med term final
The ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the vas deferens and the
Seminal vesicle
Which of the following is a test to determine the efficiency of glandular secretions?
Thyroid function study
The term for ringing or buzzing in the ear is
Tinnitus
Gloss/o refers to the
Tongue
Ankyloglossia is defined as a/an
Tongue tie condition
Enlarged, swollen and herniated veins near the testis describes which of the following?
Varicocele
Surgical restoration of function of the vas deferens is called
Vasectomy
The suffix-emesis means
Vomiting
Aque/o
Water
Cerumin/o is a combining form meaning
Wax
In the term plasmapheresis, apheresis means a ___________.
a withdrawal
Which of the following describes ear instillation?
introduction of medicated drops into the external ear
Which of the following is the entrance to the vagina?
introitus
Chyl/o means:
juice
corne/o and which other combining form mean cornea
karat/o
Which of the following are the folds of tissue on either side of the vaginal opening?
labia
which of the following secrets tears
lacrimal gland
What term means specialized lymph vessels in the small intestine that absorb fat into the bloodstream?
lacteals
Which term is a white blood cell that protects the body from the invasion of harmful substances?
leukocyte
The combining form meaning stone is:
lith/o
Atelectasis means a collapse of ___________ tissue.
lung
Which system maintains the internal fluid environment by acting as an intermediary between the blood in the capillaries and tissue cells?
lymphatic system
Hodgkin's disease is an example of
lymphoma
which of the following is responsible for central vision
macula lutea
The inner ear functions to:
maintain the body's equilibrium
Which of the following is the first of three auditory ossicles of the middle ear?
malleus
The inner part of the kidney is called:
medulla
The combining form meaning menstruation is:
men/o
The incus is located in the:
middle ear
The tympanum is located in the:
middle ear
Lact/o is a combining form meaning:
milk
The combining form in oligophrenia refers to:
mind
Which of the following disorders is characterized by episodes of neurologic dysfunction caused by the deterioration of the myelin sheath?
multiple sclerosis
A motor deficit is a loss or impairment of __________ function.
muscle
Creatinine is a waste product of:
muscle metabolism
an agent that causes the pupil to dilate is called an/a
mydriatic
The term meaning inflammation of the spinal cord is __________.
myelitis
The term that describes excision of fibroid tumors is:
myomectomy
Which of the following is the name for the muscular wall of the uterus?
myometrium
Which of the following means inflammation of the eardrum?
myringitis and tympanitis
Cervic/o is a combining meaning:
neck
Which term means incision into the kidney for the removal of stones?
nephrolithotomy
Which of the following accurately describes the path of urine through calices?
nephrons to the renal pelvis
Which is a degenerative disease of the renal tubules?
nephrosis
Polymorphonuclear leukocyte is an example of a/an:
neutrophil
Which of the following is a granular leukocyte that fights infection by phagocytosis?
neutrophil
The brainstem auditory evoked potential is commonly used to assess hearing in what age group?
newborns
All of the following are critical elements regulated by the kidneys except:
nitrogen
which of the following is a testicular tumor arising from mature germ cells
nonseminoma
What type of imaging technology is involved in a lung scan?
nuclear medicine
Which of the following secrete(s) an alkaline substance into the semen?
prostate gland and seminal vesicle
which of the following secrets(S) an alkaline substance into the semen?
prostate gland and seminal vesicle
All of the following are functions of the gastrointestinal system except:
protection
Neurosis is defined as a/an:
psychological condition in which anxiety is prominent
the ophthalmologic term describing a fibrous growth of conjunctive tissue that extends onto the cornea is termed
pterygium
Which of the following describes hemodialysis?
pumps the patient's blood through a dialyzer
Py/o is a combining form meaning:
pus
The opening of the stomach into the duodenum is the:
pyloric sphincter
For which of the following diagnoses would a colporrhaphy involving posterior repair be indicated?
rectocele
Proct/o refers to the anus and:
rectum
All of the following are leukocytes except:
red blood cells
The combining form for kidney is:
ren/o
Which of the following is described as basinlike?
renal pelvis
which of the following describes rods
responsive to dim light
An increase of immature erythrocytes in the blood is called:
reticulocytosis
which of the following transits light to the optic nerve?
retina
Eosinophil is named for what color of stain of its granules?
rose
Immun/o is a combining form meaning:
safe
the white of the eye is also known as the
sclera
lacrimation refers to
secretion of tears
Which one of the following is a test used to rule out male infertility?
semen analysis
Which of the following is associated with nerve impulses and body movement?
