Med Term Final
Translate the medical term spermatogenesis as literally as possible Sperm loosening Sperm excess Sperm living Sperm poison Sperm creation
Sperm creation
Build a medical term that means "spleen pain." Splenitis Splenalgia Splenectopy Splenolysis Splenolysis
Splenalgia
Translate the medical term aneurysmectomy. Surgical removal of fatty plaque within an artery Surgical removal of a mass of matter present in the blood Surgical removal of a bulge in a blood vessel Surgical removal of a blood clot in motion Surgical removal of a blood clot
Surgical removal of a bulge in a blood vessel
surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen; usually includes the removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes
TAH
imaging procedure using sound waves emitted from a device inserted in the vagina
TVS
Why does a urologist deal with both urinary tract problems and male genital problems? Most specialists have dual functions. The functions of the male reproductive system and the urinary system are similar. None of these The male reproductive system is not as complex as the female reproductive system, so a specialist in male anatomy is able to learn enough about both systems easily. The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system.
The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system.
Which medical term means "removal of the thymus"? Thyromegaly Thymoma Thyrocele Thyrotoxicosis Thymectomy
Thymectomy
Build a medical term that means "inflammation of a tonsil." Tonsilopathy Tonsilopathy Tonsilotomy Tonsilectomy Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis
An ectopic pregnancy is a potentially dangerous condition where the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to grow outside the uterus. True False
True
The term venogram is pronounced: VAI-nuh-gram VAI-noh-gram VEE-noh-gram VUH-nuh-gram
VEE-noh-gram
surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the vagina
VH
Which medical term means "inflammation of the blood vessels"? Atritis Carditis Valvulitis Vasculitis Ventriculitis
Vasculitis
Translate the medical term phlebotomy as literally as possible. "Vein incision procedure" - the technical term for "blood letting" Vein incision procedure" - the technical term for drawing blood Study of veins "Vein specialist" - specialist in veins "Vein specialist" - one who draws blood
Vein incision procedure" - the technical term for drawing blood
Translate the root episi/o. Vagina Cervix Ovary Uterus Vulva
Vulva
OSA involves: a lung disorder caused by the limiting of air into the lungs. a lung disorder caused by a blockage. procedure for recording pulmonary blood vessel activity. recording multiple aspects of sleep. a condition where the patient ceases to breathe while asleep.
a condition where the patient ceases to breathe while asleep.
scraping away of skin
abrasion
Which term refers to a disorder in which the placenta separates form the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus? chorionitis abruptio placentae salpingcyesis placenta previa preeclampsia
abruptio placentae
common acne
acne vulgaris
Identify and define the root in the medical term arteriosclerosis. osis - condition arterio - artery is - condition scler - hardening ar - before
arterio - artery
unusual inflammation of the skin
atopic dermatitis
Which is NOT a root used to refer to the testicle? orchi/o test/o orchid/o balan/o orch/o
balan/o
The abbreviations BS and FBS both have to do with: bithyroid substances. bodily secretions. subinsulin. blood sugar. sucrose byproducts.
blood sugar.
mast/o
breast
Which term refers to the main branches from the trachea into each lung? bronchiol/o bronch/o laryng/o trache/o pharyng/o
bronch/o
Which root literally means "crown," and refers to the way the blood vessels that supply the heart descend and support the heart like a crown? coron/o cardi/o arteri/o phleb/o angi/o
coron/o
Which of the following root is NOT used to refer to the chest? steth/o pector/o cost/o pectus thorac/o
cost/o
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystoplegia? cysto (bladder) + plegia (paralysis) = bladder paralysis cysto (opening) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the opening between the bladder and urethra cysto (kidney) + plegia (paralysis) = kidney paralysis cysto (opening) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the opening between the kidney and ureter cysto (opening) + plegia (paralysis) = paralysis of the opening between the ureter and bladder
cysto (bladder) + plegia (paralysis) = bladder paralysis
A metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyperglycemia is known as: diabetic ketoacidosis. dysmetabolic syndrome. diabetes mellitus. insulinoma. congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
diabetes mellitus.
