med term

the suffix ____ is added to the word part pneumono-/ to refer to the surgical procedure of puncturing the lung and aspirating fluids like blood, pus, and lymph

-centesis

suffix that means drooping, sagging, or prolapsed is:

-ptosis

the incubation period for influenza is from:

1 to 3 days

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

1,2,8,9

there are ___ cranial nerves

12

acupuncture has been practiced in the US since:

1970s

the optic nerve, oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves all innervate the eye and are referred to as cranial nerves:

2,3,4, and 6

Hyper/cholesterol/emia is a blood condition with a cholesterol level above ________ mg per decl (milligrams/deciliter) in a 20 Y/O

200

how many hormones does the pituitary gland secrete in men?

6

An acoustic neuroma affects which cranial nerve?

8

Who was Syphilis?

A fictional shepherd boy

The name of the Pituitary Hormone that is essential to the growth, development and continued function of the adrenal cortex is:

ACTH

hepatisis " " may be dormant in the body for years before the signs and symptoms appear

C

which is a noninvasive roentgenography diagnostic technique?

CAT scan

the probable cause of dwarf/ism is heredity factors or the lack of pituitary ____ production

HGH

The anterior part of the pituitary gland secretes which hormones?

LH, HGH, TSH, ACTH

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

MRI

proct/itis is usually caused by

Sexually transmitted diseases, trauma, drugs

cold sore recurrence can be triggered by:

Stress, Injury to mouth or lips, and pregnancy

signs of AIDS include:

Weight loss, oral lesions and lymphadenopathy

malignant melanoma actually means:

a black tumor that is bad or cancerous

'epispadias' results in:

a defect in the top of the urethra

an embolism results from:

a detached thrombus

nebuliz/er is defined as:

a device that creates a fine spray or mist

the term 'cryo/surg/er/y' literally means:

a procedure of one who works by hand with cold

abdominal hernia refers to:

a protrusion through the abdominal wall

the term 'mammogram' means:

a recording of the breast

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

a/plastic an/emia

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

ab/ras/ion

muscle terms for belly or abdomen are:

abdominus or laparal

photo/phobia means:

abnormal aversion to or fear of light

a defibrillator is used to correct:

abnormal heart rhythms

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

abnormal thinking or reasoning

what is the strongest tendon in the body?

achilles tendon

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

causes increased pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes:

addison's disease

the lymphoid tissues located behind the nasal cavity are called:

adenoids

the endocrine glands located above each kidney and which are divided into 2 portions called the medulla and the cortex are the:

adrenals

'reflexology' literally means:

again/bends/of/procedure of

a non-controllable risk factor for heart attack is:

age

di/uretic literally means 'double urine' and actually means:

agent that increases the amount of urine

HIV has a disproportionate impact on:

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

genital warts can include:

all of the above

lymphogranuloma inguinal is also known as:

all of the above

trichomoniasis is transmitted via ____ during sex:

all of the above

which of these is not a common location of scabies rashes?

all of these

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

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

alveoli

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

a pathologist noted that a skin biopsy specimen exhibited 'hyperplasia'. this means that there is:

an increase in cell number

who is considered the founder of osteopathy?

andrew taylor still

which of these individuals promoted a holistic healing approach to medicine?

andrew weil

Acupuncture may be used during surgery for:

anesthesia

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

aneurysm

ischemia of the myocardium may result in:

angina pectoris

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

angiograph/y

retin/itis pigmentosa can be called:

animal tracks 'retina or net is inflamed causing marks - blindess'

talus- means:

ankle

term for a disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is:

anorexia nervosa

the term coronal plane divides the body into the:

anterior and posterior portions

the pituitary lobe that secretes ACTH, HGH, FSH, is called:

anterior lobe

which of the following is a personality disorder in cluster B?

antisocial personality disorder

the blood vessel that carries blood containing oxygen and nutrients away from the heart to all body tissues except the lungs is the:

aorta

a stroke is also known as:

apoplexy

cerebral ischemia results in a condition termed:

apoplexy

the interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called:

apoplexy

axillo- means:

armpit

the combining form 'osmio-' indicates the principle which is used in this treatment to make it effective:

aromatherapy

a defect in the sinoatrial node is likely to result in an:

arrhythmia

term that means hardening of the arteries is:

arterio/sclera/o/sis

athero/sclerosis is a type of:

arteriosclerosis

the term that literally means 'inflamed joint' is:

arthr/itis

The term for X-ray film (recording) of a joint is:

arthro/gram

term that means visual examination inside a joint is:

arthroscop/y

vitamin C is also known as:

ascorbic acid

which is not considered to be a sexually transmitted infection?

aspergillosis

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

asthma

what is coronary artery disease most commonly caused by?

