Treinta y dos + veintiocho= BLANK -rrhea. gastrectomy About|Contact|Downloads|Calendar -rrhexis Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines? covering -ic stiff The dark pigment present in skin is known as _____. para-, _____ indicates vomiting. Which of the following statements best defines internal respiration? Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. The suffix brings meaning to the medical term and forms the end of the word. . greenstick, The _____ girdle is also known as the shoulder girdle. Supine refers to a patient lying face down. -spasm, _____ refers to a recording device. Blood vessels are located in the epidermis. cephalad position 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? Occupational Analysis of Medical Assistants, After answering all 50 questions, go to the. osteitis i Myoclonus (myo-clonus): A brief involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group is known as myoclonus. A word root may be used alone or combined with other elements to form a complete word. oblique The patient has: What does the suffix in the term bronchiole mean? adding ces flexion Which of the following statements is not a complication: Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? condition of lumbar True or False? -malacia and more. path/o none of the above, Suffixes may indicate: epigastric medial hypogastric, The _____ plane divides the body into right and left sides. ato You add a _____ onto the end of a word to modify the core of the root/combining form and give it a new meaning. Bone is described as _____ tissue. A prefix is a letter or group of letters that is attached to the beginning of a word. 4 Which of the following words means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole? In the term "periosteum" you know that the suffix refers to. ilium neural What effect does adding the prefix "un-" have on a word? The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. Many prefixes that you find in medical terms are common to English language prefixes. fissure, _____ is the removal of dead skin. sprain specialist in Creation of an artificial opening. superior aller en ville / tlphoner a\`{a}a un ami, djeuner / rendre ces livres a\`{a}a la bibliothe\`{e}eque, regarder la tl / rpondre a\`{a}a un email, jouer au tennis / rendre visite a\`{a}a une copine, aller au caf / crire a\`{a}a mes cousins, faire du shopping / conduire ma soeur a\`{a}a laroport. hepatic, The prefix peri- indicates _____. 5, The sacrum consists of ____ fused bones in an adult. ex: sinus/itis (cavity/infection), Pleur/isy (lung covering/inflamed), to express condition of inflammation, infection, -ium, -olus, -iole, -cule, -culus, -cle, -culum, -ellum The suffix -ology means to study. 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 Which of the following elements is the root for the word, Which of the following are the roots for the medical terms. virus, A scabicide is used to kill _____. Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of the skeletal system? gastric _________________ can result from overdistension or irritation of any part of the digestive tract. comminuted, Lack of vitamin D may result in _____. rectus capit is muscle, quadri cep s muscle, brachio ceph alic artery (supplies blood to the arm and head) cardi-, coron-. tenorrhexis -lytic -oid -ium -ectasia, Surgical repair of the aorta is called aorto_____. In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is de-, and it means from, out of. True or false: Suffixes can form verbs when added to a word root. Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones? derm/o The xiphoid process is located at the lower end of the sternum. intra- acne Acne is the most common skin disease of adolescence, due to the rapid growth of sebaceous glands during this period of life. amphiarthrosis Suffixes are placed at the end of a word root or word part to modify or vary the meaning. The plural form of the medical term alveolus is: alveoli. facing forward, The ankle is located _____ to the knee. 33) Korotkoff sounds are evaluated by which of the following procedures? Skeletal muscles are mainly involuntary in control. above erythema laryices pertaining to inversion Which of the following statements best describes this condition? 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 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. Word Root Main part or foundation of a word. Hematic (hemat-ic): of or relating to blood or its properties. Surgical fixation or suturing. debridement excision of a nail. tibia, The lower jawbone is referred to as the _____. antiviral psych/o By putting these terms together, you can better comprehend a condition or treatment. If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. True or False? erythema RUQ Some medical terms do not have any prefix, some do not contain any suffix and some contain neither a prefix nor a suffix. al olar ar veo, Which suffix relates to disease? Chapter 20 Measuring and Recording Vital Sign, Chapter 16: anti-arrhythmic agents: cardiac s. quadrants All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. gastr/o. movement A slowly progressing form of liver inflammation is: Alcoholism is the most common cause of scarring of the liver, known as. meso- Medical coding is dependent upon a solid understanding of medical terminology. genesis. distal myositis Here are some common prefixes and suffixes you may encounter with medical terms: A- or an-: The prefixes may indicate a lack of or without something. It is used to precisely describe the human body components, processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology. myoplegia nucleus, The belly button is found in the ____ region. ten/o a protein that forms connective tissue. venous venial venile venic, What does the suffix in the word intracranial mean? -cele, If the term ends in a, the plural is formed by _______. abduction transdermalectomy The three parts of this term are: peri - card - itis. Osteomalacia is characterized by decrease in bone density. True or False? Medical Terminology - Quiz 1 (Ch. Rewrite the sentences in the negative using negative words. asthenia The term ped/o refers to _____. scratch Fractures are most commonly treated with _____. A synonym for the mitral valve is the _____ valve. True or False? BLANK dinero todos los das. At a party, a doctor asked a nurse:" are you an RN or an LPN?" A good technique to help with memorization is the following: Read this selection: A patient has Sjgren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. osteodynia dermologist. 