self tests

the diagnostic term rubella is also known as

German measles

silicosis is also known as

Grinder's disease

"I swear by Apollo the Physician and Asclepius and Hygieia and Panaceia..." is the beginning of what famous oath

Hippocratic

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

the anterior part of the pituitary gland secrete which hormones

LH, HGH, TSH and ACTH

upon exam, you notice a "bulls-eye" rash on your patient's arm. this may be indicative of which condition?

Lyme disease

which of the following produces a radio frequency radiation pulse image of soft and hard tissue in multiple planes

MRI

which of these is one of Kubler-Ross' stages of death

bargaining

orchitis literally means

an inflammation of the testes

which of these individuals promoted a holistic healing approach to medicine

andrew weil

acupuncture may be used during surgery for

anesthesia

the diagnostic term for the ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall is

aneurysm

ischemia of the myocardium may result in

angina pectoris

the procedural term for x-ray of the blood vessels after an injection of contrast medium dye is

angiograph/y

what does the word part talus- mean

ankle

which example of the compound term "ankylosing" is fractured correctly

ankylos/ing

molluscum contagiosum is caused by

Pox virus

the diagnostic term for a disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is

anorexia nervosa

your patient has a condition which literally means "puffed up or inflated/refers to". what outcome will this disease most likely have in the patient

barrel chest

emphysema causes shortness of breath and a

barreled chest

cimex lectularius is also known as

bed bugs

who is considered the founder of homeopathy

Samuel Hahnemann

the term "prognosis" means

before knowledge

coronal plane divides the body into

anterior and posterior portions

the pituitary lobe that secretes ACTH, HGH, and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is called the

anterior lobe

the most common combining vowel is

"o"

which of the following is a personality disorder in cluster B

antisocial personality disorder

a patient may be given the antibiotic ciprofloxacin as prophylaxis after exposure to anthrax. the literal meaning for "prophylaxis" is

before/guard against

the hypoglossal nerve is located

below the tongue

the diagnostic term malignant melanoma actually means

a black tumor that is bad or cancerous

phimosis literally means

a condition of being muzzled

dyslexia literally means

a condition of words that are faulty or difficult

the condition of "epispadias" results in

a defect in the top of the urethra

who was syphilis

a fictional shepard boy

ultrasonography literally means

beyond normal ranges/sound

the vagina is lined with ____ and secretes a glycogenous substance

a membranous mucosa

aborior in latin literally means

a miscarriage

the word part cholangio- refers to

bile duct

cholera literally means

bile-like flowing

the term cryo/surg/er/y literally means

a procedure of one who works by hand with cold

the diagnostic term abdominal hernia refers to

a protrusion through the abdominal wall

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

the term mammogram means

a recording of the breast

the word part "cele" means

a rupture, hernia or protrusion

the word part axillo- means

armpit

the term blister is derived form the Mddle Dutch bluyster, meaning

a swelling

the term "volvulus" of the ileum or colon usually refers to which condition

a twisting

the term ____ refers to the lack of development of normal numbers of erythrocytes in the blood

a/plastic an/emia

the word "periosteum" has a prefix which means

around

circum/cis/ion literally means

around/to cut/procedure

A defect in the sinoatrial node is most likely to result in a/an

arrhythmia

the diagnostic term that actually means the process of scraping away the skin by a mechanical process or injury is

ab/ras/ion

the diagnostic term that means hardening of the arteries is

arterio/sclera/o/sis

athero/sclerosis is a type of

arteriosclerosis

the diagnostic term that literally means "inflamed joint" is

arthr/itis

a defibrillator is used to correct

abnormal heart beats or rhythms

the medical term para/noia literally refers to a behavior that is out of touch with reality or

abnormal thinking or reasoning

the term for x-ray film (recording) of a joint is

arthro/gram

what is a result of the pituitary producing too much growth hormone

acromegaly

vitamin c is also known as

ascorbic acid

which of the following is not considered to be a sexually transmitted infection?

aspergillosis

the diagnostic term for a chronic respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, panting with shortness of breath is

asthma

the term "clinical" means

at patient's bedside

what is coronary artery disease most commonly caused by

atherosclerosis

the term tinea pedis actually means

athlete's foot

which surgical suffix means "procedure or process of cutting out"

-ec/tom/y

the suffix that means drooping, sagging or prolapsed is

-ptosis

the suffix that means "to control or stop" is

-stasis

the upper chambers of the heart are called the

atria

the incubation period for influenza is from ____ to ____ days

1 to 3 days

which of the following cranial nerves are responsible for carrying nerve impulses associated with the special senses

1, 2, 8, 9

verb variations of a stem word usually describe

action taken, condition, or state

a specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is an

audiologist

the lymphoid tissues located behind the nasal cavity are called

adenoids

ninety-nine percent of words in a medical dictionary are composed of nouns, verbs, and

adjectives

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

a self-suggestion technique which assists patients in controlling stress is

biofeedback

which mental disorder involves manic periods and depressive episodes

bipolar disorder

the diagnostic term Rheumat/oid Arthr/itis refers to

auto-immune disease often with cartilaginous hypertrophy

the word part occiputo- means

back of head

mal/occlu/sion literally means

bad/closure/refers

HIV has a disproportionate impact on

all of the above (men who have sex with men, Black men, Latino men)

condylomata acuminata is a contagious STI 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 (cauliflower-like, solitary and pedunculated 'pedicle', knuckle-like or nipple-like)

aromatherapy oils are

all of the above (inhaled, applied during massage, used with baths)

lymphogranuloma inguinal is also known as

all of the above (lymphogranuloma venereum, lymphopathia venereum, climatic bubo)

histo/plasmo/sis is characterized by

all of the above (spleen and liver enlargements, leukopenia, lymphadenopathy)

cold sore recurrence can be triggered by

all of the above (stress, injury to the mouth or lips, pregnancy)

there are ____ cranial nerves

12

acupuncture has had mainstream appeal in the United States since

1970s

what is the basis of chinese traditional medicine

balance within the body

what is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the penis or clitoris

balanitis

the optic, 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 ____ milligrams per deciliter in a 20 y/o

