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 myositis -itis, The suffix in the term "polycythemia" is _____. Consider the combining forms and root words as you would the stomach they break the word down into its most useful component. True False, The suffix -ary means _____. ex: chlamyd/ia (cloak/state of), acid/ity (excess acid/pH below 7/condition of), -ible, -ile True or False? Which term means any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord or bone marrow? -ory keratocyte, A _____ is a crack in the skin. In the term periosteum, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is peri-, and the term means the membrane surrounding bone. upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. Impetigo is caused by a _____. Which of the following includes the correct plural of the word preceding it? The word meaning bacterial destruction of teeth is: Which of the following terms is synonymous with regional enteritis is correctly spelled? analgesics -sis 18) Which of the following is the definition for aphagia? foot closed Which suffix means become?-fy The stomach is found in the thoracic cavity. True or False? True or False? All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. The appendix is found in the _____ quadrant. iatr/o, The combining vowel is usually _____. The word element oste/o means bone. diaphragm The prefix _____ means upon. Which of the following singular and plural forms are both correct? Glycorrhea (glyco - rrhea): Glycorrhea is a . orthopedist Eti/o-The combining form that means "cause of (disease)" is: . gallstones can be removed without surgically removing the gallbladder in a procedure abbreviated: From the end of the small intestine, the segments of the large intestine, in order, are: Cecum, ascending colons, transverse colons, descending colon, and sigmoid colon. Most medical terms can be broken down into one or more word parts. Tinea is a bacterial infection. Son fils est _____ (beau). if the doctor orders a EKG, what part of the body is going to be examined? -oma, The prefix _____ indicates a high rate of speed. hip muscle, The word root for muscle is _____. -pathy The term cost/o refers to _____. 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? -lith Which of the following diseases has the same pathologic effect on bones as rickets? pan- medial -lysis pustule parietal tri- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis For the term antipruritic, choose the prefix, suffix, and root and the correct meaning for each. Of the following words, which one means a pathologic death of tissue or cells? -cele 6 resembling a poison What is the term that describes an immediate, severe, allergic response? in the appendicular skeleton, The hip consists of _____. 48) Which of the following medical terms is spelled CORRECTLY? The word form spir/o refers to. Myocele (myo-cele): A myocele is a protrusion of a muscle through its sheath. The medical language came mostly from which two roots? carpal tunnel syndrome thick. posterior below parietal, The surgical procedure to remove fluid from a joint is _____. _____ indicates a surgical fixation procedure. condition of inactivating a poison The suffix -graphy means: process of recording. -rrhexis What is the term for a virus with an RNA core? medial Skeletal muscle is referred to as striated. The suffix in alveolar is _____. Gastr is an example of a combining form. Which of the following words has a prefix meaning white? tarsals abduction, The procedure that records the strength of muscular contractions is _____. All medical terms have a suffix or prefix., The suffix -ician means _____., The suffix -algia indicates _____. abduction. myelosis surgical stitching of a wound or____was required to treat the child's laceration to the head. 9) Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose? -megaly change a noun to an adjective form The brain is an example of a system. The term _____ indicates toward the back. 29) Which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position? SUFFIX THAT MEANS USE OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR VIEWING: Definition-SCOPY: Term. thigh The powerhouse of the cells are the _______________? It is common that suffixes will not be explicitly stated when defining a medical term in the workplace. An injury to the skin is referred to as a lesion. patella Lou Gehrig disease is also known as _____. word root -lysis The diaphragm separates that ___________ and _____________ cavities. change the us to ies, True or False? quadriplegia Suffix: the word part or element attached to the end of a root word to modify its meaning. -pexy ilium a melanoma adduction. Which of the following statements is not a complication: Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? fibula 25) "K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances? biopsy Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . adduction osteitis The term percutaneous is defined as pertaining to. Suffixes. atrophy. mucoid 41) A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in which of the following? This post lists many common derivational suffixes, which are categorized according to which part of speech the suffix indicates. All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. lumbar adduction Myoclonus (myo-clonus): A brief involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group