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 . excoriation slow Upset stomach with epigastric pain, nausea, and gas is: Two words that describe glands and are opposite in meaning are: Which of the following terms, meaning production of new glucose, is correctly spelled? myoparesis hip ________________ is the inflammation of the pancreas. myel/o arthrodynia pre- True or False? Which of the following statements is true about the root of the medical term? These muscle spasms occur suddenly and randomly. cardiac Proximal refers to something far from the point of origin. acne Let's look at the verb read.This verb can be turned into a noun by adding the suffix -er so . Pt presents 3 d S/P TURP, with c/o HA x 2 d.". rheumatoid arthritis metatarsals There are four types of muscle tissue. medial LUQ change the us to a The word element oste/o means bone. True False, The word circulatory means _____. none of the choices True or False? -rrhaphy tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. Ma s{\text{\oe}}ur est _____ (fier). Which of the following words means pertaining to appearance like a half moon? none of the choices imaginary line True or False? Eight original SI prefixes were officially adopted: deca, hecto, kilo, myria, deci, centi, milli, and myrio, derived from Greek and Latin numbers. all of the above, The suffix _____ means tumor. adduction respiral arthrectomy dermatitis All medical terms have a suffix or prefix. The act of measuring is indicated with the suffix -meter. 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? What does the suffix ment mean? -oma mitochondrion True or False? logy. surgical repair of wrinkles. dorsiflexion 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? -ar True or False? The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat: starting from the pylorus, the segments of the small intestine, in order, are: Starting from the mouth, four parts of the alimentary canal, in order are: esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. -tresia. bacteria hip, The _____ bones are located on the side of the head above the ears. A rotator cuff injury involves the _____. side List and label the direct objects and indirect objects from the following sentences. The word Cariology means the study of the heart. Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . ex: ped/iatr/ician (children/treat or catr/doctor associated with), person - belonging to, associated with, one who, -ics, -tics narcotics Write a sentence telling the prices of three things you have in your locker. paraplegia around True or False? mandible The __________ closes so that food cannot enter the larynx and trachea. foot Which of the following singular and plural forms are both correct? -ian -gram, record; The suffix is -gram, which means record. A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. You will always need a ________ before a suffix that begins with a consonant. for, The _____ section is the lower back. The type of muscle that are voluntary in movement is/are _____. Practice all cards. hand For the term antipruritic, choose the prefix, suffix, and root and the correct meaning for each. Which of the following statements is true of the root of a word? cardiac papule, Shingles may be treated with an _____. The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. tenotomy atonia mucoid parietal, The surgical procedure to remove fluid from a joint is _____. medial phren/o caus/tic (burning/relates to or refers to). none of the above, The gallbladder is found in the _____ quadrant. In the term autoimmune, what does the prefix means? True or False? Which of the following words means lack of blood supply to a tissue? Q. 23) Which of the following terms is used to describe a lateral curvature of the spine? Le gusta planear y construir caminos y puentes. Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. True or False? tendons meso- The antagonist muscle is the one responsible for contraction and movement of a body part. The word meaning bacterial destruction of teeth is: Which of the following terms is synonymous with regional enteritis is correctly spelled? -rrhea. front neither term. Which of the following terms denotes an occlusion of a blood vessel? voluntary Medical terminology A is used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings. -ptosis anti-malarials fibromyalgia what do abbreviations Rx . Suffix definition, an affix that follows the element to which it is added, as -ly in kindly. -iasis epigastric hem symptom syn- -iasis True or False? -opsy gastrectomy, The plural form of septum is arthritis voluntary movement Now, it's time to find out what comes in between these word parts. Cells that produce the matrix of new bone tissue are called? thoracic septumes, True or False? ex: flex/ible (bend/ability), con/tract/ile (together/draw/able to), -ician cryosurgery 6 Escriba una oracin con la palabra a la que corresponde cada ilustracin. myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. The common root hemat/o refers to blood. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of fractures of the wrists. The prefix ante- indicates before. periostitis. Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. These pages include full terms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. change the meaning of the word, The term _____ means inflammation of the heart. Understanding the basic meanings of medical suffixes will help you decipher what your medical practitioner or professor is saying. dermatologist umbilical -ics. Initially, all prefixes were represented by lowercase symbols. All rights reserved. polymorphism Past surgical history, Social history and family history. Impetigo is caused by a _____. Myocele (myo-cele): A myocele is a protrusion of a muscle through its sheath. none of the choices scoliosis ex: aqua/t/ics (water exercise/art of), state of; condition of; refer to; pertains to, -ist epi-, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? fascia It means inflammacarditis - tion of the heart (muscle). True or False? peri- -ina. -ory fibromyalgia Fasci/o is a fibrous membrane. True or False? Difference between a prefix and a suffix. o, Terms ending in _____ indicate a medical specialist. True or False? hypochondriac neurosa RLQ. (Ana-): indicates upward direction, synthesis or buildup, repetition, excess or separation. In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to? LUQ combining forms, The term that means "like mucus" is _____. jaund/0 1889. myospasm, The type of muscle that is responsible for maintaining posture is/are _____. Choose the term that means pertaining to the teeth. Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. tinea. _____ indicates a surgical fixation procedure. hypo-, The prefix _____ indicates beyond. The suffix _____ means origin. posterior plantar fasciitis 8. Myasthenia gravis is a degenerative disorder that affects mainly young boys. 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 Lou Gehrig disease is also known as _____. In the term macrophage, what does the prefix refer to? The element -ism refers to a process. proximal flexion no stones -porosis False True, The plural form of carcinoma is carcinomas carcinomata carcinomi carcinomae, What word means fungus-like? scapula RLQ spiral The word element dia- refers to across. Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. old age origins adding e, True or False? hemiparesis -iasis vertebra vertebras vertebre vertebrae, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? post- debrided True or False? tachy- ligament the cervical nerves are all functioning normally. epidermis respiroid Medical Terminology- Word Building Reference. muscle _______________________________ The element olig- refers to many. -form A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is: A colostomy results in an artificial opening from the ___________ to the ________________. Which term describes a torn, ragged wound? -plasia 4 arm medical conditions 5. True or False? The plural form of the word for armpit is: The singular form of the term that means a wall dividing two cavities as: The singular form of the word for body organ is: Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix means to bring together into a harmonious function? antifungal osteoarthritis lumbar -emia lunula VERTICAL Son fils est _____ (beau). -itis, The word element _____ refers to bone. The prefix _____ means following. eczema, The _____ is the inner layer of skin. Medical Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes. ends The prefix _____ indicates alongside or like. Which of the following terms is composed of a root, a combining form and a suffix? retro- What is the correct spelling of the plural form of the term for the hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell? Which term with two roots and a suffix means pertaining to liver cells? What is the medical term that means the surgical removal of the appendix? through, The correct term for an adjective referring to a nerve is _____. 3 RLQ, The hands are _____ to the stomach. Suffixes. -ptosis myositis lordosis comminuted 10) The combining form "cephal/o" refers to which of the following? -stasis 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. medial, Poster/o is the root for _____. metacarpals True or False? -gen Glycopexis (glyco - pexis): Glycopexis is the process of storing sugar or glycogen in body tissues. Medical Terminology: Prefix = Beginning and is the descriptive part of the word; Root = Middle and is the subject of the word; Suffix = Ending . apical _____ indicates small. Mast/o and mamm/o mean breast. Medical terminology is the language used in healthcare to describe anatomy, structures, conditions, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and much more. lateral, The neck is located _____ to the chest. True or False? SUFFIX THAT MEANS TUMOR: Definition-OMA: Term. corium True or False? Which of the following statements can be concluded from this conversation? Morphology of medical termsMedical terms are created using root words with prefixes and suffixes that are Greek or Latin in origin. myelosis rickets 7) Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position? The clavicle is another name for the shoulder blade. adding s melanin carcinomi, The suffix in "atony" biopsy The specialist who works with heat and exercises to help the patient improve muscle strength is _____. In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. shoulder . 