200

a human has ___ pairs of chromosomes

23

the nutritional term bolus literally means

ball or lump

how many hormones does the pituitary gland secrete in men

6

the muscular, hollow organ that temporarily holds the urine is the

bladder

what is the strongest tendon in the body

Achilles tendon

_____ causes increased pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes

Addison's disease

who is considered the founder of osteopathy

Andrew Taylor Still

which of the following is a noninvasive roentgenography diagnostic technique

CAT scan

bronchitis, asthma, emphysema and bronchiectasis are referred to as

COPD

a patient with an "infarction" due to a "stenosis" leading to "necrosis" means that the patient has a

blockage leading to tissue death

what is a break in the distal portion of the radius and the ulna of the arm called

Colles' wrist fracture

lyme disease is associated with a town in

Connecticut

your patient was reported to have a "serosanguinous" drainage from their surgical wound site. this drainage would resemble

blood

hemorrhage means

blood bursting forth

the medical term hemat/uria means

blood in the urine

helminth/ic diseases can attack multiple body systems including the integumentary, digestive, and nervous systems and can be caused by which parasitic worms

all of the above (tapeworms, roundworms, flukeworms)

trichomoniasis is transmitted via ____ during sex

all of the above (urine, vagina, urethra)

which of these is not a common location of scabies rashes

all of these are common sites

pan/creas literally means

all/fleshy

what is caused by adrenal cortex hypersecretion

Cushing's syndrome

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

who is considered the founder of chiropractics

Daniel David Palmer

the area in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged is called the

alveoli

the diagnostic term for a disease characterized by early senility, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, and restlessness is

alzheimer's disease

____ is a puncture through the abdominal wall into the uterus to remove amniotic fluid

amniocentesis

Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

type 1 diabetes is

an absolute insulin deficiency

granuloma inguinale is also known as

Donovanosis

the medical term hyper/tension means

blood pressure that is above normal

the medical term hemat/oma means

blood swelling or tumor

blebs are

blood-filled blisters

a patient with cyanosis has which skin color

blue

the diagnostic term beri/beri refers to ____ and is caused by the lack of thiamine in the diet

body weakness

the diagnostic term furuncle actually means

boil

a trephine is used to remove

bone

osteomyelitis literally means

bone/marrow/inflamed

a PET scan is used to detect metabolism of glucose by the

brain

cerebrum means

brain

electroencephalogram record electrical activity of

brain

the combining form en/cephal/o- refers to the

brain

the word part cerebro- means

brain

the cranial nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the

brain and brain stem

your patient is being treated with antibiotics for "mastitis". where is their infection?

breast

a patient undergoing testing for emphysema has a "spirometry" procedure. what is the literal meaning of this term

breath/measure/process

parturition in which the feet, arms, or buttock emerge first is called

breech birth

the condition where the bronchi of the lungs are dilated outward is

bronchi/ect/asis

a nebulizer produces a mist that causes

bronchodilation

what term describes the grinding of teeth

bruxism

the disease of crypto/cocc/o/sis is a _____ that can infect the lungs, skin, brain (CNS), bones, and urinary tract causing death

budding yeast fungus

which of the following is a primary skin lesion

bulla

after hatching in a _____, scabies larvae migrate to a skin pocket and molt several times

burrow

the diagnostic term that means abnormal build up or lime or calcium in tissues is

calcin/osis

a ___ is the horny mass of condensed epithelial cells in the stratum corneum layer of the skin that becomes thickened

callus

the name of this fungal infection which literally means "glowing white" is

candida

"aphthous stomatitis" is a term which describes

canker sores

the medical term sy/stole actually means

cardiac cycle phase where chambers contract raising blood pressure

the 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

____ is characterized by soreness, tenderness, and weakness of the muscles of the thumb caused by pressure on the median nerve

carpal tunnel syndrome

____ is a gristle-like connective tissue structure between bones

cartilage

the direction toward the lower end of the body is

caudal

movement toward the top of the body is

cephalic

the diagnostic term for a condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is

cerebral palsy

which of the following is not a congenital heart defect

cerebral vascular accident

the vagina leads from the labia to a structure whose name literally means "neck". this structure is called the

cervix

the disease which is literally refferd to as "sore/resembles" and is caused by Hemophilus ducreyi is

chancroid

folk remedies are based on

charms

what does the word part bucco- mean

cheek

which of these treatments would commonly be labeled "orthodox or conventional" medicine

chemotherapy

your 5-year-old is "masticating." what is he doing

chewing

herpes zoster virus causes shingles and also causes

chickenpox

giardiasis is commonly seen in

children in daycare centers

the word part mento- means

chin

the bacteria which causes lymphogranuloma inguinal has the literal meaning "cloak:rough." what is the name of this bacterium

chlamydia trachomatis

which mineral can be sourced from table salt and processed foods

chloride

the procedural term for x-ray filming of the gallbladder is

cholecystography

the surgical term that crushing a stone in the common bile duct is

choledocholith/otripsy

the surgical term for the repair of cartilage is called

chondr/o/plasty

the term that means cartilage swelling or cartilage tumor is

chondroma

the diagnostic term crohn's disease is also known as

chronic regional ileitis

the diagnostic term for chronic disease of the liver characterized by the gradual destruction of liver cells is

cirrhosis

the word part cleido- means

clavicle

the diagnostic term 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

the disease term anthrax literally means

coal lesion

the ____ deals with the hearing, and the ____ deals with balance

cochlea; labyrinth

___ means the process or procedure of cutting and forming a mouth in the big intestine

colostomy

in the divided medical term "arthr/o/pathy", "o" is the

combining vowel used with both the stem word and suffix

a _____ fracture means the bones are broken up into small parts

comminuted

a terat/oma is

composed of different kinds of tissue not normally found in the location of the tumor