atherosclerosis

tinea pedis actually means:

athlete's foot

the upper chambers of the heart are called the:

atria

a specialist who specializes in the study of hearing is an:

audiologist

rheumat/oid arthr/itis refers to:

auto-immune disease often with cartilaginous hypertrophy

occiputo- means:

back of the head

inflammation of the mucous membrane of the penis or clitoris?

balanitis

bolus literally means:

ball or lump

which is one of the kubler-ross stages of death?

bargaining

patient has a condition which literally means 'puffed up or inflated/refers to'

barrel chest

emphysema causes shortness of breath and a:

barreled chest

cimex lectularius is also known as:

bed bugs

ptophylaxis means:

before/guard against

the hypoglossal nerve is located:

below the tongue

ultrasonography literally means:

beyond normal ranges/sound - process of recording

cholangio- refers to:

bile duct

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

biofeedback

'nat/o- and toci-' literally mean:

birth

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

bladder

a patient with an 'infarction' due to 'stenosis' leading to. 'necrosis' means that the patient has a:

blockage leading to tissue death

'serosanguinous' drainage means:

blood

hemat/uria means:

blood in the urine

hyper/tension means:

blood pressure that is above normal

the term hemat/oma means:

blood swelling or tumor

term beri/beri refers to:

body weakness

furuncle actually means:

boil

a trephine is used to remove:

bone

the erythropoietic tissue in adults is located in:

bone marrow

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

cerebro- means:

brain

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

brain

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

brain and brain stem

an electroencephalogram measures:

brain electrical waves

'mastitis' means inflammation in:

breast

mastectomy literally means:

breast/out/cut/procedure

'spirometry' literally means:

breath/measure/process

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

breech birth

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

bronchi/ect/asis

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

budding yeast infection

which is a primary skin lesion:

bulla

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

burrow

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

calcin/osis

'glowing white'

candida

'aphthous stomatitis' describes:

canker cores

sy/stole actually means:

cardiac cycle phase where chambers contract raising blood pressure

term for a patient with the condition which literally means 'heart/muscle/disease/process of' has:

cardiomyopathy

what is a stricture of the carotid arteries in the neck that can lead to stroke called?

carotid stenosis

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

carpal tunnel syndrome

the 'wrist bones' which are composed of 8 small bones in two rows are formally called the:

carpals

the medical term for a procedure which literally means 'to let down into' :

catheterization

the term that means 'towards the lower end of the body' is:

caudal

mary has 'idiopathic' kyphoscoliosis, which indicates that her condition has no clear:

cause

cytology is the study of:

cells

the term that describes movement toward the top of the body is:

cephalic

term for condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is:

cerebral palsy

which is not a congenital heart defect?

cerebral vascular accident

the largest region of the brain is the:

cerebrum

the first seven bones of the vertebral column forming the neck are the:

cervical vertebrae

structure that literally means 'neck'

cervix

the term for obstruction of the eyelid sebaceous glands is:

chalazion

disease referred to as 'sore/resembles'

chancroid

folk remedies are based on:

charms

bucco- means:

cheek

which of these treatments would commonly be labelled 'orthodox or conventional' medicine?

chemotherapy

'masticating' means:

chewing

herpes zoster virus causes shingles and also causes:

chickenpox

genio- means:

chin

the word part mento- means:

chin

which bacterium causes lymphogranuloma?

chlamydia trachomatis

which mineral can be sourced from table salt and processed foods?

chloride

term for x-ray filming of the gallbladder is:

cholecystography

term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is:

choledocholith/otripsy

term for the repair of cartilage is:

chondr/o/plasty

the term that means cartilage swelling or cartilage tumor is:

chondroma

crohn's disease is also known as:

chronic regional ileitis

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

cirrhosis

cleido- means:

clavicle

atresia refers to:

closure of an opening

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

anthrax literally means:

coal lesion

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

colles' wrist fracture

terat/oma is:

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

dys/hidr/osis literally means:

condition of faulty sweating

pyloric stenosis actually means:

condition of narrowing the gate keeper

diverticulosis actually means:

condition of out pouching in the colon rugae or fold

ur/emia means:

condition of waste products in the blood

Hydro/nephr/o/sis actually means:

condition of water backing up into the kidney

'knuckle/swelling:warts'

condylomata accuminata

If a baby was born with Gon/orrhea, it is:

congenital

the inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs is called:

congestive heart failure

the mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids and eyeball globe is the:

conjunctiva

is caused by foreign bodies or pathogenic organisms that cause inflammation and petechial hemorrhages

conjunctivitis

lyme disease is associated with a town in:

connecticut

miotic eye drops cause the eye's pupils to:

constirct

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

contracture

term that means skin or tissue bruise is:

contusion

which mineral can be sourced from organ meats?

copper

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

coronary artery bypass

another word for 'rhinitis'

coryza

the combining forms or terms that literally mean 'rib' are:

cost/o and pleuro-

which means 'skull':

cranio-

trache/os/tom/y actually means:

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

congenital lack of thyroxine secretion is referred to as:

cretinism

term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines:

crohn's disease

the form scolio- means:

crooked and bent

the term 'ankylosis' literally means:

crooked, stiff, bent/condition

which acute viral infection is usually seen in infants before 3 years of age and may cause vocal cord swelling, voice loss, and possible choking?

croup

lithotripsy is a procedure for:

crushing calculi

lithotrispy means:

crushing of a stone

term that means 'state of undescended testes' is:

cryptorchidism

'lacerations' and 'contusions' are:

cuts and bruises

what is inflammation of the tear sac:

dacryocystitis

who is considered the founder of chiropractics?

daniel david palmer

an/emia means:

decrease in normal RBC numbers, iron, or hemoglobin levels

the skin color variation of pall/or is actually a:

decrease in skin color

'hypoxia' means:

deficient oxygen in the blood

the term coronary isch/emia actually means:

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

'X-rays' produce pictures of what types of body tissue and bones?

dense

'true' skin:

dermis

the diagnostic medical term multiple sclerosis refers to:

deterioration or loss of the myelin sheath nerve body covering

the phase in the cardiac cycle in which chambers relax between contractions is called:

dia/stole

which can be diagnosed by looking at the retina:

diabetes

term for a chronic disease caused by under activity of the pancreatic beta cells in the islets of langerhans is:

diabetes mellitus

dys/men/o/rrhea actually means:

difficult and painful monthly flow

your patient presents with 'dyspnea' and 'tachypnea' with is:

difficult breathing with a rapid rate

dysphagia means:

difficult swallowing or eating

dystocia literally means:

difficult/birth

'dysphagia' means:

difficulty swallowing

peptic ulcer literally means:

digestive : sore

'bronchiectasis' means:

dilated bronchi

The Schick Skin Test is used to detect:

diphtheria

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

diverticul/o/sis

fiss- means:

divide, split

granuloma inguinate is also known as:

donovanosis

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

doppler flow studies

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

dorsal

the term pericardial indicates that the tamponade is located in the:

double sac enclosing the heart

aural effusion refers to:

drainage from the hearing canal

xero/derma literally means:

dry/skin

conio- means:

dust

term that means painful menstrual discharge is:

dys/men/o/rrhea

an otoscope is used to view the:

ear

oto- means:

ear and hearing

Small acupuncture needles are used to treat which area of the body?

ears

irregular and large hemorrhages under the skin is called:

ecchmyosis

combining forms that mean 'sound' are:

ech/o- and sono-

procedure for making a record of the structure and motion of the heart using sound waves is called:

echocardiography

location outside the uterus is termed:

ectopic

term that means pregnancy occurring outside the uterus is:

ectopic

___ is local or generalized swelling caused by excessive tissue fluids

edema

blood vessels which take blood away:

efferent

acupuncture needs are used in combination with which during treatment?

electrical current

instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an:

electro/encephalo/graph

procedure of making a record of muscle activity is called:

electro/myo/graph/y

electric shock therapy is also known as:

electroconvulsive therapy

what is obstruction of blood vessels by a clot or any foreign substance called?

embolism

when lung tissue swells as a result of distention and loss of elasticity in the alveoli, the condition is called:

emphysema

term meaning visual exam within a hollow organ is:

endoscopy

patient with 'splenomegaly' and hepatomegaly' means their spleen and liver is:

enlarged

combining form that means 'small intestine' is:

enter/o

'verrucae' can be described as:

epidermal nipple-like skin tumors

outer layer of the skin:

epidermis

hormone that helps the body deal with stress is:

epinephrine

what does the adrenal gland produce?

epinephrine and corticosterone

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

episi/o/tom/y

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 flow, oxy/hemoglobin, fever, inflammation, trauma "wound", and alcohol.

erythema

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

esophagus

phalang/ectomy means:

excision of a finger or toe bone

the movement in which a limb is placed in a straight position is called:

extension

a tonometer measures pressure within the:

eye

tiny blood vessels in the back of the ____ are viewed with a ophtalmo/scop/e to help diagnosis diabetes, kidney disease, etc.

eye

palpebr/itis and blepharo/ptosis refer to:

eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping

xopthalmia refers to:

eyes bulging outward

dermatoplasty include:

face lift surgery

bell's palsy is also known as:

facial paralysis or palsy

'hysterosalpingography' is a procedure to visualize which?

fallopian tubes and uterus

'hyperopia' means:

farsightedness

what is 'steatorrhea'?

