chp 12 quiz med term

which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystorrhexis?

cysto (bladder) + rrhexis (rupture) = rupture of the bladder

build a medical term from the information provided. incision into the epididymis

epididymotomy

identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.

nephr- kidney

build a medical term from the information provided. abnormal softening of a kidney

nephromalacia

which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the medical term kidney dialysis?

all of these are true. -it breaks into kidney dia (through) + lysis (loosen, break down). -it is also known as hemodialysis. -it refers to the procedure for removing wastes from the blood. -the name comes from the fact that the procedure separates or "loosens" blood from waste by passing it through an external filter.

build a medical term that means "inflammation of the prostate and bladder."

prostatocystitis

indicate which syllable receives emphasis when pronounced. nephroscopy

ros

indicate which syllable receives emphasis when pronounced. cystoscopy

tos

which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term urocyanosis?

uro (urine) + cyan (blue) + osis (condition) = blue urine

the overexpansion of the blood vessels of the testicles, leading to a soft tumor, is called

varicocele