the diagnostic term dys/hidr/osis literally means

condition of faulty sweating

the diagnostic term diverticulosis actually means

condition of out pouching in the colons rugae or fold

the diagnostic term hydro/nephr/o/sis actually means

condition of water backing up into kidney

the condition which has a literal meaning "knuckle/swellings:warts" is also known as

condylomata accuminata

what interprets color

cones

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

fibromas are

connective tissue tumors

miotic eye drops cause the eye's pupil to

constrict

____ is the contraction or shortening of muscle fibers, which causes atrophy

contracture

the diagnostic term that means skin or tissue bruise is

contusion

the term 'af/ferent' which may be used to describe sensory impulses is defined as

conveying toward the center

which mineral can be sourced from organ meats

copper

the surgical technique that brings a new blood supply to heart muscles by detouring around blocked atherosclerotic coronary arteries is called a

coronary artery bypass

the combining forms or terms that literally mean "rib" are

cost/o and pleuro-

the literal meaning of the medical term carcin/oma is

crab-like tumor

which of the following means "skull"

cranio-

the term trache/os/tom/y actually means

creation of an artificial mouth-like opening in the throat and neck

meniscus literally means

crescent-shaped

the diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines and characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of scar tissue, is

crohn's disease

the combining 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

the surgical term lithotripsy means

crushing of a stone

cholecystolithotripsy is the process of

crushing stone

the diagnostic term that means "state of undescended testes" is

cryptorchidism

what is the scraping or scooping of the tissue surface of the skin or wall of a tumor cavity

curettage

a motor vehicle accident victim admitted to the emergency department was described as having "lacerations" and "contusions". this means they have

cuts and bruises

with mumps, often there is inflammation of the tear gland, or

dacryoadenitis

what is an inflammation of the tear sac

darcyocystitis

the diagnostic term an/emia means

decrease in normal RBC numbers, iron, or hemoglobin levels

the medical term hypoxia means

deficient oxygen in the blood

the diagnostic term coronary isch/emia actually means

deficient supply of blood to the crowning blood vessels of the heart

xrays produce pictures of what type of body tissue and bones

dense

the layer of skin that is sometimes referred to as true skin is the

dermis

an embolism results from

detached thrombus

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 of the following can be diagnosed by looking at the retina

diabetes

the diagnostic term for a chronic disease caused by underactivity of the pancreatic beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans is

diabetes mellitus

which uses a high frequency electromagnetic current produced by a microwave device to generate heat within body tissues

diathermy

your asthma patient presents with "dyspnea" and "tachypnea". these two terms describe that the patient has

difficult breathing with a rapid rate

the medical term dysphagia means

difficult swallowing or eating

during parturition, a patient may present with "dystocia." dystocia literally means

difficult/birth

the diagnostic term peptic ulcer literally means

digestion : sore

Mydriatic drops ___ the pupils

dilate

the schick skin test is used to detect

diphtheria

which of the following means double vision

diplopia

adjectives usually modify a noun to denote quality, quantity, extent, or

distinction of the object from something else

the diagnostic term that refers to abnormal condition of having out-pouchings in the colon is

diverticul/o/sis

the word part fiss- means

divide, split

the study that uses ultrasound to determine the velocity of the flow of blood within a vessel is

doppler flow studies

the directional term for movement toward the back of the body is

dorsal

your patient has a "pericardial" tamponade. the term pericardial indicates that the tamponade is located in the

double sac enclosing the heart

the prefix of the term catabolism means

down, under, against

if a patient has "ptosis" of their eyelid, you can expect to see the eyelid

drooping

the diagnostic term xero/derma literally means

dry skin

the word part conio- means

dust

the diagnostic term that means painful menstrual discharge is

dys/men/o/rrhea

an otoscope is used to view the

ear

the word part oto- means

ear and hearing

small acupuncture needles are used for

ears

irregular and large hemorrhages under the skin is called

ecchymosis

the diagnostic term that means pregnancy occuring outside the uterus is

ectopic

____ is local or generalized swelling caused by excessive tissue fluids

edema

what term is used to describe the blood vessels which take blood away from the Bowman's capsule in the kidney

efferent

acupuncture needles are used in combination with which of these during treatment

electrical current

electric shock therapy is also known as

electroconvulsive therapy

tachycardia means

elevated heart rate

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

____ is an inflammation of the serous membrane lining inside the myocardium of the heart

endocarditis

the combining form that means "small intestines" is

enter/o-

your patient has "verrucae" on their fingers. the appearance of this condition can be described as

epidermal nipple-like skin tumors

the outer layer of skin is called the

epidermis

the hormone that helps the body deal with stress is

epinephrine

what does the adrenal gland produce

epinephrine and corticosterone

the procedural term for the incision into the perineum at the end of the 2nd stage of labor to avoid tearing is ____

episi/o/tomy

the diagnostic term for a congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis is

epispadias

the tube that extends from the throat to the stomach and means gullet is the

esophagus

what is seborrhea

excessive flow of oil

the compound term poly/dips/ia means

excessive thirst

The surgical term 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 ophthalmo/scop/e to help diagnosis arterio/sclerosis, diabetes, kidney disease, and many other diseases.

eye

the medical terms palpebr/itis and blepharo/ptosis refer to

eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping

exopthalmia refers to

eyes bulging outward

the procedural term dermatoplasty includes

face lifts

the diagnostic term "hyperopia" means

farsightedness

groups of muscle fiber bundles and their coverings are referred to as

fasciculus

a patient has "steatorrhea" associated with their pancreatitis. what is "steatorrhea"?

fat in the feces

stress fractures are also referred to as

fatigue fractures

a patient has "dysentery" resulting from shigellosis. what is the literal meaning of "dysentery"?

