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Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers bad, difficult, painful ___________________ -algia excessive, increased ___________________ dys- enlargement ___________________ -ectomy pain, suffering ___________________ -megaly surgical removal ___________________ hyper-Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers bad, difficult, painful ___________________ -algia excessive, increased ___________________ dys- enlargement ___________________ -ectomy pain, suffering ___________________ -megaly surgical removal ___________________ hyper-Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers bad, difficult, painful ___________________ -algia excessive, increased ___________________ dys- enlargement ___________________ -ectomy pain, suffering ___________________ -megaly surgical removal ___________________ hyper-Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers bad, difficult, painful ___________________ -algia excessive, increased ___________________ dys- enlargement ___________________ -ectomy pain, suffering ___________________ -megaly surgical removal ___________________ hyper-Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers bad, difficult, painful ___________________ -algia excessive, increased ___________________ dys- enlargement ___________________ -ectomy pain, suffering ___________________ -megaly surgical removal ___________________ hyper-Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers abnormal condition or disease ___________________ hypo- abnormal softening ___________________ -itis deficient, decreased ___________________ -malacia inflammation ___________________ -necrosis tissue death ___________________ -osisDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers abnormal condition or disease ___________________ hypo- abnormal softening ___________________ -itis deficient, decreased ___________________ -malacia inflammation ___________________ -necrosis tissue death ___________________ -osisDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers abnormal condition or disease ___________________ hypo- abnormal softening ___________________ -itis deficient, decreased ___________________ -malacia inflammation ___________________ -necrosis tissue death ___________________ -osisDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers abnormal condition or disease ___________________ hypo- abnormal softening ___________________ -itis deficient, decreased ___________________ -malacia inflammation ___________________ -necrosis tissue death ___________________ -osisDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers abnormal condition or disease ___________________ hypo- abnormal softening ___________________ -itis deficient, decreased ___________________ -malacia inflammation ___________________ -necrosis tissue death ___________________ -osisDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge ___________________ -ostomy surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface ___________________ -otomy surgical incision ___________________ -plasty surgical repair ___________________ -rrhage surgical suturing ___________________ -rrhaphyDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge ___________________ -ostomy surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface ___________________ -otomy surgical incision ___________________ -plasty surgical repair ___________________ -rrhage surgical suturing ___________________ -rrhaphyDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge ___________________ -ostomy surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface ___________________ -otomy surgical incision ___________________ -plasty surgical repair ___________________ -rrhage surgical suturing ___________________ -rrhaphyDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge ___________________ -ostomy surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface ___________________ -otomy surgical incision ___________________ -plasty surgical repair ___________________ -rrhage surgical suturing ___________________ -rrhaphy15LEDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers visual examination _______________________ -rrhea rupture _______________________ -rrhexis abnormal narrowing _______________________ -sclerosis abnormal hardening _______________________ -scopy flow or discharge _______________________ -stenosis17LE18LEDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers visual examination _______________________ -rrhea rupture _______________________ -rrhexis abnormal narrowing _______________________ -sclerosis abnormal hardening _______________________ -scopy flow or discharge _______________________ -stenosisDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers visual examination _______________________ -rrhea rupture _______________________ -rrhexis abnormal narrowing _______________________ -sclerosis abnormal hardening _______________________ -scopy flow or discharge _______________________ -stenosisThe term _____________ describes any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord. myelopathy myopathy pyelitis pyrosis22LEThe term _______________________ means pertaining to birth. natal perinatal postnatal prenatalPain is classified as a ________________________ diagnosis sign symptom syndromeIn the term myopathy, the suffix pathy means ________________________ abnormal condition disease inflammation swelling26LE27LEDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers white blood cells ___________________ acute prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disorder ___________________ edema swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in cells, tissues, or cavities of the body ___________________ leukocyte rapid onset ___________________ prognosis turning the palm of the hand upward ___________________ supination29LE30LEDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers examination procedure _______________________ laceration fluids, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound _______________________ lesion pathologic tissue change _______________________ palpitation pounding heart _______________________ palpation torn or jagged wound, or an accidental cut wound _______________________ exudateDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers examination procedure _______________________ laceration fluids, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound _______________________ lesion pathologic tissue change _______________________ palpitation pounding heart _______________________ palpation torn or jagged wound, or an accidental cut wound _______________________ exudate33LE34LE35LEThe medical term _______________________ describes an inflammation of the stomach. gastritis gastrosisThe formation of pus is called ___________________________________. supination suppurationThe term meaning wound or injury is ___________________________________. trauma triageThe term _________________________________ means pertaining to a virus. viral virile40LEA disease named for the person who discovered it is known as an enaponym.A localized response to injury or tissue destruction is called inflimmation.A fisure of the skin is a groove or crack-like sore of the skinThe medical term meaning suturing together the ends of a severed nerve is neurorraphyThe medical term meaning inflammation of the tonsils is tonsilitis46LE47LEDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers inflammation of a tendon _______________________ syndrome a set of signs and symptoms _______________________ gastralgia rupture of a muscle _______________________ tendinitis stomach pain _______________________ pyoderma Any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection _______________________ myorrhexis49LEDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers inflammation of a tendon _______________________ syndrome a set of signs and symptoms _______________________ gastralgia rupture of a muscle _______________________ tendinitis stomach pain _______________________ pyoderma Any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection _______________________ myorrhexisThe abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries is called ______________. arteriosclerosis arteriostenosis arthrostenosis artherosclerosisA fever is considered to be a ____________________________. prognosis sign symptom syndromeAn inflammation of the stomach and small intestine is known as ___________________. gastralgia gastroenteritis gastritis gastrosisThe term meaning pain in a joint or joints is _______________________________ . arthralgia arthritis arthrocentesis artherosclerosisA ___________________ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating dis- eases and disorders of the skin. dermatologist dermatology neurologist neurologyLower-than-normal blood pressure is called _______________________.The process of recording a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium is known as ___________________.The term meaning above or outside the ribs is ________________________.A/An _____________________________ diagnosis is also known as a rule out.A/An __________________ is an abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body.61LEIf the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line. ________ Arteriomalacia is abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries.If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line. ________ A colostomy is the surgical creation of an artificial opening between the colon and the body surface.If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line. ________ Malaise is often the first symptom of inflammation.If the statement is true, write True on the line. If the statement is false, write False on the line. An infection is the invasion of the body by a disease-producing organism _____.Otorhinolaryngology is the study of the ears, nose, and throat. ___________ ____________ ___________ __________The term mycosis means any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus. ___________ ___________ __________ _________Poliomyelitis is a viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord. __________ __________ __________ __________Neonatology is the study of disorders of the newborn. ___________ ___________ __________ __________The term endarterial means pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery. ________ _________ ________ ________Miguel required a/an _________________injection. This term means that the medica-tion was placed directly within the muscle.Mrs. Tillson underwent _________________ to remove excess fluid from her abdomen.The term laser is a/an __________________. This means that it is a word formed from the initial letters of the major parts of a compound term.In an accident, Felipe Valladares broke several bones in his fingers. The medical term for these injuries is fractured ______________________.In case of a major disaster Cheng Lee, who is a trained paramedic, helps