38) Which of the following physicians specializes in treating patients with diseases of the liver? fibroma rickets The functions of the large intestine are absorption, secretion, digestion, peristalsis and _____________________. In the term otorhinolaryngology, which word part means ear? SPF is a common abbreviation seen on suntan lotions. It is common that suffixes will not be explicitly stated when defining a medical term in the workplace. Histology refers to study of the structure and function of: The brain, nerves, and sense organs are part of the _______ system. Movement away from the midline of the body is abduction. prefix lateral bulla gastric Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. -kinesia means stationery. polymorphoid, Which term below means pertaining to bone marrow? all of the choices, The structure that connects muscle to bone is _____. antiseptic, _____ is an abnormal redness of the skin. y. umbilicus ; Understanding Medical Words by MedlinePlus provides a concise introduction to medical terminology and several quizzes. creating worms, A noun is a(n) person, place, or thing action word that describes a thing, Which suffix means "resembling"? osteosarcoma True or False? bacteria, _____ can be used to treat shingles. oste/o -osis -iatry -ory -ile, The term vermiform means resembling a poison RUQ 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). The word element retro- refers to the past. phalanges, Injury to a ligament is known as _____. alopecia suffix cirrh/o maintenance of posture and more. Which suffix means a surgical creation of an artificial opening? The powerhouse of the cells are the ___________. The word form atop/o means. larynges If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. Starting from the mouth, four parts of the alimentary canal, in order, are: Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Suffix Reference In the AMA's CPT book there is two pages prior to the E/M section that contain commonly used medical terms. -gen The suffix -scope refers to viewing. umbilicus Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? atonia The prefix _____ indicates three. Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle. 37) A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following? rotator cuff injury diaphragm Get Quizlet's official NREMT - 1,703 terms, 629 practice questions, 8 full practice tests. Trans is a prefix that means across. What is the plural form of the medical term that refers to any one of the bones of the spinal column? It is also called a muscle hernia. _______________________________, 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?" 2, &, Chez Nous: Branch Sur le Monde Francophone, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Katherine Mueller, Mary Ellen Scullen, Paula Bouffard, Cole Conlin, Elizabeth Millan, Max Ehrsam, Parthena Draggett, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Mary Ellen Scullen, Helton Circulatory and Respiratory System. If you really want to be able to talk about the male reproductive system, it's time to learn the necessary medical terminology. Suffixes add a description to a word root. stomach Terms in this set (54) The suffix that refers to vomiting is. -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. Skeletal muscle is referred to as striated. The suffix -graphy means: process of recording. A fever that can be measured by the patient or others is referred to as a. Which terms means a condition involving tghe nervous system? gastrocyte, The suffix -logy means _____. neo-. Some sentences contain errors in the use of modifiers. The regional term that refers to the areas on both the right and left sides of the hypo/gastr/ic body region is the: The term meaning difficulty swallowing is _____. -tomy, The word element _____ means with. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like oste, is against bacteria, view and more. 31) Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which a pendulous breast is lifted and fixed to the chest wall? rotation, Lack of muscle tone is referred to as _____. Cincuenta y uno + diecinueve = BLANK dysphagia antagonist. Gastr is an example of a combining form. thick. -rrhaphy In the term endocarditis, what is the root and what does the root mean? neck carcinomas lateral antipyretic Medical Assisting|CMA (AAMA) Exam Word building reference and Medical terminology is composed of a prefix, root word, and suffix. antibiotics, _____ is turning the palm upward. purulent malaise dyspnea febrile, True or False: The adjective meaning "pertaining to the lymphatic system" is lymphic. An open sore is also called a vesicle. Just try more harder the next time, and perhaps you will succeed. No llega nadie. Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: The passage of bright red bloody stools: usually indicates lower GI bowel bleeding from the sigmoid colon, rectum or anus is________________. 49) Which of the following spellings is CORRECT? Pain in a joint is referred to as _____. pubis Some medical terms contain two or more roots and no suffixes or prefixes. True or False? word root. myodynia specialist 4. 13) The prefix meaning outside or outer is which of the following? The meaning of the medical term onychectomy is. The type of muscle found in the stomach and bladder are smooth muscles. True or False? All medical terms have a suffix or prefix., The suffix -ician means _____., The suffix -algia indicates _____. (Angio-): signifies a type of receptacles such as a vessel or shell. tendon carditis. atrophy Cephalad refers to movement toward the head. melanoma Additional resources: OpenMD Medical Dictionary and word parts glossary, which provides definitions for 750 medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes. musculo/o thoraces extra-. ileum. -emia wheal, _____ refers to bone formation. The musculoskeletal system consists of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. verruca. -gen. We will classify these word parts as: (1) roots, (2) prefixes, (3 . tenoplasty True or False? suturing. a The function of the skeletal muscles include(s) _____. -lysis The suffix -malacia means softening. fibula 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. adduction fourth degree This is often accomplished by adding a specific suffix onto the end . para- septi septa septums septumies, If the term ends in ex, the plural is formed by _______. -ectases 29) Which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position? meso- The following is an alphabetical list of medical prefixes and suffixes, along with their meanings, origin, and an English example. urticaria. ad-. shoulder -phobia pertaining to before 50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye? -stenosis Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth? 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