faulty and painful/intestine/process of

the diagnostic term muscular dys/trophy means

faulty muscle development

the diagnostic term dys/phonia actually means

faulty voice

the diagnostic term dys/entery literally means

faulty, difficult, and painful intestines

the word septum means

fence or partition

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

a tumor of the fibrous and cartilaginous tissue is called a

fibrochondroma

the word part dactylo- means

finger/toe

the diagnostic term ichthy/osis actually means

fish-like skin condition

which of the following is a secondary skin lesion

fissure

a pacemaker can be external or internal and usually generates electrical stimuli to the heart with

fixed and or alternate impulses

the diagnostic term pes planus means

flat foot

the diagnostic term "avulsion" means

forceful tearing away of part of a body structure

the word part frons- means

forehead or front

the prefixes quadri- and tetra- mean

four

breaking a compound term into component word parts combined with a vowel or vowels is called

fracturing

the most important longitudinal heart study in the world is being conducted in what american city since 1946

framingham, massachusetts

the disease of histoplasmosis or darlings disease is a ____ infection caused by histoplasma capsulatum

fungal

the skin condition of ringworm is actually caused by a

fungus

a patient who is diagnosed with "cholecystitis" would have inflammation of what structure

gallbladder

what method is used to treat brain cancer by directing radiation at precise brain locations

gamma knife

the diagnostic term _____ actually means tissue death or literally "an eating sore"

gangrene

what is an inflammation of the stomach rugae mucosal wall

gastritis

what is caused by an infection of herpes simplex II

genital herpes

the word part pia- means

gentle

what is a diabetes condition that forms during pregnancy called

gestational diabetes

what does the word part hyalo- means

glassy

the process of forming urine begins in the

glomeruli

the surgical term that means suture of the tongue is

glossorrhaphy

the diagnostic term for the fungal infection candid/iasis literally means

glowing white/condition

a PET scan is used to detect

glucose metabolism

the word part glio- means

glue

what is the word part for jaw

gnatho-

what is an enlargement of the thyroid that may be caused by lack of iodine, inflammation induced by an infection, tumors, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism

goiter

what STI infection causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the reproductive system and can also affect the eyes and mouth

gonorrhea

a condition that causes buildup of uric acid crystals in the blood with deposition in joints is

gout

the name of this sexually transmitted infection means "lover of swine". its tertiary stage is characterized by soft, fibrous tumors called

gummas

an epilepsy patient is being treated with phenytoin for his seizures. a side effect of this drug is "gingival hyperplasia". this condition is enlargement of the

gums

the literal meaning of tricho/mon/iasis is

hair-like/one unit/refers

the prefixes hemi- and semi- mean

half

the word part mano- means

hand

which of these body parts is commonly massaged by practitioners of reflexology

hand

leprosy is also known as

hansen's disease

the word part duro- means

hard

antonyms comprise medical terms and are words that

have opposite meanings

the word part caputo- means

head

the combining forms acous- and audi/o both mean

hearing

a thallium scan is used to detect damage to the

heart

an ekg and ecg is used to record information about electrical activity in the

heart

the diagnostic term gastoesophageal reflex disease can also refer to

heart burn

the literal meaning of the diagnostic term cardio/myo/path/y is

heart/muscle/disease/condition

thermo/gram literally means

heat or temperature/recording

what is the emergency procedure for dislodging bolus or other objects from the trachea or throat

heimlich maneuver

what is paralysis on the opposite half of the body from where brain damaged occurs

hemiplegia

the literal term "blood/bursting forth/resembles" is used to refer to

hemorrhoids

which term can be used interchangeably with hypertrichosis

hirsutism

which of the following is not a personality disorder in cluster C

histrionic personality disorder

what 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 glands that means to urge on is

hormone

genital warts are spread to others by

human papilloma virus

____ is a defect in the vision in which the rays focus behind the retina due to a flattened eye globe, a flattened cornea or some other type of refractive error

hyperopia

when the thyroid produces too much thyroxine, what results

hyperthyroidism

gout is caused by

hyperuricemia

another term used to refer to Addison's disease is

hypoadrenocorticism

the term which literally means "under/ribs cartilage/condition" refers to which diagnosis

hypochondriasis

dwarfism, simmonds' disease, hypogonadism and sheehan's syndrome all are caused by

hypopituitarism

which of the following is not a form of arteriosclerosis

hypotensive

what controls pituitary secretions, body temperature, hunger, thirst and libido

hypothalamus

what is the state of under-production of thyroxine from the thyroid gland

hypothyroidism

the surgical term that means excision of the uterus is

hyster/ectomy

____ is a condition of dry, fish-like skin

ichthyosis

what is an inflammation of the ileum

ileitis

which of the following muscles are not involved in the breathing process

iliacus

the bacterial infection that is referred to as ____ 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

a controllable risk factor for heart attack is

inadequate exercise

the word part atelo- means

incomplete

hyperplasia

increase in number of cells

which of these is not a sign of brain concussion

increased appetite

hepatitis A is also known as

infectious hepatitis

in the medical term "pleurisy", what is the meaning of its suffix

inflamed

the diagnostic term balan/itis actually means

inflamed glans penis or glans clitoris

the compound term "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

the medical term myring/itis actually means

inflammation of the eardrum

the medical term kerat/itis actually means

inflammation of the eye's cornea

the diagnostic term blephar/itis means

inflammation of the eyelid

the diagnostic term gingivitis means

inflammation of the gums

the term con/junctiv/itis literally means together/joined/inflamed. it actually means

inflammation of the membrane that covers the eyeball and the eyelid

the diagnostic term anterior polio/myel/itis means an

inflammation of the spinal cord frontal gray horn

what is a hair that grows through or follows an abnormal hair channel to the surface of the skin called

ingrown

which is the most common type of hernia

inguinal

concentration of urine occurs in the renal "medullary" zone. based on its name, where is the medullary zone located in the kidney