fat in the feces

'dysentery' litetally means:

faulty and painful/intestine/process of

muscular dys/trophy means:

faulty muscle development

dys/phonia actually means:

faulty speech

Dys/entery literally means:

faulty, difficult, and painful intestines

An unborn child from approximately the third month of pregnancy to birth is referred to as a:

fetus

the word part fibro- means:

fiber

'fibromyalgia' literally means:

fibers/muscle/pain

the term that means rapid, quivering, non-coordinated contractions of the atria and/or ventricles is:

fibrillation

dactylo- means:

finger/toe

dactylitis means inflammation of the:

fingers

ichthy/osis actually means:

fish-like condition

which 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

pes planus means:

flat food

the word part frons- means:

forehead or front

quadri- and tetra- mean:

four

the most important longitudinal heart study in the world is being conducted in what American city:

framingham, massachusetts

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

fungal

ringworm is actually caused by a:

fungus

'cholecystitis' means inflammation of:

gallbladder

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

gamma knife

actually means tissue death or literally 'an eating sore'

gangrene

term that means inflammation of the stomach, intestines, and colon is:

gastroenterocolitis

herpes simplex 2:

genital herpes

pia- means:

gentle

rubella is also known as:

german measles

The development of an individual from conception through pregnancy is:

gestation

what is a diabetes condition that forms during pregnancy called?

gestational diabetes

an adenoma arises from what body structure:

glands

hyalo- means:

glassy

process of forming urine begins in the:

glomeruli

term that means suture of the tongue is:

glossorrhaphy

candid/iasis literally means:

glowing white/ condition

a PET scan is used to detect:

glucose metabolism

glio- means:

glue

word part for jaw:

gnatho-

what is an enlargement of the thyroid that may be caused by lack of iodine, etc.

goiter

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

gonorrhea

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

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

gummas

'gingival hyperplasia' is enlargement of the:

gums

literal meaning of tricho/mon/iasis is:

hair-like/one unit/refers

hemi- and semi- mean:

half

mano- means:

hand

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

hand

leprosy is also known as:

hansen's disease

duro-

hard

encephalo/angio/scler/o/sis means:

hardening of the brain's blood vessels

caputo- means:

head

acous- and audi/o- both mean:

hearing

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

gastroesophageal reflux disease can also refer to:

heart burn

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

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

heimlich maneuver

term used to refer to a dilated or varicose internal and/or external vein in the rectum is:

hemorrh/oid

'blood/bursting forth/resembles' refers to:

hemorrhoids

which 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 (within blood/secrete) Glands that means to urge on is:

hormone

term for the state of excessive thyroxine production is:

hyperthyroidism

when the thyroid produces too much thyroxine, what results?

hyperthyroidism

medical term that means body temp. below normal is:

hypo/thermia

another term used to refer to addison's disease is:

hypoadrenocorticism

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

hypochoondriasis

term that means excision of the uterus is:

hyster/ectomy

is a condition of dry, fish-like skin:

ichthyosis

is characterized by vesicles or sacs that rupture and form a golden crust:

impetigo

if an athlete is circumducting their arm, they are moving it:

in a circle

controllable risk factor for heart attack is:

inadequate exercise

atelo- means:

incomplete

which is not a sign of brain concussion?

increased appetite

lobar pneumonia refers to:

infection in one of the 5 lobes of the lungs

hepatitis A is also known as:

infectious hepatitis

balan/itis actually means:

inflamed glans penis or glans clitoris

'sebo/aden/itis' literally means:

inflamed oil gland

osteoarthritis is:

inflammation of a bone joint causing bone hypertrophy

the diagnostic term en/cephal/itis actually means:

inflammation of the brain

myring/itis actually means:

inflammation of the eardrum

kerat/itis actually means:

inflammation of the eye's cornea

blephar/itis means:

inflammation of the eyelid

gingivitis means:

inflammation of the gums

con/junctiv/itis actually means:

inflammation of the membrane that covers the eyeball and the eyelid

stomat/itis means:

inflammation of the mouth

anterior polio/myel/itis means an:

inflammation of the spinal cord frontal gray horn

gastro/enter/itis means:

inflammation of the stomach and intestines

which is the most common type of hernia?

inguinal

aromatherapy oils are:

inhaled, applied during massage, used with baths

concentration of urine occurs in the renal 'medullary' zone. where is it located?

inner marrow-like pyramids

the term 'ophthalmo/scop/e means:

instrument to examine the eye

colo/scop/e literally means:

instrument to view the big or large intestine

the term 'bronochoscope' literally means:

instrument to view trachea-like structures

proctoscope means:

instrument used for visual exam of the rectum

the suffix -graph in the term cardio/graph means:

instrument used to record

The hormone that plays an important role in the control of blood sugar levels and controls hyperglycemia is:

insulin

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 slippage of one part of the intestine into another part just below it is termed:

intussusception

ferro- and sidero- mean:

iron

how is shigellosis diagnosed?