Which term is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse? pelvic inflammatory disease hydrosalpinx dyspareunia pyosalpinx colporrhexis
dyspareunia
cerumin
ear wax
red itchy rash that becomes scaly
eczema
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term empyema? em (in) + py (pus) + ema (condition) = pus inside the chest em (out) + py (fluid) + ema (condition) = fluid outside the chest em (in) + py (mucus) + ema (condition) = mucus inside the chest em (in) + py (blood) + ema (condition) = blood inside the chest em (out) + py (chyle) + ema (condition) = chyle outside the chest
em (in) + py (pus) + ema (condition) = pus inside the chest
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrine? endo (outside) + crine (hormone) = hormones outside the body endo (outside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete outside the body (i.e., through the breath) endo (inside) + crine (hormone) = hormones within the body endo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream)
endo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream)
salping
eustachian tube
Identify and define the root in the term gingivectomy. tomy - reconstruction tomy - cut gingiv - mouth ec - out gingiv - gums
gingiv - gums
Identify the correct pronunciation of the term glycolysis. glee-KOW-lai-sis glee-KOH-lai-sees glai-KOH-lee-sis glai-KAW-lai-sis glai-KAW-lih-sis
glai-KAW-lih-sis
Which of the following roots refer to sex organs? ket/o crin/o gonad/o hypophys/o adren/o
gonad/o
kerato
hard, horny
Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy. nephr- kidney hemi-half ectomy-surgical removal nephr-bladder ectomy-surgical reconstruction
nephr- kidney
Translate the medical term adenopathy as literally as possible. "Gland cancer tumor," cancerous tumor of a gland "Adrenal gland tumor," tumor of the adrenal gland "Gland tumor," tumor of a gland "Adrenal cortex cancer tumor," cancerous tumor originating in the cortex of the adrenal gland "Gland disease"
"Gland disease"
Translate the medical term abdominocentesis as literally as possible. Abdomen suture Abdomen reconstruction Abdomen puncture Abdomen fixation Abdomen binding
Abdomen puncture
Choose the correct translation for the roots adren/o, adrenal/o. Pituitary gland Adrenal gland Gonads Gland Hormone
Adrenal gland
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root prostat/o? All of these are true. It is an organ that surrounds the urethra. It is an organ in the male reproductive tract. It got its name because of its position in front of the urinary bladder. It breaks into pro (before) + state (stand).
All of these are true.
Which is NOT a root used to refer to vessels? ven/o vascul/o All of these refer to vessels. arteri/o angi/o
All of these refer to vessels.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the abbreviation TFT? It is a test performed to evaluate the function of the thyroid. None of these. It stands for thyroid function test. All of these. It is a part of the treatment and therapies that assist in getting a patient euthyroid.
All of these.
What medical term refers to an abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin? Fistula Anal fistula Hernia Anorectostomy Jaundice
Anal fistula
Which medical term means "the surgical reconstruction of a vessel"? Angiography Angiorrhaphy Angioplasty Angiopoiesis Angiotomy
Angioplasty
Which term describes a hardening of an artery due to build-up of fatty plaque? Occlusion Arteriosclerosis Atherosclerosis Thrombus Embolus
Atherosclerosis
surgical removal of both of the ovaries and adjacent fallopian tubes; often performed as part of a total abdominal hysterectomy
BSO
Translate the medical term antepartum as literally as possible. During birth Before birth After birth Against birth Between birth
Before birth
Translate the root vesic/o. Renal pelvis Kidney Bladder Gallbladder Penis
Bladder
What is the correct definition for the abbreviation BMT? Blood macrothrombosis Bone marrow tenderness Bone marrow transplant Basic myeloid transfusion Blood myeloid thromboplastin
Bone marrow transplant
Build a medical term that means "slow breathing." Hyperpnea Bradypnea Tachypnea Apnea Dyspnea
Bradypnea
borrowed piece of blood vessel used to bypass a blocked artery in the heart
CABG
condition characterized by the inability of the mother's pelvis to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal
CPD
delivery of a baby through an incision made in the uterus
CS
Which medical term means "calcium in the urine"? Polyuria Chloremia Calciuria Kenonuria Calcemia
Calciuria