semicircular canals
The ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the vas deferens and the:
seminal vesicle
The systemic disease caused by infection of microorganisms and their toxins in the circulating blood is called:
septicemia
A cochlear implant would be recommended for patients with what type of hearing loss?
severe in both ears
Which of the following resembles an "s" in shape?
sigmoid colon
Spermat/o is the combining form meaning __________.
sperm / seed
All of the following mean testis except:
sperm/o
The Latin combining form meaning seed is:
sperm/o
the latin combining form meaning seed is
sperm/o
which of the following unites with the ovum to produce offsprings?
spermatozoon
The __________ ___________ is responsible for nerve conduction to and from the brain and the body.
spinal cord
Which surgical procedure is done to correct otosclerosis?
stapedectomy
Which of the following would allow for the presence of ketone bodies?
starvation
All of the following combining forms mean abdomen except:
stomat/o
Nephrolithiasis describes the presence of what in the kidney?
stone(s)
Which of the following catheterization methods involves immediate removal?
straight catheter
Which of the following catheterization methods involves a catheter being inserted directly into the bladder?
suprapubic catheter
All of the following are divisions of the nervous system except:
sympathetic nervous system
which of the following produces testosterone
testes
The ileum is located where?
third part of the small intestine
The ___________ duct receives lymph from the lower extremities.
thoracic
A thymectomy involves removal of the ___________ gland.
thymus
The term for ringing or buzzing in the ear is:
tinnitus
Gloss/o refers to the:
tongue
Ankyloglossia is defined as a/an
tonguetie condition
Ankyloglossia is defined as a/an:
tonguetie condition
All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system except:
transports nutrients to the body cells
Another name for the eardrum is:
tympanic membrane
Which of the following uses a vein graft to improve sound conduction?
tympanoplasty
Major depression, clinical depression, and major affective disorder are synonyms for:
unipolar disorder
The ureteropelvic junction connects the renal pelvis and:
ureter
Which of the following carries the urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
ureter
Which of the following combining forms means ureter?
ureter/o
Which of the following is an opening to the outside of the body?
urinary meatus
Which specialist would be consulted for treatment of epididymitis?
urologist
which specialist would be consulted for treatment of epididymitis
urologist
Metr/o is a combining form meaning:
uterus
The embryo develops in a pearshaped organ of the pelvic cavity known as the:
uterus
The larger of the two sacs within the membranous labyrinth of the vestibule in the inner ear is the:
utricle
Which of the following is the tubular passageway from the cervix to the outside of the body?
vagina
Enlarged, swollen and herniated veins near the testis describes which of the following?
varicocele
Which of the following parts of the large intestine performs no digestive function?
vermiform appendix
Which of the following covers each organ in the abdomen?
visceral layer
the jellylike mass filling that gives bulk to the eye is
vitreous
The suffix -emesis means:
vomiting
Urine contains which of the following?
water and waste
Cerumin/o is a combining form meaning:
wax
Granulocytes and agranulocytes are:
white blood cells
Leukocytes are:
white blood cells
What percentage of US adults have proficient health literacy?
12
The normal adult PLT is:
150,000 - 450,000
Which cranial nerve is the auditory nerve?
8th
The disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the optic nerve, producing defects in vision is
Glaucoma
Which of the following means little ball?
Glomerul/o
Carbohydrate and sugar metabolism are regulated by
Glucagon
All of the combining forms below mean sugar except
Glycos/o
What is the typical reading grade level of health information provided by health practitioners?
Grade 10 to
Hyperthyroidism is also called
Graves disease
The origin of the term prostate is
Greek
The development of mammary glands in the male is
Gynecomastia
which of the following causes inflammation of the liver
HBV
Pneumocystis pneumonia is often seen in people with:
HIV
Which of the following disease states are commonly worse in patients with low health literacy?
HIV, Diabetes, Prostate Cancer
Scler/o is the combining form meaning sclera or
Hard
The term that means to vomit blood is
Hematemesis
Corne/o and which other combining form mean cornea?
Kerat/o
The adrenal glands are located next to the
Kidneys
Which is a degenerative disease of the renal tubules?
Nephrosis
Prostat/o is a combining form referring to the
Prostate gland
Semen is made up of a mixture of secretions from all of the following except
Prostate gland
The ophthalmologic term describing a fibrous growth of conjunctival tissue that extends onto the cornea is termed
Pterygium
Py/o is a combining form meaning
Pus
For which of the following diagnosis would a colporrhaphy involving posterior repair be indicated?
