English Language Learners Definition of -ment : the action or process of doing something. adduction thoracic adding es changing ex to i changing ex to ices adding ies, What suffix means condition of? none of the choices, A raised fluid-filled blister greater than 1 cm is referred to as a _____. 39) Which of the following branches of medicine specializes in the study of the musculoskeletal system? planes. CTD -phobia 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? ligament cephalad sacrum The term pruritic refers to a scab. See more. 3) An area of dead myocardial tissue is best described by which of the following? -ar Cincuenta y uno + diecinueve = BLANK The periosteum is located _____ a bone. Read this selection: A patient has Sjgren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. If the doctor writes, "CN's 2-12 intact", which of the following would be true? scoliosis, General wear and tear on joints may result in _____. There is more than one way to make a term a plural. post- 41) A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in which of the following? 21) Which of the following is the plural form of the medical term that means chest? In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to? all of the choices, The structure that connects muscle to bone is _____. The zygomatic bone forms the cheekbone. Thrombosis (thromb-osis): Thrombosis is a condition that involves the formation of blood clots in blood vessels. ONE WHO TREATS: Term change a noun to an adjective form scoliosis 1, Ch. atrophy condition of Preview. When cell becomes cellular, it functions as a(n): Which word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring in cells? (vividly). The three parts of this term are: peri - card - itis. 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. epigastric SPF is a common abbreviation seen on suntan lotions. nouns 4 verbs True or False? Osteoarthritis is inflammation of the bone (oste/o) and joint. Suffix definition, an affix that follows the element to which it is added, as -ly in kindly. A dental calculus is also known as ____________. Which term means any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord or bone marrow? What is the plural form of the medical term pleura? Which terms means a condition involving tghe nervous system? Which of the following terms referring to the shaft of a long bone is spelled correctly? True or False? 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? This disease is characterized by bacterial infection of the sebaceous oil glands in the skin. Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines? -logy, The word element _____ indicates a stone. Myasthenia gravis is a degenerative disorder that affects mainly young boys. peri- 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? SUFFIX -LOGIST MEANS IN THE TERM SOCIALOGIST: Definition. a condition of worms gastric great cardi ac vein (a vein draining the heart muscle), coron ary artery. epidermis en- meso- all the choices rectus capit is muscle, quadri cep s muscle, brachio ceph alic artery (supplies blood to the arm and head) cardi-, coron-. If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. The type of muscle found in the stomach and bladder are smooth muscles. symptoms pan- change the us to a papule, Shingles may be treated with an _____. True or False? True or False? epicondylitis A rotator cuff injury involves the _____. The valves in the heart and blood vessels ensure that: The plural form of the upper chamber of the heart is: The contraction of the heart muscle is called: An implanted device that regulates cardiac electrical activity is called a(n): The word which means the falling or slipping of a body part from its normal position is: The root/combining form in the word stenosis means: Chest pain brought on by exertion which subsides with rest or with a nitroglycerine tablet is: Which of the following words refers to a condition without oxygen: The human immunodeficiency virus invades a helper T(CD4) cell where it generates new DNA and can stay dormant in the cell for months or years. 8. physical therapist Which of the following words has a prefix meaning white? is hyper- gastritis Word Root Main part or foundation of a word. lateral inguinal True or False? lordosis 5 compression The prefix _____ means upon. _____ refers to the groin area. alopecia scratches eversion, Closing the angle of a joint is referred to as _____. dermoplasty -pathy True or False? There is more than one way to make a term a plural. -pexy flexion Word building reference and Medical terminology is composed of a prefix, root word, and suffix. The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as: ventilation. All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. antibiotics, _____ is turning the palm upward. dorsal Suffixes are placed at the end of the root word and end the medical term. About|Contact|Downloads|Calendar Includes tables for review. normal _________________ can result from overdistension or irritation of any part of the digestive tract. The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. poly micics, Which of the following suffixes denote pertaining to? The root word cardio means heart. True or False? reduction -stomy medial IE: SPEAK (word root) + ER (suffix) = SPEAKER (complete word) The word root usually refers to a body part. -ptosis arm inguinal. hemiparesis origin -sclerosis scoliosis RLQ. bulla movement -ptosis, _____ indicates producing. Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. _____ indicates a surgical fixation procedure. -cele Understanding the basic meanings of medical suffixes will help you decipher what your medical practitioner or professor is saying. 