is known as myoclonus. hair, An _____ is an agent that kills bacteria. small meso- -rrhage The word element gen/o means _____. laryices origin -iasis dysphasia The regional term that refers to the areas on both the right and left sides of the hypo/gastr/ic body region is the: blue the root is the foundation or core of the medical term. none of the choices Anatomical position is used to indicate direction or location. True False, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? -paresis refers to paralysis. Difference between a prefix and a suffix. True or False? neural Trans is a prefix that means across. meso- osteoarthritis True or False? blood osteoporosis bulla before shoulder blade. strange, out of place. The function of the skeletal muscles include(s) _____. vitiligo, Cyanosis refers to _____ color of the skin. 47) Which of the following words is MISSPELLED? None of the answers are correct. True or False? plantar tenotitis, _____ means weakness. Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. The doctor replied:"I'm a DO." muciform Mast/o and mamm/o mean breast. The term that means tissue consisting of contractile cells is: Bone growth is affected by all of the following factors EXCEPT: In the word epiphysis, what does the root mean: Which of the following words refers to the fatty, blood-forming tissue in the cavities of long bones? derm/o 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 . 6 -tripsy, The word element _____ is used to show the study of. soft -edema, The suffix _____ indicate paralysis. 3 Prefix. In the term "periosteum" you know that the suffix refers to. none of the choices, Opening the angle of a joint is _____. Which of the following is the chemical symbol for iron? There are four types of muscle tissue. Compartilhar isto. The acronym for an increasingly common disorder of the large intestine, presenting with crampy pains, gas, and changes in bowel health is: The acronym for a group of lab test to measure liver processes is. capillaries of the villi carry away the hepatic portal circulation. In the term endocarditis, what is the root and what does the root mean? compression front inguinal. Nails contain a protein known as _____. True or False? inversion scapula ex: sinus/itis (cavity/infection), Pleur/isy (lung covering/inflamed), to express condition of inflammation, infection, -ium, -olus, -iole, -cule, -culus, -cle, -culum, -ellum fibromyalgia -cele, The word element _____ indicates excessive fluid in the tissues. True or False? flexion True or False? True or False? groin chondr/o. osteodynia sagittal inguinal, _____ indicates toward the midline of the body. -emesis erythema 26. a The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. 21) Which of the following is the plural form of the medical term that means chest? myositis superior Which of the following terms refers to one of two bony prominences near the head of the femur? Which term below means "pertaining to respiration"? The suffix -penia means breathing. parasite coronal, The elbow is _____ to the fingers. Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines? You will always need a ________ before a suffix that begins with a consonant. Physical therapists help improve a patient's ROM after injury or surgery. is Select the combining form that means "white." abduction True False, Which suffix relates to disease? Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. alopecia Most medical terms are based on Greek and Latin words. The suffix -al changes an adjective to a noun. Slight paralysis on one side of the body is _____. none True or False? Which of the following words, meaning the tube linking the pharynx and the stomach, is correctly spelled? epicondylitis thorai analgesic. lesion hypodermic. respiratal ger/o pre- medial, The root _____ means cartilage. diagnosis ex: dermat/ology (process of the science or study of the/skin), process of the study of, science of, or knowledge of, -oma Turning the soles of the foot outward is referred to as _____. 4 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 fibula 12) Inflammation of a sweat gland is known as which of the following terms? debridement, The technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue is referred to as _____. umbilical osteodynia, A twisting fracture common with skiing accidents is a _____ fracture. plains appendicular. 43) Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? Ringworm is a form of tinea. plantar fasciitis 4 -gen The combining form is used to: sym- thoraces How does Medical Terminology work? ecchymosis, A blackhead is also known as a(n) _____. True or False? All words have at least one word root. The word is spelled (only one i is used). carcinomae dorsiflexion. papule, Shingles may be treated with an _____. 23) Which of the following terms is used to describe a lateral curvature of the spine? thoracies, The term calculi means It is important to spell and pronounce prefixes correctly. dorsal ex: scoli/osis (crooked/conditions), kyph/osis (humpback/condition), Lord/osis (swayback/condition), condition, medical condition, disease, state of, -ous thoraxes reduction purulent malaise dyspnea febrile, True or False: The adjective meaning "pertaining to the lymphatic system" is lymphic. Jensen Lab. proximal tendon ped/o English Language Learners Definition of -ment : the action or process of doing something. adipose macules Transverse plane refers to dividing the body into right and left halves. There are seven cervical vertebrae. 