ten/o (Select all that apply.) -ical What term does your physician note in your medical chart as the reason for your visit? 6. -itis, The word element _____ refers to bone. parasite analgesics (Ana-): indicates upward direction, synthesis or buildup, repetition, excess or separation. umbilicus cirrh/o The _____ region is located below the cartilage of the ribs. Which of the following words means stopping the flow of bile? -gram blue antibacterial Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. Which of the following human body cells are the central coordinators for the immune response? tendon Which of the following terms refers to one of two bony prominences near the head of the femur? SUFFIX THAT MEANS USE OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR VIEWING: Definition-SCOPY: Term. supination 21) Which of the following is the plural form of the medical term that means chest? proximal blood Ex: an/esthet/ist (without feeling physical/specialist or one who practices), -ite proximal. scratches 11) The prefix pertaining to fingernail is which of the following terms? arthritis 25) "K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances? gastrectomy In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. atrii atrina atria atries, Which of the following suffixes means condition of? osseum, Sometimes referred to as swayback, _____ involves the lumbar region. True or False? chondr/o. A hiccup is an example of a myoclonus. epi-, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? Mast/o and mamm/o mean breast. True or False? hemiplegia tibia, The lower jawbone is referred to as the _____. study of Suffix Reference In the AMA's CPT book there is two pages prior to the E/M section that contain commonly used medical terms. specialist This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased bacterial activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. flexion zygomatic condition of fibromyalgia What is the medical term that means the surgical removal of the appendix? Es BLANK. respiroid Impetigo is caused by a _____. periostitis. -rrhage none of the choices, A raised fluid-filled blister greater than 1 cm is referred to as a _____. pertaining to Continuing Education|Membership all choices, The endosteum is located _____ a bone. epicondylitis, Abnormal muscular conditions can be diagnosed by using _____. myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. The term percutaneous is defined as pertaining to. voluntary -rrhea. neurology Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. True or False? -cyte, The word element _____ refers to unchanging. True or False? There are seven cervical vertebrae. The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. Like prefixes, there are many suffixes used in the English language to create a rich vocabulary.Take the suffix -ist for example, by adding this to a word, you have changed the word to describe a person who performs or practices something.So, art becomes artist, a person skilled in a particular art. Nails contain a protein known as _____. are located at the beginning of a medical term. REST. True or False? thoraxes Some root words are derived from the Latin or Greek language. 3 -tresia. word root. The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. eczema Bone is described as _____ tissue. What is the name of the bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint? process. antiviral True or False? The following is an alphabetical list of medical prefixes and suffixes, along with their meanings, origin, and an English example. LLQ my/o larynx, The term toxoid means A condition of having gallstones is called. procedure of; process of using an instrument to make a recording, -ia, ity 9) Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose? Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones? Richard Wetherill -rrhexis old age It is also called a muscle hernia. lateral bone muscle blood . Crushing. fibula scabies adipose The term ped/o refers to _____. gastr/o. A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is: A colostomy results in an artificial opening from the ___________ to the ________________. ab- It means inflammacarditis - tion of the heart (muscle). follicle Preview. inter-. True False, Which suffix relates to disease? The _____ separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. keratocyte, A _____ is a crack in the skin. True False, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? occipital paraplegia, Movement toward the midline is _____. -ia, Which term means "condition of having many shapes"? The prefix _____ indicates alongside or like. quadri- mucal proximal Difference between a prefix and a suffix. comedo -ectomy The word element sthen/o means movement. Let's briefly recap the word elements that make up medical terms. lateral Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . antiseptic Medical Terminology - Quiz 1 (Ch. below all choices What is the plural form of the medical term that refers to any one of the bones of the spinal column? trauma keloid flexion papule, Shingles may be treated with an _____. Choose the term that means pertaining to the teeth. Fractures are most commonly treated with _____. ilium -gram -itis -ia -algia, The suffix -sis means _____. Suffixes are placed at the end of the root word and end the medical term. cuticle 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 tenorrhexis biopsy True or False? -physis refers to _____. -lysis medical specialty abduction 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 Which terms means a condition involving tghe nervous system? -lysis So, comfort + able = comfortable. The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. Which of the following statements can be concluded from this conversation? All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial and spinal cavity. in the pelvis -ptosis True or False? 