-tomy, The word element _____ means with. It is important to spell and pronounce prefixes correctly. muscular dystrophy 29) Which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position? All rights reserved. Pt presents 3 d S/P TURP, with c/o HA x 2 d.". ex: hyster/ectom/y (uterus/cut out/procedure of), Prohib/ition (prohibiting/process of), procedure of, process of, action of, condition of, -itis, -isy, or -icy flexion Breaking a medical term down into basic elements or forms is called defining the term. comedo increasing circulation It is also called a muscle hernia. The suffix _____ indicates disintegration. neural Rewrite the sentences in the negative using negative words. myoparesis This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. True or False? paronychia Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? hemiparesis infra- True False, The suffix -ary means _____. Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. The following sentences elaborate on ideas suggested by the passage from The Kitchen Gods Wife. Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. 23) Which of the following terms is used to describe a lateral curvature of the spine? paraplegia, Movement toward the midline is _____. Choose the correct suffix for terms that refer to a visual examination of a body part such as a joint. epicondylitis ischium -edema, The suffix _____ indicate paralysis. 25) "K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances? lack of, Which term is made plural by changing the end to "ces"? great cardi ac vein (a vein draining the heart muscle), coron ary artery. . comminuted In general, the prefix or root word will refer to the body part in question, and the suffix refers to a procedure, condition, or disease of that body part. True or False? the study of worms patella, The term spondyl/o refers to _____. There are a total of four different word parts, and any given medical term may contain one, some, or all of these parts. tenotomy The dark pigment present in skin is known as _____. lumbar acne eczema tinea psoriasis. 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? cardiac rheumatoid arthritis atrii atrina atria atries, Which of the following suffixes means condition of? "She complained of general malaise, dyspnea, and a productive cough; she was expectorating purulent sputum and was febrile." Which term describes part of the hipbone? Some medical terms are made of just a prefix and a suffix. nucleus, The belly button is found in the ____ region. A synarthrotic joint is also referred to as a synovial joint. 42) A patient who has hypergonadism, prolactinoma, and hirsutism will most likely be referred to which of the following specialists? cyanosis gastrocyte True or False? Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. patella In the term macrophage, what does the prefix refer to? anterior -iasis Which term with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving the liver? erythema In the term endocarditis, what is the root and what does the root mean? -pnea thoracic The antagonist muscle is the one responsible for contraction and movement of a body part. -graph thigh above -oid 1) The general meaning of "corpus" is best described by which of the following? In the term neonatology, the suffix is . _____ is an adjective that refers to front of the body. gastrocyte, The suffix -logy means _____. symptoms tendon There is more than one way to make a term a plural. thoracies, The term calculi means This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased bacterial activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. myel/o ligament There are seven cervical vertebrae. abduction, The inflammatory response may be treated with _____. ankle Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. Reading and understanding medical dictation, Communicating with physicians, insurance companies, and other medical professionals. myelism, The word part -iatr/o means _____. The suffix -malacia means softening. lateral extension, The _____ bones form the wrist. Read this selection: A patient has Sjgren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. fascia change a noun to an adjective form bedsores ex: scoli/osis (crooked/conditions), kyph/osis (humpback/condition), Lord/osis (swayback/condition), condition, medical condition, disease, state of, -ous fingers, The _____ form the hand. cartilage distal, The elbow is _____ to the shoulder. Medical terminology is the language used in healthcare to describe anatomy, structures, conditions, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and much more. movement below Lou Gehrig disease is also known as _____. The clavicle is another name for the shoulder blade. fissure, _____ is the removal of dead skin. septums -stasis ulcer chondr/o. cirrh/o -ostomy. The following is an alphabetical list of medical prefixes and suffixes, along with their meanings, origin, and an English example. 4. mitochondrion psoriasis sutures Impetigo is caused by a _____. (Ana-): indicates upward direction, synthesis or buildup, repetition, excess or separation. melanocyte Osteomalacia is characterized by decrease in bone density. The doctor replied:"I'm a DO." Fasci/o is a fibrous membrane. vitiligo. keratocyte, A _____ is a crack in the skin. True or False? nouns Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? True False, To change a term ending in us to a plural form, you _________. The specialist who works with heat and exercises to help the patient improve muscle strength is _____. flexion Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. True or False? Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth? True or False? For the term antipruritic, choose the prefix, suffix, and root and the correct meaning for each. myodynia -pexy ostectomy incision and drainage True False, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? 6. excoriation, A specialist of the integumentary system is a(n) _____. Melan/o means _____. dark, The word root erythr/o means _____. -emia hypogastric, The _____ plane divides the body into right and left sides. We will classify these word parts as: (1) roots, (2) prefixes, (3 . a condition of worms phren/o occupational therapist, A genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness is _____. shoulder neither term. The prefix dipl- means twice. The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. physical therapist HIV can be found in all of these body fluids EXCEPT: Which of the following is NOT a common way in which the human immunodeficiency virus can be transmitted? It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite. cyt/o True or False? umbilicus myasthenia gravis ptosis A Prefix or suffix Meaning Origin language and etymology Example(s) a-, an-Denotes an absence of, without Ancient Greek -/- (a-/an-), without, not Apathy, Analgia ab-away Latin Abduction not a stone, Which of these is NOT a suffix meaning "like" or "resembling"? . What is the term that describes an immediate, severe, allergic response? cyst LimmerEducation. -lysis make the word easier to pronounce neck 40) A patient with encephalitis is most likely to be treated by which of the following specialists? The suffix -ology means to study. LLQ both terms The root word cardio means heart. PROCESS OF MEASURING: Term. carpoplasty Suffixes are not always explicitly stated in the definition of a word. NSAIDS antiseptic, _____ is an abnormal redness of the skin. all choices The combining vowel "o" is used to combine various word elements. 5. frontal These pages include full terms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. para- The word element dia- refers to across. All words have at least one word root. specialist in muscle micics, Which of the following suffixes denote pertaining to? True or False? -sclerosis respiroid Opuesto de quedar mal. septi septa septums septumies, If the term ends in ex, the plural is formed by _______. To translate a medical term, start with the _____ first. femur No llega nadie. 11) The prefix pertaining to fingernail is which of the following terms? (suffix). gastric distal _____ indicates a surgical fixation procedure. -stenosis gastr/o. a protein that forms connective tissue. Includes tables for review. are located at the beginning of a medical term. keloid proximal ; Understanding Medical Words by MedlinePlus provides a concise introduction to medical terminology and several quizzes. around, The word element that comes at the end of the word is a _____. rickets, The clavicle is also known as the _____. -cele, The word element _____ indicates excessive fluid in the tissues. The suffix -al changes an adjective to a noun. septa The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. RICE septum Which of the following human body cells are the central coordinators for the immune response? Medical Assisting|CMA (AAMA) Exam Which of the following statements can be concluded from this conversation? upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. genesis- zygomatic fast thoracic Which term with two roots and a suffix means pertaining to liver cells? -ics. BLANK dinero todos los das. inter- suffix antifungal The type of muscle found in the stomach and bladder are smooth muscles. Word building reference and Medical terminology is composed of a prefix, root word, and suffix. 28) Colporrhaphy is the repair of which of the following? Myocele (myo-cele): A myocele is a protrusion of a muscle through its sheath. mandible Occupational Analysis of Medical Assistants, After answering all 50 questions, go to the. True or False? ONE WHO TREATS: Term The term dormant means that the virus is: What does the root in the word incubation mean: The type of cancer often seen in patients with AIDS is: Which of the following is an abbreviation for an immunoglobulin? Which of the following words means a procedure for removal of a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel? Which of the following words means pertaining to appearance like a half moon? neurology Which of the following is the chemical symbol for iron? cardiac The xiphoid process is located _____. pigment logy. -gen metatarsals About|Contact|Downloads|Calendar 8) Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men? -cele RLQ, The hands are _____ to the stomach. Richard Wetherill ankle osteotomy Automatically remove your image background. 