the cervical nerves are all functioning normally. 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.. neurologist, The physician uses a patient's signs and symptoms to determine the _____. True or False? inversion VERTICAL paronychia none of the choices second degree peri- True or False? -itis, The word element _____ refers to bone. ileum. _____ indicates small. atrii atrina atria atries, Which of the following suffixes means condition of? The suffix -graphy means: process of recording. thoracies, The term calculi means Tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills spaces is known as ________________tissue. _____ indicates s rupture. antiviral The word element that refers to an instrument to view is _____. adduction, Movement away from the midline is _____. The epigastric refers to the quadrant above the stomach. 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 scapula The appendix is found in the _____ quadrant. abduction, The inflammatory response may be treated with _____. surgical stitching of a wound or____was required to treat the child's laceration to the head. nouns septi septa septums septumies, If the term ends in ex, the plural is formed by _______. True or False? -gram -itis -ia -algia, The suffix -sis means _____. epidermis Select the combining form that means "white." wrist, The _____ is part of the pelvic girdle. 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. A synarthrotic joint is also referred to as a synovial joint. Starting from the mouth, four parts of the alimentary canal, in order, are: Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. extension osteoplasty eversion 46) Which of the following are round bacteria that grow in pairs? integumologist venology -plasty, ____ indicates the disintegration of. parietal, The surgical procedure to remove fluid from a joint is _____. normal o, Terms ending in _____ indicate a medical specialist. extension -ian medial, The spleen is found in the _____ quadrant. comedo all choices none of the choices rotation eczema, The _____ is the inner layer of skin. myasthenia gravis, People who use their upper extremities for repetitive, work-related actions may develop _____. 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? IE: SPEAK (word root) + ER (suffix) = SPEAKER (complete word) The word root usually refers to a body part. spiral Additional resources: OpenMD Medical Dictionary and word parts glossary, which provides definitions for 750 medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes. flexion red True or False? Which of the following statements is true of the root of a word? 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? The word element oste/o means bone. -stasis The following is an alphabetical list of medical prefixes and suffixes, along with their meanings, origin, and an English example. condition of resembling inflammation study of, Which word in this sentence from a medical report indicates that the patient's temperature was above normal? medial, The root _____ means cartilage. It is common that suffixes will not be explicitly stated when defining a medical term in the workplace. The xiphoid process is located _____. rotator cuff injury kyphosis, The joint between the skull bones are referred to as _____. -iasis ex: epiderm/oid (upper skin/likeness), vermi/form (worm/shape resembles), -o/log/y eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. proximal. Which of the following words means a condition involving vomiting of red blood? SUFFIX THAT MEANS USE OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR VIEWING: Definition-SCOPY: Term. abduction. extension iatr/o, The combining vowel is usually _____. comedo all choices, The endosteum is located _____ a bone. carcinomi, The suffix in "atony" The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. pan- An injury to the skin is referred to as a lesion. carcinomata 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. bone patella Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. True or False? Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach? RUQ The word element gen/o means _____. ________________ is the inflammation of the pancreas. -pnea -gen The suffix _____ indicates disintegration. Among the features that Winnie remembered best was her mothers thick hair. coronal, The elbow is _____ to the fingers. arthrocentesis myel/o genesis- RLQ, The hands are _____ to the stomach. The coccyx refers to the tailbone. It means inflammacarditis - tion of the heart (muscle). meso- -ist antiseptic mammary. follicle EMG the study of worms upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. Compartilhar isto. ribs in the appendicular skeleton, The hip consists of _____. Thrombosis (thromb-osis): Thrombosis is a condition that involves the formation of blood clots in blood vessels. This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. thoracic -gram neither choice, Turning the sole of the foot inward is _____. gastric Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of fractures of the wrists. dermis True or False? -iasis True or False? parasite -oid lumbar all the above, If vertebra refers to a spinal bone, what is the term for three spinal bones? If the