inner marrow-like pyramids

the term "stetho/scop/e" literally means

instrument to examine the chest

the term ophthalmo/scop/e means

instrument to examine the eye

the term bronchoscope literally means

instrument to view trachea-like structures

the term proctoscope means

instrument used for visual examination 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 prevents hyperglycemia is

insulin

complimentary or alternative medicine is now referred to as ________

integrated medicine

massage and reflexology are examples of

integrated medicine

the abbreviate icu refers to an

intensive care unit

the term ascaris in greek literally means

intestinal worm

the word parts ferro- and sidero- mean

iron

how is shigellosis diagnosed

isolating and identifying the Shigella bacterial organism in stool

the diagnostic term scabies actually means

itch mite infestation

the second portion of the small intestine whose name means "to empty" is the

jejunum

the diagnostic term tinea cruris actually means

jock itch

the nutritional term chyme literally means

juice

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 patient who has undergone a nephrectomy has had which of the following removed

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

the root word nephr/o- in its combining form means

kidney

pyelograms help diagnose

kidney infection

pyelogram records information about the

kidney pelvis

the diagnostic term "stag horn calculus" refers to

kidney stone in deer antler shape

kub examinations look into

kidney, ureter and bladder

a patient with "genu osteoporosis" means the condition is located in their

knee

the diagnostic term "genu varum" means

knees are bent outward

the combining form of a term that means "hump or hunchback" is

kypho-

the medical condition of _____ is the backward bending of the thoracic spinal vertebrae

kyphosis

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

the combining forms that mean "milk" are

lact/o- and galacto-

the diagnostic term coloscopy refers to viewing and examining the

large intestine

the word part 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

what is a white, plate-like plaque on the gingiva called

leukoplakia

"pediculosis corpus" is caused by

lice

____ are bands of connective tissue that hold bones together

ligaments

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

the diagnostic term cheil/itis literally means

lip inflamed

a fatty tumor is called a

lipoma

you have shoveled snow for an hour in frigid temperatures and now suspect that you have "cheilitis." which part of your body is affected by this condition

lips

if an infection is "chronic" it is characterized by

little change, slow progression, and long duration

the organ that produces bile is the

liver

hepat/oma literally means

liver/tumor

____ is an abnormal anterior concave curvature of the spine and is referred to as swayback

lordosis

the diagnostic term placenta previa actually indicates

low implantation

a pulmonary infarction actually means

lung blood flow blockage

spiro/metry is used to evaluate

lung capacity

____ collected throughout the body drain(s) into the blood through two ducts in the neck

lymph

what is the yellow spot in the retina lateral to the optic nerve

macula

the term 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 majority of STIs are diagnosed using

material swabbed from orifices

the correct way to fracture or divide the medical term melanocarcinoma is

melano/carcin/oma

the inability to sleep is often caused by the lack of the pineal gland to secrete

melatonin

the medical term 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 an inflammation of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord

meningitis

what is the broad, fan-shaped peritoneum fold that suspends and encircles the jejunum and ileum to the dorsal wall of the abdomen

mesentery

the prefix that means "change or after" is

meta-

____ are pinhead-sized papules on the face or genitals that are keratin-filled cysts

milium

the word part galacto- means

milk

the combining form phren/o- means

mind

the valve located between the left atrium and ventricle is the

mitral

a ____ neoplasm is composed of two or more germinal layers

mixed

the condition which has a literal meaning "soft: to touch" is also known as

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." this disease is

mononucleosis

the word part mater- means

mother

a patient may display an ecchymosis after a

motor vehicle accident

the combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean

mouth

the word parts oro- and os- mean

mouth

fluoroscopy is used to record

moving body parts

if john is adducting his arm, he is

moving it toward his body

cystic fibrosis is an inherited exocrine gland disorder that causes thick secretions of ____ to accumulate in the lungs

mucus and pus

the word part ptyalo- means

mucus, saliva fluid

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

the name of this disease literally means "near/ear/inflamed" and is also known as "parotitis." what is it?

mumps

cardiomyopathy refers to having a problem with the ____ of the heart

muscle

my/o- is the combining form of a word part that means

muscle

the diagnostic term my/asthenia gravis actually means

muscle heavy and weak

with hypoparathyroidism, decreased secretion of PTH results in

muscle hyperexcitability

which of the following isn't a vital sign

muscle response

the medical term "tetanus" usually refers to

muscle spasms

the parathyroid gland produces para/thormone, which regulate body calcium blood levels and prevents

muscle spasms

the somatic peripheral nervous system is composed of neurons that control the "soma" or body. they specifically control which of the following

muscles

the term that means spinal cord inflammation is

myel/itis

this combining form _____ means bone marrow or spinal cord

myelo-

coronary thrombosis may be a cause of

myocardial infarction

a group of myofilaments make up

myofibril

the muscular wall of the uterus is called the

myometrium

lasik laser surgery can be used to correct

myopia

which of these conditions would be treated with phakic intraocular lenses

myopia

concave lenses are used to correct ____, and convex lenses are used to correct ____

myopia; presbyopia

the term tapeworm literally means

narrow banded worm

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

the medical term "myopic" actually means

nearsighted

cervic/itis literally means

neck/inflamed

acu/puncture literally means

needle puncture

the medical term for new growth of abnormal tissue or a tumor is

neoplasm

the word part neuro- means

nerve

the term neuralgia is defined as

nerve pain

the cord-like structure that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called

nerves

the medical abbreviations CNS, PNS, and ANS refer to divisions of the

nervous system

the diagnostic term that means tumor made up of nerve cells is

neur/oma

"neoplasm" literally means

new/growth

papill/oma literally means

nipple/tumor

what STI causes dysuria and is usually associated with bladder or kidney infections

nonspecific urethritis

a patient that is "euthyroid" has

normal thyroid function

a patient with rhinitis undergoes a "rhinoscopy", which is a procedure to examine the

nose

the diagnostic term "in-continence" literally means ____ and is seen with lack of bladder or rectal control