Identify the correct translation for the root capn/o. Carbon dioxide Diaphragm Breathing Membrane surrounding the lungs Chest
Carbon dioxide
Which is the correct translation and definition for the abbreviation CT? Chylothorax - chyle in the chest Computed tomography - an imaging procedure using a computer to cut Capnometer - instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels Cyanosis treatment - giving the patient oxygen to improve the color of his/her skin Cough treatment - a drug that prevents coughing
Computed tomography - an imaging procedure using a computer to cut
opening between the uterus and the vagina
Cx
Choose the correct translation of the suffix -penia. Blood condition Deficiency Blood Vein Clotting
Deficiency
Identify the correct translation for the root phren/o. Membrane surrounding the lungs Chest Breathing Diaphragm Carbon dioxide
Diaphragm
What is the term used to describe hoarseness and literally means "bad voice condition"? Percussion Auscultation Dysphonia Laryngitis Dyspnea
Dysphonia
Which term comes from the Greek "to pour out," and refers to a large bruise? Petechia Hemorrhage Ecchymosis Reperfusion injury Hematoma
Ecchymosis
Which medical term means "pain in the intestines"? Cholecystalgia Duodenitis Enteritis Celiodynia Enterodynia
Enterodynia
Which medical term means "involuntary urination"? Enuresis Anuria Dysuria Incontinence Hematuria
Enuresis
Translate the term hemorrhage. Excessive blood loss Condition in which the blood doesn't clot Drug that stops the flow of blood Breakdown of blood Mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue
Excessive blood loss
Braxton Hicks are the first true labor pains. True False
False
TSS is a sexually transmitted disease. True False
False
pregnant
G
Match the following abbreviations with their definition. (gastrointestinal, liver function test, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease) GERD LFT GI PUD
GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease LFT liver function test GI gastrointestinal PUD peptic ulcer disease
study of medical issues specific to women
GYN
Build a medical term that means "blood tumor" and refers to a mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue. Hemolysis Hemoglobin Hemorrhage Hemophilia Hematoma
Hematoma
Build a medical term that means "blood in the chest." Pneumoconiosis Hemothorax Pneumothorax Chylothorax Pneumohemothorax
Hemothorax
Which medical term means "surgical fixation of the liver"? Hepaticotomy Hepatectomy Hepatoptosis Hepatomalacia Hepatopexy
Hepatopexy
What does the abbreviation HTN stand for? Hypertension Normotension Heart treatment necessary Hemorrhagic thrombosis Hypotension
Hypertension
Translate the medical term vesicotomy. Puncture of the bladder Incision into the vas deferens Incision into the bladder Suture of the bladder Puncture of the vas deferens
Incision into the bladder
Translate the root enter/o. Intestines Mouth Small intestine Colon Abdomen
Intestines
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the root alveol/o? It is a term that describes the lung. The body has two main types: pulmonary and dental. It refers to the alveolus, which means "air sac." It comes from the Latin word meaning "hollow" or "cavity."
It is a term that describes the lung.
Which statement is true about the root sept/o? None of these. It stands for "septum," comes from a Roman architectural term referring to the large open area in most Roman houses, and refers to the upper portion of each side of the heart. It stands for "septum," comes from a combination of terms that means "little stomach," and refers to the lower portion of each side of the heart. It stands for "septum," comes from a Latin word meaning "partition or dividing structure," and can refer to any wall dividing two cavities. It stands for "septum," comes from the root meaning "jar" or "pitcher" in Latin, and refers to the intersection of the blood vessels and the heart.
It stands for "septum," comes from a Latin word meaning "partition or dividing structure," and can refer to any wall dividing two cavities.
Which of the following statements is true about the abbreviation NPO? It stands for nothing passes orally and means a patient cannot have food or drink. It stands for nasogastric tube and refers to the tube inserted through the nose into the stomach. It stands for noninvasive peritoneoscopy and refers to a method of looking at the peritoneum without surgery. Non-prophylactic order It stands for nihil per os and means "nothing by mouth."
It stands for nihil per os and means "nothing by mouth."