doctor writes, "CN's 2-12 intact", which of the following would be true? proximal Which organ is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal? -rrhaphy True False, True or False? The tissues involved in movement and the bones and ligaments are in the ____________ system. NSAIDs medial, Proxim/o is the root for _____. septum The term pruritic refers to a scab. comminuted, Lack of vitamin D may result in _____. RLQ. lateral, The neck is located _____ to the chest. lateral osteosarcoma thoracic -iasis The word element dia- refers to across. cardialgia the process of removing waste products from the body. Surgical fixation or suturing. thick. scratches myelism, The word part -iatr/o means _____. inactivating a poison -gram, record; The suffix is -gram, which means record. abduction ligament All words have at least one word root. fungeal fungoid fungical fungi, The suffix in "atony" is -pathy Hemangioma (hem- angi - oma ): a tumor consisting primarily of newly formed blood vessels. In the nucleus which directly manufactures ribosomes. True or false: Suffixes can form verbs when added to a word root. onychitis The element "um" is what type of word element? True or False? The stomach is found in the thoracic cavity. Many prefixes that you find in medical terms are common to English language prefixes. RUQ amphiarthrosis anterior adjectives arthritis neck rectus capit is muscle, quadri cep s muscle, brachio ceph alic artery (supplies blood to the arm and head) cardi-, coron-. 6) Adipose tissue is made of which of the following? answer choices. before pertaining to Great for nursing, students, and medical coding. dorsal Tinea is a bacterial infection. chest Also, test your knowledge in anatomy and physiology. 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). Just try more harder the next time, and perhaps you will succeed. -rrhage The myocardium is a smooth muscle. post- Pleurisy is best defined as: an inflammation of the lining of the lung. antiviral, Corium is another term for _____. The suffix -scope refers to viewing. myodynia True or False? bulla There are a total of four different word parts, and any given medical term may contain one, some, or all of these parts. All medical terms have a suffix or prefix., The suffix -ician means _____., The suffix -algia indicates _____. umbilicus Modelo: Alguien illega. biopsy distal The __________ closes so that food cannot enter the larynx and trachea. 38) Which of the following physicians specializes in treating patients with diseases of the liver? septumes, True or False? Suffix refers to the group of letters that sits after the word and alters the meaning or qualifies the meaning of the original word. Movement away from the midline of the body is abduction. appendicular. True or False? Which of the following terms referring to the shaft of a long bone is spelled correctly? True or False? The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. SUFFIX -LOGIST MEANS IN THE TERM SOCIALOGIST: Definition. sagittal lateral xanth/o, _____ is also known as a birthmark. -edema, The suffix _____ indicate paralysis. suturing, A _____ fracture is an incomplete fracture. SUFFIX THAT MEANS TUMOR: Definition-OMA: Term. A fever that can be measured by the patient or others is referred to as a. Which of the following statements best describes this condition? purulent malaise dyspnea febrile, True or False: The adjective meaning "pertaining to the lymphatic system" is lymphic. Which suffix means become?-fy 1, Ch. 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. True or False? If you really want to be able to talk about the male reproductive system, it's time to learn the necessary medical terminology. soft SUFFIX -IA AT THE END OF A MEDICAL TERM MEANS: Definition. -ar tenotomy all of the above, The suffix _____ means tumor. herpes zoster foot melanoma antibiotics, _____ is turning the palm upward. True or False? Medical terminology is the language used in healthcare to describe anatomy, structures, conditions, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and much more. dermatologist suffix dermis autoimmune disorders no stones A condition of having gallstones is called. stomach, Inguin/o is the root for _____. The prefix _____ means following. 50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye? Medical coding is dependent upon a solid understanding of medical terminology. Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this syndrome? osteoarthritis What is the correct spelling of the plural form of the term for the hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell? The suffix -malacia means softening. osteodynia, A twisting fracture common with skiing accidents is a _____ fracture. fibula Medical Terminology - Quiz 1 (Ch. Which term with two roots and a suffix means pertaining to liver cells? neuroses, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? Consider the combining forms and root words as you would the stomach they break the word down into its most useful component. The regional term that refers to the areas on both the right and left sides of the hypo/gastr/ic body region is the: Which of the following words means stopping the flow of bile? antifungal hair, An _____ is an agent that kills bacteria. osteoarthritis Question 3. resembling a poison condition of muscular dystrophy Skeletal muscle is referred to as striated. coronal, The center point for the abdominal quadrants is _____. An exaggerated, abnormal reaction to an allergen is called a(n) ________ reaction. 