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

the diagnostic term geriatric alopecia actually means

old age baldness

which word part literally means oil

oleo-

aromatherapy uses which principle

olfactory stimulation

a cortical cataract occurs

on the edge of the lens nucleus

the term nebuliz/er means

one who causes a mist

the anatomical term incis/or literally means

one who cuts in

the muscle term ad/duct/or literally means

one who/draws/toward

if a fracture has a protrusion through the skin, it is an

open fracture

the word part nario- means

opening to nose

the nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses form 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-

body part formed of two or more types of body tissue and performs one or more specific functions is

organ

the diagnostic term that means abnormal loss of bone density is

osteoporosis

the term that means one who studies and treats disease of the ear is

otologist

the medical term for a fungal infection of the ear is

otomycosis

the medical term that means a specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is

otorhinolaryngologist

the prefix extra- means

outside

OV, OVAR, OVA, OVARIO, and OOPHORO all refer to

ovaries

the pituitary hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during female labor is

oxytocin

in the medical term "cephalgia", the combining verb form means

pain

the diagnostic term ot/algia means

pain in the ear

the medical term cephalo/dynia means

pain in the head

the diagnostic term irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to

painful intestines

what is a temporary or permanent loss of sensation, loss of ability to move, or inability to control movement

palsy

which organ has both endocrine and digestive functions

pancreas

the medical term asthma literally means

panting

a patient with a condition which literally means "nipple/many/condition" has

papillomatosis

the medical term that means small, solid skin elevation is

papule

the medical term quadri/plegia means

paralysis of all four limbs

which of the following 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 ________ glands

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

the diagnostic term sub/luxation actually means

partial joint dislocation

the medical term cerebral palsy is characterized by

partial or complete paralysis caused by brain injury

the medical term that means "the science of or study of body changes caused by disease" is

path/o/logy

the study of disease is referred to as

pathology

during parturition, an "episiotomy" prevents lacerations. episiotomy literally means:

pelvic floor/to cut/procedure

the diagnostic 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 of the following isn't an antihypertensive drug

penicillin

the _____ is a double membranous fibrous sac that encloses the heart

pericardium

what is abnormal dispersion of endometrial-like lining throughout the abdominal pelvic area

peritoneal endometriosis

the lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the

peritoneum

the suffixes -a, -ia, -iac, -al, -ar, -ic, -is, -on, -os, -us, -ium, and -um are used as a generalized actual meaning for the phrase "refers to or _____."

pertains to

the diagnostic term that is also referred to as whooping cough is

pertussis

which term means "flat-footed"

pes planus

which word part means diaphragm

phreno-

the diagnostic term 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

the diagnostic term abruptio placentae actually indicates

placental miscarriage

the diagnostic term 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 _____, which was the leading world killer around 1900 A.D.

pneumonia

the medical term for a specialist who treats and diagnoses foot diseases and disorders such as corns, bunions, claw foot, ingrown toenails, and par/onych/itis is a

pod/iatr/ist

a "footed cell" may also be referred to as a

podocyte

the diagnostic term acne vulgaris literally means

pointed and common

septicemia is derived from the Greek word septikos, which means

poison or putrefying

the diagnostic term for inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is

polio/myel/itis

what word part means thumb

pollex-

in the divided medical term "osteopor/o/sis", the slash lines indicate that the vowel "o" may be used as part of which word parts

por- and -osis

ATHER- means ____, and refers to yellow fat

porridge

the _____ pituitary lobe stores and releases anti/di/uret/ic hormone (ADH) and oxy/tocin

posterior

a patient diagnosed with alzheimer's disease is characterized by

pre-senile dementia

the word part attached to the beginning of a word root in order to modify its meaning is called a

prefix

"striae gravidarum" would be found in which of the following patients

pregnant

the term gravida usually means ____, but literally means ____

pregnant and heavy

swelling of the bursa below the knee is diagnostically referred to as

prepatellar bursitis

if a patient has a decubitus ulcer, they have a

pressure bedsore

during the ________ stage of syphilis, small, painless, red pustules appear at the sight of infection

primary

the term tympanostomy literally means

procedure of cutting and making a mouth-like opening in the ear drum

the term "surgery" literally means

procedure of working by hand

the diagnostic term 'cystoscopy' literally means

procedure to view and examine the bladder

the term "graphy" means

procedure using an instrument to record something

what does mictur/ition mean

process of urinating or voiding urine

the term auscult/ation literally means

process or procedure for listening

the term percuss/ion literally means

process or procedure of striking

the combining form that means "rectum and anus" is

proct/o

what is an inflammation of the rectum and anus

proctitis

the procedural term that means visual examination of the rectum is

proctoscopy

what is used to prevent infections from being transferred or communicated from one person to another

prophylaxis

what is the increase in the size and development of the tissues of the prostate referred to as

prostatic hyperplasia

trichomon/iasis is caused by a ________ that causes a mal/odorous frothy yellow to green discharge, itching (pruritus), and burning.

