Self Tests: Medical Terminology TOTAL
The study that uses ultrasound to determine the velocity of the flow of blood within a vessel is:
Doppler Flow Studies
The diagnostic term for a congenital condition characterized by varying degrees of intellectual disability and multiple physical defects is
Down Syndrome
The word part conio- means:
Dust
____is local or generalized swelling caused by excessive tissue fluids.
Edema
An "'Electro Shock Therapy EST' is also known as
Electric Convulsive Therapy (ECT)
______is an inflammation of the serous membrane lining inside the myocardium of the heart
Endocarditis
The combining form that means "physical sensation, sensitivity, or feeling" is
Esthesi/o-
The hormone ___ increases in the blood to a level that causes LH to be released from the anterior pituitary. This hormone is the third of the four female cycle hormones.
Estrogen
Stress fractures are also referred to as
Fatigue fractures
the diagnostic term avulaion means
Forceful tearing away of part of a body structure
The most important longitudinal heart study in the world is being conducted in what American city since 1946:
Framingham, Massachusetts
The most important longitudinal heart study in the world is being conducted in what American City since 1946?
Framingham, Massachussetts
The medical abbreviation for the gastrointestinal system
GI
The _____ is used to treat brain cancer by directing radiation at precise brain locations
Gamma Knife
what is an inflammation of the stomach rugged mucosal wall?
Gastritis
The term herpes literally means to creep and it can cause disease like chickenpox, shingles, herpes simplex 1, and herpes simplex 2
Genital Herpes
The diagnostic term Rubella is also known as:
German measles or 3 day measles
What is a diabetes condition that form during pregnancy called?
Gestational diabetes
Condition that causes buildup of uric acid crystals in the blood with deposition in joints is
Gout
Silicosis is also known as:
Grinder's disease
Dwarf/ism is often seen with Pro/geria. The probable cause is hereditary factors or the lack of pituitary ____ production that leads to complete premature aging
HGH
Leprosy is also known as
Hansen's disease
An 'EKG or ECG' is used to record information about
Heart
What is the emergency procedure for dislodging bolus or other objects from the trachea or throat?
Heimlich Maneuver
"I swear by Apollo the Physician and Asclepius and Hygieia and Panaceia..." is the beginning of what famous oath?
Hippocractic Oath
" I swear by Apollo the Physician and Asclepius and Hygieia and Panaceia..." is the beginning of what famous oath?
Hippocratic
The lack of ___ can cause premature aging
Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
____ 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
Graves' disease is also known as
Hyperthyroidism
When the thyroid produces too much thyroxine, what results?
Hyperthyroidism
Dwarfism, Simmons disease, hypogonadism, and sheehans syndrome are all caused by
Hypopituitarism
The compound term 'mermato/myc/osis' actually means
an extensive skin fungus condition, state of, or infection
Hepatitis A is also known as
Infectious Hepatitis
Hepatitis A is also known as:Hepatitis "K"
Infectious Hepatitis
Osteoarthritis is
Inflammation of a Bone joint causing bone hypertrophy
The medical trm 'dacryo/cyst/itis' of 'lacrimo/cyst/itis' means
Inflammation of the tear sac
'Complimentary or alternative medicine' is now referred to as
Integrated medicine
The abbreviation ICU refers to a(n)
Intensive Care Unit
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 diagnostic term Tinea Cruris (or crusis) actually means:
Jock Itch
What is a malignant, multifocal neoplasm of the reticuloendothelial cells of the body?
Kaposi Sarcoma
What is a malignant, multifocal neoplasm of the reticuloendothelial cells of the body?
Kaposi sarcoma
A malignant neoplasmic skin condition that spreads to organs and lymph nodes, which is commonly associated with AIDS, diabetes, and lymphoma is
Kaposi's sarcoma
The diagnostic term Genu Varum (knees are in the varu position) means
Knees are bent outward (bow-legged)
The anterior part of the pituitary gland secretes which hormones
LH, HGH, TSH and ACTH
Macro/phage literally means:
Large/eater
The anterior part of the pituitary gland secretes which hormones?
Luteiniz/ing Growth or Thyroid Stimulating an Adrenocorticotrophic
upon exam, you notice a bull's-eye rash on your patient's arm. This may be indicative of which condition?
Lyme Disease
The condition of Hodgkin's disease could also be known as
Lymph Node Hyper/trophy Disease
Hodgkin's disease is a type of
Lymph/oma
which of the following produces a radio frequency radiation pulse image of soft and hard tissue in multiple planes?
MRI
A ______ produces a radio frequency radiation pulse image of soft and hard tissue in multiple planes. It does not produce ionizing radiation hazards.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Scan)- MRI
The diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by dizziness and ringing (tinnitus) in the ear
Meniere's disease
___is the presence of an elevated number of mononuclear leukocytes in the blood.
Monocytosis
A group of myofilaments make up
Myofibril
Concave lenses are used to correct _____, and convex lenses are used to correct _____.
Myopia; presbyopia
the diagnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict is
Neurosis
"Neoplasm" literally means:
New/growth
What STI causes dysuria and is usually associated with bladder or kidney infections?
Nonspecific urethritis
An Optometric Physician uses the medical abbreviation
OD
Dr. Elizabeth Kubler- Ross is best known for
On Death and Dying
The medical term for a physician who specializes in opthamology is
Opthamologist
The medical term for a specialist ho studies the diseases of the eye an is a medical doctor
Opthamologist
The medical term that actually means one who is skilled in filling prescrptions for lenses is
Optician
A physician who uses techniques and treatments common to Medical Doctors and Chiropractic Physicians is a(n)
Oste/o/path
A physician that uses techniques and treatments similar to Medical Doctors and Chiropractors is an
Osteopath
The term that means one who studies and treats the disease of the ear is
Otologist
The medical term that means a specialist who studies and treats the diseases of the ear, nose, and throat is
Otorhinolaryngologist
The medical term cephalo/dynia means:
Pain in the head
The term that means inflamed female pelvic structures and organs is
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease- PID
The ____is a double membranous fibrous sac that encloses the heart.
Pericardium
Teh ___ endocrine gland is referred to as the Master Gland because it secretes multiple hormones that influence multiple body functions.
Pituitary
Bronchitis often progresses to a more severe lung condition called ____, which was the leading world killer around 1900.
Pneumonia
The modern medical term for specialist who treats and diagnoses foot disease and disorders such as corns, bunions, claw foot, ingrown toenails, and par/onych/itis is a Chiro/podist. A more current name would be
Pod/iatr/ist
An Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm is the ____ of the big blood vessel in the posterior belly that often ruptures and causes death by hem/orrhag/ing.
ballooning "a widening"
a pathologist noted that a skin biopsy specimen exhibited "hyperplasia." this means there is/are
an increase in cell number
orchitis literally means
an inflammation of the testes
The medical term that means without feeling or without sensation is
an/esthesia
acupuncture may be used during surgery for
anesthesia
The diagnostic term for the ballooning if a weakened portion of an arterial wall is
aneurysm
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
The procedural trm for X-ray of the blood vessels after an injection of contrast medium dye is
angiography
The medical term 'retin/itis pigmentosa' can be called
animal tracks
what does the word part talus-mean
ankle
Which example of the compound term "ankylosing" is fractured correctly?
ankylos/ing
The diagnostic term ___ refers to red skin caused by an increase in RBCs near the surface of the skin. This proliferative bone marrow condition can cause clots, strokes, heart attacks, vertigo, weakness, tinnitus, extremity pain, and an enlarged spleen caused by excess RBC breakdown.
Poly/cyth/emia Vera
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by:
Pox virus
The diagnostic term for a psychoneurotic disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is
anorexia nervosa
the diagnostic term for a disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is :
anorexia nervosa
which of these is one of kubler-ross' stages of death
bargaining
The term 'auscultation' literally means
Process or procedure for listening
The term 'percussion' literally means
Process or procedure of striking
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
The hormone ___ increases quickly in the female blood from the corpus luteum of the egg to a level that inhibits further Luteinizing Hormone (LH) production from the anterior pituitary, which stops ovulation.
Progesterone
Birth control pills start releasing ___ early in the female cycle which stops the release of LH from the anterior pituitary. The inhibition of LH around day 15 stops ovulation
Progesterone hormone
Cimex lectularius is also known as
bed bugs
Cimex lectularius is also known as:
bed bugs
The term 'enuresis' actually means
bed-wetting or involuntary urination
The diagnostic term ____ literally means "to itch" and this chronic skin condition caused red patched with dry, thick, silvery scales.
Psoriasis
What is a chronic skin condition causing red patches with dry, thick, silvery scales?
Psoriasis
what is a chronic skin condition causing red patches with dry thick slivery scales?
Psoriasis
A stethoscope is placed over the heart to listen to the:
Pulmonary valve
Anthrax infections are classified as infecting the
Pulmonary, Digestive, and Cutaneous Systems
"angiograms" are used for
Recording pictures of blood vessels
A patient with urticaria exposure to an allergen displays "wheals." these are usually:
Red
Signs of brain concussion include unequal pupil size, deafness and
Restlessness
The diagnostic term 'Sclero/derma' is actually an auto-immune reactionary dis/ease like
Rheumatoid Arthritis
_____is inflammation of nasal mucosa caused by allergies, viruses, and bacteria.
Rhinitis
Pneumonia can be caused by:
Rickettsia
Oral Koplik Spots are associated with:
Rubeola
A diagnostic characteristic of oral Koplik Spots is associated with
Rubeola- 9 day measles
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
Ruptured or protruded
The pace-maker is found in the right atria and is also called the
S-A Node
who is considered the founder of homeopathy?
Samuel Hahnemann
Hepatitis B is also known as
Serum Hepatitis
Hepatitis B is also known as:
Serum Hepatitis
Pediculosis Corpus is often spread by:
Sharing fabrics and combs
The term "prognosis" means:
before knowledge
The term 'prognosis' means
before knowledge
The parasitic protazoan disease Trypano/som/iasis (carried by insects) is called Snail fever, Chagas' disease, Tsetse Fly disease, America Fever, or
Sleeping Sickness
Schisto/som/iasis in man is a type of a ____ infestation
Split-bodied Blood Fluke Worm
Rheumatic fever is most commonly caused by:
Streptococcus pyogenes
'Aromatherapy' is a type of integrated therapy that some may feel is
Suggestive, or placebo effect, unsupported by clinical evidence and psychosomatic
A tear of the tenants at hook the muscles of the forearm to the elbow is called
Tennis elbow
The ____ controls sexual development and the development of sperm.
Testicles
A patient may be given the antibiotic ciprofloxacin as prophylaxis after exposure to anthrax. The literal meaning for "prophylaxis" is:
before/guard against
the term 'coronal' or 'frontal plane' divides the body into the
anterior and posterior portions
the term coronal plane divides the body into the
anterior and posterior portions
The pituitary lobe that secretes (ACTH), growth hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone is called the
anterior lobe
The pituitary lobe that secretes ACTH, HGH, and Follicle Stimulate Hormone (FSH) is called
anterior lobe
Which of the following is a personality disorder in cluster B?
antisocial personality disorder
Hepatitis "___" may be dormant in the body for years before the Signs and Symptoms appear.
"C"
Hepatitis "___" may be dormant in the body for years before the Signs and Symptoms appear.
"c"
The most common combining vowel is:
"o"
The diagnostic term 'geriatric alopecia' actually means
"old age" baldness "fox mange"
The diagnostic term Geriatric Alopecia actually means:
"old age" baldness"
The diagnostic term 'ar/rhythmia' means
any variation from a normal heart rhythm or contraction
The diagnostic term Ankylos/ing Spondyl/itis refers to the auto-immune condition of Rheumatoid Arthritis and actually means
The abnormal condition of stiffness and fusion of vertebrae
The blood vessel that carries blood containing oxygen and nutrients away from the heart to all body tissues except the lungs is the:
aorta
The hypoglossal nerve is located:
below the tongue
The blood vessel that carries blood containing oxygenated nutrients away from the heart to the body tissues is the
aorta
The term 'laryngo/scop/y' literally and actually means
The procedure of viewing and examining the voice box
The medical term'cerebral contusion' means
The process of bruising the brain
the term masteroctomy literally means
The process of cutting out the breast
The medical term 'mictur/ition' actually and literally means
The process of urinating or voiding urine
The term 'examination' means
The process or procedure of inspection
Enteron in Greek literally means intestine, but the term is usually used in reference to:
The small intestine
procedure of working by hand
The term 'surgery' literally means
The lungs and heart I found in the
Thoracic cavity
What is coagulated or clotted material that develops inside the vascular system?
Thrombus
What gland is essential for development of T-cells?