perform __________________. This is the screening of patients to determine their relative prior-ity of need and the proper place of treatment.Ginas physician ordered laboratory tests that would enable him to establish a differential ________________________________to identify the cause of her signs and symptoms.Jennifer plans to go to graduate school so she can specialize in _______________. This specialty is concerned with the study of all aspects of disease.John Randolphs cancer went into ________________. Although this is not a cure, his symptoms disappeared and he felt much better.Mr. Jankowski describes that uncomfortable feeling as heartburn. The medical term for condition is ________________.Phyllis was having great fun traveling until she ate some contaminated food and developed _____________. She felt miserable and needed to stay in her hotel because of the frequent flow of loose or watery stools.The term ________________________ describes the surgical repair of a nerve. neuralgia neurorrhaphy neurology neuroplastyThe term ____________________ means loss of a large amount of blood in a short time. diarrhea hemorrhage hepatorrhagia otorrhagiaThe term ___________________________ means the tissue death of an artery or arteries. arteriomalacia arterionecrosis arteriosclerosis artheriostenosisThe term _______________________ means between, but not within, the parts of tissue. interstitial intrastitial intermuscular intramuscular85LEA medical specialist concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease is a/an _____________________.The term meaning a runny nose is ___________________.88LEA medical specialist in disorders of the newborn is a/an ___________________.The term meaning a surgical incision into a nerve is a/an ___________________.91LEThe term meaning pain in the nose is __________________________.The term meaning pain in a nerve or nerves is ________________________________.The term meaning a surgical incision into the heart is a/an ________________________.The term meaning an inflammation of the nose is ____________________________.The combining form meaning spinal cord is ___________________________.The combining form meaning muscle is ___________________________.98LE99LEThe combining form meaning joint is ___________________________.Baylie needs to learn medical terminology because she wants a career in the medical field. What study habits would help Baylie accomplish this task?A support group could help empower Baylie to accomplish her goals. What people would you suggest for this group and why?How can this textbook and other resource materials help her, and you, learn medical terminology?Discuss strategies that the instructor could use and has already used to help Baylie improve her medical terminology skills.Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers fat ___________________ aden/o front ___________________ adip/o gland ___________________ anter/o specialist ___________________ -ologist study of ___________________ -ologyDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers fat ___________________ aden/o front ___________________ adip/o gland ___________________ anter/o specialist ___________________ -ologist study of ___________________ -ologyDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers fat ___________________ aden/o front ___________________ adip/o gland ___________________ anter/o specialist ___________________ -ologist study of ___________________ -ology4LE5LE6LE7LE8LE9LE10LE11LE12LE13LE14LE15LEA/An _______________________ is acquired in a hospital setting. iatrogenic illness idiopathic disorder nosocomial infection organic disorder17LE18LE19LE20LEThe genetic disorder in which an essential digestive enzyme is missing is known as ____. Down syndrome Huntingtons disease phenylketonuria organic disorderThe inflammation of a gland is known as _________________________. adenectomy adenitis adenoma adenosis23LE24LEA physician focusing on the general medical care of hospitalized patients is known as a/an ____________. intensivist emergency physician hospitalist general practitionerDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers above the stomach ______________________ epigastric region belly button area ______________________ hypochondriac region below the ribs ______________________ hypogastric region below the stomach ______________________ iliac region hip bone area ______________________ umbilical region27LE28LE29LE30LEThe term __________ refers to the entire lower area of the abdomen. inguinal umbilicusThe study of how genes are transferred from parents to their children and the role of genes in health and disease is known as ________________. cytology geneticsA specialist in the study of the outbreaks of disease is a/an ________________. epidemiologist pathologistThe ____________________ secrete chemical substances into ducts. endocrine glands exocrine glands35LEThe mesantry is a fused double layer of the parietal peritoneum.37LE38LEThe protective covering for all of the internal and external surfaces of the body is formed by epithealial tissues.An abnormolly is any deviation from what is regarded as normal.41LE42LE43LE44LE45LE46LEThe term meaning situated in the back is ____________________. anterior posterior superior ventralThe body is divided into anterior and posterior portions by the ____________ plane. frontal horizontal sagittal transverseThe body is divided into equal vertical left and right halves by the ____________ plane. coronal midsagittal sagittal