22) Which of the following is the medical term for hair loss? post- epigastric acne -emesis red combining form The suffixes linked to it change how the joint is being described. lice endosteum, _____ is also referred to as humpback. . Q. Fasci/o is a fibrous membrane. dermatitis Medical Assisting|CMA (AAMA) Exam Which of the following terms referring to the shaft of a long bone is spelled correctly? hip, The _____ bones are located on the side of the head above the ears. ventral medial -osis -iatry -ory -ile, The term vermiform means Letter A. The suffix is -ane if all of the carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds (formula C n H 2n+2), -ene if at least one carbon-carbon bond is a double bond (formula C n H 2n), and -yne if there is at least one carbon-carbon triple bond (formula C n H 2n-2). medical specialty True or False? Among the features that Winnie remembered best was her mothers thick hair. Which of the following words means pertaining to appearance like a half moon? phren/o, The word element that means before is _____. caudal (suffix). carcinomata distal No es caro. scoliosis proximal antibiotic dermatopathy dermatoplasty dermatology dermatologist, True or False? This article covers medical terminology of the musculoskeletal system. para- EMG en- herpes zoster Suffix definition. both terms genesis. generation of heat. 6) Adipose tissue is made of which of the following? The word element -ism refers to a process. osseum, Sometimes referred to as swayback, _____ involves the lumbar region. gastrectomy, The plural form of septum is The _____ region is located below the cartilage of the ribs. distal The prefix is "peri" and means "surrounding". narcotics neurologist 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. inversion are located at the beginning of a medical term. False True, The plural form of carcinoma is carcinomas carcinomata carcinomi carcinomae, What word means fungus-like? True or False? Fractures are most commonly treated with _____. Initially, all prefixes were represented by lowercase symbols. fungus Kinesalgia, A common treatment for muscular injuries is _____. complaints neurus The adjective nuclear pertains to a _____. endo-, _____ is a prefix that indicates after. False True. 5) It does not matter whether the suffix -alis or -aris is used to express relation to the noun. at distal end The word element _____ indicates softening. It changes an adjective to a noun. adduction It occurs in postmenopausal women. myeloma True or False? Word Root Main part or foundation of a word. True False, To change a term ending in us to a plural form, you _________. joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. paraplegia, Movement toward the midline is _____. RUQ fibromyalgia Automatically remove your image background. integumologist i Carbohydrates are ingested in three forms, monosaccharides , disaccharides, and. The term ped/o refers to _____. Mast/o is used with the suffixes -ectomy and -itis. inter-. maxilla. relaxed at sides 7. medial tumor, _____ is the surgical removal of bone. poly True or False? Which of the following are the roots for the words. pre- The three parts of this term are: peri - card - itis. arthrocentesis 6) The suffix -or has the meaning of an agent and is usually used to name bones. within gastrectomy (Angio-): signifies a type of receptacles such as a vessel or shell. Glycoprotein (glyco - protein): A glycoprotein is a complex protein that is linked to one or more carbohydrate chains. combining form Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. True or False? The prefix en-, for example, transforms the noun gulf into the verb . -rrhage gastroenteritis ischium lateral The antagonist muscle is the one responsible for contraction and movement of a body part. A slowly progressing form of liver inflammation is: Alcoholism is the most common cause of scarring of the liver, known as. myasthenia gravis True or False? antagonist. The prefix ante- indicates before. _________________ can result from overdistension or irritation of any part of the digestive tract. True or False? RLQ Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice? Paralysis of all four extremities is referred to as _____. This section shows the building of several . Suffixes add a description to a word root. lateral none of the choices none of the choices gen/o Le gusta planear y construir caminos y puentes. Nervous is a type of tissue. xanth/o, _____ is also known as a birthmark. create longer words 32) Which of the following is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra? what do abbreviations Rx . The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat: The correct term for removal of waste products is: A patient has Sjogren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. -phobia 7) The suffix -ismus has two meanings: dependence or character of disease (e.g. none of the above, The word element _____ is used to indicate to move away from. eversion antiseptics, _____ is the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for testing. rotator cuff injury The prefix dipl- means twice. It is used to precisely describe the human body components, processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology. umbilicus suturing. What is the term that means a reaction to tissue transplanted from another person? around The functions of the large intestine are absorption, secretion, digestion, peristalsis and _____________________. hand What is the name of the bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint? arm -tomy, The word element _____ means with. atrii atrina atria atries, Which of the following suffixes means condition of? logy. change a to es The suffix -malacia means softening. True or False? proximal epigastric diaphragm The alimentary canal and accessory organs are a(n): The small and large intestines are part of the _____ system? -tome The common root hemat/o refers to blood. 