Thymus
in old French strain means
To draw tight
The physiologic (function) term 'de/glutition' literally means
To swallow away or down
A patient who is adducting their arm is moving it:
Toward their body
The most common combining vowel is
'o'
The diagnostic term that means deficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time is called a
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
What is the etiologic agent of syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
The Mantoux Skin Test is used to diagnose
Tuberculosis
hey female, neonate is diagnosed with a volvulus this means her intestines are
Twisted
An upper respiratory infection is referred to with the abbreviation
URI
The procedure of using an instrument that produces high frequency sound waves to produce an image of the size or shape of a body part is called
Ultra/sono/graphy
The procedural term for a series of xray films taken of the stomach and duodenum after barium has been swallowed is
Upper GI series
The diagnostic abbreviation for an infection of the nose, pharynx, larynx, and trachea is:
Upper Respiratory Infection "URI"
Pneumonia can be caused by
Virus, Fungus, and Bacteria
The laryngopharynx extends from the oral pharynx down to:
Voice box
The medical term glac/oma actually means:
Waterfall, cloudy or gray vision
Signs of AIDS include:
Weight loss, oral lesions and lymphadenopathy
The term 'radiogram' means
X-ray recording
The diagnostic term 'malignant melanoma' actually means
a black tumor that is bad or cancerous
The diagnostic term Malignant Melanoma actually means:
a black tumor that is bad or cancerous
phimosis literally means
a condition of being muzzled
the condition of epispadias results in
a defect in the top of the urethra
The medical term 'nebul/izer' is defined as
a device "one who" creates a fine spray or mist
The term 'xerogrm' means
a dry recording
ultrasonography literally means ______/"process of recording."
beyond normal ranges/sound
The diagnostic medical term 'Downs Syndrome' refers to
a genetic defect causing multiple defects seen with varying degrees of intellectual disability
The vagina is lined with______ and secretes a glycogenous substance
a membranous mucosa
The term "clinical" means:
a patient's bedside
The valve located between the left atrium and ventricle is the
bicuspid "mitral"
the word part Cholangio- refers to
bile duct
The term 'cryo/surg/er/y' literally means
a procedure of one who works by hand with cold
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
The term that means separation or removal is
apheresis
A stroke is also known as:
apoplexy
cholera literally means
bile-like flowing
cerebral ischemia results in a condition termed
apoplexy
The term 'mammogram' means
a recording of the breast
the term "mammogram" means
a recording of the breast
The diagnostic term ' abdominal hernia' refers to
a rupture or protrusion through the abdominal wall
The word part "cele" means:
a rupture, hernia or protrusion
The medical diagnostic term 'syn/drome' actually means
a set of signs and symptoms that run together- together/run
The word part Axillo- means armpit wrist forearm upper arm
armpit
The term blister is derived from the middle Dutch bluyster, meaning:
a swelling
The diagnostic term Volvulus usually refers to _________ of the ileum or the colon.
a twisting
the combining form "osmio-" indicates the principle which is used in this treatment to make it effective
aromatherapy
The diagnostic term that actually means the process of scraping away the skin by a mechanical process or injury is
ab/ras/ion
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 means hardening of the arteries is
arterio/scler/o/sis
The diagnostic term means hardening of the arteries is:
arterio/sclera/o/sis
The diagnostic term that means hardening of the arteries is:
arterio/sclera/o/sis
The diagnostic term that actually means the process of scraping away the skin by a mechanical process or injury is:
ab/ras/ion
Athero/sclerosis is a type of:
arteriosclerosis
The diagnostic term that literally means inflamed joint is
arthr/itis
Muscle terms for belly or abdomen are
abdominus or laparal
The term defines as drawing away from the mid-line or middle is
abduction
The diagnosit term 'Photo/phobia' means
abnormal aversion to or fear of light
A 'defibrillator' is used to correct
abnormal heart beats or rhythms
a defibrillator is used to correct
abnormal heart rhythms
The medical term para/noia literally refers to a behavior that is out o touch with reality or:
abnormal thinking or reasoning
The diagnostic term that means localization of pus is
abscess
The term for Xray film (recording) of a joint is
arthro/gram
The term for x-ray film recording of a joint is
arthro/gram
The diagnostic term 'a/men/o/rrhea' actually means
absence or lack of a monthly menstrual flow
what is a result of the pituitary producing too much growth hormone?
acromegaly
The prefix dia- literally and actually means
across, through, complete, or total
The pre/cancerous skin condition that is characterized by horny and hard skin that was caused by excessive exposure to sunlight is
actinic kerat/osis
Verb variations of a stem word usually describe
action taken, condition, or state
Verb variations of a stem word usually describe:
action taken, condition, or state
The surgical term that actually means "surgically breaking joint part" is
arthroclasia
The procedural term tht means visual examination of a joint is
arthroscop/y
The term for abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is
ascites
vitamin c is also known as
ascorbic acid
A terms that refers to food inhalation that blocks the airway
aspiration "process of/without/ breath"
The diagnostic term for a chronic respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, panting, with shortness of breath is:
asthma
The diagnostic term for chronic respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, panting with shortness of breath is
asthma "to pant"
The term 'clinical' means
at patients' bedside
The suffix ____ is added to word part 'pneumono-____' to refer to the surgical procedure of puncturing the lung and aspirating fluids like blood, pus, and lymph. This procedure promotes easy breathing and cell oxygenation.
-centesis
The suffix ____ is added to word part Pneumono-/______ to refer to the surgical procedure of puncturing the lung and aspirating fluids like blood, pus, and lymph.
-centesis
The suffix that means berry-shaped is
-coccus
The term Tinea Pedis actually means:
athlete's foot
the suffixes that mean 'pain' are
-dynia and -algia
Which surgical suffix means "procedure or process of cutting out?"
-ec/tom/y
The upper chambers of the heart are called the
atria
The upper chambers of the heart are called the:
atria
The suffix that means loosening, dissolution, breakdown, or separation of (fluids or tissue) is
-lysis
The suffix that means to view is
-opsy
The suffix that means drooping, sagging, or prolapsed is
-ptosis
the suffix that means drooping, sagging or prolapsed is:
-ptosis
the suffix that means drooping, sagging, or prolapsed is:
-ptosis
The suffix that means "to control or stop" is
-stasis
The suffix that means "to control or stop" is:
-stasis
The suffix that means nourishment or development is
-trophy
The incubation period for influenza is from _____to _____ days?
1 to 3 days
The incubation period for influenze is from ____ to ____ days.
1 to 3 days
Which of the following cranial nerves are responsible for carrying nerve impulses associated with special senses?
1, 2, 8, 9
The incubation period of Influenza is from _______
1-3 days
A delicate instrument used to test hearing acuteness is called an
audio/meter
A specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is an:
audiologist
The term 'glomerulonephritis' is an inflamed function unit of the kidney and is classified as ___
acute, chronic or subacute
The lymphoid tissues located behind the nasal cavity are called
adenoids
The lymphoid tissues located behind the nasal cavity are called:
adenoids
The diagnostic term for the abnormal growing together of two surfaces normally separated is
adhesion
Ninety-nine percent of words in a medical dictionary are composed of nouns, verbs, and:
adjectives
The endocrine glands located above each kidney are the
adrenal glands
the endocrine glands located above each kidney and which are divided into 2 portions called the medulla and the cortex are the
adrenals
The name of the pituitary hormone that is essential to growth, development, and continued function of the adrenal cortex is
adreno/cortico/trophic hormone or Corticotropin
"reflexology" literally means
again/bends/of/procedure of
The term 'di/uretic' literally means double urine and actually means ___
agent that increases the amount of urine
a self suggestion technique which assists patients in controlling stress is
biofeedback
Condylomata acuminata (common genital warts) 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
Genital Warts can include:
all of the above
HIV has a disproportionate impact on:
all of the above
Histo/plasmo/sis is characterized by:
all of the above
Lymphogranuloma inguinal is also known as:
all of the above
The Condylomata acuminata (common genital warts) are contagious STIs usually on the anus, vulva, penis, thighs, and/or perineum. The lesions usually are moist, soft, red, or pink, and can be:
all of the above
The diagnostic term 'rheumat/oid arthr/itis' means
auto-immune disease often with cartilaginous hyper/troph/y
The word part Occiputo- means
back of head
mal/occlu/sion literally means
bad/closure/refers
Trichomoniasis is transmitted via ____________ during sex.
all of the above
cold sore recurrence can be triggered by
all of the above
Helminth/ic Diseases can attack multiple body systems including the integumentary, digestive, and nervous systems. They are caused by Meta/zoa Parasitic Worms called:
all of the above ( Tapeworms, Roundworms, Flukeworms)
The combining word part forms "nat/o- and toci-" literally means:
birth
The combining word part forms "nat/o- and toci-" mean
birth
The muscular, hollow organ that temporarily holds the urine is the:
bladder
A patient with "leukocytosis" would have a white blood cell (WBC) count of: (Normal WBC count is 4,000-10,000/cm3).
11000
There are ____ cranial nerves
12
acupuncture has been practiced in the United States since
1970s
Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium, Myobacterim tuberculosis, and causes bacteria colony swellings (tubers) in the lungs and other body parts. TB infects approximately _____ people.
2 billion
The optic, oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves all innervate the eye and are referred to as cranial nerves:
2, 3, 4, & 6
The optic (sight), oculomotor (eye movement), trochlear (pulley-like) and abducens (to draw away) nerves all innervate the eye in some way
2,3,4, and 6
The nutritional physiology term 'bolus' literally means
ball or lump
the diagnostic term Hyper/cholesterol/emia is a blood condition with a cholesterol level above ____ mg per dcl (milligrams per deciliter) in a 20 Y/O.
200
A human has __ pairs of chromosomes
23
The nutritional physiology term Bolus literally means:
ball or lump
The diagnostic term 'hyper/cholesterol/emia' is a blood condition with a cholesterol level above ___ mg per dcl (deciiter)
230
The diagnostic term 'rubella' is also known as
3 day measles
The alimentary (to nourish) canal is approximately ___ feet long in adults.
30
How many hormones does the pituitary gland secrets in men?
6
how many hormones does the pituitary gland secrete in men
6
Dyslexia literally means:
A condition of words that are faulty or difficult
Who was Syphilis?
A fictional shepherd boy
The diagnostic term Hip Disarticulation (HD) also means
A surgical amputation through the joint capsule of the hip joint
The term _____ refers to the lack of development of normal numbers of erythrocytes in the blood.
A/Plastic An/emia
The medical term that mens Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as
A/myo/trophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The term ____ refers to the lack of development of normal numbers of RBCs in the blood
A/plastic A/nemia
The term _____________ refers to the lack of development of normal numbers of erythrocytes in the blood.
A/plastic An/emia
What is the strongest tendon in the body
Achilles' tendon
Coronary Thrombosis is also known as
Acute Myocardial infarction or Myocardial Infarction
___ cause increased pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes
Addison's disease
A non-controllable risk factor for heart attack is:
Age
HIV has a disproportionate impact on:
All of the above (Men who have sex with men, Black men, Latino men)
Which of these is not a common location of scabies rashes?
All of these are common sites
A patient with an infraction due to stenosis leading to necrosis means that the patient has a:
blockage leading to tissue death
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
Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
The diagnostic term 'pyelo/nephr/itis' literally means
An inflammation of the kidney and kidney pelvis
who is considered the founder of osteopathy
Andrew Taylor still
which of these individuals promoted a holistic healing approach to medicine?
Andrew weil
A 'stethoscope' is placed over the heart valves to listen to the
Aortic valve, bicuspid and tricuspid valves, and pulmonary valve
The interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called:
Apoplexy
A defect in the sinoatrial node is most likely to result in a/an:
Arrhythmia
Athero/sclerosis is a type of
Arteriosclerosis
Which of the following is not considered to be a sexually transmitted infection?
Aspergillosis
What is coronary disease most commonly caused by?
Atherosclerosis
The term Tinea Pedis actually means
Athlete's Foot
A specialist who speializes i the study of hearing is an
Audiologist
The diagnostic term rheumatoid arthritis refers to
Auto immune disease often with cartilaginous hypertrophy
The test that measures the amount of urea in the blood is called the
BUN test
The etiologic agent or causative agent that is responsible for Anthrax is
Bacillus anthracis
What is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the penis or clitoris?
Balanitis
Emphysema causes shortness of break and a:
Barreled Chest
Emphysema causes shortness of breath and a
Barreled Chest Look "Advanced Stages"
Which mental disorder involves manic periods and depressive episodes?
Bipolar Disorder
Osteomyelitis literally means
Bone marrow inflamed
After hatching in a _____, scabies larvae migrate to a skin pocket and molt several times.
Burrow
Hepatitis ___ may be dormant in the body for years before the signs and symptoms appear
C
The diagnostic term for a process that includes the use of a computer to produce a series of images of the tissue of the brain at any desired depth is
CAT Scan
which of the following is a noninvasive roentgenography diagnostic technique?
CAT scan
Bronchitis, asthma, emphysema and bronchiectasis are referred to as
COPD
What is a stricture of the carotid arteries in the neck that can lead to stroke called?