Rectocele
Proct/o refers to the anus and
Rectum
The combining form for kidney is
Ren/o
Which of the following is described as basinlike?
Renal pelvis
Lacrimation refers to
Secretion of tears
Which of the following is associated with nerve impulses and body movement?
Semicircular canals
The trachea splits into the right and left:
bronchi
The singular of bronchi is:
bronchus
Which of the following adds the sticky fluid to semen?
bulbourethral glands
which of the following adds the sticky fluid to semen
bulbourethral glands
Which combining form specifically refers to the small intestine?
enter/o
all of the following describes the optic disk expect
entrance point for retinal nerve fibers
is an instrument used for diagnosing sleep disorders.
Polysomnography
Which of the following is also known as the foreskin?
Prepuce
The medical term for bedwetting is called nocturnal:
enuresis
The scrotum is divided into two sacs, each containing a testis and:
epididymis
Where is sperm stored before emission?
epididymis
what is described as a coiled duct and is located on the top and the side of the testis
epididymis
Which of the following is the correct path of sperm carried by the vas deferens?
epididymis to ejaculatory duct
which of the following is the correct path of sperm carried by the vas deferences?
epididymis to ejaculatory duct
which of the following terms is an abnormal terms overflow of tears caused by blockage of the lacrimal duct
epiphora
Vulv/o and which other combining form mean vulva?
episi/o
failure to maintain an erection until ejaculation is
erectile dysfunction
The red blood cells that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide within the bloodstream are called:
erythrocytes
Which of the following is a muscular tube that moves food?
esophagus
enucleation refers to the excision of the
eyeball
the palpebral is also known as the
eyelid
Pinna means:
feather
The developing organism from nine weeks to birth is known as the:
fetus
How many lung lobes are there?
five
The palate:
forms the roof of the mouth
Cholecystectomy is excision of the:
gallbladder
Which of the following stores bile?
gallbladder
Pylorus means:
gatekeeper
The external ear functions to:
gather sound
The organ of Corti functions to:
generate and transmit nerve impulses
which of the following glands are oil glands that surround the eyelashes
glands of Zeis
vitreous pertains to
glassy
the disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the topic nerve, producing defects in vision is
glaucoma
Which of the following means little ball?
glomerul/o
All of the combining forms below mean sugar except:
glycos/o
Which STD was named for its urethral discharge?
gonorrhea
which STD was named for its urethral discharge
gonorrhea
the origin of the term prostate is
greek
Which of the following covers the processes of the jaws?
gums
The development of mammary glands in the male is:
gynecomastia
Chalaza means
hailstone
scler/o is the combining for meaning sclera or
hard
Presbyacusis is a medical term describing:
hearing impairment in old age
The term that means to vomit blood is:
hematemesis
Red blood in the stool is termed:
hematochezia
The study of blood is
hematology
Partial paralysis of half of the body, right or left, is termed:
hemiparesis
The proteiniron compound that has the bonding capabilities for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide is:
hemoglobin
A bleeding disorder caused by a defect in clotting factors necessary for the coagulation of blood:
hemophilia
Which of the following is the part of the kidney where vessels come and go?
hilum
the medical term for a sty is
hordeolum
the condition in which it is difficult to see objects at a distance is called
hyperopia
Which of the following regions of the abdomen refer to the upper lateral regions beneath the ribs?
hypochondriac
Which region of the abdomen is located below the navel?
hypogastric
All of the following are signs of APKD except:
hypotension
The __________ is the control center for the ANS.
hypothalamus
Which of the following tests is used to determine tubal patency?
hysterosalpingogram
Another term for jaundice is:
icterus
A high BUN means:
inability of kidneys to excrete urea
Which of the following relays sound waves to the brain for interpretation of sound?
inner ear
Conductive hearing loss is caused by:
interference vibrations in the external canal, middle ear or ossicles
Absence of a lens, usually after a cataract extraction is called
Aphakia
All of the following are medical abbreviations pertaining to the urinary system except:
ACL
The combining form celi/o means
Abdomen
The disease that begins with forgetfulness and disorientation and progresses to a loss of all intellectual functions is __________ disease.
Alzheimer
The absorption of water by kidney tubules is influenced by
Antidiuretic hormone
The inability to pass urine is called
Anuresis
An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity describes
Ascites
An instrument to measure hearing is called a/an
Audiometer
Which of the following connects the middle ear to the throat
Auditory tube
Which of the following is the term for surgical breast enlargement?