isolating and identifying the Shigella bacterial organism in stool

scabies actually means:

itch mite infestation

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

second portion of the small intestine

jejunum

tinea cruris actually means:

jock itch

chyme literally means:

juice

nystagmus refers to:

jumping eyes

which oil might an aromatherapist use to attempt to ease a client's joint pain?

juniper

what is a malignant, multifocal neoplasm of the reticuloendothelial cells of the body?

kaposi sarcoma

a malignant neoplastic skin condition that spreads to organs and lymph nodes and is commonly associated with AIDS, diabetes, and lymphoma is:

kaposi's sarcoma

nephr/o- means:

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

sally had a pyelogram performed today to help diagnose her:

kidney infection

a 'pyelogram' records information about the:

kidney pelvis

'stag horn calculus' refers to:

kidney stone in deer antler shape

the 'KUB' examination looks for defects in the:

kidney, ureter, and bladder

'genu osteoporosis' means condition is located in their:

knee

the term 'Genu Varum' means:

knees are bent outward

backward bending of the thoracic spinal vertebrae:

kyphosis

the term ot/itis interna can also be called:

labyrinthitis

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

combining forms that mean 'milk' are:

lact/o- and galacto-

term that means incision in to the abdominal wall is:

lapar/otomy

coloscopy refers to viewing and examining the:

large intestine

maculo- means:

large spot

macro/phage literally means:

large/eater

the eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the:

lens

a macro/phage can also be classified as a:

leukocyte

'pediculosis corpus' is caused by:

lice

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

cheil/itis literally means:

lip inflamed

'cheilitis' affects the:

lips

the organ that produces bile is the:

liver

placenta previa means:

low implantation

hypo/glyc/emia literally means:

low or below/sugar levels/blood

the set of 5 large vertebrae which form the inward curve of the lower spine are called:

lumbar vertebrae

pulmonary infarction actually means:

lung blood flow blockage

spiro/metry is used to evaulate:

lung capacity

'bulls-eye' on skin can mean:

lyme disease

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

macula

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

melatonin

diphther/ia literally means:

membrane/refers

The three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:

meninges

opisthotonos is frequently associated with:

meningitis

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

mesentary

'mesenteric' literally means:

middle of the intestines

galacto- means:

milk

ment/o means:

mind

the combining form phren/o means:

mind

the valve located between the left atrium and ventricle is the:

mitral

literal meaning 'soft: to touch'

molluscum contagiosum

___ is the presence of an elevated number of mononuclear leukocytes in the blood:

monocytosis

the epstein-barr virus causes a disease whose literal name is 'one/nut or kernel'

mononucleosis

mater-

mother

a patient may display an ecchymosis after a:

motor vehicle accident

oro- and os- mean:

mouth

os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean:

mouth

both food and air travel through the:

mouth and pharynx

an abducens nerve palsy results in inability to:

move eyes outward

'fluoroscopy' is used to record:

moving body parts

if john is adducting his arm, he is:

moving it toward his body

'poly/dips/ia' literally means:

much/thirst/refers to

term that means containing both mucus and pus is:

mucopurulent

cystic fibrosis causes thick secretions of:

mucus and pus

ptyalo- means:

mucus, salvia fluid

myxedema literally means:

mucus/swelling

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

demyelination occurs in which of the following diseases?

multiple sclerosis

'near/ear/inflamed' 'parotitis'

mumps

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

muscle

my/asthenia gravias actually means:

muscle heavy and weak

which is not a vital sign:

muscle response

'tetanus' usually refers to:

muscle spams

the parathyroid gland produces para/thormone, which regulates calcium blood levels and prevents:

muscle spasms

the somatic peripheral nervous system specifically control which of the following:

muscles

The term that means spinal cord inflammation is:

myel/itis

means bone marrow or spinal cord:

myelo-

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 condition would be treated with phakic intraocular lenses?

myopia

'onychomycosis' is a fungal infection of the:

nails

the diagnostic term aortic stenosis means:

narrowing of the aorta

any therapy that relies on the body's own healing powers is considered:

natural

which type of medicine uses vitamin therapy, herbal remedies, and chiropractic care?

natural

'myopic' actually means:

nearsighted

acu/puncture literally means:

needle puncture

neuro- means:

nerve

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

CNS, PNS, ANS refer to divisons of the:

nervous sytem

term that means tumor made up of nerve cells is:

neur/oma

'neoplasm' means:

new/growth

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

nonspecific urethritis

'euthyroid' means:

normal thyroid function

'rhinoscopy' is a procedure to examine the:

nose

'in-continence' means:

not contained

what test can determine if a person has HIV or tell how much virus is present in the blood?

nucleic acid tests

what cellular organelle contains chromosomes and has the literal meaning "nut"?

nucleus

a lumbar puncture is used to:

obtain spinal fluid samples

geriatric alopecia actually means:

old age baldness

which word part literally means oil?