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. A tracheostomy is an opening into the __________, used to treat______________. _____ indicates a surgical repair. none of the above, Hives are also known as _____. The suffixes -algia and -dynia have the same meaning. peri- 3) An area of dead myocardial tissue is best described by which of the following? specialist in neo-. osteoplasty a condition of worms -ptosis pustule Suffix refers to the group of letters that sits after the word and alters the meaning or qualifies the meaning of the original word. True or False? LLQ. vitiligo. ankle In the term autoimmune, what does the prefix means? -plasia True or False? cephalad Mamm/o is used with the suffixes -ary, -graphy, -gram, and -plasty. Myasthenia gravis is a degenerative disorder that affects mainly young boys. Which of the following words means an increase in size of a structure? The coccyx refers to the tailbone. -stomy -pathy -cele -pexy, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is ______. Identify the root, the suffix, and the correct meaning of the term pediculosis. True or False? antifungal Try it now. myodynia antibiotics, _____ is turning the palm upward. antifungal adding ces albuquerque tornado 1985 Curtiu o contedo? -emesis. Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. dermis consultation the patient's mother had heart disease and the patient father had diabetes. for, The _____ section is the lower back. A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is: A colostomy results in an artificial opening from the ___________ to the ________________. ilium When a medical term has two suffixes (as psychological The term pruritic refers to a scab. debridement anterior Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? hypochondriac quadrants larynges larynae laryices lari, What is the correct way to refer to more than one atrium (the upper chamber of the heart)? -iasis The first General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) approves the 8 prefixes for use. paronychia 8. 7) Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position? -itis gastric Read this selection: A patient has Sjgren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. cryosurgery in the pelvis Pointing the toes downward is _____. extension 20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus? RICE -ian the cervical nerves are all functioning normally. sutures bi-, Expansion is indicated by the suffix _____. True or False? Additional resources: OpenMD Medical Dictionary and word parts glossary, which provides definitions for 750 medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes. -stasis, The suffix _____ indicates a blockage. ROM -stenosis umbilicus A word root may be used alone or combined with other elements to form a complete word. dermalgia neither position peri- -tresia. SUFFIX -IA AT THE END OF A MEDICAL TERM MEANS: Definition. 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? comedo septums True or False? below papules dermatitis BLANK dinero todos los das. -tripsy. -logy, Gerontology refers to the study of _____. septa the vertebral column protects the spinal cord. 13) The prefix meaning outside or outer is which of the following? The suffix is a word element that comes at the beginning of the word. fibroma symptoms decreasing circulation, The suffix _______ means "condition" or "state". Common Prefixes. The suffix brings meaning to the medical term and forms the end of the word. change the meaning of the word, The term _____ means inflammation of the heart. An occupational therapist and physical therapist provide treatments that help restore function. The _____ is the kneecap. thoracic sagittal Caudal refers to movement toward the feet. meso- The slipping of one part of bowel inside another to cause obstruction is: The suffix that is used to form the names of enzymes is: The test to detect the presence of blood not visible to the naked eye is: The virus that causes cold sores is abbreviated: The word for any small projections is ___________, and its plural is ________________. osteoarthritis -ectasis direction (Select all that apply.) prefix A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. old age True False, The plural form of carcinoma is A good technique to help with memorization is the following: flexion peri- voluntary extension -ectomy and more. ex: lip/oma (fat/tumor), glauc/oma (cloudy/swelling), -osis, -esis, -asis, -iasis, -sis The patella is _____ to the ankle. arthroplasty, Moving the arm away from the side of the body is _____. LUQ -ic -ary, The suffix in fibroid means _____. medical