lateral True or False? create longer words gastrocyte, The suffix -logy means _____. hypo-, The prefix _____ indicates beyond. abduction dorsiflexion hypogastric, The _____ plane divides the body into right and left sides. If the doctor writes, "CN's 2-12 intact", which of the following would be true? flexion The relationships between the organisms vary and may include mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic interactions. Medical Terminology. eversion, Closing the angle of a joint is referred to as _____. carcinomi, The suffix in "atony" comedo distal x-ray excoriation -ia, Which term means "condition of having many shapes"? 42) A patient who has hypergonadism, prolactinoma, and hirsutism will most likely be referred to which of the following specialists? (suffix). ROM Automatically remove your image background. none of the above, The gallbladder is found in the _____ quadrant. -stasis True or False? Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines? eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. plantar flexion cuticle The nose is _____ to the ears. endosteum, _____ is also referred to as humpback. Which of the following is not part of the digestive system? Reading and understanding medical dictation, Communicating with physicians, insurance companies, and other medical professionals. Which of the following words, meaning the tube linking the pharynx and the stomach, is correctly spelled? myasthenia gravis, People who use their upper extremities for repetitive, work-related actions may develop _____. Bradycardia indicates a _____ heart rate. 40) A patient with encephalitis is most likely to be treated by which of the following specialists? the lungs. pronation The clavicle is another name for the shoulder blade. oblique plantaritis generating a poison, True or False? True or False? Which of the following statements best defines internal respiration? atrophy. 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 _______________. The suffix _____ indicates disintegration. erythema ante- Site Map|Site Rules|Privacy Policy. spiral Occupational Analysis of Medical Assistants, After answering all 50 questions, go to the. specialist Try it now. ato 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? The dark pigment present in skin is known as _____. The surgeon needs to put a patient in the ___________ position to remove lesion on the back. plantar flexion osteoarthritis The term cost/o refers to _____. larynx, The term toxoid means disease, The word element _____ means disease. The largest organ of the body is the skin. -pnea meso- integumologist _____ is an adjective that refers to front of the body. Suffix: the word part or element attached to the end of a root word to modify its meaning. medical jargon,"FH:CAS(M),DM(F)" implies what? urticaria. medial If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. gastritis retro- meso- neither term. ped/o path/o Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. shoulder, Suturing of a tendon is _____. "She complained of general malaise, dyspnea, and a productive cough; she was expectorating purulent sputum and was febrile." Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. eczema, The _____ is the inner layer of skin. skin Suffixes. myositis 7. mites gastrocyte epicondylitis -emesis mucoid derm/o ten/o Myoclonus (myo-clonus): A brief involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group is known as myoclonus. 11) The prefix pertaining to fingernail is which of the following terms? True or False? The term meaning difficulty swallowing is _____. Trans is a prefix that means across. flexion Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. LUQ A thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity is an: The cardiovascular system is composed of the: Which words refers to a condition involving blood poisoning? -itis epigastric -ic -ptosis pubis flexion -rrhaphy for, The _____ section is the lower back. Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. analgesics. all choices 5, The sacrum consists of ____ fused bones in an adult. scratch none of the choices -rrhexis above change the meaning of the word, The term _____ means inflammation of the heart. True or False? a Tx, Hx and Sx mean? A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is: A colostomy results in an artificial opening from the ___________ to the ________________. pertaining to 10) The combining form "cephal/o" refers to which of the following? 26. lordosis RICE Like prefixes, there are many suffixes used in the English language to create a rich vocabulary.Take the suffix -ist for example, by adding this to a word, you have changed the word to describe a person who performs or practices something.So, art becomes artist, a person skilled in a particular art. 31) Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which a pendulous breast is lifted and fixed to the chest wall? True or False? debridement, The technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue is referred to as _____. osteitis The word element gen/o means _____. 1) The general meaning of "corpus" is best described by which of the following? Bile is secreted by the__________ into the __________. True or False? 3.BLANK pagar con tarjeta de crdito. flexion medial, The root _____ means cartilage. 20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus? True or False? Myocele (myo-cele): A myocele is a protrusion of a muscle through its sheath. Which of the following disorders refers to the condition in which there is overstretching or tearing of the dense sheet of fascia that supports the arch of the foot? -ed 12) Inflammation of a sweat gland is known as which of the following terms? abduction True or False? 8. By putting these terms together, you can better comprehend a condition or treatment. Paralysis of all four extremities is referred to as _____. Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. mandible The brain is an example of a system. neuroses, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. ex: ped/iatr/ician (children/treat or catr/doctor associated with), person - belonging to, associated with, one who, -ics, -tics Medical Terminology- Word Building Reference. Which of the following includes the correct plural of the word preceding it? process. around pigment Cincuenta y uno + diecinueve = BLANK ligament groin narcotics rheumatoid arthritis The coccyx refers to the tailbone. wheal 4 Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? dermatitis -gen _____ refers to the groin area. -stomy -pathy -cele -pexy, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is ______. -physis refers to _____. endo-, _____ is a prefix that indicates after. Tinea is a bacterial infection. at distal end suturing, A _____ fracture is an incomplete fracture. wrist, The _____ is part of the pelvic girdle. The suffix for destruction or breakdown is, The word form meaning plaque or fatty substance is, The word form for horny, cornea, or a corn is. pain bleeding swelling disease and more. Which organ is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal? proximal posterior myelism, The word part -iatr/o means _____. Fractures are most commonly treated with _____. Introduction to Medical Terminology. al olar ar veo, Which suffix relates to disease? incision and drainage patella skeletal, Inflammation of the tissues of the arch of the foot is _____. -rrhexis In the term "periosteum" you know that the suffix refers to. -pathy, The prefix _____ indicates middle. The word element -ism refers to a process. yellow ex: scoli/osis (crooked/conditions), kyph/osis (humpback/condition), Lord/osis (swayback/condition), condition, medical condition, disease, state of, -ous The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial and spinal cavity. no stones True or False? 6. SPF is a common abbreviation seen on suntan lotions. tendon The word form atop/o means. black one stone blood osseous ex: cellul/ite (cells/chambers, or cellulose/nature of), -ion, -tion, -ition, -ation, -iation, -ing, -y peri- diagnosis The suffix might indicate a disease, disorder, condition, procedure, process, specialty, test, or status. This article contains a list of word roots, and a few additional suffixes and . proximal Rewrite each sentence on your paper, substituting the proper comparative or superlative form of the modifier in parentheses for the word or phrase in italics. To translate a medical term, start with the _____ first. True or False? (Select all that apply.) nucleus, The belly button is found in the ____ region. fungus cytoplasm Which of the following words means lack of blood supply to a tissue? The doctor replied:"I'm a DO." Medical coding is dependent upon a solid understanding of medical terminology. time False True. 8) Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men? carcinomae myospasm, The type of muscle that is responsible for maintaining posture is/are _____. The appendicular skeleton refers to the skull and vertebral column. The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. relaxed at sides onychomalacia Kim is describing her sister, Nathalie, and her cousin, Chan. (Arthr- or Arthro-): refers to a joint or a junction that separates different parts. The combining form is used to: epicondylitis -iasis pre- osteoplasty proximal. bi-, Expansion is indicated by the suffix _____. hemiparesis keratin vertebrectomy. True or False? In the term otorhinolaryngology, which word part means ear? Inflections can also be used to indicate a word's part of speech. 48) Which of the following medical terms is spelled CORRECTLY? anti-malarials LLQ. -megaly direction LUQ symptoms sprain 43) Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? vertebra. True or False? antiseptic CMA Today| Employers|Volunteers|News, Subscribe to our e-Newsletter AAMA e-Update, Copyright American Association of Medical Assistants. -emesis y, The suffix in anemia means _____. pre- 3 Prefix. The word element sthen/o means movement. _______________________________ osseum, Sometimes referred to as swayback, _____ involves the lumbar region. extension, The _____ bones form the wrist. muscle, The word root for muscle is _____. acne eczema tinea psoriasis. humerus -oma post-. The prefix _____ indicates three. inguinal, _____ indicates toward the midline of the body. superior blue Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle. fascia proximal The prefix pachy means. Which of the following words has a prefix meaning after? A suffix is a series of letters that is added to the end of a root word and modifies or expands the meaning of the original word.. Suffixes can also be used in English to show if a word is a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb.. Crushing. umbilicus i 2) Which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count? sagittal The word element pan- refers to flat. True or False? 39) Which of the following branches of medicine specializes in the study of the musculoskeletal system? What is the word for cutting into or a surgical incision? Complete the sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like True or False? Which of the following statements is not a complication: Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? Suffix Reference In the AMA's CPT book there is two pages prior to the E/M section that contain commonly used medical terms. The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is _____, and its plural is _____. greenstick, The _____ girdle is also known as the shoulder girdle. -cele red myelosis all the above, If vertebra refers to a spinal bone, what is the term for three spinal bones? ex: lip/oma (fat/tumor), glauc/oma (cloudy/swelling), -osis, -esis, -asis, -iasis, -sis Which suffix means a surgical creation of an artificial opening? pronation. This is often accomplished by adding a specific suffix onto the end . none of the choices epicondylitis, Abnormal muscular conditions can be diagnosed by using _____. cyt -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. 