Carotid Stenosis
CTS and TTS are abreviations for _____ Syn/drome
Carpal or Tarsal Tunnel
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
your patient was reported to have a "serosanguinous" drainage from their surgical wound site. The drainage would resemble:
blood
The interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called
Cerebro/vascular Accident, Apoplexy, or stroke
The skin condition of Shingles is caused by the Herpes Zoster Virus. This virus also causes:
Chickenpox
The skin condition of shingles is caused by the Herpes Zoster Virus. This virus also causes
Chickenpox
The healing specialty that emphasizes a system of therapy based on the manipulation of the vertebral column and other bones of the body by hand is
Chiropractic
The bacteria which causes lymphogranuloma inguinal has the literal meaning "cloak/rough." What is the name of this bacterium?
Chlamydia trachomatis
The sickle cell anemia gene includes the
Clumping of blood in vessels causing ischemia, infarction, and tissue necrosis
What is a break in the distal portion of the radius and the ulna of the arm called?
Colles' wrist fracture
A _____ is a non-invasive roentgenography diagnostic technique
Computerized Tomography (Scan)- CAT
The inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs is called:
Congestive heart failure
The diagnostic term Lyme is associated with a town in ___ where this deer tick-borne spirochete bacteria caused a significant outbreak.
Connecticut
The diagnostic term Lyme is associated with a town in ________.
Connecticut
_____is the contraction or shortening of muscle fibers which causes a trophy.
Contracture
The surgical technique that brings a new blood supply to heart muscles by detouring around blocked atherosclerotic coronary arteries is called a(n):
Coronary artery bypass
The term 'trachy/os/tom/y' actually means
Creation of an artificial mouth-like opening in the throat and neck
Hemorrhage means:
blood bursting forth
The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines, characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of scar tissue, is:
Crohn's Disease
the diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines, characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of scar tissue, is
Crohn's disease
The medical term hemat/uria means:
blood in the urine
The medical term 'hemat/uria' means
blood in the urine- inflection of hemorrhage
The medical term 'hyper/tension' means
blood pressure that is above normal
The condition referred to as ___ is an acute viral infection that is usually seen in infants before 3 years of age. It occurs after a URI and causes vocal cord swelling, voice loss, hypoxia, and possible choking.
Croup
pan/creas literally means
all/fleshy
The medical term Hyper/tension means:
blood pressure that is above normal
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
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
An Osteopathic Physician is represented by the medical abbreviation ___ and a Chiropractic Physician is represented by the medical abbreviation ____
DO and DC
who is considered the founder of chiropractics
Daniel David palmer
The phase in the cardiac cycle in which chambers relax between contractions is called:
Dia/stole
The diagnostic term for a chronic disease caused by under activity of the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas is
Diabetes Mellitus (sweet or sugar excess)
The area in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged is called the:
alveoli
The area in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged is called the
alveolus or cavity
the diagnostic term for a chronic disease caused by underactivity of the pancreatic beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans is
Diabetes mellitus
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
type 1 diabetes is:
an absolute insulin deficiency
The Schick Skin Test is used to detect ___, which is caused by he bacteria Carynebacterium diphtheriae.
Diphtheria
Granuloma inguinale is also known as:
Donovanosis
The study that uses ultrasound to determine the velocity of the flow of blood within a vessel is
Doppler Flow Studies
The medical term 'hemat/oma' means
blood swelling or tumor
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 (part of B Complex: B-1) in the diet.
body weakness
The diagnostic term 'Beri/beri' refers to ___ and is caused by the lack of thiamine in the diet
body weakness "weakness/ weakness"
The diagnostic term 'furuncle' actually means ____ and is a staphlococcus inflection of a hair follicle or hair gland
boil
The diagnostic term furuncle actually means
boil
a trephine is used to remove
bone
The erythropoietic tissue in adults is primarily located in:
bone marrow
The myeloid tissue in cancellous bone is semi-liquid and produces most RBCs, WBCs, and Platelets is usually referred to as
bone marrow or red marrow
The diagnostic term 'Osteosarcoma' means
bone tumor that causes hard tissue to become soft and fleshy
The diagnostic term that means abnormal state of a slow heart rate is
bradycardia
A PET Scan is used to detect glucose or energy use levels of the
brain
An EEG is used to record information about
brain
The combining form en/cephal/o- refers to the:
brain
The word part cerebro- means:
brain
a PET scan is used to detect metabolism of glucose by the
brain
a patient having an electroencephalogram is having a recording made of the electrical activity in their
brain
an electroencephalogram is used to record information about electrical activity in the
brain
cerebrum means
brain
The combining form en/cephal/o- actually mean
brain "literally means within head"
The cranial nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the
brain and brain stem
The cranial nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the:
brain and brain stem
The medical term 'Cerebral Palsy (CP)' is characterized by
brain damage around the time of birth; manifested as abnormal muscle tone, movements, and coordination
The physiological (function) importance of the digestive system is to
break foods down into small ingredients to nourish the body cells
Your patient is being treated with antibiotics for "mastitis." Where is their infection?
breast
your patient is being treated with antibiotics for "mastitis" where is their infection:
breast
The diagnostic term 'mastectomy' literally means
breast/out/cut/procedure
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
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:
brochi/ect/asis
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 buildup of calcium on the kneecap (patella) surface is
calcin/osis
The diagnostic term that means abnormal buildup of lime or calcium and 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
An epithelial or covering cell malignant tumor is referred to as a
carcinoma
The medica term Sy/stole actually means:
cardiac cycle phase where chambers contract raising blood pressure
The medical term 'sys/tole' (together contract) 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
___ Is characterized by soreness tenderness in the weakness of the muscles of the thumb caused by pressure on the median nerve
carpal tunnel syndrome
A gristle like connective tissue structure between the bones
cartilage
The medical term for procedure that uses a flexible, tube-like device to withdraw or instill fluids is
catheterization
The directional term that means "toward the lower end of the body" is
caudal
the directional term that means "toward the lower end of the body" is
caudal
The combining forms that mean "abdomen or belly" are
celi/o-, lapar/o- and abdomen/o-
The terms Crenation, Poikilocytosis, and Anisocytosis all refer to
cell shapes
The term that describes movement towards the top of the body is
cephalic
the term that describes 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
the largest region of the brain is thr
cerebrum
The first seven bones of the vertebral column (forming the neck) are
cervical
the vagina leads from the labia to a structure whose name literally means "neck" this structure is called
cervix
The diagnostic term for obstruction of the eyelids sebaceous gland is
chalazion "stye"
The disease which is literally referred to as "sore/resembles" and is caused by hemophilus ducreyi is:
chancroid
The disease which literally referred 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 labelled "orthodox or conventional" medicine?
chemotherapy
your 5 year old is "masticating" ? what is he doing
chewing
Giardiasis is commonly seen in:
children in daycare centers
The word part Genio- means:
chin
The word part Mento- means:
chin
The word part genio- means:
chin
what mineral can be sourced from table salt and processed foods?
chloride
The procedural term for xray filming of the gallbladder is
chole/cysto/graphy
The procedural term for X-ray filming of the gallbladder is:
cholecystography
The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is
choledocholith/otripsy
The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is:
choledocholithotripsy
Surgical term for the repair of cartilage is called
chondr/o/plasty
the surgical 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 Crohn's disease is also known as
chronic regional ileitis
if an athlete is circumducting their arm, they are moving it
circle
If you rotate your shoulder around a central point, it is called
circumduction
the diagnostic chronic disease of the liver characterized by the gradual destruction of liver cells is
cirrhosis
The diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the liver characterized by the gradual destruction of liver cells is
cirrhosis "yellow orange color produced"
The word part Cleido- means clavicle cartilage cheek chin
clavicle
The diagnostic term 'atresia' refers to
closure of an opening
Aural Atresia refers to
closure of the outer auditory or hearing canal
The diagnostic term 'cataract' actually means
clouding of the lens of the eye
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 test that determines the time it takes for blood to form a clot is
coagulation time
The disease term Anthrax literally means:
coal lesion
The disease term 'Anthrax' literally means
coal or carbuncle "lesion"
The ____ deals with 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 the suffix"
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
composed of different tissue not normally found in. location of the tumor
the diagnostic term Cerebr/al Thromb/o/sis means
condition of a blood clot in the brain
The diagnostic term Dys/hidr/osis literally means:
condition of faulty sweating
The diagnostic term 'dys/hidr/osis' literally means
condition of faulty sweating "skin sweat blisters"
The diagnostic term 'chole/lith/iasis' means
condition of gallstones
The medical term 'encephalo/angio/scler/o/sis' means
condition of hardening of the brain's blood vessels
The diagnostic term 'pyloric stenosis' actually means
condition of narrowing the gate keeper
The diagnostic term 'diverticulosis' actually means
condition of out pouching in the colon rugae or fold
The diagnostic term Diverticulosis actually means:
condition of out pouching in the colons rugae or fold
The diagnostic term 'ur/emia' means
condition of urine in the blood
The diagnostic term Hydro/nephr/o/sis actually means:
condition of water backing up into kidney
The diagnostic term 'hydro/nephr/o/sis' actually means
condition of water backing up into the 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
The mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids and globe eyeball is the
conjunctiva
_____ is caused by foreign bodies or pathogenic organisms that cause inflammation and petechial hemorrhages.
conjunctivitis
Bone is described as ____ tissue
connective
fibromas are
connective tissue tumors
Miotic Eye Drops cause the pupil to
constrict
Miotic eye drops cause the eye's pupils to:
constrict
The diagnostic term that means skin or tissue bruise is
contusion
The diagnostic term that means skin or tissue bruise is:
contusion
The term 'af/ferent' (as in sensory impulse) is defined as
conveying toward the center
The term 'af/ferent' which may be used to describe sensory impulses is defined as:
conveying toward the center
what mineral can be sourced from organ meats?
copper
The surgical technique that brings a new blood supply to heart muscles by detouring around the blocked ather/sclerosis coronary arteries is called a
coronary artery bypass
The combining forms or terms that literally mean 'rib' are
cost/o and pleuro-
The combining forms or terms that literally mean rib are
cost/o and pleuro-
The procedural phrase "Complete Blood Count- CBC" is defined as
counting CBC, WBC, and Thrombocytes or Platelets
The literal meaning of the medical term carcin/oma is:
crab-like tumor
The LITERAL meaning of the medical term carcin/oma is
crab-like tumor "invades with crab-like leg growths"
Which of the following means skull
cranio
The surgical term that means "incision into the skull to drain fluid" is
cranio/centesis
The term Trache/os/tom/y actually means:
creation of an artificial mouth-like opening in the throat and neck
The term trache/os/tom/y actually means:
creation of an artificial mouth-like opening in the throat and neck
meniscus literally means
crescent shapes
A congenital lack of thyroxine secretion is referred to as:
cretinism
The combining form scolio- means
crooked and curved- lateral or side curve (to bend) of vertebrae, along with rotation
The combining form scolio means
crooked, bent
The term Ankylosis literally means:
crooked, stiff, bent/condition
The term Ankyl/osis literally means
crooked, stiff, bent/condition; bones pathologically fused together
lithotripsy is a procedure for
crushing calculi
The surgical term Lithotripsy means:
crushing of a stone
The diagnostic term that means "state of undescended testes" is
cryptorchidism
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
the term 'phlebotomy' means
cut into a vein
A motor vehicle accident victim admitted to the emergency department was described as having "lacerations" and "contusions" this means they have:
cuts and bruises
A motor vehicle accident victim admitted to the emergency department was described as having "lacerations" and "contusions." This literally means they have:
cuts and bruises
With mumps, often there is inflammation of the tear gland, or
dacryoadenitis
The diagnostic term 'seb/orrhea dermat/itis' is also known as
dandruff
What is an inflammation of the tear sac?
darcyocystitis
Application of an electric shock to the myocardium through the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm is called
de/fibrill/ation "process of quivering going away"
The diagnostic term 'an/emia' means
decrease in normal RBC numbers, iron, or hemoglobin levels
The diagnostic term An/emia means:
decrease in normal RBC numbers, iron, or hemoglobin levels
The skin color variation of pall/or is actually a ___, which usually accompanies blood loss, various types of anemia, or shock.
decrease in skin color
The diagnostic term 'Stag Horn Calculus' refers to
deer antler shaped kidney stone
The medical term "hypoxia" means:
deficient oxygen in the blood
The medical term 'hypoxemia' means
deficient oxygen in the blood
The medical term 'hypo/pnea' actually means
deficient rate and depth of breathing
The diagnostic term 'coronary isch/emia' actually means
deficient supply of blood to the crowning blood vessels of the heart
The diagnostic term coronary Isch/emia actually means:
deficient supply of blood to the crowning blood vessels of the heart
The diagnostic term coronary isch/emia actually means:
deficient supply of blood to the crowning blood vessels of the heart
"x-rays" produce pictures of what type of body tissue and bones?