transversePart of the elbow is formed by the ________________end of the humerus. distal lateral medial proximal51LEThe study of the functions of the structures of the body is known as _____________________________53LEAn unfavorable response to prescribed medical treatment, such as severe burns resulting from radiation therapy, is known as a/an________________________ illness.The genetic structures located within the nucleus of each cell are known as _______________________ These structures are made up of the DNA molecules containing the bodys genes.An adenectomy is the surgical removal of a gland. ___________ ____________ ___________ __________Hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream by the endocrine glands. ___________ ____________ ___________ __________A histologist is a specialist in the study of the organization of tissues at all levels. ___________ ____________ ___________ __________The term retroperitoneal means located behind the peritoneum. ___________ ____________ ___________ __________An epidemiologist is a specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group. ___________ ____________ ___________ __________The study of the causes of diseases is known as etiology. ___________ ____________ ___________ __________62LEA pandemic is an outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area, possibly worldwide. ___________ ____________ ___________ __________64LE65LEMr. Tseng died of cholera during a sudden and widespread outbreak of this disease in his village. Such an outbreak is described as being a/an ___________________________.Brenda Farmers doctor could not find any physical changes to explain her symptoms. The doctor refers to this as a/an _________________ disorder.Gerald Carlson was infected with hepatitis B through _________________ transmission.To become a specialist in the study and analysis of cells, Lee Wong signed up for courses in ____________________________.70LEJose Ortega complained of pain in the lower right area of his abdomen. Using the system that divides the abdomen into four sections, his doctor recorded the pain as being in the lower right __________________.72LETracy Ames has a bladder inflammation. This organ of the urinary system is located in the ___________________________ cavity.74LE75LEDebbie Sanchez fell against a rock and injured her left hip and upper leg. This area is known as the left _______________ region. hypochondriac iliac lumbar umbilical77LEAn ________________________ is a malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue. adenocarcinoma adentitis adenoma adenosisNerve cells and blood vessels are surrounded and supported by _______________ con- nective tissue. adipose epithelial liquid looseA mothers consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can cause ___________________. cerebral palsy Down syndrome fetal alcohol syndrome genetic disordersThe term meaning the surgical repair of a muscle is _________________ .82LEThe term meaning an abnormal condition of the stomach is _________________ .84LEThe term meaning the surgical removal of part of a muscle is a/an _________________ .86LE87LEThe term meaning an abnormal condition of the kidney is _________________.89LE90LEThis is the right ____________________________region.92LE93LE94LE95LE96LE97LEThis arrow is pointing in a/an ___________________________________________ direction .99LE100LE1WPR2WPR3WPR4WPR5WPR6WPR7WPRDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers nose ___________________ aden/o liver ___________________ cardi/o gland ___________________ hepat/o heart ___________________ ot/o ear ___________________ rhin/o9WPRDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers nose ___________________ aden/o liver ___________________ cardi/o gland ___________________ hepat/o heart ___________________ ot/o ear ___________________ rhin/o11WPR12WPR13WPR14WPR15WPR16WPR17WPR18WPR19WPR20WPR21WPR22WPR23WPR24WPR25WPR26WPR27WPR28WPR29WPR30WPRThe term _________________ means the surgical repair of the nose rhin/o means nose.32WPR33WPR34WPR35WPR36WPR37WPR38WPR39WPRThe term _________________ ECG means a record or picture of the electrical activity of the heart electr/o means electric, and cardi/o means heart.41WPR42WPR43WPR44WPR45WPR________ pyel/o means pus.
47WPR48WPR49WPR50WPR1WPT2WPT3WPT4WPT5WPT6WPT7WPT8WPT9WPT10WPT11WPT12WPTDefinition Correct Answer Possible Answers tumor _____________________ arteri/o surgical suturing _____________________ -oma surrounding _____________________ peri- rupture _____________________ -rrhaphy artery _____________________ -rrhexis14WPT15WPT16WPT17WPT18WPT19WPT20WPT21WPT22WPT23WPT24WPT25WPT26WPT27WPT28WPT29WPT30WPT31WPT32WPT33WPTThe term meaning to suture the ends of a severed nerve is ________________________ .Abnormal softening of the nerves is called ________________________ .A specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system is a/an ________________________ .37WPTThe death of the walls of blood vessels is ____________________.The abnormal hardening of the walls of blood vessels is ____________________.The abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel is ____________________.41WPTThe process of recording a picture of blood vessels is called ____________________.The surgical repair of an artery is a/an ________________________ arteri/o means artery.44WPTThe surgical removal of all or part of the colon is a/an ________________________ col/o means colon.The abnormal softening of muscle tissue is ________________________ my/o means muscle.