Augmentation mammoplasty
Ot/o and this other combining form mean ear
Aur/i
The combining form meaning glans penis is
Balan/o
A lower GI series is called a/an
Barium enema
Adults with below basic health literacy are more likely than the general public to
Be age 65 or older
The epigastric region of the abdomen is located
Below the sternum
Urethrocystitis is inflammation of the urethra and
Bladder
Uncontrolled blinking or twitching of the eyelid is called
Blepharospasm
Vitreous pertains to
Glassy
The ureters have which of the following functions in regard to urine?
Carry
A laxative is called a
Cathartic
An excessive buildup of wax in the ear is called a/an
Cerumen impaction
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is defined as
Cervical dysplasia
The most common bacterial STD in North America which often occurs with no symptoms is
Chlamydia
The microscopic and chemical examination of placental tissue to detect fetal abnormalities is terms
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
The coiled tubular structure of the inner ear is known as the
Cochlea
The endoscope used to examine within the vagina fluid is called a/an
Colposcope
A transverse radiologic image of the pituitary gland is obtained by
Computed tomography
The medical term for pink eye is
Conjunctivitis
A condition of congenital hypothyroidism that results in lack of physical and mental development i
Cretinism
The use of intense cold to seal a hole or tear in the retina is performed in which surgical procedure?
Cryopexy
Pouching of the bladder into the vagina is
Cystocele
A missed abortion is defined as
Death of a fetus or embryo within the uterus
The combining form meaning duct is
Doch/o
The term for difficulty swallowing is
Dysphagia
The term describing painful or difficult voiding is
Dysuria
The timed test to measure the rate at which red blood cells settle or fall through a given volume of plasma is abbreviated:
ESR
An outward turning of the rim of the eyelid is called
Ectropion
Which surgical method is used in performing a large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)?
Electrosurgery
Fluid within the labyrinth of the ear is known as
Endolymph
Which combining form specifically refers to the small intestine?
Enter/o
The medical term for bedwetting is called nocturnal]
Enuresis
The scrotum is divided into two sacs, each containing a testis and
Epididymis
What is described as a coiled duct and is located on the top and the side of the testis?
Epididymis
Where is sperm stored before emission?
Epididymis
Which of the following affects the sympathetic nervous system in stress response?
Epinephrine
Vulv/o and which other combining form mean vulva?
Episi/o
Air passed to the auditory tube from the outside of the body via the throat is important for maintaining
Equal air pressure
Ocul/o
Eye
Enucleation refers to the excision of the
Eyeball
Public Health if focused on decreased cost of health care services while managed care is focused on increased access to health care services
False
Public Health is financed by premiums and cost sharing while managed care is financed by taxes
False
Which of the following hormones stimulates secretion of estrogen and sperm
Folliclestimulating
Red cell morphology involves the study of what aspect of red blood cells?
Form
Cholecystectomy is the excision of the
Gall bladder
Pylorus means
Gatekeeper
The __________ Coma scale is a common method of assessing decreased levels of consciousness.
Glasgow
Which of the following is the part of the kidney where vessels come and go?
Hilium
A woman with a beard has the condition termed
Hirsutism
The medical term for a sty is
Hordeolum
The medical term for high blood sugar is
Hyperglycemia
Which of the following regions of the abdomen refer to the upper lateral regions beneath the ribs?
Hypochondriac
Which region of the abdomen is located below the navel?
Hypogastric
Slow pulse, dry skin, and puffy hands and face are characteristics of
Hypothyroidism
Another term for jaundice is
Icterus
Paracussis is a medical term describing
Impaired hearing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is responsible for the control and prevention of
Infectious and chronic disease, Environmental health threats, workplace hazards
Which of the following relays sound waves to the brain for interpretation of sound?
Inner ear
Conductive hearing loss is caused by
Interference vibrations in the external canal, middle ear or ossicles
A diagnosis of type 2 DM indicates that the patient
Is usually not dependent on insulin for survival
which of the following secretes tears?
Lacrimal gland
Which of the following is a factor that affects public health literacy?
Level of complexity of health information, Communication skills of public health professionals, Information dissemination channels
The combining form meaning stone is
Lith/o
According to data presented, which of the following statements is/are true?