dense
Body 'xrays" produce pictures of ____ body tissue and bones
dense
The layer of skin that is sometimes referred to as true skin is the:
dermis
The layer of skin that is sometimes referred to as true skin is the
dermis or cutis
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 diagnostic term 'mutiple sclerosis (MS)' refers to
deterioration or loss of the myelin sheath nerve body covering "paralysis"
The diagnostic reference of 'differential diagnosis' refers to
determining the difference between 2 or more similar health problems
The phase in the cardiac cycle in which chambers relax between contractions is called:
dia/stole
The phase of the cardiac cycle in which chambers relax between contractions is called
dia/stole "relaxation of heart muscle"
Which of the following can be diagnosed by looking at the retina:
diabetes
The diagnostic term 'amebic dysentery' refers to
diarrhea and dehydration caused by the amoebic one cell organism
The medical term 'dys/men/o/rrhea' actually means
difficult and painful monthly flow
Your asthma patient presents wth "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
The medical term Dysphagia means:
difficult swallowing or eating
during paturition a patient may present with dystocia Dystocia literally means
difficult/birth
The medical term 'dys/phasia' means
difficulty in speaking
The diagnostic term Peptic Ulcer literally means:
digestion : sore
The diagnostic term 'peptic ulcer' literally means
digestive: 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 (thing named) denoting quality, quantity, extent or ______
distinction of the object from something else
Adjectives usually modify a noun to denote quality, quantity, extent, or:
distinction of the object from something else
The diagnostic term that means abnormal condition of having diverticula (out-pouchings) in the colon is:
diverticul/o/sis
The word part fiss- means:
divide, split
The directional term for movement toward the back of the body
dorsal
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
your patient has a "pericardial" tamponade. The term pericardial indicates that the tamponade is located in the:
double sac enclosing the heart
If a patient has "ptosis" of their eyelid, you can expect to see the eyelid:
drooping
The diagnostic term 'nephro/dexto/ptosis' actually means
drooping kidney to the right
The diagnostic term Xero/derma literally means:
dry skin
The diagnostic term 'xero/derm' literally means
dry/skin
The diagnostic term that means painful menstrual discharge is
dys/men/o/rrhea
The diagnostic term that means painful menstrual discharge is:
dys/men/o/rrhea
the diagnostic term that means painful menstrual discharge is:
dys/men/o/rrhea
The term that means difficulty speaking or making a sound id
dys/phasic or dys/phonic
An 'otoscope' is used to view the
ear
an otoscope is used to view the
ear
The word part oto- means:
ear and hearing
The body term 'Cerumen' is also known as
ear wax
small acupuncture needles are used to treat which area of the body
ears
The diagnostic term that means pregnancy occurring outside the uterus is
ec/topic
Irregular and large hemorrhages under the skin is called:
ecchymosis
The combining forms that mean sound are
ech/o- and sono-
The procedure for making a record of the structure and motion of the heart using sound waves is called
echocardiography
The diagnostic term that means pregnancy occurring outside the uterus is:
ectopic
the diagnostic term that means pregnancy outside of the uterus
ectopic
what term is used to describe blood vessels which take blood away from the Bowmen's capsule in the kidney?
efferent
An instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an
elctro/encephalo/graph
Acupuncture needles are used in combination with which of these during treatment
electrical current
A procedure of making a record of muscle activity is called
electro/myo/graph/y
electric shock therapy is also known as
electroconvulsive therapy
The machine that records muscle activity is called the
electromyo/graph
What is obstruction of blood vessels by a clot or any foreign substance called?
embolism
The diagnostic term 'ectopic pregnancy' actually means
embryo is attached to the female usually outside of the uterus
When lung tissue swells as a result of distention and loss of elasticity in the alveoli, the condition is called
emphysema
When lung tissue swells as a result of distension and loss of elasticity in the alveoli, the condition is called
emphysema "puffed up"
The diagnostic tern that means softening of the brain
en/cephalo/malac/ia
If a tumor is found to be benign, it is
encapsulated, slow growing, and expansive
'Therapeutic Touch Therapy' uses the principle that the body produces
energy or an aura- "halo"
The combining form that mean "small intestines" is
enter/o-
The combining form that means "small intestines" is:
enter/o-
The anatomical word part colo- or colono- refers to the big intestine. The word part ___ can refer to the small intestine or both intestines.
entero-
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 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
what does the adrenal gland produce
epinephrine and corticosterone
The hormone that helps the body deal with stress is
epinephrine- alarm stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome
the procedural term for the incision into the perinuem at the end of the 2nd stage of labor to avoid tearing is
episi/o/tom/y
The procedural term for the incision into the perineum at the end of the 2nd stage of labor to avoid laceration is
episo/o/tom/y
The diagnostic term for a congenital defect in which urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis is
epispadias
the diagnostic term for a congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis is:
epispadias
Skin blushing, ___, or redness is usually caused by an increase in blood fow, oxy/hemoglobin, fever, inflammation, trauma "wound", and alcohol
erythema
Poly/cyth/emia Vera (many/cells/ blood: true) is the term for
erythrocytosis "RBC increases cause strokes, heart attacks, and clots"
The tube that extends from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach and mean gullet is
eso/phagus "toward/eater"
The tube that extends from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach and means gullet is the:
esophagus
The combining form that means "cause of (disease)" is
eti/o
The combining form that means "cause of disease" is:
eti/o
What is seborrhea?
excessive flow of oil
A person with 'hyper/dipsia' is suffering from
excessive thirst
The compound term "Poly/dips/ia" literally means:
excessive thirst
The surgical term Phalang/ectomy means:
excision of a finger or toe bone
The surgical tern 'phalang/ectomy' means
excision of a finger or toe bone- digit
The surgical terms 'lanin/ectomy' and 'rachi/o/tomy' actually mean
excision of posterior vertebral arch and cutting the vertebral column
The movement in which a limb is placed in a straight position is called
extension
the movement in which a limb is placed in a straight position is called
extension
A 'tonometer' is used to measure pressure within the
eye
Tiny blood vessels in the back of the ___ are viewed with an 'opthalmo/scop/e' to help diagnose arterio/scler/osis, diabetes, kidney disease, and many other disease
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
a tonometer measures pressure within the
eye
The medical terms 'Palpebr/itis' and 'Blepharo/ptosis' refer to
eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping
The medical terms palebr/itis refer to:
eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping
exopthalmia refers to
eyes bulging outward
The procedural term Dermatoplasty includes ___________ surgery.
face lifts
The procedural term 'dermatoplasty' includes ___ surgery
face lifts, eyelid drooping, and belly tucks
The medical term 'Bell's Palsy' is known as
facial paralysis of palsy
A "hysterosalpingography" is a procedure to visualize which of the following structures?
fallopian tubes and UTERUS
The diagnostic term "hyperopia" means:
farsightedness
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
a patient has "dysentery" resulting from shigellosis . what is the literal meaning of dysentery
faulty and painful/intestine/process of
The term Dys/chondro/plasia literally refers to
faulty cartilage formation
The diagnostic term muscular dystrophy 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 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
An unborn child from approximately the third month of pregnancy to birth is referred to as a
fetus "young"
The word part Fibro- means
fiber
"Fibromyalgia" literally means:
fibers/muscle/pain
The diagnostic term for distended or tortuous veins usually found in the lower atria and/or ventricles is
fibrillation
A tumor of the fibrous and cartilaginous tissue is called a(n)
fibrochondroma
A tumor of the fibrous and cartilaginous tissue is called a:
fibrochondroma
The STI syphilis was named after a
fictional shepherd boy
the word dactylo means
finger/toe
The diagnostic term 'Syn/dactylia' means
fingers connected together
The diagnostic term Ichthy/osis actually means:
fish-like skin condition
The diagnostic term ichthy/osis actually means:
fish-like skin condition
The diagnostic term 'ichthy/osis' actually means
fish-like skin condition with scale-like tissue
Which of the following is a secondary skin lesion?
fissure
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 muscle with
fixed and/or alternate impulses
a pacemaker can be external or internal and usually generates electrical stimuli to the heart muscle with
fixed and/or alternate impulses
The diagnostic term Pes Planus means
flat foot
the diagnostic term pes planus means
flat foot
The word part Frons- means:
forehead or front
The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to
formation, growth, or development
The prefixes quadri- and tetra- mean:
four
The prefixes quadri- and tetra- mean _____ and terato- means _____
four and monster
Breaking a compound term into component word parts (usually with combining vowel or vowels) is called
fracturing
Breaking a compound term into its component word parts combined with a vowel or vowels is called:
fracturing
The medical term that means destruction of living tissue with an electric spark is also known as
fulguration
The disease of histoplasmosis or Darlings disease is a _____ infection cause by histoplasma capsulatum.
fungal
The disease Aspergill/osis (to sprinkle/condition) is a soil or dust fungus that causes grnular lesion on or in any body organ. Prognosis is poor like most systemic fungal infections. It is treated with
fungi/cidal drugs
The skin condition of Ringworm is actually caused by a
fungus
The skin condition of Ringworm is actually caused by a:
fungus
The disease Histoplasmosis or Darlings Disease is a _____ infection cause by Histoplasma capsulatum. Bird or cat feces is the source and the disease is characterized by fever, malaise, coughing, respiratory failure, and lymph/adeno/path/y. A major problem for pregnant women and their fetuses.
fungus or fungus spore
the diagnostic term 'Ankylosing Spondylitis' means
fusing/ process vertebrae/ inflamed
a patient who is diagnosed with cholecystitis would have inflammation of what suture
gallbladder
what method is used to treat brain cancer by directing radiation at precise brain locations?
gamma knife
A group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside the spinal cord and brain are referred to as
ganglions or ganglia
The diagnostic term ___ actually means tissue death or literally "an eating sore". This condition is usually caused by Clostridium perfringens and/or poor blood supply
gangrene
The diagnostic term _____________ actually means tissue death or literally "an eating sore." This condition is usually caused by clostridium perfringens and/or poor blood supply.
gangrene
The medical term that means washing out the stomach is
gastric lavage
The diagnostic term that means inflammation of the stomach, intestines, and colon is
gastroenterocolitis
What is caused by an infection of herpes simplex II?
genital herpes
The word part Pia- means:
gentle
The development of an individual form conception through pregnancy is:
gestation
The development of an individual from conception through pregnancy is
gestation "to bear"
What does the word party hyalo- mean
glassy
The process of forming urine begins in the:
glomeruli
The process of forming urine begins in the
glomeruli capsule
The surgical term that means suture of the tongue is
glossorrhaphy
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
the diagnostic term for 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 hypothryoidism
goiter
The STI infection causes inflammation of the mucous membrane of the reproductive system, and can also affect the eyes and mouth?
gonorrhea
The STI term 'clap' refers to this reproductive system infection
gonorrhea
The diagnostic term for a disease that causes excessive amounts of uric acid crystals in the blood to be deposited in joint (elbow or toe) 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
an epilepsy patient is being treated with phenytoin for his seizures. a side effect of the drug is hyperplasia . this condition is the enlargement of
gums
The medical term 'Chalazion Cyst' is referred to as a cyst of the eyelids. It is the extension of the meibomian gland with its oily secretions. The term literally means
hailstone sac of eyelid
The literal meaning of tricho/mon/iasis is:
hair-like/one unit/refers
The prefixes hemi- and semi- mean
half
The prefixes hemi- and semi- mean:
half
The word part Mano- means limbs hand knee loin
hand
which of these body parts is commonly massaged by practitioners of reflexology?
hand
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
The combining forms acout/o- and audi/o- both mean
hearing
A 'Thalium Hot Spot Test' is used to detect _____ damage
heart
a thallium scan is used to detect damage to the
heart
an "EKG or ECG" is used to record information about electrical activity in the
heart
The diagnostic term Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can also refer to:
heart burn
The diagnostic term 'gastroesophageal reflux' can also refer to
heart burn "GERD"
If an electrocardiogram shows that a patient has "tachycardia" it means that the patient's:
heart rate is elevated
The "literal" meaning of the diagnostic term 'cardio/myo/path/y' is
heart/ muscle/ disease/ condition
The literal meaning of the diagnostic term 'cardio/myo/path/y' is
heart/muscle/ disease/condition
The literal meaning of the diagnostic term cardio/myo/path/y is:
heart/muscle/disease/condition
The diagnostic term 'My/asthenia Gravis' actually means
heavy because of muscle weakness
An ankle sprain is often characterized by
hematoma formation with ligament that are stretched, partially, or fully torn
What is paralysis on the opposite half of the body from where brain-damaged occurs?
hemiplegia
A patient with diagnosis of blood in the chest has a
hemo/thorax
The diagnostic term used ti refer to a dilated or varicose (twisted) internal and/or external vein in the rectum is
hemorrh/oid
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
which type of medicine emphasizes self-care and illness prevention??