oleo-

aromatherapy uses which principle?

olfactory stimulation

term that means scanty or slight urination is:

olig/uria

the term 'nebuliz/er' means:

one who causes a mist

incis/or literally means:

one who cuts in

the term chrio/pract/or literally means:

one who practices by hand

ad/duct/or literally means:

one who/draws/toward

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

open fracture

nario- means:

opening to nose

The nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the:

optic

is devoid of rods and cones and hence is referred to as the blind spot:

optic nerve

HIV antibody tests use samples from:

oral fluid or blood

what word part means socket?

orbito-

a body part which id formed of two or more types of body tissue and performs one or more specific functions is called an:

organ

the malleus, incus, and stapes make up the bones of the middle ear called the:

ossicles

the term that means abnormal loss of bone density:

osteoporosis

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

otologist

the term for a fungal infection of the ear is:

otomycosis

term for specialist who studies and treats the diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is:

otorhinolargologist

the pituitary hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during female labor is:

oxytocin

ot/algia means:

pain in the ear

cephalo/dynia means:

pain in the head

irritable bowel syndrome refers to:

painful intestines

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

palsy

term that means total paralysis is:

pan/plegia

asthma literally means:

panting

'nipple/many/condition' has:

papillomatosis

term that means small, solid skin elevation is:

papule

quadri/plegia means:

paralysis of all four limbs

which is a personality disorder in cluster A?

paranoid personality disorder

the name of the hormone that helps to maintain the level of calcium in the blood is:

parathormone

the four small dime size glands that lie directly upon and behind the thyroid gland are the:

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

sub/luxation actually means:

partial joint dislocation

the term cerebral palsy is characterized as:

partial or complete paralysis caused by a brain injury

term that means invasion into the skin and body hair by lice is:

pediculosis

episiotomy means:

pelvic floor/to cut/procedure

term for an infection which normally ascends from the vagina, cervix, uterus, oviducts, and broad ligament and may be accompanied by a mucopurulent discharge is:

pelvic inflammatory disorder

which is not an antihypertensive drug?

penicillin

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

pericardium

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

peritoneum

term that is also referred to as whooping cough is:

pertussis

which means 'flat-footed'

pes planus

term for the incision into a vein to remove blood, to give blood, or to give intravenous fluids is:

phleb/otomy

which means diaphragm?

phreno-

term that means mental disease is:

phrenopathy

fistula refers to a:

pipe stem-like passageway

the ___ is referred to as the master gland of the body because it secretes multiple hormones that influence multiple body functions

pituitary

term that means abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall is:

placenta previa

abruptio placentae actually means:

placental miscarriage

tartar refers to dental:

plaque

the double-sac membrane that covers each lung and lines the thoracic cavity is the:

pleura

bronchitis often progresses to a more severe lung condition called ____

pneumonia

term for specialist who treats and diagnoses foot diseases and disorders:

pod/iatr/ist

'footed cell' may also be referred to as:

podocyte

acne vulgaris literally means:

pointed and common

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

polio/myel/itis

what word part means thumb?

pollex-

combining form for small growth is:

polyp/o-

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

posterior

molluscum contagiosum is caused by:

pox virus

ectopic actually means:

pregnancy outside of the uterus

the term gravida usually means ____, but literally means ____

pregnant and heavy

'striae gravidarum' would be found in a:

pregnant patient

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

prepatellar bursitis

if a patient has a decubitus ulcer, they have a:

pressure bedsore

during the ___ stage of syphilis....

primary

the term 'tympanostomy' literally means:

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

echo/encephalo/graphy actually means:

procedure of recording brain structures by use of sound

'cystoscopy' literally means:

procedure to view and examine the bladder

mictur/ition means:

process of urinating or voiding urine

nephro/graph/y actually means:

process of x-ray 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

combining form that means 'rectum and anus' is:

proct/o-

what is an inflammation of the rectum and anus?

proctitis

term that means physician who specializes in proctology is:

proctologist

term that means visual exam of the rectum is:

proctoscopy

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

prophylaxis

trichomono/iasis is caused by a:

protozoan parasite with a tail

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

what is a chronic skin condition causing red patches with dry, thick, silvery scales?

psoriasis

biofeedback is a type of:

psychosomatic therapy

emphysema literally means:

puffed up

a stethoscope is placed over the heart to listen to the:

pulmonary valve

'pyuria' means that urine contains:

pus

py/uria means:

pus in the urine

term that means inflamed kidney and renal pelvis:

pyelonephritis

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

pyloric sphincter

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

rachi/o- and spondyl/o

iro- means:

rainbow

'angiograms' are used for:

recording pictures of blood vessels

'wheals' are usually:

red

the term 'ocular' literally means:

refers to the eye

bulim/ia literally means:

refers to/hungry

what treats the body using principles similar to acupuncture and acupressure?

