medical terminology
Why does a urologist deal with both urinary tract problems and male genital problems?
The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system.
translate - odont/o
Tooth
An ectopic pregnancy is a potentially dangerous condition where the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to grow outside the uterus.
True
correct pronunciation - Venogram
VEE-noh-gram
Translate the root episi/o.
Vulva
Which is NOT a root used to refer to the testicle?
balan/o
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystoplegia?
cysto (bladder) + plegia (paralysis) = bladder paralysis
correct breakdown and translation - aortectasia
dilation of the aorta
Which term is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse? Group of answer choices
dyspareunia
superior vena cava
large-diameter vein that transports blood from the upper portion of the body to the heart
term that means "voice box"
laryng/o
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term oligohydramnios? Group of answer choices
oligo (few) +hydr (water) + amnios (amnion) = not enough amniotic fluid
Translate the medical term antepartum as literally as possible.
Before birth
translate - vesic/o
Bladder
Translate the medical term vesicotomy. Group of answer choices
Incision into the bladder
translate - proct/o
anus and rectum
Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.
nephr- kidney
medical terms that means "an incision into the heart muscle"
Cardiomyotomy
term means "incision into the common bile duct"
Choledochotomy
translation for the root phren/o
Diaphragm
Which medical term means "involuntary urination"
Enuresis
Braxton Hicks are the first true labor pains
False
TSS is a sexually transmitted disease.
False
translate - enter/o
Intestines
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root prostat/o?
It is an organ that surrounds the urethra. It is an organ in the male reproductive tract. It got its name because of its position in front of the urinary bladder. All of these are true.
correct pronunciation - cholecystogram
KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram
Build a medical term that means "surgical removal a kidney and ureter."
Nephroureterectomy
Which medical term means "inflammation of the perimetrium (tissue on the outside of the uterus; the outer layer of the uterus)"?
Perimetritis
Which medical term describes a persistent and painful erection?
Priapism
Build a medical term that means "renal pelvis disease."
Pyelopathy
Translate the medical term spermatogenesis as literally as possible
Sperm creation
translation for the root pneumat/o
air or lungs
Which root refers to the innermost membrane covering the fetus?
amni/o
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term amniorrhea?
amni/o (amnion) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge of amniotic fluid
The study and treatment of newborns is called:
neonatology
correct breakdown and translation- pleurodynia
pain in the pleura (membrane surrounding the lungs)
Which root means "give birth" and focuses on the mother?
part/o
Identify and define the root in the medical term uremia.
ur-urine
Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term ureteropyelonephritis into its component parts?
uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis
Which term is also known as colpitis? Group of answer choices
vaginitis
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term vesicocele?
vesico (bladder) + cele (hernia)= hernia of the bladder
Which root is used for the external genital organs of a female?
vulv/o
