-tome Occupational Analysis of Medical Assistants, After answering all 50 questions, go to the. Which of the following words means a procedure for removal of a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel? The suffix -itis refers to inflammation. mucoid bacteria, _____ can be used to treat shingles. Some medical terms contain two or more roots and no suffixes or prefixes. all of the above. logy. These terms will help with your study of conditions and diseases related to the musculoskeletal system. proximal -ptosis -rrhexis alopecia periosteum The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial and spinal cavity. What is the plural form of the medical term that refers to any one of the bones of the spinal column? 5) Menarche refers to which of the following? The suffixes linked to it change how the joint is being described. -cyte, The word element _____ refers to unchanging. -iasis rectus capit is muscle, quadri cep s muscle, brachio ceph alic artery (supplies blood to the arm and head) cardi-, coron-. True or False? Tinea is a bacterial infection. resembling a worm Hydrocarbon Suffixes . -pnea genesis- Suffixes are morphemes (specific groups of letters with particular semantic meaning) that are added onto the end of root words to change their meaning. -logy, The word element _____ indicates a stone. The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the: Which of the following pairs of words have a root meaning four? medial inversion 7) Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position? hypo-, The prefix _____ indicates beyond. -spasm, _____ refers to a recording device. -emia regions fascia A dental calculus is also known as ____________. There are seven cervical vertebrae. autoimmune disorders lateral Ex: an/esthet/ist (without feeling physical/specialist or one who practices), -ite Breaking a medical term down into basic elements or forms is called defining the term. Turning the palm of the hand down is known as pronation. Nails contain a protein known as _____. shingles Choose the term that means pertaining to the teeth. onychomalacia True or False? narcotics You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. VERTICAL -oma 17) Which of the following terms refers to pain? -rrhea. excoriation True or False? Mamm/o is used with the suffixes -ary, -graphy, -gram, and -plasty. for, The _____ section is the lower back. Some medical terms are made of just a root and a suffix 2. . muscular dystrophy -rrhaphy It means inflammacarditis - tion of the heart (muscle). antibacterial 3 Prefix. septums In the term periosteum, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is peri-, and the term means the membrane surrounding bone. neurus (Arthr- or Arthro-): refers to a joint or a junction that separates different parts. inguinal thick. -lytic -oid -ium -ectasia, Surgical repair of the aorta is called aorto_____. Which of the following includes the correct plural of the word preceding it? plantar fasciitis ex: epiderm/oid (upper skin/likeness), vermi/form (worm/shape resembles), -o/log/y abduction True or False? hypogastric larynges Which of the following words means pertaining to the whole? none of the choices integumologist all of the above. -spasm adduction EMG at distal end The patient has: collapse of a part of a lung. pustule umbilicus True or False? The prefix ante- indicates before. shoulder, Suturing of a tendon is _____. kyphosis, The joint between the skull bones are referred to as _____. path/o decreasing circulation, The suffix _______ means "condition" or "state". Which two languages have the most impact on the formation and . all choices A tracheostomy is an opening into the __________, used to treat______________. The element "um" is what type of word element? 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. tendon fibromyalgia para-, _____ indicates vomiting. Which term means the tissue death of an artery or arteries? -sclerosis The _____ is the kneecap. ribs study of circulation Suffixes. -oid rickets True or False? True or False? CTD. In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. -phobia green The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. pubis nouns at proximal end meta- nucleus, The belly button is found in the ____ region. Initially, all prefixes were represented by lowercase symbols. Fasci/o is a fibrous membrane. So, comfort + able = comfortable. bronch (i)-. ligament LLQ paraplegia, Movement toward the midline is _____. Write a sentence telling the prices of three things you have in your locker. Which of the following is not part of the digestive system? thoracies, The term calculi means pertaining to -cele, If the term ends in a, the plural is formed by _______. para- 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? gastrocyte, The suffix -logy means _____. cuticle True or False? fissure, _____ is the removal of dead skin. tachy- The medical language came mostly from which two roots? The specialist who works with heat and exercises to help the patient improve muscle strength is _____. disease, The word element _____ means disease. yellow breathing. When cell becomes cellular, it functions as a(n): Which word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring in cells? above hair, An _____ is an agent that kills bacteria. adjectives medial 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.. By putting these terms together, you can better comprehend a condition or treatment. antiseptic, _____ is an abnormal redness of the skin. -stasis -gen all the choices tendons 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. 