jargon,"FH:CAS(M),DM(F)" implies what? A chronic disease characterized by hardening of the skin is _____. intra- rickets wrist, The _____ is part of the pelvic girdle. Bradycardia indicates a _____ heart rate. o, Terms ending in _____ indicate a medical specialist. Medical Terminology- Word Building Reference. epi- -gram 45) Which of the following is a malignant tumor of the eye that is known to be hereditary? diarthrosis 36) Which of the following procedures is indicated when an abnormal growth is identified on a barium enema X-ray study? ab- none of the above, Suffixes may indicate: 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. muscular dystrophy The suffix _____ means origin. It means inflammacarditis - tion of the heart (muscle). rheumatoid arthritis ony _____ refers to an infection around the nails. Also, test your knowledge in anatomy and physiology. hypo-, The prefix _____ indicates beyond. time adipose, _____ are used to treat tinea. For example, "pericarditis" means "inflammation of the outer layer of the heart.". bulla Pain in a joint is referred to as _____. 2) Which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count? True or False? movement wheal, _____ refers to bone formation. Which of the following statements is true? 3.BLANK pagar con tarjeta de crdito. Complete the sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word. ex: flex/ible (bend/ability), con/tract/ile (together/draw/able to), -ician Treinta y dos + veintiocho= BLANK mitochondrion This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased bacterial activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. melanocyte planes. Past surgical history, Social history and family history. blood ony Richard Wetherill What is the medical term that means the surgical removal of the appendix? make the word easier to pronounce Medical terminology is the language used in healthcare to describe anatomy, structures, conditions, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and much more. proximal. True or False? lordosis Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels? septum at proximal end By putting these terms together, you can better comprehend a condition or treatment. The xiphoid process is located at the lower end of the sternum. Suffixes can indicate a condition, disease or a procedure. Medical terminology A is used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings. The meaning of the medical term onychectomy is. bronch (i)-. A rotator cuff injury involves the _____. -itis Siempre llevas el carnet de identidad. trauma pain bleeding swelling disease and more. green 5 Supine refers to a patient lying face down. bursalgia muscular dystrophy -iasis antibacterial -gram -itis -ia -algia, The suffix -sis means _____. In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are _____. The correct term for joint inflammation is _____. True or False? Glycopexis (glyco - pexis): Glycopexis is the process of storing sugar or glycogen in body tissues. An open sore is also called a vesicle. Suffixes are morphemes (specific groups of letters with particular semantic meaning) that are added onto the end of root words to change their meaning. Some root words are derived from the Latin or Greek language. covering gastr/o. The tissues involved in movement and the bones and ligaments are in the ____________ system. In the term neonatology, the suffix is . the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. RUQ Inflection refers to the changing of a word's spelling according to the grammatical structure of a sentence. eversion, Closing the angle of a joint is referred to as _____. supination path/o, A noun word root can be made an adjective by adding the suffix _____. Hydrocarbon Suffixes . autoimmune disorders True or False? Suffixes are placed at the end of a word root or word part to modify or vary the meaning. True or False? neither treatment antipyretic The combining vowel "o" is used to combine various word elements. bedsores fourth degree papule scratches What does the suffix ment mean? foot Which term with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving the liver? LLQ 4. coccyx distal, The elbow is _____ to the shoulder. Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Which term means the study of skin? above 5, The sacrum consists of ____ fused bones in an adult. The prefix _____ indicates three. con- dermologist. True or False? both terms A synonym for the mitral valve is the _____ valve. Many prefixes that you find in medical terms are common to English language prefixes. neurologist, The physician uses a patient's signs and symptoms to determine the _____. hypodermis, _____ refers to a scratch mark. The suffix -metry indicates a device for measuring. Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach? About|Contact|Downloads|Calendar True or False? acne Acne is the most common skin disease of adolescence, due to the rapid growth of sebaceous glands during this period of life. ; TheFreeDictionary's Medical Dictionary by Farlex is a comprehensive dictionary of medical terms (including word parts) from . incision and drainage -emia atonia proximal. lateral The root word cardio means heart. The word for a thin layer of tissue covering a structure is __________, and its adjective form is _____________. ligament -plasia. 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