination
The oropharynx contains:
palatine tonsils
laser ablation
procedure that uses a laser to destroy the uterine lining. a biopsy is performed before the procedure to make sure no cancer is present. this procedure can be used for disabling menstrual bleeding. It causes sterility.
doppler ultrasound
procedure using an audio transformation of high frequencey sounds to monitor the fetal heart beat.
ovulation
process in which an ovum is discharged from the cortex of the ovary;periodic ripening and rupture of a mature graafin follicle and the discharge of an ovum from the cortex of the ovary.
retroversion
process of being turned backward
contraception
process of preventing conception
The ________ is the opening in the center of the iris.
pupil
Complete transection of the spinal cord in the cervical region results in:
quadriplegia
A surgical procedure that may be performed to correct myopia is known as:
radial keratotomy
stimulation of a nerve occurs at a:
receptor
Mutligravida
refers to a woman who has been pregnant more than once and wi written as Gravida 2 (3,4,5,etc)
nulligravida
refers to a women who has never been pregnant and is written as Gravida 0
primigravida
refers to a women who is pregnant for the first time and is written as Gravida 1,
gravida
refers to any pregnacy, regardless o duration, including the present one; when used in the recording of an obsterical history
An autoimmune disease in which the body produces antibodies that stimulate TSH receptors on the thyroid gland is:
Graves' disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is also known as:
Lou Gehrig's disease
genitalia
Male of female reproductive organs.
Test that includes measurement of pH of the urine.
UA
toxic shock syndrome (tss)
a serious bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
Which of the following is NOT a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary?
ADH
Which root means dark blue?
Cyan
________ is a series of tests performed to determine the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the cell membrane in the lungs.
Pulmonary function
What is the substance coughed up from the lungs called?
SPUTUM
A condition in which there is hyposecretion of all of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is known as:
panhypopituitarism
The medical term for swelling of the optic disk is:
papilledema
Nervous system that controls voluntary skeletal muscle.
somatic