Low literacy is common in recent military recruits, Low literacy is common in patients on government assistance programs like Medicare and Medicaid, Low literacy is common in high socioeconomic groups
Andr/o
Male
Which of the following is the first of three auditory ossicles of the middle ear
Malleus
The inner part of the kidney is called
Medulla
Which of the following hormones affects skin pigmentation
Melanocytestimulating
The combining form meaning menstruation is
Men/o
The thyroid gland helps to regulate
Metabolism
The incus is located in the
Middle ear
Lact/o is a combining form meaning
Milk
An agent that cause the pupil to dilate is called a/an
Mydriatic
The term that describes excision of fibroid tumor is
Myomectomy
The condition in which it is difficult to see objects at a distance is called
Myopia
The condition characterized by advanced hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adults is
Myxedema
Ceriv/o is a combining form meaning
Neck
Parathyroid glands are located in the
Neck
All of the following are critical elements regulated by the kidneys except
Nitrogen
The term that describes scanty production and expulsion of sperm is
Oligospermia
The combining form meaning ovary is
Oophor/o
Inflammation of one or both of the ovaries is termed
Oophoritis
The instrument most commonly used to visualize the interior of the eye is a/an
Ophthalmoscope
Test/o and which other combining form means testicle?
Orchid/o
The medical term for earache is
Otalgia
Inflammation of the middle ear is called
Otitis media
The combining form for egg is
Ov/i
The membrane that covers the opening between the middle ear and inner ear is the
Oval window
Which of the following secrete estrogen and progesterone
Ovaries
Blepharoptosis is usually caused by
Paralysis
The disorder caused by incompatibilities between fetal and maternal blood type is called:
Passive immunity
The urethra is contained in which area?
Penis
The combining form referring to the region between the scrotum and anus is
Perine/o
The combining form meaning to eat or swallow is
Phag/o
Which of the following affects the onset of puberty?
Pineal
All of the following mean testis except
Sperm/o
The Latin combining form meaning seed is
Sperm/o
Which of the following unites with the ovum to produce offspring?
Spermatozoon
Which surgical procedure is done to correct otosclerosis
Stapedectomy
Nephrolithiasis describes the presence of what in the kidney?
Stone(s)
Which procedure is a common treatment for BPH?
TURP
which procedure is a common treatment for BPH?
TURP
Which of the following produces testosterone?
Testes
Managed care's focus on disease prevention is limited by short term business and disenrollment
True
The ureteropelvic junctions connects the renal pelvis and
Ureter
Which of the following carries the urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
Ureter
Which of the following combining forms means ureter?
Ureter/o
Which of the following is an opening to the outside of the body?
Urinary meatus
Which specialist would be consulted for treatment of epididymitis?
Urologist
Metr/o is a combining form meaning
Uterus
The embryo develops in a pearshaped organ of the pelvic cavity known as the
Uterus
The larger of the two sacs within the membranous labyrinth of the vestibule in the inner ear is the
Utricle
Which of the following identifies the xray imaging of the bladder and urethra taken as the patient urinates?
VCU
The combining form celi/o means:
abdomen
The seizure previously known as petit mal is:
absence
All of the following are ketone bodies except:
acetic acid
Another term for pharyngeal tonsil is:
adenoid
Proteinuria is the presence of what substance?
albumin
Which of the following drugs would be administered for otitis media?
antibiotic
You are ___________ to a disease if you have been exposed to the antigen.
antibody?
The absence of urine formation is called:
anuria
absence of a lens, usually after a cataract extraction is called
aphakia
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the failure of bone marrow to produce red blood cells?
aplastic anemia
which of the following provides nourishment for the cornea iris and Lens
aqueous humor
pseudophakia is the term used when someone has had this type of implant
artificial lens
Which part of the colon extends upward from the cecum?
ascending
An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity describes:
ascites
You are being touched on your arm, but you feel as if you are being touched on your leg. You are suffering from
atopognosis
Which of the following is a health professional who specializes in the study of hearing impairments?
audiologist
An instrument to measure hearing is called a/an:
audiometer
Which of the following connects the middle ear to the throat?
auditory tube
Which of the following is the term for surgical breast enlargement?
augmentation mammoplasty
Ot/o and this other combining form mean ear:
aur/i
This nervous system carries involuntary impulses to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and various glands:
autonomic
The nitrite portion of a UA determines the presence of what substance in the urine?
bacteria
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
bacteriuria
The combining form meaning glans penis is:
balan/o
the combining form meaning glands penis is
balan/o
A lower GI series is also called a/an:
barium enema
The epigastric region of the abdomen is located:
below the sternum
Urethrocystitis is inflammation of the urethra and:
bladder
Vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and which organ(s)?
bladder
uncontrolled blinking or twitching of the eyelid is called
blepharospasm
what carries filtered aqueous humor to the veins and bloodstream
canal of schemm
Which of the following takes lymph from the tissues to the vessels?