protozoan parasite with a tail

the diagnostic term hiatal hernia refers to

protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm

direction closest to the point of origin is

proximal

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 _____ therapy

psychosomatic

the medical term emphysema literally means

puffed up

a stethoscope is placed over the heart to listen to the

pulmonary valve

with _____, blood flows backward through an incomplete pulmonic valve from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle

pulmonic regurgitation

the medical term py/uria means

pus in the urine

the ring of muscles found around the opening between stomach and duodenum

pyloric sphincter

periodontitis, rigg's disease, and periodontoclasia all refer to

pyorrhea

the combining word forms that refer to the "spine, vertebral, column, and/or vertebra" are

rachi/o- and spondyl/o-

the word part iro- means

rainbow

mammogram means

recording of heart

angiograms are used for

recording pictures of blood vessels

a patient with urticaria after exposure to an allergen displays "wheals". these are usually

red

the term ocular literally means

refers to the eye

the diagnostic term dental caries literally means

refers to tooth cavities

the diagnostic term bulim/ia literally means

refers to/hungry

what treats the body using principles similar to acupuncture and acupressure

reflexology

the ____ is made up of a vascular coat and the rods and cones that help interpret light and colors

retina

____ is a pathologic condition where the retina becomes partially or completely separated from the choroid portion of the eye or vascular layer

retinal detachment

_____ is a pathologic condition where the retina becomes partially or completely separated from the choroid portion of the eye or vascular layer

retinal detachment

what is the pathologic 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

the word parts 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

the medical term trach/oma refers to a chlamydial infection causing

rough swollen eye lesions

oral koplik spots are associated with

rubeola

what abnormal heart sound is described as a low-pitched murmur

rumble

the diagnostic term "herniated disc" in reference to an intervertebral cartilage means that the cartilage is/has

ruptured or protruded

the medical term burs/itis literally means

sac inflamed

term diving body into right and left halves is

sagittal

HIV cannot be transmitted through

saliva

when the oviducts are inflamed it is referred to as

salpingitis

what do forensic psychologists specialize in

sanity of crimes

the diagnostic term squamous cell carcinoma actually means

scaly crab-like cell tumors of the surface tissue

the medical term cicatrix literally means

scar

scarlet fever is also known as

scarlatina

the outer hard layer of the eye (white of the eye) is the

sclera

a 21-year-old male has a sexually transmitted infection with mucopurulent discharge from his urethra and dysuria. the literal name for his infection is

seed producer/flow

what is the literal meaning of gon/orrhea

seed producer/flow

the medical term epi/lepsy means

seizure upon the mind and body

holistic therapies stress the importance of

self care and illness prevention

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

"placebo" literally means

shall please

pediculosis corpus if often spread by

sharing fabrics and combs

high risk factors for HIV include

sharing needles and syringes

a muscular dystrophy patient who presents with a condition of "winged scapulae" means that they have a problem with their

shoulder

the word part omo- means

shoulder

an atrophic muscle would appear

shrunken

there are ____ essential body nutrients

six

an electromyogram is used to record information about electrical activity in the

skeletal muscle

the combining form cutane/o- (cutaneous), pel/o- (pellagra), -derm- (ep/iderm/is and dermat/itis), and cut/i- (cut/icle) all mean

skin

the diagnostic term pell/agra literally means _____ and is caused by the lack of niacin or niacinamide in the diet

skin/rough

dermato/plast/y literally means

skin/surgical repair/process of

"hypnosis" literally means

sleep/condition

carbuncle in latin means

small, glowing ember

genital herpes lesions are ____ than oral herpes lesions

smaller

the leading cardiac risk factors are

smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, and hyper/cholesterol/emia

smegma literally means _________. it can cause an irritation & inflammation of the glans penis or glans clitoris

soap

a plantar wart is located

sole of foot

what does the word part thymo- mean

soul or flowery

the medical term opto/metr/ist literally means

specialist in measuring sight

the medical term endo/crin/olog/ist actually means

specialist in the science and study of glands of internal secretion

what is used to examine the cervix and vaginal walls

speculum

the device or instrument that is used to measure arterial blood pressure by hand is a

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

the word part myelo- means

spinal cord

myelogram is used to record information about which tissues

spinal cord and nerves

how is cryptococcosis diagnosed

spinal tap and x-ray

what does the word part rachio- mean

spine

the etiologic agent of syphilis is a

spirochete

which was the first 3d printed drug approved by the FDA

spirtam

a ____ is usually a sudden traction on a muscle, ligament, and joint capsule

sprain

a patient diagnosed with "orthostatic hypotension" must be in what position in order to be diagnosed

standing

an em/bol/ism literally means

state of a lump within

to perform auscultation you use

stethoscope

the anatomical term gastric rugae literally means

stomach folds

the word parts litho-, petro-, and lapio- all mean

stone

what is the disorder of the eye in which the optic axis cannot be directed at the same object

strabismus

an orthodontist is a specialist in

straightening teeth

rheumatic fever is most commonly caused by

streptococcus pyogenes

a patient with rhabdomyolysis has destruction of

striated muscle

what is caused by a staphylococcus infection of the eyelid and sebaceous gland

stye

in the divided medical term "sub/hepat/ic", which part is the prefix and which part is the suffix

sub- and -ic

which of the following is not a salivary gland

subglossal

the diagnostic term 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

in the medical term "arthr/itis", -itis is the

suffix

the word part attached to the end of a word root in order to modify its meaning is the

suffix

placebo effect therapy uses the principle of

suggestion and believability

pectus excavatum is more commonly referred to as

sunken chest

flat on back and face up

supine

the surgical term angioplasty means

surgical repair of a blood vessel

the surgical term cheil/orrhaphy means

suture of the lips

after a stroke, a patient can exhibit "dysphagia" . this means that they have difficulty

swallowing

the combining forms hidr/o- and sudero- both mean

sweat

the word part sudoro- means

sweat

colds are treated symptomatically, which means

symptoms are treated with medications

an infectious sexually transmitted disease characterized by gum-like body lesions (gummas) appearing in the tertiary (3rd) stage of the disease is called

syphilis

the diagnostic term rotary cuff avulsion actually means

tearing of shoulder joint soft tissues, ligaments, and deep tendons

what attaches muscles to bone

tendons

the tear of the tendons that hook the muscles of the forearm to the elbow is

tennis elbow

the medical term opistho/tonos means

tension that bends head backward

the ____ controls sexual development and the development of sperm

testicles

what is the twisting of blood vessels that supply blood to the male gonad

testicular torsion

the medical term that means the same as quadri/plegia is

tetra/plegia

otitis media is an inflammation of

the middle ear

peritonitis is the inflammation of

the peritoneum

the term "laryngo/scop/y" literally and actually means:

the procedure of viewing and examining the voice box

biopsy literally means

the procedure of viewing life

the medical term psych/iatr/y literally means

the procedure or process of treating or curing the mind

the term "gestation" literally means

the process of bearing or separating

the term mastectomy literally means

the process of cutting out the breast

laceration literally means

the process of tearing

the term "psychology" literally means

the process or procedure of the science or study of the mind

parturition literally means

the process or the desire to bring forth

the medical term cardiology means

the science and study of the heart

enteron in greek literally means intestine, but the term is usually used in reference to

the small intestine

Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross is best known for

the stages of death and dying

the diagnostic term hirsut/ism literally means

the state of being hairy

the diagnostic term hammer toe means

the toes are bent over or down

vitamin b1 is also known as

thiamine

the lungs and heart are found in the

thoracic cavity

the term schizo/phrenia actually refers to a type of psych/osis that is also characterized by

thought deterioration and lack of social functioning

personality disorders are grouped into _____ types or clusters

three

what abnormal heart sound can be felt as a vibration

thrill

the word part pharyngo- means

throat

the diagnostic 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

what gland is essential for development of T-cells

thymus

located in front of the lower box and the upper trachea, the ____ gland is the largest endocrine gland and is shaped like a shield

thyroid

the thyroid hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism is

thyroxine

rocky mountain spotted fever is caused by rickettsia that is carried by a

tick

hist/o means

tissue

herpes in greek means

to creep

phlebotomy means

to cut into a vein

In old french, strain means

to draw tight

the medical term enema literally means

to inject

the term catheter literally means

to let down into

term sphygmo/mano/meter literally means

to measure the pulse by hand

the anatomical term alimentary literally means

to nourish

the term "depression" derives from the Latin word deprimere, meaning

to press down

the diagnostic term scurvy literally means ____ and is the lack of vitamin C in the diet

to scratch

the medical term concussion means

to shake violently

the combining form -phas- means

to speak; utter

the term "metastasis" means

to spread

the term gustation in old french means to feel, but the actual meaning is

to taste

lateral describes movement

to the side

dento-, donto- and odonto- all mean

tooth

the word parts dento- and donto- both mean

tooth

the term "diagnosis" means

total knowledge

inferior describes movement

toward lower end of body

a patient who is adducting their arm is moving it

toward their body

what type of medicine has ancient origins, strong cultural ties, and trained healers

traditional

what type of epilepsy is caused by trauma to the brain

traumatic

psychotherapy is the process of

treating the mind with nonphysical therapies

what is the etioloic 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

what is also referred to as rabbit fever or deerfly fever

tularemia

the combining form onc/o- means

tumor

the relative speed with which the skin resumes its normal appearance after being stretched or compressed is called ____. it represents the amount of water in the tissues or hydration

turgor

the prone position is

turned down

a female neonate is diagnosed with a "volvulus." this means her intestines are

twisted

the procedure of using an instrument that produces higher frequency around waves to produce an image of the size or shape of a body part is called

ultra/sono/graph/y

a subcutaneous injection is

underneath the skin

the combining forms that mean "nail" are

unguin/o- and onycho-

what does reiki mean in japanese

universal vital force

John's physician told him that his disease is idiopathic. this means its cause is

unknown

epiglottis literally means

upon/tongue

the procedural term for a series of x-ray films taken of the stomach and duodenum after barium has been swallowed is

upper GI series

which of the following refers to a procedure which literally means "canal/viewing/procedure"?

ureteroscopy

the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder are the

ureters

your patient with diabetes insipidus has "polyuria" and "polydipsia." this means that the patient has increased

urine volume output and thirst

a patient with "colpoptosis" is expected to display protrusion of the

vagina

the diagnostic term ar/rhythmia means

variation in normal heart rhythm or contraction

the term that means twisted or enlarged and distorted spermatic cord veins is

varicocele

the surgical term that actually means male sterilization is

vasectomy

the word part phlebo- means

vein

the combining forms that mean "vein" are

ven/o and phleb/o

anterior movement is also called

ventral

the lower chambers of the heart are called the

ventricles

the medical term that means wart is

verruca

cryosurgery is used to treat

verrucae

the combining forms angi/o- and vaso- all mean

vessel

angina pectoris literally means

vessel : in chest

hepatitis a, b, and c are caused by a

virus

the disease smallpox is caused by a highly contagious __________ and is characterized by prostration, a vesicular-pustular rash, and fever

virus

the combining form or term that literally means "internal organs" is

viscer/o

a diagnosis of "pleurisy" means that the patient has an inflammation between which layers of the pleura

visceral /parietal

the E eye chart is used to measure

visual acuity

the laryngopharynx extends from the oral pharynx down to

voice box

the word part laryngo- means

voice box

parkinson's disease causes body tremors (shaking), weak speech, shuffling of feet, and depression. other patients may experience

voice loss, sphincter problems, falls and paralysis

the diagnostic term hydro/cele in males 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

the medical term glauc/oma actually means

waterfall, cloudy, or gray vision

the combining form "asthenia" means

weakness

signs of aids include

weight loss, oral lesions and lymphadenopathy

ureteroscopy is most often used

when ureteral stones are suspected

which of the following is a dietary source of zinc

whole grains

the word bronchus means

windpipe-like

pterygium literally means

wing

intravenous injection means

within a vein

the term intramuscular injection literally means

within the muscle

the diagnostic term anorexia nervosa literally means

without appetite: caused by a nervous condition

idiopathic epilepsy is

without known cause

the word "afebrile" has a prefix which means

without or not

the word part gyneco- means

woman

the combining form of a stem word is usually made of two component parts, the

word root and combining vowel

in the medical term "intra/ven/ous", -ven- is the

word root or stem word

a compound term is derived from two or more

word roots

the term "trauma" refers to a

wound

the combining form fet/o- actually means

young

after conception, the developing cells are referred to as a ____, meaning yolk

zygote