40) A patient with encephalitis is most likely to be treated by which of the following specialists? -rrhea. The prefix _____ indicates three. pubis -cele 8) Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men? foot patella osteotomy sprain The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. myositis breathing. -emesis. blood Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. vitiligo, Cyanosis refers to _____ color of the skin. The correct term for joint inflammation is _____. tenorrhexis -plasty -graphy -rrhaphy -rrhexis, If septum is singular, then _______ is plural. . path/o orthopedist The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the: Which of the following pairs of words have a root meaning four? all choices The periosteum is located _____ a bone. ligament SPF is a common abbreviation seen on suntan lotions. uni- hemiplegia change the us to a plantar fasciitis excision of a nail. The word element retro- refers to the past. Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? Reading and understanding medical dictation, Communicating with physicians, insurance companies, and other medical professionals. distal regions a The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial and spinal cavity. septum Suffixes have different meanings when used in a medical term than when used in general English words. polymorphous Myoclonus (myo-clonus): A brief involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group is known as myoclonus. The combining form is used to: You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. myoparesis brady-. The doctor replied:"I'm a DO." atonia These muscle spasms occur suddenly and randomly. muciform inversion inguinal, _____ indicates toward the midline of the body. 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. Some medical terms contain two or more roots and no suffixes or prefixes. tarsals tenorrhexis neurology symptom myasthenia gravis "She complained of general malaise, dyspnea, and a productive cough; she was expectorating purulent sputum and was febrile." -rrhexis 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? antagonist. Glycorrhea (glyco - rrhea): Glycorrhea is a . Symbiosis (sym-bi-osis): Symbiosis is the state of two or more organisms living together in community. The dark pigment present in skin is known as _____. extra-. ossification analgesics. Which of the following is not part of the digestive system? Prefixes. -ary, The suffix in fibroid means _____. pertaining to Like for example, 'able' is a suffix that can be used with the word 'comfort', and together they make 'comfortable', which qualifies the meaning of the original word. Which of the following words means study of the cell? shoulder, Suturing of a tendon is _____. True or False? lateral medial below 47) Which of the following words is MISSPELLED? Site Map|Site Rules|Privacy Policy. True or False? carpals scratch to grow A disease in which intestinal uptake of nutrients is impaired is: A disorder of the small intestine in which one is allergic to gluten is _____________. neither term. my/o combining form MRI, Medications used to reduce muscle spasms are _____. thoraxes Fasci/o is a fibrous membrane. pre- _____ is an adjective that refers to front of the body. Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines? The following sentences elaborate on ideas suggested by the passage from The Kitchen Gods Wife. disease, The word element _____ means disease. larynx, The term toxoid means paraplegia none of the above, Suffixes may indicate: The musculoskeletal system consists of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. myeloma trauma Which of the following statements is not a complication: Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? Let's look at the verb read.This verb can be turned into a noun by adding the suffix -er so . gastric The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder. arthrodynia Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? Which of the following words means an increase in size of a structure? cardiac The xiphoid process is located at the lower end of the sternum. 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. _______________________________, 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?" Suffixes add a description to a word root. The word meaning bacterial destruction of teeth is: Which of the following terms is synonymous with regional enteritis is correctly spelled? It strengthens the root word's meaning. Bile is secreted by the__________ into the __________. -desis septums plains 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________________. both terms Crushing. Hematocyte (hemato- cyte ): a cell of the blood or blood cell. cryosurgery 7. rickets infra- green The element -ism refers to a process. diaphragm atrophy. -emesis verruca. costalgia, _____ is a highly malignant tumor of bone. supination Most medical terms are based on Greek and Latin words. What is the term that describes an immediate, severe, allergic response? yellow hyper- Of the following words, which one means a pathologic death of tissue or cells? 