capillaries
The ureters have which of the following functions in regard to urine?
carry
Blood is responsible for all of the following except:
carrying fats away from digestive organs
A laxative is called a/an:
cathartic
Which of the following coordinates skeletal muscles?
cerebellum
Which describes hardening of the arteries of the brain?
cerebral arteriosclerosis
All of the following are auditory ossicles except:
cerumen
An excessive buildup of wax in the ear is called a/an:
cerumen impaction
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is also termed:
cervical dysplasia
Which of the following is the most common bacterial STD in North America?
chlamydia
The microscopic and chemical examination of placental tissue to detect fetal abnormalities is termed:
chorionic villus sampling
Which combining form means color?
chrom/o, chromat/o
Which procedure exposes the glans penis?
circumcision
The coiled tubular structure of the inner ear is known as the:
cochlea
A hearing aid functions to improve hearing by:
collecting sound more effectively
The suffix in necromania describes a/an:
condition of abnormal impulse toward
which of the following responds to bright light?
cones
the medical term for pink eye is
conjunctivitis
which of the following covers the iris, the pupil, and refracts light
cornea
The ___________ __________ connects the right and left halves of the cerebrum.
corpus callosum
the use of intense cold to seal a hole or tear in the retina is performed in which surgical procedure
cryopexy
A missed abortion is defined as:
death of a fetus or embryo within the uterus
The prefix in hypoxia means:
deficient
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been used to treat severe:
depression
Another name for the thalamus is __________.
diencephalon
All of the following are functions of the large intestine except:
digests food from the stomach
Histamine causes constriction of bronchial smooth muscle and ___________ of blood vessels.
dilation
all of the following are refractive errors expect
diplopia
The combining form meaning duct is:
doch/o
OBRA '90 mandated that pharmacists must
document information about each patient, prospectively review the patient's drug utilization
The term diplopia means
double vision
the term diplopia means
double vision
Which of the following is the first portion of the small intestine?
duodenum
The term for difficulty swallowing is:
dysphagia
The term describing painful or difficult voiding is:
dysuria
an outward turning of the rim of the eyelid is called
ectropion
Which surgical method is used in performing a large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)?
electrosurgery
Which of the following denotes the stage from fertilization to eight weeks?
embryo
Fluid within the labyrinth of the ear is known as:
endolymph
The lining of the uterus is called the:
endometrium
The term that describes scanty production and expulsion of sperm is:
oligospermia
the term that describes scanty production and expulsion of sperm is
oligospermia
The combining form meaning ovary is:
oophor/o
Inflammation of one or both of the ovaries is termed:
oophoritis
the instrument most commonly used to visualize the interior of the eye is a/an
ophthalmoscope
the instrument most commonly used to visualized the interior of the eye is a/an
ophthalmoscope
test/o and which other combining form mean testicle
orchid/o
Which structure is located between the roof of the mouth and the upper edge of the epiglottis?
oropharynx
The medical term for earache is:
otalgia
Inflammation of the middle ear is called:
otitis media
semen is made up of a mixture of secretions from all of the following except
ova
The membrane that covers the opening between the middle ear and inner ear is the:
oval window
Which of the following produce ova and female sex hormones?
ovaries
A noninvasive method of estimating the percent of oxygen saturation is called pulse ___________.
oximetry
PaO2 refers to measuring:
oxygen in the blood
In the term paraparesis the suffix means slight __________.
paralysis
The urethra is contained in which area?
penis
the urethra is contained in which area?
penis
Which of the following is the region between the vulva and the anus in the female?
perineum
what condition results in a defective curvature of the penis
peyronie disease
The combining form meaning to eat or swallow is:
phag/o
what condition commonly requires circumcision?
phimosis
a penile prosthesis is used to treat what type of impotence
physical
Which of the following provides nourishment to the developing fetus?
placenta
Accumulation of air and blood in the pleural cavity is:
pneumohemothorax
The presence of antigens on the surface of RBCs is Rh ___________.
positive
The use of a device during sleep to prevent airway closure in sleep apnea is continuous
positive airway pressure therapy
The medical abbreviation pH means
potential of hydrogen
Which of the following is also known as the foreskin?
prepuce
which of the following is also known as the foreskin?
prepuce
all of the following are refractive errors except
presbyopia
All of the following are functions of the female reproductive system except: - maintain ova - produce ova - produces all sex hormones - nurture fertilized ovum
produces all sex hormones
prostat/o is a combining form referring to the
prostate gland