reflexology

condition where the retina becomes separated from the choroid between the retina and the sclera?

retinal detachment

____ is inflammation of nasal mucosa caused by allergies, viruses, and bacteria

rhinitis

pleuro- and costo- both mean:

rib, side

vitamin B2 is also known as:

riboflavin

pneumonia can be caused by:

rickettsia

which word part contains the fundamental meaning of the word?

root word

trach/oma refers to a chlamydial infection causing:

rough swollen eye lesions

oral koplik sports are associated with:

rubeola

the term 'herniated disc' means that the cartilage has:

ruptured or protruded

the term 'burs/itis' literally means:

sac inflamed

the term for the plane that divides the body into right and left halves is the:

sagittal

HIV cannot be transmitted through:

salvia

who is considered the founder of homeopathy?

samuel hanemann

what do forensic psychiatrists specialize in?

sanity during crimes

the anterior serratus muscle appears to look like a:

saw-tooth

squamous cell carcinoma actually means:

scaly crab-like cell tumors of the surface tissue

cicatrix- means:

scar

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

sclera

a 21-year-old male has a STI with mucopurulent discharge from his urethra and dysuria. literal name for his infection:

seed producer/flow

literal meaning of gon/orrhea:

seed producer/flow

the term eoi/lepsy means:

seizure upon the mind and body

holistic therapies stress the importance of:

self-care and illness prevention

the structure in the inner ear that contains balance receptors and endolymph is called the:

semicircular canals

The male secretory structures that produce a fluid necessary for adequate sperm motility after ejaculation are called the:

seminal vesicles and prostate gland

Hepatitis B is also known as:

serum hepatitis

pruritus means:

severe itching

'placebo' literally means:

shall please

pediculosis corpus is often spread by:

sharing fabrics and combs

high risk factors for HIV include:

sharing needles and syringes

'thyrotoxicosis' literally means:

shield/poison/condition of

condition of 'winged scapulae' means that they have a problem with their:

shoulder

the word part omo- means:

shoulder

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

skeletal muscle

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

skin

melan/o/cytes are responsible for:

skin color

cutaneous ulcer literally means:

skin sore

pell/agra refers to:

skin/rough

dermato/plast/y literally means:

skin/surgical repair/ process of

'hypnosis' literally means:

sleep/condition

genital herpes lesions are ___ than oral herpes lesions:

smaller

leading cardiac risk factors are:

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

smegma literally means:

soap 'white-soap'

a plantar wart is located on the:

sole of the foot

thymo- means:

soul or flowery

opto/metr/ist literally means:

specialist in measuring sight

endo/crin/ologist actually means:

specialist in the science and study of glands of internal secretion

psych/o/log/ist means:

specialist in the science and study of the mind

psycholog/ist means:

specialist in the science and study of the mind

what is used to examine the cervix and vaginal walls?

speculum

name of the structure that suspends the testes in the scrotum is the:

spermatic cord

device used to measure arterial blood pressure by hand is:

sphygmomanometer

The structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the:

spinal cord

myleo- means:

spinal cord

a 'myelogram' is used to record information about:

spinal cord and nerves

how is cryptococcosis diagnosed?

spinal tap and x-ray

rachio- means:

spine

the etiologic agent of syphilis is a:

spirochete

usually a sudden traction on a muscle, ligament, and joint capsule:

sprain

which was the first 3D-printed drug approved by the FDA?

spritam

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

standing

em/bol/ism literally means:

state of a lump within

the medical student class learned about 'auscultation' today. in order to perform this procedure, they used a:

stethoscope

pyloric stenosis refers to the narrowing of the lower end of the:

stomach

gastric rugae literally means:

stomach folds

litho-, petro-, and lapio- all mean:

stone

a patient who has a 'cholecystolithotripsy' performed is having what process performed to their gall bladder?

stone crushed

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

strabismus

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

placebo effect therapy uses the principle of:

suggestion and believability

pectus excavatum is referred to as:

sunken chest

cholera is referred to as:

super diarrhea

if one is flat on their back and face up, they are in a

supine position

angioplasty means:

surgical repair of a blood vessel

cheil/orrhaphy means:

suture of the lips

hidr/o and sudero- mean:

sweat

sudoro- means:

sweat

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

syphilis

term for the phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract is:

systole

Helminth/ic Diseases can attack multiple body systems including the integumentary, digestive, and nervous systems and caused by:

tapeworms, roundworms, flukeworms

the ankle bones are the called:

tarsal bones

'avulsion' means:

tearing a piece of bone

the term rotary cuff avulsion actually means:

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

lacrimination

teary eyes

what attaches muscles to bone?