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. distal The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is _____, and its plural is _____. Some medical terms are made of just a prefix and a suffix. True or False? relaxed at sides phren/o 45) Which of the following is a malignant tumor of the eye that is known to be hereditary? the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface. The clavicle is another name for the shoulder blade. 5) Menarche refers to which of the following? scoliosis Medical Terminology: Prefix = Beginning and is the descriptive part of the word; Root = Middle and is the subject of the word; Suffix = Ending . What is the plural form of the medical term that refers to any one of the bones of the spinal column? inguinal. _____ are agents that relieve pain. Pointing the toes downward is _____. The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to: Connective. Which of the following are the roots for the words. papule True or False? -al. 6 So, comfort + able = comfortable. ex: ped/iatr/ician (children/treat or catr/doctor associated with), person - belonging to, associated with, one who, -ics, -tics The antagonist muscle is the one responsible for contraction and movement of a body part. osteochondritis none of the above, The word element _____ is used to indicate to move away from. what is rubisco quizlet what is rubisco quizlet. Let's briefly recap the word elements that make up medical terms. flexion antifungal ony arthrectomy debrided osseum, Sometimes referred to as swayback, _____ involves the lumbar region. scoliosis, General wear and tear on joints may result in _____. -opsy 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? for, The _____ section is the lower back. osteitis fascia If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. What is the word for cutting into or a surgical incision? Fractures are most commonly treated with _____. (Auto-): identifies something as belonging to oneself, occurring within or . Breaking a medical term down into basic elements or forms is called defining the term. medical specialty biopsy Mamm/o is used with the suffixes -ary, -graphy, -gram, and -plasty. (Ana-): indicates upward direction, synthesis or buildup, repetition, excess or separation. Caudal refers to movement toward the feet. The suffix -penia means breathing. post- The powerhouse of the cells are the ___________. Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. around, The word element that comes at the end of the word is a _____. iatr/o Siempre llevas el carnet de identidad. Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels? gastrectomy Supine refers to a patient lying face down. 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? fibromyalgia ex: dermat/ology (process of the science or study of the/skin), process of the study of, science of, or knowledge of, -oma Which of the following statements is true? The suffix -metry indicates a device for measuring. This section shows the building of several . myositis -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. _____ is the surgical repair of bone. meta- inside fascia neurosi The word Cariology means the study of the heart. Which of the following statements can be concluded from this conversation? pronation. hemangioma fibromyalgia A slowly progressing form of liver inflammation is: Alcoholism is the most common cause of scarring of the liver, known as. 3 The alimentary canal and accessory organs are a(n): The small and large intestines are part of the _____ system? lordosis Escriba una oracin con la palabra a la que corresponde cada ilustracin. change the us to ies, True or False? tarsus -osis -iatry -ory -ile, The term vermiform means lateral medical conditions True or False? -tripsy, The word element _____ is used to show the study of. per- Which of the following diseases has the same pathologic effect on bones as rickets? -logy, Gerontology refers to the study of _____. A tracheostomy is an opening into the __________, used to treat______________. polymorphoid, Which term below means pertaining to bone marrow? CTD. extension True or False? The zygomatic bone forms the cheekbone. en- 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 It changes a noun to a verb. cirrh/o vertebra. -y adduction. vitiligo. antibiotic -ptosis none of the choices word root diaphragm -stasis pathology antibiotic Find the English derivatives in the sentence and write the corresponding Latin word: We have a verbal agreement. The term that means pertaining to under the skin is. adduction Hydrocarbon Suffixes . analgesics Myasthenia gravis is a degenerative disorder that affects mainly young boys. none of the above, The activity of each cell is directed by the _____. -kinesia means stationery. Understanding the basic meanings of medical suffixes will help you decipher what your medical practitioner or professor is saying. '', which of the following words end in a suffix means become -fy! 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