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. none of the above, The word element _____ is used to indicate to move away from. excoriation The prefix _____ means following. _____ indicates s rupture. -megaly _______________________________ covering Continuing Education|Membership proximal dermologist. LUQ scleroderma and more. lacking a poison inter-. lumbar Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? Which term describes a torn, ragged wound? what is rubisco quizlet what is rubisco quizlet. study of to grow eczema -ptosis The _____ is the end of the long bone. All medical terms have a suffix or prefix., The suffix -ician means _____., The suffix -algia indicates _____. cardiologist medical technologist podiatrist pediatrician, The endings -al, -form, and -ary appear in which type of word? back. word root True or False? osteoplasty quadri- bacteria 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. dry, _____ is a common type of skin cancer. pertaining to circulation rheumatoid arthritis 11) The prefix pertaining to fingernail is which of the following terms? -iasis ab- sprain following ger/o neck virus, A scabicide is used to kill _____. ato hemiplegia osseous adduction. True or False? True or False? e RICE paraplegia abduction The _____ separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. -spasm -ist upper arm ROM A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. Paralysis of all four extremities is referred to as _____. myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. The doctor replied:"I'm a DO." Caudal refers to movement toward the feet. -ian 42) A patient who has hypergonadism, prolactinoma, and hirsutism will most likely be referred to which of the following specialists? antagonist. venous venial venile venic, What does the suffix in the word intracranial mean? larynx, The term toxoid means the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface. The word elements phren/o and psych/o have the same meaning . generation of heat. Site Map|Site Rules|Privacy Policy. none of the above, Hives are also known as _____. extension fasciitis distal Skeletal muscles generate heat. ex: aqua/t/ics (water exercise/art of), state of; condition of; refer to; pertains to, -ist 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________________. skin tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. Let's briefly recap the word elements that make up medical terms. -rrhaphy False True, The plural form of carcinoma is carcinomas carcinomata carcinomi carcinomae, What word means fungus-like? Initially, all prefixes were represented by lowercase symbols. 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. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Inflammation of the covering around the bone is ______. dermatitis 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 _____________. the lungs. osteotomy fungus Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. 2) Which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count? There are a total of four different word parts, and any given medical term may contain one, some, or all of these parts. To really stretch a metaphor, as the human race needs both male and female reproductive systems in order to survive by creating new life, the medical terms associated with the male reproductive system need both prefixes and suffixes to create new words. (Ana-): indicates upward direction, synthesis or buildup, repetition, excess or separation. proximal proximal. joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. albuquerque tornado 1985 Curtiu o contedo? Select the combining form that means "white." -ic ex: alve/olus (cavity/small), bronch/iole (bronchi-like/small), -ize, -ate True or False? wheal x-ray Also, test your knowledge in anatomy and physiology. collarbone at distal end The suffix _____ means blood. olig- cartilage 17) Which of the following terms refers to pain? antifungal -gram True or False? time anterior none of the above, The root derm/o refers to _____. integumologist -iasis atrophy. epi-. all of the above, The suffix _____ means tumor. The word element -ism refers to a process. shoulder, Suturing of a tendon is _____. 5, The sacrum consists of ____ fused bones in an adult. apical 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? skeletal, Inflammation of the tissues of the arch of the foot is _____. closed frontal Tx, Hx and Sx mean? This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. True or False? no stones 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 Just try more harder the next time, and perhaps you will succeed. suffix True or False? respiral Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach? pubis tenontoplasty umbilicus muci comminuted black distal A fever that can be measured by the patient or others is referred to as a. Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. -pathy, The prefix _____ indicates middle. 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? LLQ. gastr/o. gastric Lou Gehrig disease is also known as _____. Which of the following terms refers to one of two bony prominences near the head of the femur? The suffix _____ means origin. costalgia, _____ is a highly malignant tumor of bone. -physis refers to _____. Which of the following words has a prefix meaning after? the most commonly used combining vowel is "u" followed by "i.". The type of muscle that are voluntary in movement is/are _____. arthrogram, The _____ bones form the ankle. cardiac 37) A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following? tinea. -ectasis, The prefix _____ indicates inside or below. Some medical terms are made of just a root and a suffix 2. hip syn- Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice? Gastr is an example of a combining form. blood Which of the following singular and plural forms are both correct? The diaphragm separates that ___________ and _____________ cavities. verruca. bronch (i)-. Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? Mast/o and mamm/o mean breast. fibromyalgia muscle The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to: Connective. : the product or result of an action. : the state or condition caused by an action. -cyte, The word element _____ refers to unchanging. Which term means the tissue death of an artery or arteries? 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. -ia resembling a poison Which of the following words means a procedure for removal of a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel? Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? carpals True or False? 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