Module 2: Suffixes and Combining Forms Quiz 1

Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid?

-centesis

Which suffix means excision (surgical removal)?

-ectomy

The suffix means one who, and the suffix means practitioner.

-ist; -iatrician

Which suffix means process of loosening, freeing, or destroying?

-lysis

Which suffix means surgical fixation?

-pexy

Which suffix means surgical repair?

-plasty

Which suffix means suture?

-rrhaphy

Which suffix means surgical formation of an opening?

-stomy

Which suffix means incision (cutting into tissue)?

-tomy

Which suffix means surgical crushing?

-trispy

Melanie sees Dr. Pears yearly for her well woman exam. Once she becomes pregnant, however, Dr. Pears refers her to Dr. Dewey. Why?

Dr. labor, Pears specializes in gynecology, focusing on disorders of the female anatomy, Dr. Dewey is an obstetrican, an expert in childbirth and labor

Write the term that means "the suture of a blood vessel"

angiorrhaphy

Write the term that means "surgical removal of the appendix."

appendectomy

Write the term for a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of the disorders of the stomach and intestines using these word parts: gastr/o + enter/o +

gastroenterologist

The visual examination of the contents of the abdominal cavity is called:

laparoscopy

Choose the correct suffix to create the term meaning "specialist in the study of diseases of the heart": cardio

logist

Choose the correct suffix to create the term meaning "study of disease": patho.

logy

Choose the correct suffix to create the term meaning science or study of tumors : onco

logy

Mrs. Hilliard takes her daughter Meredith to see a(n) for possible correction of Meredith's foot, which turns inward when she walks, sits, or stands.

orthopedist

Write the term for study of the ear and throat using these word parts: ot/o + laryng/o +.

otolaryngology

In med school, Ellen has chosen to specialize in the care of treating a wider segment of the population in terms of age range, focusing more on treating children, choosing as her field. Peter has chosen to be a(n). diseases of the internal structures of the body.

pediatrics: internist

Cardiac means

pertaining to the heart

Jonathon loves to study and research the science theories of mind. Jack prefers to practice as a physician, treating patients for a variety of mental disorders. Jonathon is a(n) and of the mind. He has counseled some patients and has also published articles on Jack is a(n)

psychologist; psychiatrist

Usually the best way to decipher a term is by starting with the meaning of the then working from the of the term.

suffix, beginning

The same ear, nose, and throat surgeon has treated Martina and Lizzie. Martina has had a(n) which is an incision into the skin and muscle that lie over the windpipe. Lizzie's more extensive surgery, a(n) has created a new opening in her throat.

tracheotomy, tracheostomy