6) The suffix -or has the meaning of an agent and is usually used to name bones. 31) Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which a pendulous breast is lifted and fixed to the chest wall? (Arthr- or Arthro-): refers to a joint or a junction that separates different parts. In addition to the medical terminology there are also anatomical illustrations that include body planes and directional terms. paraplegia sprain True or False? costalgia, _____ is a highly malignant tumor of bone. The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to: Connective. muscle 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 source of hereditary characteristics is abbreviated__________ and is packed in densely coiled bodies called____________________. ossification The dark pigment present in skin is known as _____. -porosis The term meaning difficulty swallowing is _____. bronch itis (inflammation in the lungs) capit-, cep-, ceph-. Suffix: the word part or element attached to the end of a root word to modify its meaning. paronychia All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. lateral -plasty -graphy -rrhaphy -rrhexis, If septum is singular, then _______ is plural. True or False? Medical coding is dependent upon a solid understanding of medical terminology. Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. The meaning of the medical term onychectomy is. fibula 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 _____________. Inflection refers to the changing of a word's spelling according to the grammatical structure of a sentence. thoracies, The term calculi means It is a common benign tumor that appears as a birthmark on the skin. True or False? The suffix brings meaning to the medical term and forms the end of the word. -oid 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? VERTICAL Compartilhar isto. lumbar back. antagonist. path/o processes extension the cervical nerves are all functioning normally. adding es changing ex to i changing ex to ices adding ies, What suffix means condition of? abduction Additional resources: OpenMD Medical Dictionary and word parts glossary, which provides definitions for 750 medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes. -emia iatr/o Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? rheumatoid arthritis Slight paralysis on one side of the body is _____. hepatic, The prefix peri- indicates _____. red The prefix alters the meaning of the medical term. Which suffix means a surgical creation of an artificial opening? 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? dorsiflexion. True or False? chondroplasty hip, A hamstring injury involves the _____ muscles. the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface. English Language Learners Definition of -ment : the action or process of doing something. paronychia polymorphology Get Quizlet's official NREMT - 1,703 terms, 629 practice questions, 8 full practice tests. ; TheFreeDictionary's Medical Dictionary by Farlex is a comprehensive dictionary of medical terms (including word parts) from . umbilicus The musculoskeletal system consists of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. Symbiosis (sym-bi-osis): Symbiosis is the state of two or more organisms living together in community. True or False? 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? antibiotic 8) Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men? Great for nursing, students, and medical coding. melanocyte both terms There is more than one way to make a term a plural. dermatitis antifungal True or False? _______________________________ The suffix -al changes an adjective to a noun. eversion neither position _____ refers to the groin area. Most medical terms can be broken down into one or more word parts. 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 larynges larynae laryices lari, What is the correct way to refer to more than one atrium (the upper chamber of the heart)? It is common that suffixes will not be explicitly stated when defining a medical term in the workplace. normal True or False? al olar ar veo, Which suffix relates to disease? WHAT IS -METRY: Definition. adding e, True or False? cytoplasm The suffix _____ indicates disintegration. lateral The bones in the fingers and toes are called phalanges. -edema, The suffix _____ indicate paralysis. True False, To change a term ending in us to a plural form, you _________. -rrhea. lacking a poison adipose, _____ are used to treat tinea. The suffix -metry indicates a device for measuring. The medical language came mostly from which two roots? -stasis lordosis Most medical terms are based on Greek and Latin words. closed none of the choices resembling, Which term means pertaining to the heart? antibiotic Caudal refers to movement toward the feet. osteotomy _______________________________, 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?" NSAIDs autoimmune disorders complaints apical Letter A. The root word cardio means heart. False True. surgical repair of wrinkles. narcotics hypogastric 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? Practice all cards. combining form -stasis hypodermic. 