holistic
what physicians administer small doses of similar disease substances to allegedly stimulate the natural body response of immunity
homeopathic
The term given to substances secreted by endo/crine glands that means "to urge on" is
hormone
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
The diagnostic term for a condition caused by an increased amount of cerebro-spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain is
hydrocephalus
The diagnostic term for the state of excessive thyroxin production, which causes high sugar use levels and hyperactivity is
hyperthyroidism
Gout is caused by
hyperuricemia
Addison's Disease (AKA ______) is usually idio/pathic (unique to self/disease) and slows a progressive destruction of the ad/renal cortex. In the time the tissue is infected by organisms that cause TB, histoplasmosis, and cryptococcosis.
hypo/adreno/cortic/ism (weakness, vitiligo, nausea, and hypotension)
The medical term that means body temperature below normal, 98.6 F, is
hypo/thermia
Another term used to refer to Addison's disease is;
hypoadrenocorticism
another term used to refer to Addison's disease is
hypoadrenocorticism
The term which literally means "under/ribs cartilage/condition" refers to which diagnosis?
hypochonriasis
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 underproduction of thyroxine from the thyroid gland?
hypothyroidism
The medical term which means excision of the uterus is:
hyster/ectomy
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 ileum?
ileitis
The regional term that refers to the areas on both the right and left sides of the hypo/gastr/ic body region is the
iliac or inguinal
which of the following muscles are not involved in the breathing process?
iliacus
The diagnostic term that actually means 'lack of male erection or the ability to copulate" is
im/potence
The bacterial infection that is referred to as ____ is characterized by vesicles or sacs, that ruptured and form a golden crust.
impetigo
The bacterial infection of the face that is referred to as ____ is characterized by vesicles or sacs that rupture and form a golden crust.
impetigo "means to attack"
A controllable risk factor for heart attack is:
inadequate exercise
The word part atelo- means:
incomplete
The term 'hyperplasia" means
increase in development
Which of these is not a sign of brain concussion?
increased appetite
In the medical term "pleurisy", what is the meaning of its suffix?
inflamed
The diagnostic term 'Housemaid's Knee' means
inflamed bursa below the knee- related to an occupation
The diagnostic term 'bunion' (turnip sac) means
inflamed bursa of the big to's metatarsophalangeal joint
The diagnostic term 'balan/itis' actually mean
inflamed glans penis or glans clitoris
The diagnostic term balan/itis actually means:
inflamed glans penis or glans clitoris
The diagnostic terms 'neur/itis' and 'neur/algia' mean
inflamed nerves and pain in the nerves
The compound term "Sebo/aden/itis" literally means:
inflamed oil gland
The compound term 'sebo/aden/itis' literally means
inflamed oil gland
the diagnostic term 'osteoarthritis' means
inflammation of a bone joint causing bone hypertrophy
The diagnostic term 'hidr/aden/itis' means
inflammation of a sweat gland
The diagnostic term 'en/cephal/itis' actually means
inflammation of the brain
The diagnostic term en/cephal/itis actually means:
inflammation of the brain
The diagnostic term 'ulcerative colitis' means
inflammation of the colon with sores
The medical term 'myring/itis' (typan/itis: drum/inflamed) actually means
inflammation of the eardrum
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 Blephar/itis means:
inflammation of the eyelid
The medical term kerat/itis actually means:
inflammation of the eyes cornea
The diagnostic term Anterior 'Polio/myel/itis' means an
inflammation of the front gray horn of the spinal cord
The diagnostic term 'gingivitis' means
inflammation of the gums
The diagnostic term gingivitis means:
inflammation of the gums
The diagnostic term 'cheil/itis' literally means
inflammation of the li
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 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 'stomat/itis' means
inflammation of the mouth
the diagnostic term anterior polio/myel/itis means an
inflammation of the spinal cord frontal gray horn
The diagnostic term 'gastro/enter/itis' means
inflammation of the stomach and intestinal track. Also, the surgical opening is referred to as an iliostomy; and the incision is referred to as an iliotomy.
The diagnostic term gastro/enter/itis means:
inflammation of the stomach and intestines
the medical term 'chord/itis' or 'cord/itis' actually means
inflammation of the vocal cords
what is a hair that grows through or flows and abnormal hair channel to the surface of the skin called?
ingrown
what is the msot common type of hernia
inguinal
aromatherapy oils are
inhaled, applied, during massage and used with baths
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
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 "stethoscope/scop/e" literally means:
instrument to examine the chest
The term Stetho/scop/e literally means
instrument to examine the chest
The term 'opthalmo/scop/e' means
instrument to examine the eye
the term "ophthalmo/scop/e" means
instrument to examine the eye
The diagnostic term colono/scop/e literally means
instrument to view the big or large intestine
The term 'bronchoscopy' literally means
instrument to view trachea-like structures
the term "bronchoscope" literally means
instrument to view trachea-like structures
The term Proctoscope means:
instrument used for visual examination of the rectum
The term 'endoscopic gastroscop/e' is defined as an
instrument used for visual examination of the stomach
The suffix -graph in the term cardio/graph means
instrument used to record
The suffix -graph in the term cardio/graph means:
instrument used to record
The hormone that plays an important role in the control of blood sugar levels and controls hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic body responses is:
insulin
The hormone that plays an important role in the control of blood sugar levels and controls hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic body responses is
insulin from the beta cells of the Isles of Langerhans in the pancreas "all/fleshy"
'Massage and reflexology' are examples of
integrated medicine
complimentary or alternative medicine is now referred to as
integrated medicine
massage and reflexology are examples of
integrated medicine
the abbreviation "ICU" refers to an
intensive care unit
the term ascaris in greek literally means
intestinal worm
The word part Ferro- and Sidero- means
iron
The term 'psycholog/ist' literally means
is a specialist in the science and study of the mind
A 'ureterostomy' ____
is a surgically created opening in the ureter, redirects the ureter to the outside of the body, and bypass the bladder
how is shigellosis diagnosed?
isolating and identifying the Shigella bacterial organism in stool
The diagnostic term Scabies actually means:
itch mite infestation
The diagnostic term 'scabies' actually means
itch mite saliva that causes severe itching
The medical term which refers to a yellow or orange-yellow tinge to the skin that results from damaged liver cells is
jaundice
The second (5' long) portion of the small intestine that means to empty is the
jejunum
The second portion of the small intestine whose name means "to empty" is the:
jejunum
The diagnostic term Tinea Cruris actually means:
jock itch
Tinea Cruris is more commonly called
jock itch
The diagnostic term 'Tinea Cruris' actually means
jock itch "scrotal, crural, anal, or genital fungus itch"
The nutritional physiology term 'chyme' literally means
juice
The nutritional physiology term Chyme literally means:
juice
which oil might an aromatherapist use to attempt to ease a clients joint pain
juniper
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
The root word nephr/o- in its combining form means:
kidney
sally had a pyelogram performed today to help diagnose her
kidney infection
The 'pyelogram' records information about the
kidney pelvis
a "pyelogram" records information about the
kidney pelvis
The KUB examination looks for defects in the
kidney, ureter, and bladder
the "KUB" examination looks for defects in the
kidney, ureter, and bladder
The combining forms that mean 'movement of motion' are
kineso- and -praxia
A patient with "genu osteoporosis" means the condition is located in their:
knee
The diagnostic term Genu Varum means
knees are bent outward
The 'condylomata acuminata' are contagious STI lesions usually on the anus, vulva, penis, thighs, and/or perineum. The lesions usually are moist, soft, pink or red, and can be ___
knuckle-like or nipple-like
The combining form of a term that means hump or hunchback is
kypho
The combining form of a term that means "hump or hunchback' is ___, and the medical condition of _____ is the backward bending of the thoracic (chest vertebrae) spine
kypho-, -kyph/o/sis
The medical condition of _____ Is the backward bending of the thoracic spinal vertebrae
kyphosis
he diagnostic term 'ot/itis' interna' can also be called
labrynthitis or inflamed inner ear
The medical term 'a/tax/ia' means
lack of gross motor balance/coordination
The tear glands that lubricate and protect the eye are called
lacrimal glands
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 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 combining forms that mean "milk" are:
lact/o- and galacto-
the combining forms that mean milk are
lact/o- and galacto-
The surgical term that means incision in to the abdominal wall is:
lapar/otomy
The surgical term that means incision into the abdominal wall is
lapar/otomy
A 'macro/phage' is referred to as a
large eaters of foreign cells and materials
The diagnostic term 'colonoscopy' refers to viewing and examining the
large intestine
The diagnostic term Coloscopy refers to viewing and examining the:
large intestine
The word part Maculo- means
large spot
The diagnostic term for narrowing or contraction of the larynx or voice box is
laryngospasm or laryngo/stenosis
The eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the
lens
The eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the:
lens
The diagnostic term for a type of cancer characterized by an abnormal increase in white blood cells is
leuk/emia
Cancers of the circulatory system include
leukemia and lymphomas
Cancers of the circulatory system may include:
leukemia and lymphomas
A Macro/phage can also be classified as a/(an):
leukocyte
A macro/phage can also be classified as a/(an):
leukocyte
what is a white plate like black on the gingiva called?
leukoplakia
"Pediculosis corpus" is caused by:
lice
______________________________ are bands of connective tissue that hold the 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 'calcin/osis' literally means
lime/ condition
The diagnostic term Cheil/itis literally means:
lip inflamed
A fatty tumor is called a(n):
lipoma
A fatty tumor is called a(n)
lipoma, steatoma, or adipoma
do 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
If an infection is "chronic" it is characterized by
little change, slow progression. and long duration
The organ that produces bile is the
liver
the abdominal cavity contains the
liver
the organ that produces bile
liver
Hepat/oma literally means:
liver tumor
The diagnostic term "Stag Horn Calculus" refers to _________.
lkidney stone in deer antler shape
____ 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
The diagnostic term 'placenta previa' actually means
low implantation and possible miscarriage
The term 'hypo/gly/cemia' literally means
low or below/ sugar levels/blood
The procedural phrase for a barium enema with xrays is
lower GI series
The third set of 5 large vertebrae, which form an inward curve of the lower spine and are the spinal column's major weight bearers, are called
lumbar vertebrae
A pulmonary infarction actually means:
lung blood flow blockage
A 'Pulmonary Infarction' (lung: to stuff into) actually means
lung blood flow blockage "ischemia is decreased flow"
'spiro/metry' means to measure the breath and is used to evaluate
lung capacity
Spiro/metry is used to evaluate:
lung capacity
____collected throughout the body drain(s) into the blood through two ducts in the neck.
lymph
Signs of AIDS include weight loss, oral lesions, and ____
lymphadenopathy
The diagnostic term that actually means a human with a very large head is ____. The etiology is usually the retention of CSF in the brain ventricles, causing outward skull plate pressure and an enlarged skull
macro/cephalus of hydro/cephalus
What is the yellow spot in the retina lateral to the optic nerver?
macula
The term 'multi/cyesis' literally means
many or multiple/ pregnancy
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 endocrine system and the nervous system are referred to as
master body systems
the majority of STIs are diagnosed using
material swabbed from orifices
The upper jawbone is called the
maxilla
A muscle directional term for middle or toward the middle is
medi- or meso-
The area of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the
medulla oblongata
The correct way to divide the medical term melanocarinoma is
melano/carcin/oma
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 inability to sleep is often caused by the lack of the Pineal Gland to secrete:
melatonin
The medical term 'dipther/ia' literally means
membrane/refers
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
The three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:
meninges
What is an inflammation of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord?
meningitis
opisthotonos is frequently associated with
meningitis
what is a 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
The prefix that means "change or after" is:
meta-
The medical term for the sum total of all the chemical processes that take place in a living organism is ____. It literally and actually means- the state of/changing/a lump (of food)
meta/bol/ism
Otitis media is an inflammation of:
middle ear
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 combining form ment/o- means
mind "ment/al"
The combining form phren/o - means
mind or diaphragm "phren/ology and phrenic nerve"
aborior in latin literally means
miscarriage
The valve located between the left atrium and ventricle is the:
mitral
A_______ neoplasm is composed of two or more germinal layers
mixed
The medical term 'nevus' means
mole or birthmark
The condition which has a literal meaning "soft/to touch" is also known as:
molluscum contagiosum
The Epstein-Barr virus causes a disease whose lethal name is "one/nut or kernel." This disease is:
mononucleosis
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/an
motor vehicle accident
The combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean
mouth
The combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean:
mouth
The word parts oro- and os- means:
mouth
Both food and air travel through the
mouth and pharynx or throat
"fluoroscopy" is used to record
moving body parts
Fluoroscopy is used to record
moving body parts
If John is adducting his arm he is
moving it toward his body
The compound term 'poly/dips/ia' literally means
much/thirst/refers to
The medical term that means containing both mucus and pus is
muco/purulent
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited exocrine gland disorder that causes thick secretions of _____ to accumulate in the lungs.
mucus and pus
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited exocrine gland disorder that causes thick secretions of ________ to accumulate in the lungs.