3. -ics. 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 SUFFIX THAT MEANS USE OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR VIEWING: Definition-SCOPY: Term. in the shoulder girdle 5) Menarche refers to which of the following? Difference between a prefix and a suffix. The suffixes -algia and -dynia have the same meaning. -logy, The word element _____ indicates a stone. ex: flex/ible (bend/ability), con/tract/ile (together/draw/able to), -ician peri- -stasis fibula Continuing Education|Membership ventral Surgical fixation or suturing. Glycopexis (glyco - pexis): Glycopexis is the process of storing sugar or glycogen in body tissues. Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels? patella, The term spondyl/o refers to _____. wheal, _____ refers to bone formation. tenorrhaphy, The structure that connects bone to bone is called a ______. ; TheFreeDictionary's Medical Dictionary by Farlex is a comprehensive dictionary of medical terms (including word parts) from . -stasis, The suffix _____ indicates a blockage. in the pelvis Rewrite the sentences in the negative using negative words. comedo 4. -gen Eti/o-The combining form that means "cause of (disease)" is: . proximal side many stones corium at distal end Which of the following is an examination of the abdomen using an endoscope? ribs Which term means inflammation of a nerve? hip scoliosis paronychia antiviral, Corium is another term for _____. antiseptic, _____ is an abnormal redness of the skin. voluntary movement The patient has: What does the suffix in the term bronchiole mean? In the term periosteum, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is peri-, and the term means the membrane surrounding bone. The three parts of this term are: peri - card - itis. larynges general. distal onychitis antifungal antiseptics, _____ is the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for testing. (Ana-): indicates upward direction, synthesis or buildup, repetition, excess or separation. cirrh/o The following sentences elaborate on ideas suggested by the passage from The Kitchen Gods Wife. True or False? Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach?, Tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills spaces is known as _____tissue., The diaphragm separates that _____ and _____ cavities. osteosarcoma. Which of the following statements is true of the root of a word? maintenance of posture bacteria pre- tumor, _____ is the surgical removal of bone. Which of the following singular and plural forms are both correct? none of the above, The root derm/o refers to _____. Which of the following is a condition involving the gums? Which of the following characteristics is used to determine how a bone is classified? 6) The suffix -or has the meaning of an agent and is usually used to name bones. RUQ inactivating a poison The fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of different dusts is called: Which of these following words comes from the Latin origin meaning to smell? the heart. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like oste, is against bacteria, view and more. osteoporosis SUFFIX -IA AT THE END OF A MEDICAL TERM MEANS: Definition. periosteum mitochondrion ab- 3, The thigh is ____ to the knee. You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. The suffix -graphy means: process of recording. All rights reserved. caudal gastroenteritis epi- inguinal muscular dystrophy True or False? antagonist. _______________________________, which of the following terms means drainage from the nose, the patient's complaint of painful menstrual periods will be documented in the medical record as, which of the following suffixes refers to eating, the suffix for destruction or breakdown is, which of the following suffixes means " incision into", which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum, which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position, which of the following is a procedure in which synovial fluid is removed for analysis, the process of producing a picture or record, the prefix ab-, in a medical context means, in the term polydipsia, the prefix poly- means, what is the prefix that means little, scanty, the word form meaning plaque or fatty substance is, which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood count, menarche refers to which of the following, adipose tissue is made of which of the following, which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortable only when in an upright position, the combining form "cephal/o" refers to the, the word part pertaining to fingernails is, which term means the study of cells,their origin, structure, function, and pathology, which term means toward the lower part of the body, which term means a hospital-acquired infection, this medical term means a surgical incision for the removal of a stone, this word root means bone marrow or spinal cord, the medical term __________________ describes an inflammation of the stomach and small intestine, the medical term ________________ describes any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus, the term ______________ means the medical screening of a patient to determine their relative priority of need, the ___________ are the bones of the right fingers and toes, the term _________ describes a disease named for the person who first discovered it, after reading the following, what will a doctor conclude?" 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