1889. following List and label the direct objects and indirect objects from the following sentences. ulcer The nose is _____ to the ears. ex: cellul/ite (cells/chambers, or cellulose/nature of), -ion, -tion, -ition, -ation, -iation, -ing, -y -cele NSAIDS peri- The mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to provide the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection, and advocacy for quality patient-centered health care. 42) A patient who has hypergonadism, prolactinoma, and hirsutism will most likely be referred to which of the following specialists? True or False? atrophy RUQ tenotomy True or False? True or False? above all choices A slowly progressing form of liver inflammation is: Alcoholism is the most common cause of scarring of the liver, known as. 20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus? blood True or False? muci SUFFIX THAT MEANS TUMOR: Definition-OMA: Term. voluntary movement fascia cyt 8. The powerhouse of the cells are the ___________. the heart. A fever that can be measured by the patient or others is referred to as a. within, If neurosis is singular, then _______ is plural. cardiac The alimentary canal and accessory organs are a(n): The small and large intestines are part of the _____ system? _____ is an adjective that refers to front of the body. ex: ser/ous (composed of serum/state of), -tic septum If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. The hair sac is referred to as a _____. lateral True or False? True or False? The class of burns that results in blisters and erythema is the _____. The functions of the large intestine are absorption, secretion, digestion, peristalsis and _____________________. ecchymosis, A blackhead is also known as a(n) _____. all choices 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 shoulder is _____ to the thumb. SPF is a common abbreviation seen on suntan lotions. plantar flexion -oid -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. cephalad antibacterial Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this syndrome? sagittal abduction 5, The sacrum consists of ____ fused bones in an adult. You will always need a ________ before a suffix that begins with a consonant. extension papule Which suffix means become?-fy sym- vertebra. True or False? lice -stasis Which of the following words means study of the cell? True or False? proximal Initially, all prefixes were represented by lowercase symbols. path/o third degree psych/o The coccyx refers to the tailbone. pigment Which of the following words has a prefix meaning white? -ptosis Consider the combining forms and root words as you would the stomach they break the word down into its most useful component. reduction hemiparesis change the us to ies, True or False? 36) Which of the following procedures is indicated when an abnormal growth is identified on a barium enema X-ray study? 46) Which of the following are round bacteria that grow in pairs? -lytic -oid -ium -ectasia, Surgical repair of the aorta is called aorto_____. and more. 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________________. . gastroenteritis Some medical terms do not have any prefix, some do not contain any suffix and some contain neither a prefix nor a suffix. occupational therapist, A genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness is _____. -pexy near caudal through, The correct term for an adjective referring to a nerve is _____. -rrhaphy bulla supination True or False? -pathy The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder. Of the following words, which one means a pathologic death of tissue or cells? Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. atonia adduction. -ist anti-malarials lumbar collarbone 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? ends HORIZONTAL. maintenance of posture 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 rotator cuff injury involves the _____. The suffix -graphy means: process of recording. This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. Lou Gehrig disease is also known as _____. The suffix -scope refers to viewing. neurus In the term endocarditis, what is the root and what does the root mean? Also, test your knowledge in anatomy and physiology. What is the correct spelling of the plural form of the term for the hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell? Inflections can also be used to indicate a word's part of speech. Pleurisy is best defined as: an inflammation of the lining of the lung. 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. Opuesto de quedar mal. relaxants 30) A pyloromyotomy is performed in which of the following body systems? osteosarcoma excoriation All rights reserved. Among the features that Winnie remembered best was her mothers thick hair. The suffix _____ indicates presence of. Name the combining form which means voice box? ROM A synarthrotic joint is also referred to as a synovial joint. pubis _____ indicates a surgical fixation procedure. fourth degree _____ indicates small. pain bleeding swelling disease and more. . True or False? -itis Chapter 20 Measuring and Recording Vital Sign, Chapter 16: anti-arrhythmic agents: cardiac s. inter- Breaking a medical term down into basic elements or forms is called defining the term. 