mucus and pus
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited exocrine gland disorder that causes thick secretions of ___ to accumulate in the lungs
mucus and pus from respiratory infections
the word part Ptyalo- means
mucus, saliva fluid
Myxedema literally means:
mucus/swelling
The medical term 'neuro/fibromat/osis' is characterized by
multiple fiber-like nerve tumors
Non-Specific Urethr/itis actually means an inflammation of the urethral canal that is caused by:
multiple possible etiologic agents
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
my/o is the combining form of a word part that means
muscle
Parkinson's disease causes body tremors, weak speech, shuffling of feet, and depression. Other patients may experience:"voice loss, sphincter problems, with falls and paralysis"
muscle and body
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 parathryoid gland produces para/thormone, which regulated body calcium blood levels and prevents
muscle spasms
The medical term 'tetanus' usually refers to
muscle spasms of body cause by bacteria Clostridium tetani toxins
The diagnostic terms My/asthenia and Neur/asthenia mean
muscle weakness and nerve weakness
The somatic peripheral nervous system is composed of neurons that control the "soma" or body. They specifically control which of the following?
muscles
The diagnostic term 'Muscular Dys/trophy' means
muscles that have faulty development; and wasting away of the muscles that did develop properly
The term that means spinal cord inflammation is
myel/itis
The term that means spinal cord inflammation is:
myel/itis
The combining form _____ Means bone marrow or spinal cord
myelo
The combining form___ means bone marrow or spinal cord
myelo- 'osteomyelitis or myelogram'
Coronary Thrombosis may be a cause of:
myocardial infarction
the muscular wall of the uterus is called the:
myometrium
LASIK laser surgery can be used to correct
myopia
Which of these conditions would be treated with phakic intraocular lenses?
myopia
Laser assisted surgery, LASIK, is used to correct
myopia and hyperopia
The diagnostic term 'onycho/myc/o/sis' literally means
nail/fungus/condition "infection"
A patient diagnosed with "onychomycosis" has a fungal infection of the:
nails
the term tapeworm literally means
narrow banded worm
The diagnostic term 'aortic stenosis' means
narrowing of the aorta
The diagnostic term Aortic Stenosis means:
narrowing of the aorta
any therapy that relies on the bodys 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
The medical term 'myopic' literally means ___ and actually means ____
nearsightedness or shortsighted
cervic/itis literally means
neck/inflamed
'Acu/puncture' literally means
needle puncture
acu/puncture literally means
needle puncture
The branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of disorders in newborn infants is
neo/nat/o/logy
The medical term for new growth (of abnormal tissue or tumor) is
neoplasm
The medical term for new growth of abnormal tissue or a tumor is:
neoplasm
The surgical term that means surgical fixation or re-positioning of the kidney is
nephr/o/pexy
The diagnostic term that means kidney tumor or swelling
nephroma
The word part neuro- means:
nerve
The term neuralgia is defined as
nerve pain
The cord-like structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called:
nerves
The cord-like structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of thee body to another are called
nerves
The medical abbreviations CNS, PNS, and ANS refer to divisions of the
nervous system
The medical abbreviations CNS, PNS, and ANS refer to divisions of the:
nervous system
The diagnostic term that means tumor made up of nerve cell is:
neur/oma
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
A patient that is "euthyroid" has:
normal thyroid function
A patient with rhinitis undergoes a "rhinoscopy," which is a procedure to examine the:
nose
Chloasma or melasma patches appear on the forehead, cheeks and ___
nose
The diagnostic term "In-continence" literally means _________ and is seen with the lack of control of the bladder or the rectum.
not contained
The diagnostic term 'incontinence' literally means ___ and is seen with the lack of control of the bladder or the rectum
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
What cellular organelle contains chromosomes and has the literal meaning 'nut'?
nucleus
a lumbar puncture is used to
obtain spinal fluid sample
The term for an abnormal condition of the eye caused by fungus is
oculo/myc/o/sis
The diagnostic term geriatric Alopecia actually means:
old age baldness
which word part literally means oil?
oleo
aromatherapy uses which principle
olfactory stimulation
The medical term that mean scanty or slight urination is
olig/uria
A cortical cataract occurs:
on the edge of the lens nucleus
Lobar Pneumonia refers to a lung infection in
one or more of the 5 lobes in the 2 lungs
The term 'nebul/i/zer' means
one who causes a mist
the term "Neubuliz/er" means
one who causes a mist
The anatomical term 'incis/or' literally means
one who cuts in
The anatomical term Incis/or literally means:
one who cuts in
The medical term 'peritoneal' literally means
one who holds lower viscera "largest serous membrane in the body"
The term Chiro/pract/or literally means
one who practices by hand
The muscle term adductor literally means
one who/draws/toward
The muscle term 'ad/duct/or' literally means
one who/draws/toward "medially"
If a fracture has a protrusion through the skin it is
open fracture
The word part nario- means:
opening to nose
An instrument that examines the interior of the eye is called a
opthalmo/scop/e
The nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the:
optic
The nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the
optic nerve
______ is devoid of rods and cones and hence is referred to as the blind spot
optic nerve
HIV antibody tests use samples from:
oral fluid or blood
What word part means socket
orbito
A body part which is formed of two or more types of body tissues and performs one or more specific functions is called an
organ
a body part which is formed of two or more specific functions is called a(n)
organ
Kerat/o/sis, leum/o/plakia, tartar, caries, purpura, ulcers, gingiv/itis, tonsill/itis, adenoid/itis, squamous cell carcin/oma, catarrh (coryza), cleft palate, thrush and candid/i/asis are all conditions that are usually diagnosed with a(n) ____ exam by a dentist or medical doctor.
orl or oro/pharyng/eal
The malleus, incus, and stapes make up the bones of the middle ear called
ossicles
The diagnostic term that means abnormal loss of bone density or increased bone poros/ity
osteo/por/o/sis
An instrument used to cut bone is called a (n)
osteo/tom/e
The diagnostic term that means abnormal loss of bone density
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 for a fungal infection of the ear is:
otomycosis
The medical term that means specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is:
otorhinolaryngologist
The prefixes e-, ec-, ect-, ecto-, ex-, and exo- all mean
out or 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 medical term 'gastro/dynia' means
pain in the stomach
The diagnostic term 'Irritable Bowel Syndrome' refers to
painful intestines
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
The medical term that means total paralysis is
pan/plegia
which organ has both and endocrine and digestive functions
pancreas
The medical term 'asthma' literally means
panting
The medical term asthma literally means:
panting
Genital warts can include
papilloma, molluscum contaciosum, verucca acuminata
A patient with a condition in which literally means " nipple/many/condition" has:
papillomatosis
The medical term that means small, solid skin elevation is
papule
The medical term that means small, solid skin elevation is:
papule
The medical term 'quadri/plegia' means
paralysis of all 4 limbs
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 and is produced by the 4 parathyroid glands
parathormone
The name of the hormone that helps to maintain the level of calcium in the blood and is produced by the four Parathyroid Glands is:
parathormone
The 4 small dime-sized glands that lie directly upon and behind the thyroid gland are the ___ glands. They secrets para/thormone that is responsible for regulating body calcium usage
parathyroid
The four small dime size glands that lie directly upon and behind the Thyroid Gland are the _____________ Glands. They secrete para/thormone that is responsible for regulating body calcium usage.
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 diagnostic term subluxation actually means
partial joint dislocation
The medical term cerebral palsy is characterized by:
partial or complete paralysis caused by a brain injury
The suffic -paresis means
partial paralysis
The medical term that means "the science of or study of body changes caused by disease" is
path/o/logy
The medical term that means "the science of or study of body changes caused by diseases" is:
path/o/logy
The study of disease is referred to as
pathology
The study of disease is referred to as:
pathology
The term that means invasion into the skin and body hair by lice is
pediculosis
The term that means invasion into the skin and body hair by lice is:
pediculosis
during paturition a "episiotomy 'prevents lacerations .Episiotomy means
pelvic floor, to cut , procedure
the diagnsotic term for an infection which normally ascends from the vagina, cervix, uterus, oviducts,and broad ligament and may be accompiated by a mucopurulent discharge is
pelvic inflammatory disorder
Which of the following isn't an antihypertensive drug?
penicillin
The diagnostic term that is also referred to as whooping cough is
per/tussis "through/cough"
tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of the body part
percussion
The surgical term for a procedure in which a balloon is passed through a blood vessel in which a plaque is formed is
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
what is abnormal dispersion of endometrial like lining throughout the domino pelvic area?
peritoneal endometriosis
The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:
peritoneum
The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the
peritoneum "that which holds the lower organs"
The phrase, refers to or _______, is a generalized actual menaing (not a literal meaning) uses for the suffixes -a, -ia, -iac, -al, -ar, -ic, -is, -on, -os, -us, -ium, and -um
pertains to
The suffixes -a, -ia, -iac, -al, -ar, -ic, -is, -on, -os, -,us, -ium, and -um are used as a generalized actual meaning (not a literal 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
The combining forms that mean 'stone' are
petro- and litho-
The surgical term for the incision into a vein to remove blood, to give blood, or to give intravenous fluids is
phleb/otomy
Which word part means diaphragm?
phreno-
Th medical term that means mental disease is
phrenopathy
What two species of birds are the most common sources of pigeon breeder's lung cases?
pigeons or parakeets
The diagnostic term 'fistula' refers to a
pipe stem like tube or passageway
The diagnostic term Fistula refers to a:
pipe stem like tube or passageway
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
pituittary
The diagnostic term that means abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall is
placenta previa
The diagnostic term abruptio placentae actually indicates:
placental miscarriage
the diagnostic term abruptio placentae actually indicates
placental miscarriage
The diagnostic term Tartar refers to dental:
plaque
The diagnostic term 'tartar' refers to dental
plaque "hardened phosphates, carbonates, and organic matter"
The medical term that means removal of liquid from withdrawn blood is
plasm/apheresis "liquid blood/separation"
The double-sac membrane that covers each lung and lines the thoracic cavity is the
pleura
The double-sac membrane that covers each lung and lines the thoracic cavity is the:
pleura
Bronchitis often progresses to a more sever 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 cords bunions clawfoot ingrown toenails is
pod/iatr/ist
a footed cell may also be referred to as
podocyte
The diagnostic term Acne Vulgaris literally means:
pointed and common
the diagnostic term 'acne vulgaris' literally mean
pointed and common
The medical term 'septic/emia' means
poison in the blood "usually bacterial"
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
The diagnostic term for inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:
polio/myel/itis
What word part means thumb?
pollex
the combining form for small growth is
polyp/o- "footed growth"
In the divided medical term 'osteoporosis/o/sis', the slash lines (/) indicate that the vowel "o" may be used as part of which word parts?
por- and -osis
In the divided medical term osteo/por/o/sis, the slash lines indicate that the vowel may be used as part of which word parts?
por- and -osis
ATHER- means_____, refers to yellow fat.
porridge
The ___ pituitary lobe stores and release Anti/di/uret/ic hormone (ADH) and oxy/tocin
posterior
The ___ pituitary lobe stores and releases 'anti/di/ureti' hormone ADH and oxytocin
posterior
The disease smallpox is caused by a highly contagious _____ and is characterized by prostration, a vesicular-pustular rah, and fever.
pox virus
A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is characterized by:
pre-senile dementia
The medical term Alzheimer's or Pick's disease refers to
pre-senile dementia
The word part attached to the beginning of a word root in order to modify its meaning is called a(n):
prefix
The diagnostic term ectopic pregnancy actually means:
pregnancy outside of the uterus
"Striae gravidarum" would be found in which of the following patients?
pregnant
The term gravida usually means ____ but literally means ___
pregnant and heavy
the term gravida usually means_, but it literally means
pregnant and heavy
The diagnostic term 'abruptio placentae' actually means
premature separation of cake
Swelling of the bursa below the knee is diagnostically referred to as
prepatellar bursitis
If a patient has a decubitus ulcer, he or she has a
pressure bedsore
If a patient has a decubitus ulcer, they have a(n):
pressure bedsore
During the ________ stage of syphilis, small, painless, red pustules appear at the sight of infection.