Identify the correct pronunciation for the medical term cholecystogram. kohl-KIS-toh-gram KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram CHOH-lay-KIS-toh-gram chohl-SIS-toh-gram
KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram
Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term lymphangitis. LIM-pan-GAI-tis LIM-fan-JAI-tis LAIM-pan-GAI-tis LAIM-fan-GAI-tis LAIM-fan-JAI-tis
LIM-fan-JAI-tis
The left hypochondriac region of the abdomen is in which quadrant of the abdomen? RUQ RLQ LUQ LLQ LQ
LUQ
Translate the term hepatosplenomegaly as literally as possible. Liver spleen condition Liver spleen inflammation Liver spleen rupture Liver spleen enlargement Liver spleen decrease
Liver spleen enlargement
Identify the correct translation for the root or/o. Adenoid Hollow or cavity Mouth Partition or dividing structure, and can refer to any wall dividing two cavities Nose
Mouth
Translate the root stomat/o. Mouth Intestines Stomach Bladder Tongue
Mouth
Translate the term rhinitis as literally as possible. Sinus swelling Nasal disease Nasal pain Sinus inflammation Nasal inflammation
Nasal inflammation
What is the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V? Not vocal Nausea and vomiting Nanosovasoscopy Nauseous and volatile Nasogastric tube and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting
Build a medical term that means "surgical removal a kidney and ureter." Heminephrectomy Nephrocystanastomosis Heminephroureterectomy Nephroureterectomy Laparonephrectomy
Nephroureterectomy
Choose the correct translation for the root cortic/o. Stimulating hormone Hormone Outer surface Adrenal gland Inner surface
Outer surface
alternate treatment for the coronary artery that passes instruments up a patient's blood vessels into the heart
PCI
Which medical term means "inflammation of the perimetrium (tissue on the outside of the uterus; the outer layer of the uterus)"? Endometritis Endocervitis Myometritis Perimetritis Chorioamnionitis
Perimetritis
Translate the medical term hypoglycemic as literally as possible. Pertaining to low sugar Disease with low blood count Condition of low blood sugar Condition of low sugar Pertaining to low blood sugar
Pertaining to low blood sugar
Which medical term describes a persistent and painful erection? Enuresis Balanodynia Priapism Orchialgia Fulguration
Priapism
Identify the correct definition for diaphoresis. Profuse sweating Loss of blood Pain in a vein Oppressive pain in the chest caused by irregular blood flow to the heart Rapid or irregular beating of the heart
Profuse sweating
Build a medical term that means "renal pelvis disease." Nephrolithiasis Renal ischemia Pyelopathy Nephropathy Pyeloma
Pyelopathy
procedure using sound waves to examine the uterus
SHG
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term acromegaly? acro (extremities) + megaly (multiple) = multiple extremities acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally large) = abnormally large extremities acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally small) = abnormally small extremities acro (extremities) + megaly (united) = united extremities
acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally large) = abnormally large extremities
inflammation of the skin from sun exposure
actinic dermatitis
Which of the following roots means "sugar"? gluc/o glyc/o none of these glucos/o all of these
all of these
The force exerted by blood on the wall of blood vessels is: all of these. none of these. called blood pressure. determined by both diastolic pressure, pressure exerted on blood vessels when the heart is relaxed, and systolic pressure, pressure exerted on blood vessels when the heart is contracted. abbreviated BP.
all of these.
baldness
alopecia
Which root refers to the innermost membrane covering the fetus? chori/o part/o fet/o perine/o amni/o
amni/o
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term amniorrhea? amni/o (amnion) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge of amniotic fluid amni/o (amnion) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge from the amnion (outer membrane covering the fetus that attaches the fetus to the wall of the uterus) amni/o (amnion) + rrhea (rupture) = rupture of the amniotic sac (innermost membrane covering the fetus) amni/o (amnion) + rrhea (rupture) = discharge from the amnion (outer membrane covering the fetus that attaches the fetus to the wall of the uterus)
amni/o (amnion) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge of amniotic fluid
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term angiography? angio (artery) + graph (looking) + y (procedure) = procedure to look at the arteries angio (vein) + graph (writing) + y (procedure) = procedure to describe the veins angio (vessel) + graph (writing) + y (procedure) = procedure to describe the blood vessels angio (blood) + graph (recording) + y (procedure) = procedure to record the blood angio (aorta) + graph (looking) + y (procedure) = procedure to look at the aorta
angio (vessel) + graph (writing) + y (procedure) = procedure to describe the blood vessels
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hematopoiesis? hemato (vein) + poiesis (binding) = binding of veins hemato (blood) + poiesis (flow) = flow of blood hemato (blood) + poiesis (breakdown) = breakdown of blood cells hemato (vein) + poiesis (formation) = formation of veins hemato (blood) + poiesis (formation) = formation of blood cells
hemato (blood) + poiesis (formation) = formation of blood cells
contagious bacterial infection of the skin
impetigo