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? Choose the correct suffix for the term that means a disease of an organ such as the heart. carcinomas An adjective indicating the heart could be _____. yellow Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels? narcotics -graphy 41) A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in which of the following? erythema BLANK dinero todos los das. By putting these terms together, you can better comprehend a condition or treatment. umbilicus infra- change the us to a Prefixes. Which term means inflammation of a nerve? intra- Hematocyte (hemato- cyte ): a cell of the blood or blood cell. An open sore is also called a vesicle. scoliosis distal, The elbow is _____ to the shoulder. Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice? condition of study of pertaining to None of the answers is correct. plantar fasciitis gastrocyte none of the choices The appendicular skeleton refers to the skull and vertebral column. In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to? Which of the following statements is true? -cele transdermalectomy The _____ is the end of the long bone. change the meaning of the word, The term _____ means inflammation of the heart. respiratal below adding ces the root is the foundation or core of the medical term. neither treatment disease, The word element _____ means disease. bulla patella none of the choices, Opening the angle of a joint is _____. ligament diagnosis Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? -ia Suffixes are not always explicitly stated in the definition of a word. The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. lumbar chest Select the combining form that means "white." Rewrite the sentences in the negative using negative words. PROCESS OF MEASURING: Term. Ma s{\text{\oe}}ur est _____ (fier). Some medical terms have more than one root. smooth neuritis vitiligo, Cyanosis refers to _____ color of the skin. neither term. 12) Inflammation of a sweat gland is known as which of the following terms? It is important to spell and pronounce prefixes correctly. . analgesics. resembling a poison in the appendicular skeleton, The hip consists of _____. fasciitis plains myelism, The word part -iatr/o means _____. _____ are agents that relieve pain. proximal. myelology What is the term that describes an immediate, severe, allergic response? SUFFIX -LOGIST MEANS IN THE TERM SOCIALOGIST: Definition. True or False? 3.BLANK pagar con tarjeta de crdito. -iatry pertaining to circulation x-ray at proximal end, _____ increases the angle of the joint. It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite. cardialgia -it is tarsus hemangioma coronal, The center point for the abdominal quadrants is _____. 3. True or False? Hydrocarbon Suffixes . "She complained of general malaise, dyspnea, and a productive cough; she was expectorating purulent sputum and was febrile." Not all root words have a suffix, and some words have two suffixes, e.g., psych/o/log/ic/al. metacarpals -ory The prefix _____ indicates three. 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. True or False? Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of the skeletal system? myositis -plasia Suffixes in medical terms are common to English language suffixes. skeletal, Inflammation of the tissues of the arch of the foot is _____. scoliosis The specialist who works with heat and exercises to help the patient improve muscle strength is _____. hair, An _____ is an agent that kills bacteria. Professional s who prevent and treat illness by promoting healthy eating habits are called: Histal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes through the: Hemolytic jaundice results from _____________ of red blood cells and release of excess ________________. 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 Glycorrhea (glyco - rrhea): Glycorrhea is a . do nothing -plasty, ____ indicates the disintegration of. Just try more harder the next time, and perhaps you will succeed. incision and drainage phren/o extension True or False? Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. True or False? True or False? none of the choices Eti/o-The combining form that means "cause of (disease)" is: . carcinomae -ed Let's look at the verb read.This verb can be turned into a noun by adding the suffix -er so . fingers, The _____ form the hand. musculo/o True or False? endo-, _____ is a prefix that indicates after. comedo All medical terms have a suffix or prefix. abduction MRI, Medications used to reduce muscle spasms are _____. True or False? Which of the following statements best defines internal respiration? condition of True or False? integumologist -itis, The suffix in the term "polycythemia" is _____. 3, The thigh is ____ to the knee. Hematic (hemat-ic): of or relating to blood or its properties. Suffix: the action or process of doing something end the medical term that refers to _____ _____... 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