8. rickets adduction abscesses What is the name of the bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint? 12) Inflammation of a sweat gland is known as which of the following terms? none of the choices musculo/o Hematic (hemat-ic): of or relating to blood or its properties. Eight original SI prefixes were officially adopted: deca, hecto, kilo, myria, deci, centi, milli, and myrio, derived from Greek and Latin numbers. -ar pan- True or False? adipose So, comfort + able = comfortable. study of kyphosis, The joint between the skull bones are referred to as _____. a True or False? genetic disorders none of the choices Which of the following terms referring to the shaft of a long bone is spelled correctly? The first General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) approves the 8 prefixes for use. This means that the patient: The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as: The plural form of the medical term alveolus is: an inflammation of the lining of the lung. lesion neurus ex: sinus/itis (cavity/infection), Pleur/isy (lung covering/inflamed), to express condition of inflammation, infection, -ium, -olus, -iole, -cule, -culus, -cle, -culum, -ellum Consider the combining forms and root words as you would the stomach they break the word down into its most useful component. To be successful and accurate medical coders must have a solid understanding of common medical terms for various reasons which include: Suffixes are placed at the end of the root word and end the medical term. Cells that produce the matrix of new bone tissue are called? Some root words are derived from the Latin or Greek language. tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. antiviral inter- resembling a worm True or False? decreasing circulation, The suffix _______ means "condition" or "state". -ian The word element pan- refers to flat. meso- medial lari, Which of the following does NOT mean "condition of"? umbilicus A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. EMG osteosarcoma. mucal An injury to the skin is referred to as a lesion. -cyte, The word element _____ refers to unchanging. There is more than one way to make a term a plural. -iasis 6 Bradycardia indicates a _____ heart rate. -opsy A chronic disease characterized by hardening of the skin is _____. -porosis Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. Movement away from the midline of the body is abduction. Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix pertains to under the tongue? HORIZONTAL. striation. e True or False? Crushing. all of the choices, The structure that connects muscle to bone is _____. The suffix _____ indicates presence of. path/o, A noun word root can be made an adjective by adding the suffix _____. True or False? Son fils est _____ (beau). Also, test your knowledge in anatomy and physiology. Muscles are enclosed in a fibrous sheath of _____. antagonist. This is often accomplished by adding a specific suffix onto the end . -tripsy caus/tic (burning/relates to or refers to). -iasis -ptosis All medical terms have a suffix or prefix., The suffix -ician means _____., The suffix -algia indicates _____. True False, True or False? Suffix: the word part or element attached to the end of a root word to modify its meaning. ia, Medical Terminology Review Sheet 13 Spring 20, Medical Terminology from Head to Toe Chapters, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Mary Ellen Scullen, Chez Nous: Branch Sur le Monde Francophone, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Katherine Mueller, Mary Ellen Scullen, Paula Bouffard, Bill VanPatten, Stacey Weber-Feve, Wynne Wong, An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Workbook. con- analgesics Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like the suffix that refers to vomiting is, which of the following terms means drainage from the nose, which suffix means abnormal softening and more. osteoarthritis CTD The prefix tachy- indicates rapid. the patient's mother had heart disease and the patient father had diabetes. Hydrocarbon Suffixes . inside Medical Terminology Questions. tarsals. the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface. True False, The adjective form of sepsis is septemia septosis septic septary. Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. debridement, The technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue is referred to as _____. A condition of having gallstones is called. True or False? Which of the following statements is not a complication: Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. front Kim is describing her sister, Nathalie, and her cousin, Chan. RUQ coccyx hair, An _____ is an agent that kills bacteria. analgesics The suffixes -y and -ics mean practice. dysphagia Glycoprotein (glyco - protein): A glycoprotein is a complex protein that is linked to one or more carbohydrate chains. SUFFIX -LOGIST MEANS IN THE TERM SOCIALOGIST: Definition. dystrophy, Muscular system disorders can result from _____. ped/o This section shows the building of several . Bile is secreted by the__________ into the __________. -poiesis, The suffix _____ indicates disease. gastric all the above, If vertebra refers to a spinal bone, what is the term for three spinal bones? adding ces A synonym for the mitral valve is the _____ valve. -ia, Which term means "condition of having many shapes"? Which of the following words has a prefix meaning inside? -ist True or False? hypodermis, _____ refers to a scratch mark. excoriation An occupational therapist and physical therapist provide treatments that help restore function. extension The suffix -penia means breathing. inter-. cardiac osteoarthritis -itis, The word element _____ refers to bone. quadriplegia The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. pertaining to -lysis 45) Which of the following is a malignant tumor of the eye that is known to be hereditary? Which word part comes before a word root and gives more information about the term described by the word root and suffix . pain bleeding swelling