tendons

opistho/tonos means:

tension that bends head backward

controls sexual development and the development of sperm

testicles

condition resulting in muscle spasms due to an abnormally low concentration of calcium in the blood is:

tetany

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

tetra/plegia

the term 'biopsy' literally means:

the procedure of living life

pysch/iatr/y means:

the procedure or process of treating or curing the mind

lacer/ation literally means:

the process of tearing

Di/gest/ion literally means

the process of two separations

'psychology' literally means:

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

a pyelo/gram is an x-ray of:

the renal pelvis

cardiology means:

the science and study of the heart

dr. elizabeth kubler-ross is best known for:

the stages of death and dying

hirsut/ism literally means:

the state of being hairy

hammer toe means:

the toes are bent over or down

vitamin B1 is also known as:

thiamin

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

thought deterioration and lack of social functioning

pharyngo- means:

throat

the term thrush is usually a fungus infection of the:

throat or vagina

what is coagulated or clotted material that develops inside the vascular system?

thrombus

dia/betes literally means:

through/passing

the _____ gland is the largest endocrine gland is shaped like a shield

thyroid

the thyroid hormone that regulates CHO metabolism:

thyroxine

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

tick

the combining form hist/o means:

tissue or web-like

sphincter literally means:

to bind together

peristalsis literally means:

to contract/around

herpes literally means:

to creep

the term 'phlebotomy' means:

to cut into a vein

reflux literally means:

to flow again

parto- that is used in the term partur/ation literally means

to give birth/process of

enema literally means:

to inject

the term 'catheter' literally means:

to let down, into

the term 'sphygmo/mano/meter' literally means:

to measure the pulse by hand

alimentary literally means:

to nourish

scurvy literally means:

to scratch

the term concussion means:

to shake violently

the term 'lateral' describes movement in which direction:

to the side

dento- and donto- both mean:

tooth

dento-, donto-, and odonto- all mean:

tooth

dental caries literally means:

tooth cavities

the term 'inferior' describes movement:

toward the lower end of the body

terms that mean 'poison' are:

toxic/o-, viro-, septo-

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

traditional

what is the etiologic agent of syphilis?

treponema pallidum

The infection whose name has a literal meaning of "hair-like/one unit/refers" is caused by which organism?

trichomonas vaginalis

the mantoux skin test is used to diagnose:

tuberculosis

the speed with which the skin resumes its normal appearance after being stretched or compressed is called:

turgor

dr X. has put her patient in the 'prone' position. this means that the patient is:

turned down

supinator means:

turns upward - one who

'vovulus' refers to:

twisting

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

terms that mean 'nail' are:

unguin/o- or onycho-

what does reiki mean in Japanese?

universal vital force

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

upper GI tract

abbreviation for an infection of the nose, pharynx, larynx, and trachea is:

upper respiratory infection URI

which refers to a procedure which literally means 'canal/viewing/procedure'?

ureteroscopy

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

ureters

'polyuria' and 'polydipsia' mean:

urine volume output and thirst

'colpoptosis' displays protrusion of the:

vagina

a speculum is used to expand the walls of the:

vagina

ar/rhythmia means:

variation in normla heart rhythm or contraction

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

varicocele

term used to describe dilation of the pampiniform venous complex of the spermatic cord is:

varicocele

term that actually means male sterilization:

vasectomy

phlebo- means:

vein

combining forms that mean 'vein' are:

ven/o- and phleb/o

term which means to enter a vein in order to remove blood, instill medication, or start an intravenous infusion is:

veni/puncture

the term that describes movement toward the belly is:

ventral

the lower chambers of the heart are called the:

ventricles

term that means wart is:

verruca

cryosurgery is used to treat:

verrucae

angi/o and vaso- mean:

vessel

angina pectoris literally means:

vessel : in chest

biopsy literally means:

view of life/procedure of

hepatitis A, B, and C are caused by a:

virus

smallpox is caused by a highly contagious:

virus

'pleurisy' means the patient has an inflammation between which layers of the pleura:

visceral/parietal

the E eye chart is used to measure:

visual acuity

laryngo- means:

voice box

other parkinson's disease patients may experience:

voice loss, sphincter problems, falls and paralysis

hydro/cele literally means:

water like fluid build-up in the scrotal sac

the accumulation of serous fluid in a sac-like cavity results in a condition whose literal meaning is:

water/protrusion

glauc/oma actually means:

waterfall, cloudy, or gray vision

'asthenia' means:

weakness

which is a dietary source of zinc?

whole grains

the term 'intramuscular injection' literally means:

within a muscle

the term 'intravenous injection' means:

within a vein

idiopathic epilepsy is:

without a chest

anorexia nervosa literally means:

without appetite: caused by a nervous condition

a/pepsia means:

without digestion

'a/phasia' literally means:

without speech

gyneco- means:

woman

'trama' refers to a:

wound

thrush can be caused by:

yeast

fet/o- actually means:

young