primary
The term 'cysto/scop/y' means
procedural visual examination of the bladder
The term 'tympanostomy' literally means
procedure of cutting and making a mouth-like opening in the ear drum
the term "Tympanostomy" literally means
procedure of cutting and making a mouth-like opening in the ear drum
The medical term 'gancli/ec/tomy' means
procedure of cutting out a knot
The surgical term 'rhytid/ec/tomy' literally means
procedure of cutting out wrinkles
The procedural term 'echo/encephalo/graphy actually means
procedure of recording brain structures by use of sound
The diagnostic term 'colono/scop/y' literally means
procedure of viewing and examining the large intestine
The term "surgery" literally means:
procedure of working by hand
The diagnostic term 'Cytoscopy' literally means:
procedure to view and examine the bladder
The diagnostic term 'cytoscopy' literally mens
procedure to view and examine the bladder
'graphy' literally means
procedure using an instrument to record
The term "graphy" means:
procedure using an instrument to record something
the terms 'masticat/ion' and 'mand/ible' actually mean
process of chewing and chewer
The term 'de/fec/ation' literally means
process of feces or stool away
The procedural term 'nephro/graph/y' actually means
process of xray filming the kidney
the term "Auscult/ation" literally means
process or procedure for listening
The term "Percuss/ion" literally means:
process or procedure of striking
The combining form that means "rectum (straight) and anus (ring) is
proct/o-
The combining form that means "rectum and anus"
proct/o-
what is the inflammation of the rectum and the anus
proctitis
The diagnostic term that means prolapse of the rectum is
procto/ptosis
The medical term that means a physician who specializes in proctology is
proctologist
The procedural term that means visual examination of the rectum is
proctoscopy
The procedural term that means visual examination of the rectum is:
proctoscopy
The surgical term 'radial keratotomy' actually means
producing spoke-like incisions to flatten the cornea
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
The medical term that means artificial substitute or addition replacing a missing body part is
prosth/esis
Trichomon/iasis vaginalis is caused by a ___ that causes a mal/odorous frothy yellow to green discharge, itching, and burning
protazoan
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
The term that describes the direction closest to the point of origin is
proximal
the term that describes the direction closest to the point of origin is
proximal
'Biofeedback' is a type of
psychosomatic
biofeedback is a type of _____ therapy
psychosomatic
The medical term 'emphysema' literally means
puffed up
The medical term emphysema literally means:
puffed up
A Stethoscope is placed over the heart valves 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 medical term Py/uria means:
pus in the urine
The diagnostic term that means inflamed kidney and renal pelvis is
pyelonephritis
The ring of muscles found in opening between stomach and duodenum is the:
pyloric sphincter
The ring of muscles found in the opening between the stomach and duodenum is the
pyloric sphincter "gate keeper: that which bonds together"
The diagnostic term for pus in the pleural space of the chest is
pyo/thorax
periodontitis, rigg's disease, and periodontoclasia all refer to:
pyorrhea
The combining word forms that referred to the spine vertebral column and or a vertebra are
rachi/o and spondyl /o
The combining word form that refers to the 'spine, vertebral column, and/or vertebra' is
rachi/o- and spondyl/o-
The word part Iro- means:
rainbow
Angiograms are used for
recording pictures of vessels
The diagnostic term 'rubeola' literally means
red or redness
The word part -iatro- in iatro/genic or ger/iatric means
referring to a physician or medicine that treats or cures
The medical term 'para/noia' literally means 'mind/ beyond or beside' or refers to a behavior that is out of touch with reality or
refers to abnormal thinking or reasoning
The diagnostic term 'dys/phag/ia' literally means
refers to difficult or faulty swallowing
The diagnostic term 'dys/phonia' actually means
refers to faulty speaking or speech
The term 'ocular' literally means
refers to the eye
the term "oscular" literally means
refers to the eye
The term 'Anthropo/metr/ic' means
refers to the measurement of humans
The diagnostic term 'dental caries' literally means
refers to tooth cavities
The diagnostic term Dental Caries literally means:
refers to tooth cavities
The diagnostic term 'bulim/ia' literally means
refers to/ hungry
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
The inner layer of the eye with the vision receptors is the
retina "net"
What is the pathologic condition where the retina becomes separated from the choroid between the retina and sclera?
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
______ is the 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
In the medical word intra/ven/ous, 'ven' is the
root or stem word
Which word part contains the fundamental meaning of the word?
root word
The combining form of a stem word is usually made of two component parts, the ___ and _____.
root word and combining vowel
the word part that contains the fundamental meaning of the word is the
root word/ stem word
The medical term 'Trach/oma' refers to chlamydial (to cloak) infection causing
rough swollen eye lesions
The medical term trach/oma refers to chlamydial infection causing:
rough swollen eye lesions
The inflammatory characteristics seen during an upper GI examination
rubor, tumor, calor, and dolor "red, swelling heat, pain"
The diagnostic term 'herniated disk' means
ruptures or protruding inter/vertebral disk cartilage
The diagnostic term 'hiatal hernia' refers to
rupturing or protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm
The diagnosti term 'Polycystic Kidney Disease- PKD' refers to the kidney having multiple ____ causing renal failure.
sacs or blister appearing in and on the kidney
the term for the plane that divides the body into right and left halves is the
sagittal
The term that divides the body into left and right halves is the
sagittal plane "like an arrow"
HIV cannot be transmitted through:
saliva
when the oviducts are inflamed it is referred to as
salpingitis
What do forensic psychiatrists specialize in?
sanity during crimes
The diagnostic term Squamous Cell Carcinoma actually means:
scaly crab-like cell tumors of the surface tissue
The diagnostic term 'squamous cell carcinom' actully means
scaly crab-like cell tumors of the surface tissue "lungs and skin"
The medical term 'Cicatrix' literally means
scar
The medical term cicatrix literally means:
scar
Scarlet fever is also known as:
scarlatina
The outer hard layer of the eye (white of eye) is the:
sclera
The outer, hard layer of the eye (white of eye) is the
sclera
The diagnostic term 'curettage' of a skin lesion literally means
scooping
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
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
the male secretory structure that produces a fluid necessary for adequate sperm motility after ejaculation are called the:
seminal vesicles and prostate glands
The term 'pruritis' means
severe itching
Molluscum contagiosum, lymphogranuloma inguinale and trichomoniasis are all contracted via
sexual contact
"placebo" literally means
shall please
Pediculosis Corpus is often spread by
sharing fabrics or combs
High risk factors for HIV include:
sharing needles and syringes
The medical term 'visual acuity' means
sharpness of vision
The diagnostic term for a viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes the skin to blister along the course of the nerve is
shingles
Muscular dystrophy patient who presents with the condition of winged scapula means that they have a problem with their
shoulder
The word part Omo- means:
shoulder
An atrophic muscle would appear:
shrunken
If a wound is considered superficial, it is
situated near the surface
There are _____ essential body nutrients.
six
An EMG is used to record information about
skeletal muscle
an electromyogram is used to record information about electrical activity in the
skeletal muscle
The combination forms cutane/o- (cutaneous), pel/o- (pellagra), -derm- (ep/iderm/is and dermat/itis), and cut/i- (cut/icle) all mean:
skin
The combining forms cutane/o- (cutaneous), pel/o- (pellagra), -derm (epi/derm/is), and cuti- (cuticle) all mean
skin
The combining forms cutane/o- (cutaneous), pel/o- (pellagra), -derm- (ep/iderm/is and dermat/itis) , and cut/i- (cut/icle) all mean:
skin
melan/o/cytes in the stratum basale layer of the epidermis produce Melanin, which is responsible for
skin color
The diagnostic term Cutaneous Ulcer literally means
skin sore
The diagnostic term 'Pell/agra' refers to ___ and is caused by the lack of niacin or niacinamide in the diet.
skin/rough
The diagnostic term Pell/agra refers to _________ 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
The medical term 'coma' means
sleep like
"hypnosis" literally means
sleep/condition
The medical term 'brady/pepsia' means
slow digestion
carbuncle in latin means
small, glowing ember
Genital herpes lesions are _____________ than oral herpes legions.
smaller
The leading cardiac risk factors are
smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, and hyper/cholesterol/emia
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 (Balan/itis).
soap
The foreskin secretion 'Smegma' literally means ___. It can cause an irritation and inflammation of the glans penis or glans clitoris.
soap
A plantar wart is located on the
sole of the foot
a planter wart is located on the
sole of the foot
What does the word part Thymo- mean
soul or flowery
The trm 'dys/phoni' actuay means difficuly or faulty
sound or voice "hoarseness"
The medical term 'opto/metr/ist' literally means
specialist in measuring sight
The medical term opto/metr/ist literally means:
specialist in measuring sight
The medical term 'opto/metr/ist' literally means
specialist in the measurement of sight
The medical term 'endo/crin/olog/ist' actually means
specialist in the science and study of glands and internal secretion
The medical term Endo/crin/olog/ist actually means:
specialist in the science and study of glands and internal secretion
The medical 'psyh/o/log/ist' means
specialist in the science and study of the mind
The cervix and vaginal walls are examined using a
speculum
What is used to examine the cervix and vaginal walls?
speculum
The combining form phas/o- means
speech
The term Dys/phasia means difficult or faulty
speech or utterance
The name of the structure that contains arteries, veins, lymphatics, nerves, ductus, deferens, and suspends the testes in the scrotum is the
spermatic cord
The name of the structure that suspends the testes in the scrotum is the:
spermatic cord
The device or instrument that is used to measure arterial blood pressure by hand is a:
sphygmomanometer
The term for congenital defect of the vertebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to fuse is
spina bifida
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 structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves s a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the
spinal cord
The word part Myelo- means:
spinal cord
a "myelogram" is used to record information about which tissue?
spinal cord and nerves
A 'myelogram' is used to record ___ information
spinal cord/ nerve tissue
How is crytococcosis diagnosed?
spinal tap and x-ray
what does the word part rachio- mean
spine
the etiologic agent of syphilis is a
spirochete
The surgical term that means fusing together of the spine (vertebrae) is
spondyl/o/syn/desis
The medical term 'lact/o/rrhea' or 'galact/o/rrhea' actually means
spontaneous discharge of milk from the breast
which was the first 3D-printed drug approved by the FDA?
spritan
A wide surgical incision of the abdomen to detect disease is called a
staging laparotomy
A patient diagnosed with "orthostatic hypotension" must be in what position in order to diagnosed?
standing
An 'em/bol/ism' literally means
state of a lump within
An Em/bol/ism literally means:
state of a lump within
A procedural bone marrow biopsy is referred to as
stern/al puncture
The combining forms that mean chest are
steth/o-, pectero-, and thoraco-
the medical student class learned about "auscultation" today. In order to perform this procedure, they used a/an
stethoscope
The diagnostic term 'pyloric stenosis' refers to the narrowing of the lower end of the ___ and can lead to regular vomiting in infants
stomach
The anatomical term 'gastric rugae' literally means
stomach folds
The anatomical term Gastric Rugae literally means:
stomach folds
the word part Litho-,Petro-, and Lapio- all means
stone
a patient who has a "cholecystolithotripsy" performed is having what process performed to their gall bladder?
stone crushed
'Lithotripsy' is a procedure for crushing
stones or calculi debris
The medical term hemo/stasis literally means
stoppage of bleeding or diminished blood flow "circulation"
What is the disorder of the eye in which the optic axis cannot be directed at the same object?
strabismus
The term 'ortho/dont/ist' literally means
straight/teeth/specialist
an orthodontist is a specialist in
straightening teeth
The medical term that means berry-shaped bacteria in twisted chains is
strepto/coccus
A patient with rhabdomyolysis has destruction of:
striated muscle
'Typhus' literally means
stupor
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
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
A chiropractor specializes in the repositioning of bone with adjustments in order to relieve nerve and tissue pressure caused by bone ____
subluxations
The diagnostic term 'cardiac arrest' is defined as
sudden cessation of cardiac output and effective circulation
The diagnostic term 'acute appendicitis' actually means
sudden inflammation of the appendage attached to the cecum
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
The coiled tubulr structures arising from the dermis that excrete sweat are the
sudoriferous glands
In the medial trm arthr/itis, -itis is the
suffix
In the medical term 'arthr/itis', -itis is the:
suffix
The word part attached to the end of a root word in order to modify its meaning is the
suffix
the word part attached to the end of a word root in order to modify its meaning is the:
suffix
The medical term 'glycos/uria' means
sugar in the urine- diabetes
'Placebo Effect Therapy' (like hypnotherapy) uses the principle of
suggestion and believability
placebo effect therapy uses the principle of
suggestion and believability
Pectus excavatum is more commonly referred to as
sunken chest
cholera is commonly referred to as
super diarrhea
If one is flat on their back and face up, they are in a ___ position
supine
if one is flat on their back and face up, they are in a ________ position
supine
The surgical term 'lithotripsy' means
surgical crushing of a stone
The surgical term 'arthr/o/desis' means
surgical fixation or binding of a joint
The surgical term 'angioplasty' means
surgical repair of a blood vessel
The surgical term Angioplasty means:
surgical repair of a blood vessel
The surgical term 'cheil/orrhapy' means
suture of the lips
The surgical term cheil/orrhaphy means:
suture of the lips
The surgical term 'angi/o/rrhaphy' means
suturing of a vessel or to repair a vessel
after a stroke, a patient can exhibit "dysphagia" . this means that they have difficulty
swallowing
The combining form hidr/o- and sudero- both mean
sweat
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
The medical term that means feeling "faint" is
syncope
An infectious sexually transmitted disease characterized by gum-like body lesions (gummas) appearing in the tertiary (3rd) stage of the disease is called:
syphilis
An infectious sexually transmitted infection characterized by gum-like body lesion appearing in the tertiary stage of disease is called
syphilis
The medical term for the phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract is
systole
A 'spinal tap' is used to
take fluid samples from the spinal fluid
Helminth/ic disease can attack multiple body systems including the integumentary, digestive, and nervous systems. They are cued by meta/zoa parasitic worms called
tapeworms, roundworms, and flukeworms
The ankle bones are called the ___ bones
tarsal "flat surface"
The diagnostic term 'avulsion' means
tearing loose of a body part like a bone chip or ligament
The diagnostic term rotary cuff avulsion actually means
tearing of shoulder joint soft tissues, ligaments, and deep tendons
The diagnostic term 'Rotator Cuff Avulsion' means
tearing of shoulder joint's soft tissues, ligaments, and deep tendons
The diagnostic term that means pain in the tendon is
tenalgia or tenodynia
What attaches muscles to bones
tendons
The medical term "opistho/tonos' (backward bending tone) means
tension that bends back and head backward "Tetanus"
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 condition resulting in spasms of nerves and muscles due to abnormally low concentration of calcium in the blood is
tetany
The Parathyroid Gland produces parathormone, which regulates body Calcium blood levels and prevents
tetany or muscle spasms
The condition resulting in muscle spasms due to an abnormally low concentration of Calcium in the blood is
tetany- tension/ of muscle
The medical term that means the same as Quadri/plegia is:
tetra/plegia
the medical term that means the same and 'quadri/plegia' is
tetra/plegia "4 limbs paralyzed"
The muscle term 'sphincter' means
that which bind together
Cardiomyopathy is referred to as having a problem with
the heart muscle pumping blood
peritonitis is the inflammation of
the peritoneum
The term "larynx/scop/y" literally and actually means:
the procedure of viewing and examining the voice box
The term 'biopsy' literally means
the procedure of viewing life
the term "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 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
A skin lacer/ation literally means
the process of tearing
laceration literally means
the process of tearing
The term 'di/gest/ion' literally means
the process of/two/separations
The term "psychology" literally means:
the process or procedure of the science or study of the mind
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
What does micturition mean?