disease and more. one stone abduction myoparesis shoulder, Suturing of a tendon is _____. The suffix _____ means origin. Opening. The element -ism refers to a process. wheal 1, Ch. breathing. debridement hip, The _____ bones are located on the side of the head above the ears. blue respiratal maintenance of posture in the pelvis -megaly A suffix that is added to a root or combining form that produces a medical term that describes a symptom or sign of a disease process is: Which of the following terms is spelled correctly? meso- olig- Skeletal muscles are mainly involuntary in control. ilium What are the four components of the skeletal system? neuroses, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? ex: flex/ible (bend/ability), con/tract/ile (together/draw/able to), -ician tumor, _____ is the surgical removal of bone. While the suffixes -eal, -ary, and -ic all mean pertaining to, the medical term that means pertaining o the breast is mammary. Introduction to Medical Terminology. arthrodynia inguinal What is the term for a virus with an RNA core? ex: epiderm/oid (upper skin/likeness), vermi/form (worm/shape resembles), -o/log/y meta- In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is de-, and it means from, out of. The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder. The element olig- refers to many. myelology gastric -ptosis. The layers of a tooth, from the hardest to softest are: The largest internal organ in the body is the: The interior space of a tube- like structure is called a _______________. scleroderma Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this syndrome? These muscle spasms occur suddenly and randomly. neurologist, The physician uses a patient's signs and symptoms to determine the _____. -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. quadrants periostitis. -itis, Prefixes can indicate _____. inversion post- y. The term cost/o refers to _____. The suffix -itis refers to inflammation. True or False? True or False? medial, Proxim/o is the root for _____. inside biopsy dry, _____ is a common type of skin cancer. dermatopathy dermatoplasty dermatology dermatologist, True or False? around You will always need a ________ before a suffix that begins with a consonant. osseum, Sometimes referred to as swayback, _____ involves the lumbar region. excoriation -ptosis The word element that refers to an instrument to view is _____. hives, A _____ is an overgrowth of scar tissue. True or False? 5) Menarche refers to which of the following? All medical terms have a suffix or prefix. True or False? Which of the following is not part of the digestive system? Note: None of these questions will appear on the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam and answering them correctly does not guarantee that you will pass the CMA (AAMA) exam. However, suffix usually refers to a derivational, or lexical suffix, which is attached to a word to change its function, either to another part of speech or to the same part of speech but with a distinct meaning. osteosarcoma polymorphology Which two languages have the most impact on the formation and . Turning the soles of the foot outward is referred to as _____. lateral bacteria hip, A hamstring injury involves the _____ muscles. cephalad, Imaginary surfaces within the body are referred to as _____. True or False? oste/o Proximal refers to something far from the point of origin. all of the above. melanin, The word root xer/o means _____. ten/o shoulder The combining form is used to: what is rubisco quizlet what is rubisco quizlet. arm larynges larynae laryices lari, What is the correct way to refer to more than one atrium (the upper chamber of the heart)? slow at distal end True or False? temporal arm Let's look at the verb read.This verb can be turned into a noun by adding the suffix -er so . Which of the following statements is true? adjectives True or False? In the term autoimmune, what does the prefix means? True or False? -sis 33) Korotkoff sounds are evaluated by which of the following procedures? carpal tunnel syndrome WHAT IS -METRY: Definition. True or False? Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like -a, -ia, -on, -os, -is, -us, -um, -ium ex: derm/a (skin), nephr/on (kidney), cement/um (thin layer of . blue 4. -lith endosteum, _____ is also referred to as humpback. 6 Which term means inflammation of a nerve? Difference between a prefix and a suffix. When cell becomes cellular, it functions as a(n): Which word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring in cells? diarthrosis What term does your physician note in your medical chart as the reason for your visit? In the nucleus which directly manufactures ribosomes. epidermis A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. what do abbreviations Rx . Medical terminology A is used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings. LUQ A laryngography is a test performed to evaluate vocal cord function. 120 seconds. netgear cm1000v2 vs cm1000 . smooth 13) The prefix meaning outside or outer is which of the following? Which of the following terms is composed of a root, a combining form and a suffix? True or False? vertebra vertebras vertebre vertebrae, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? Glycorrhea (glyco - rrhea): Glycorrhea is a . Great for nursing, students, and medical coding. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like oste, is against bacteria, view and more. old age antifungal Suffixes can indicate a condition, disease or a procedure. osteotomy You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. excision of a nail. gastroenteritis pronation. Morphology of medical termsMedical terms are created using root words with prefixes and suffixes that are Greek or Latin in origin. extension eczema Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach? (Angio-): signifies a type of receptacles such as a vessel or shell. papules A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is: A colostomy results in an artificial opening from the ___________ to the ________________. 9) Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose? xanth/o, _____ is also known as a birthmark. osteodynia, A twisting fracture common with skiing accidents is a _____ fracture. plantar flexion respiral REST. lordosis Word Root Main part or foundation of a word. uni- myelosis The type of muscle that are voluntary in movement is/are _____. 44) Dysphonia is a common symptom of which of the following conditions? The relationships between the organisms vary and may include mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic interactions. An adjective indicating the heart could be _____. paronychia -stasis, The suffix _____ indicates a blockage. anti-malarials myeloid pertaining to The adjective nuclear pertains to a _____. rectus capit is muscle, quadri cep s muscle, brachio ceph alic artery (supplies blood to the arm and head) cardi-, coron-. When a medical term has two suffixes (as psychological A fracture of the ankle is also referred to as a Colles fracture. papule, Shingles may be treated with an _____. 20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus? myositis -iasis appendicular. In this way, inflections are used to show grammatical categories such as tense , person, and number. medial Which term means the rupture of a muscle? True or False? bacteria, _____ can be used to treat shingles. -ptosis, _____ indicates producing. Question 3. neurologist Past surgical history, Social history and family history. osteitis Pleurisy is best defined as: an inflammation of the lining of the lung. Find the English derivatives in the sentence and write the corresponding Latin word: We have a verbal agreement. It is a common benign tumor that appears as a birthmark on the skin. The diaphragm separates that ___________ and _____________ cavities. Medical Terminology: Prefix = Beginning and is the descriptive part of the word; Root = Middle and is the subject of the word; Suffix = Ending . Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones? The appendix is found in the _____ quadrant. distal The xiphoid process is located at the lower end of the sternum. trauma True or false: Suffixes can form verbs when added to a word root. atrophy. -stasis Now, it's time to find out what comes in between these word parts. 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? antifungal, Decubitus ulcers are better known as _____. A word root may be used alone or combined with other elements to form a complete word. The word for a thin layer of tissue covering a structure is __________, and its adjective form is _____________. Cincuenta y uno + diecinueve = BLANK cytoplasm paresis. -stasis inguinal. Skeletal muscles generate heat. True or False? proximal. The condition of dilated veins of the esophagus is? 50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye? medial cyt 18) Which of the following is the definition for aphagia? tenorrhexis 8. oblique myospasm, The type of muscle that is responsible for maintaining posture is/are _____. In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. scapula The myocardium is a smooth muscle. polymorphoid, Which term below means pertaining to bone marrow? inversion By putting these terms together, you can better comprehend a condition or treatment. : the state or condition caused by an action. fibromyalgia You add a _____ onto the end of a word to modify the core of the root/combining form and give it a new meaning. ex: hypnot/ize (sleep/acts like), im/person/ate (not/human/acts like), act like, use, subject to, make into, refer to, -ma (-mata), -men (-mina), -ment, -ure planes. -y A slowly progressing form of liver inflammation is: Alcoholism is the most common cause of scarring of the liver, known as. Suffixes. Which organ is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal? -gram -itis -ia -algia, The suffix -sis means _____. Creation of an artificial opening. mammary. Osteoarthritis is inflammation of the bone (oste/o) and joint. Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? The prefix _____ means upon. psych/o none of the above, An instrument used for cutting is a _____. Transverse plane refers to dividing the body into right and left halves. at proximal end, _____ increases the angle of the joint. The three parts of this term are: peri - card - itis. en- antiviral Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels? -ed A tracheostomy is an opening into the __________, used to treat______________. in the shoulder girdle -emesis If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. abduction quadri- scratches -scope The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. flexion The suffixes -algia and -dynia have the same meaning. pre- ROM thoraces neither position Which of the following words means stopping the flow of bile? proximal 43) Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? 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