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term leukocytosis? leuko (clotting) + cyt (blood) + osis (disease) = disease pertaining to the clotting of the blood leuko (lymph) + cyt (cell) + osis (disease) = disease that originates in the lymph nodes leuko (red) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "red cell condition" : abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells leuko (white) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "white cell condition" : abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells leuko (platelets) + cyt (coagulation) + osis (insufficiency) = insufficient blood platelets that causes a difficulty in blood coagulation
leuko (white) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "white cell condition" : abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells
The study and treatment of newborns is called: pediatrics urology gynecology obstetrics neonatology
neonatology
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term oligohydramnios? oligo (with) +hydr (pus) + amnios (amnion) = pus in the amnion oligo (no) +hydr (water) + amnios (amnion) = rupture of amniotic fluid (when the "water breaks" during labor) oligo (few) +hydr (water) + amnios (amnion) = not enough amniotic fluid oligo (many) +hydr (water) + amnios (amnion) = too much amniotic fluid oligo (half) +hydr (mucus) + amnios (amnion) = mucus in the amnion
oligo (few) +hydr (water) + amnios (amnion) = not enough amniotic fluid
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pancreatolithiasis? pancreato (pancreas) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of a stone in the pancreas pancreato (pancreas) + lith (stone) + iasis (disease) = disease caused by a stone in the pancreato (pancreas) + lith (tumor) + iasis (presence) = presence of a tumor in the pancreas pancreato (pancreas) + lith (cyst) + iasis (disease) = disease caused by a cyst in the pancreas pancreato (pancreas) + lith (cyst) + iasis (presence) = presence of a cyst in the pancreas
pancreato (pancreas) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of a stone in the pancreas
Which root means "give birth" and focuses on the mother? nat/o fet/o part/o embry/o toc/o
part/o
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pericardiocentesis? peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue around the heart peri (inside) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue inside the heart peri (inside) + cardio (heart) + centesis (suture) = suture of the tissue inside the heart peri (upon) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue upon the heart peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (suture) = suture of the tissue around the heart
peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue around the heart
A process in which a certain type of white blood cells destroys (or "eats") foreign microorganisms or cell debris is called: leukocytosis. hemolysis. elliptocytosis. phagocytosis. poikilocytosis.
phagocytosis.
A specialist in drawing blood is called a: sphygmomanometrist. phlebotomy. phlebologist. phlebotomist. hematocrit.
phlebotomist.
swlooen and itchy areas of the skin
pruritus
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term rhinorrhagia? rhino (nose) + rrhagia (suture) = suture of the nose rhino (nose) + rrhagia (discharge) = discharge from the nose (another term for runny nose) rhino (nose) + rrhagia (rupture) = rupture of the mucus-containing cells in the nose (another term for runny nose) rhino (nose) + rrhagia (excessive bleeding) = excessive bleeding from the nose (another term for nosebleed) rhino (nose) + rrhagia (fixation) = fixing a broken nose
rhino (nose) + rrhagia (excessive bleeding) = excessive bleeding from the nose (another term for nosebleed)
An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a(n): hematocrit. sphygmomanometer. hypoperfusion. angiogram. lymphangiogram.
sphygmomanometer.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term tracheostomy? tracheo (voice box) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the voice box tracheo (windpipe) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the windpipe tracheo (sinus cavity) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the sinuses tracheo (nose) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the nose tracheo (throat) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the throat
tracheo (windpipe) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the windpipe
Identify and define the root in the medical term uremia. emia-urine condition ur-urine emia-blood condition ur-ureter ur-urethra
ur-urine
Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term ureteropyelonephritis into its component parts? uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis uretero/pyelo/nephritis ur/etero/pyelo/nephr/itis ureteropyelo/nephritis ureteropyelonephr/itis
uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis
Which term is also known as colpitis? vaginitis vaginomycosis endocervicitis vulvitis vulvodynia
vaginitis
Which root is used to refer to a vein? hemat/o cyt/o lymph/o ven/o coagul/o
ven/o
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term vesicocele? vesico (bladder) + cele (tumor)= tumor in the bladder vesico (bladder) + cele (rupture)= rupture of the bladder vesico (kidney vessel) + cele (hernia)= hernia of the vessels in the kidney vesico (kidney vessel) + cele (rupture)= rupture of the vessels in the kidney vesico (bladder) + cele (hernia)= hernia of the bladder
vesico (bladder) + cele (hernia)= hernia of the bladder
Which root is used for the external genital organs of a female? cervic/o chori/o men/o perine/o vulv/o
vulv/o
xantho
yellow