the process urinationing or voiding urine
A 'pyelo/gram' is an xray of
the renal pelvis
A pyelo/gram is an X-ray of:
the renal pelvis
The medical term 'cardiology' menas
the science and study of the heart
The medical term cardiology means:
the science and study of the heart
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 Hirsut/ism literally means:
the state of being hairy
The diagnostic term 'Hammer Toe' means
the toe or toes of the foot are bent over or down
The diagnostic term hammer toe means
the toe or toes of the foot are bent over or down
Vitamin b1 is also known as
thiamin
Scabies rashes are commonly found between fingers, and on wrists and ___
thighs
The surgical term for the puncture of the chest cavity in order to aspirate fluid is called
thoracocentesis
The term schizo/phrenia actually refers to a type of psych/osis that is also characterized by:
thought deterioration and lack of social functioning
The term 'schizo/phrenia' (split/ind with delusions, persecution, hallucinations, jealousy, and or catatonia "stupor") actually refers to a type of psych/osis that is also characterized by
thought deterioration and lack of social functioning before 45 YO
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 word part pharyngo- means:
throat
The diagnostic term 'thrush' is usually a fungus infection of the
throat or vagina
The diagnostic term Thrush is usually a fungus infection of the:
throat or vagina
What is a coagulated or clotted material that develops inside the vascular system?
thrombus
Dia/betes literally means
through/passing
Located in front of the lower voice box and the upper trachea (rough), the ___________ Gland is the largest endocrine gland and is shaped like a shield.
thyroid
Located in front of the lower voice box and the upper trachea, the ___ gland is the largest endocrine gland and is shaped like a shield
thyroid
The Thyroid Hormone hat regulates carbohydrate metabolism is
thyroxin or thyroxine
The thyroid hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism is
thyroxine
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by a Rickettsia that is carried by a:
tick
The diagnostic term 'Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever' is caused by a Rickettsial organism that is carried by a
tick
The diagnostic term for ringing in the ear is
tinnitus
the combining form hist/0- means
tissue or web-like
the combining form hist/o means
tissue or web-like
The anatomical term 'sphincter' literally means
to bind together (tighten)
The physi/ology term 'peristalsis' literally means
to contract/around
The term peristalsis literally means:
to contract/around
Herpes in Greek means
to creep
the diagnostic term 'herpes' literally means
to creep
the term "phlebotomy" means
to cut into a vein
The diagnostic term 'reflux' literally means
to flow again "usually backward"
The diagnostic term 'dehiscence' actually means
to gape open
The combining for parto- that is used in the term 'partur/ition' literally means
to give birth/ process of
The medical term 'enema' literally means
to inject
The medical term Enema literally means:
to inject
The term 'catheter' literally means
to let down, into
the term "catheter" literally means
to let down, into
The term 'Sphygmo/mano/meter' literally means
to measure the pulse by hand
the term "sphygmo/mano/meter" literally means
to measure the pulse by hand
The anatomical term 'alimentary' literally means
to nourish
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 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 medical term 'concussion' means
to shake violently causing the brain to bleed
___ Is usually a sudden traction on a muscle ligament and joint capsule
to sprain
The term "metastasis" means:
to spread
The term metastasis means
to spread
The term gustation in old French means to feel, but the actual meaning is
to taste
The directional term 'lateral' describes movement in which direction?
to the side
the directional term "lateral" describes movement in which direction:
to the side
The procedural technique in which xrays are taken to show an organ or tissue at a particular depth is called
tomo/graphy
The word parts dento- and donto- both mean
tooth
The word parts dento- and donto- both mean:
tooth
dento donto and odonto all mean
tooth
The term "diagnosis" means:
total knowledge
The term 'diagnosis' means
total knowledge
Th directional term 'inferior' describes movement...
toward the lower end of the body
the directional term "inferior" describes movement
toward the lower end of the body
The combining forms that mean "poison" are
toxic/o-, viro-, or septo-
what type of medicine has ancient origins, strong cultural ties, and trained healers
traditional
Which type of epilepsy is caused by trauma to the brain?
traumatic
psychotherapy is the process of:
treating the mind with nonphysical therapies
The infection whose name has a literal meaning of "hair-like/one unit/refers" is caused by which organism?
trichomonas vaginalis
The medical term 'shunt' means
tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of a fluid
The Mantoux Skin Test is used to diagnose:
tuberculosis
what is also referred to as a rabbit, fever or deerfly fever?
tularemia
The combining form onc/o means
tumor
The combining form one/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 tissue or hydration. this process is slower in seniors.
turgor
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
Dr. X has put her patient in the "prone" position. This means that the patient is:
turned down
The muscle term 'supinator' means
turns upward- one who
The diagnostic term 'Volvulus' usually refers to ___ of the ilium or colon.
twisting
A 'vario/cele is the _____ of the veins in the scrotum (male pouch)
twisting (feels like worms in a sac)
the procedure of using an instrument that produces high frequency sound waves to produce an image of the size or shape of a body part is called
ultra/sono/graph/y
The combining form fet/o- actually means
unborn child (months 3-9) literally "young child"
A subcutaneous injection is
underneath the skin
The combining forms that mean "nail" are
unguin/o- or onycho-
The combining forms that mean "nail" are:
unguin/o- or onycho-
what does reiki mean in Japanese
universal vital force
John's physician told hum 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 & duodenum after barium has been swallowed is:
upper GI Series
The diagnostic term for an infection of the nose, pharynx, larynx, and trachea is
upper respiratory infection "URI"
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
The tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder are the:
ureters
which of the following refers to a procedure which literally means canal/viewing/procedure?
uretheroscopy
The muscular hollow organ whose functions are to remove waste products from the blood and aid in maintaining water and acid base balance in the body are
urinary bladder "vesic/o- or cysto-"
A 'cysto/scopic exam' refers to "looking at" the ___
urinary bladder inspection
The diagnostic term ____ is the backward movement of urine from the bladder into the ureter of from the ureter into the kidney
urinary reflux
your patient with diabetes insipidus has polyuria and polydipsia this means that the patient has increased
urine volume output and thirst
The term nettles, hives, or ___ refers to a rash that may be characterized by wheals
urticaria "allergic reaction"
The term 'hystero/salpingo/graphy' (HSG) refers to a procedure used to diagnose certain problems of the ___ and ___. HSG is often used to determine the possibility of a female becoming pregnant
uterus and uterine tubes
The 'speculum' is used in female pelvic exams to expand the walls of the ____
vagina
a patient with "colpoptosis" is expected to display protrusion of the :
vagina
The diagnostic term Ar/rhthmia means:
variation in normal heart rhythm or contraction
The diagnostic term Ar/rhythmia means:
variation in normal heart rhythm or contraction
The term that means twisted (enlarged and distorted) spermatic cord veins (in scrotum) is diagnosed by palpating worm-like veins called
varicocele
the term that means twisted or enlarged or distorted spermatic cord veins is:
varicocele
The diagnostic term for distended or tortuous veins usually found in the lower extremities is
varicose veins "twisted appearance"
The surgical procedure for tubal ligation in women is similar to a ___ in men
vasectomy
The surgical term that actually means male sterilization is
vasectomy
The surgical term that actually means male sterilization is:
vasectomy
the surgical term that actually means male sterilization is :
vasectomy
The surgical sterilization procedure that is regularly used to render an individual unable to produce offspring is called
vasectomy in males and tubal ligation in women
The word part phlebo- means
vein
A Phlebt/tom/ist is a person who specializes in cutting or puncturing ___ to take blood samples
veins
The combining forms that mean "vein" are:
ven/o, phleb/o
The combining forms that mean vein are
ven/o- and phleb/o-
The medical term which means to puncture a vein in order to remove blood, instill medication, or start an intravenous infusion is
veni/punture
The term that describes movement toward the front of the body is
ventral
the term that describes movement toward the belly is
ventral
The lower chambers of the heart are called the
ventricles
The lower chambers of the heart are called the:
ventricles
The medical term that means Wart is:
verruca
Cyrosurgery is used to treat:
verrucae
'Cryosurgery' is used to treat
verrucae or warts
The diagnostic term Spondylo/listh/esis literally and actually means
vertebrae/ slippage/ condition
The diagnostic term for dizziness is
vertigo
The combining forms angi/o- and vaso- all mean:
vessel
the combining forms angi/o- and vaso- all mean
vessel
The diagnosis of Angina Pectoris literally means. The actual meaning is lack of blood flow to the large heart vessels in the chest
vessel "in" chest
Angina Pectoris literally means:
vessel: in chest
Angina pectoris literally means:
vessel: in chest
Cholera can lead to dehydration, vomiting, muscle cramps, and death. It is caused by the bacteria ____
vibrio cholerae
Pulmonary Endo/scop/y is best used to ___ diseases of the respiratory system
view and diagnose
Biopsy literally means __________ / "Procedure of"
view of life
Hepatitis A, B, and C are caused by a:
virus
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
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 activity
the E eye chart is used to measure
visual acuity
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 in the scrotal sac
The diagnostic term 'hydro/cele' in males literally mean
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
The term Eu/pnea actually means
well, easy, true, normal, or good breathing
ureteroscopy is most often used
when ureteral stones are suspected
which of the following is a dietary source of zinc?
whole grains
The medical term 'Pertussis' actually refers to
whooping cough and the bacteria Bordetella pertussis
The word bronchus means:
windpipe-like
The medical term bursitis literally means
wine sac or sac inflamed
Pterygium literally means
wing
The term (Intramuscular Injection (IM)' literally means
within a muscle
the term "Intramuscular Injection" literally means
within a muscle
"The term 'intravenous (IV) injection' means
within a vein
the term "intravenous injection" means
within a vein
The diagnostic term Anorexia Nervosa literally means:
without appetite: caused by a nervous condition
The diagnostic term anorexia nervosa literally means
without appetite: caused by a nervous condition
The medical term 'a/pepsia' means
without digestion
Idiopathic epilepsy is:
without known cause
The word "afebrile" has a prefix which means:
without or not
The diagnostic term 'a/phasia' literally means
without speech
the word part gyneco- means
woman
Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) or Mitral Valve Incompetence (MVI) (valve between chambers on left side of the heart) is usually seen in
women or females
A compound term is derived from two or more:
word root
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
The term 'dys/lexia' literally means difficult or faulty
words "reading and writing"
The diagnostic terms helminth/iasis, ascar/iasis and vermicul/osis can refer to ___ infections of the skin and digestie system
worm
The muscle or body term trauma means
wound
The term "trauma" refers to a
wound
The disease 'Crypto/cocc/o/sis' is a ____ that can infect the lungs, skin, brain (CNS), bones and urinary tract, causing death.
yeast-like budding fungus
The skin color variation of __ represents an increase in tissue bili/rubin from RBC destruction or liver cell destruction (hepat/itis). this color is best seen in the sclera of the eye, body membranes, and skin.
yellow-orange "jaundiced"
the combining form fet/o- actually means
young
after conception, the developing cells are referred to as a/an_______, Meaning yolk.
zygote
The new cell formed by the union of the ovum and the spermatozoon is the
zygote "to join"