6) The suffix -or has the meaning of an agent and is usually used to name bones. -emesis diaphysis The xiphoid process is located _____. 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. psoriasis 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 . plantar flexion The element olig- refers to many. fibroma within, If neurosis is singular, then _______ is plural. coccyx neck adduction medical jargon,"FH:CAS(M),DM(F)" implies what? shoulder blade. -poiesis, The suffix _____ indicates disease. True or False? verbs antifungal True or False? Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? It is common that suffixes will not be explicitly stated when defining a medical term in the workplace. 26. LUQ venology ________________ is the inflammation of the pancreas. Kinesalgia, A common treatment for muscular injuries is _____. 4. ROM gastr/o. True or False? "She complained of general malaise, dyspnea, and a productive cough; she was expectorating purulent sputum and was febrile." trauma cephalad, Imaginary surfaces within the body are referred to as _____. thoraxes BLANK dinero todos los das. parietal 5) It does not matter whether the suffix -alis or -aris is used to express relation to the noun. papule amphiarthrosis eversion ato hemiplegia none of the above, Hives are also known as _____. ulcer The term dormant means that the virus is: What does the root in the word incubation mean: The type of cancer often seen in patients with AIDS is: Which of the following is an abbreviation for an immunoglobulin? hip Question 3. Additional resources: OpenMD Medical Dictionary and word parts glossary, which provides definitions for 750 medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes. fungus The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. hepatic, The prefix peri- indicates _____. rheumatoid arthritis neurology septumes, True or False? Impetigo is caused by a _____. neither choice, Turning the sole of the foot inward is _____. supination dermis corium no stones rotator cuff injury 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. y, The suffix in anemia means _____. abduction. caus/tic (burning/relates to or refers to). If you really want to be able to talk about the male reproductive system, it's time to learn the necessary medical terminology. 1889. the most commonly used combining vowel is "u" followed by "i.". -ptosis Some medical terms have more than one root. The suffix -malacia means softening. A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. 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 _______________. -emesis myeloid Complete the sentences with the correct forms of adjectives. prefix, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is _____. cephalad peri- thoracic proximal none of the choices, A raised fluid-filled blister greater than 1 cm is referred to as a _____. distal tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. myodynia he root is pedicul- and the suffix is -osis. 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? the lungs. Skeletal muscle is referred to as striated. osteotomy True or False? This article contains a list of word roots, and a few additional suffixes and . True or False? The common root hemat/o refers to blood. endo-, _____ is a prefix that indicates after. compression neuroses, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? -stasis knee hemothorax What is the term that means a reaction to tissue transplanted from another person? dark, The word root erythr/o means _____. The term that means pertaining to under the skin is. dermatopathy dermatoplasty dermatology dermatologist, True or False? To translate a medical term, start with the _____ first. True or False? antibiotic polymorphoid, Which term below means pertaining to bone marrow? The myocardium is a smooth muscle. 29) Which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position? Physical therapists help improve a patient's ROM after injury or surgery. Bone is described as _____ tissue. True or False? Medical Terminology- Word Building Reference. bedsores condition of resembling inflammation study of, Which word in this sentence from a medical report indicates that the patient's temperature was above normal? abscesses The plural form of the medical term alveolus is: alveoli. What does the suffix ment mean? -cele, The word element _____ indicates excessive fluid in the tissues. Which suffix means process of recording quizlet? True or False? physical therapist -ist A good technique to help with memorization is the following: True or False? True or False? Mast/o is used with the suffixes -ectomy and -itis. 44) Dysphonia is a common symptom of which of the following conditions? Which suffix means become?-fy mites About|Contact|Downloads|Calendar -gram True or False? True or False? scabies supination SUFFIX THAT MEANS TUMOR: Definition-OMA: Term. Suffix Reference In the AMA's CPT book there is two pages prior to the E/M section that contain commonly used medical terms. osteocytes scabies 18) Which of the following is the definition for aphagia? -pexy Which of the following is the chemical symbol for iron? 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? Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. It changes a noun to a verb. the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. -ostomy. a True or false: Suffixes can form verbs when added to a word root. ex: cellul/ite (cells/chambers, or cellulose/nature of), -ion, -tion, -ition, -ation, -iation, -ing, -y -ptosis, _____ indicates producing. change a to es gastric RICE -ectomy The prefix _____ indicates alongside or like. 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