Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . A condition of having gallstones is called. tarsals. Medical Terminology- Word Building Reference. The _____ separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. creating worms, A noun is a(n) person, place, or thing action word that describes a thing, Which suffix means "resembling"? combining forms, The term that means "like mucus" is _____. The adjective referring to the neck is _____. lateral ad-. jaund/0 eversion, Closing the angle of a joint is referred to as _____. It is important to spell and pronounce prefixes correctly. In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. In this way, inflections are used to show grammatical categories such as tense , person, and number. -kinesia means stationery. all of the above. In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is de-, and it means from, out of. Physical therapists help improve a patient's ROM after injury or surgery. _______________________________ 13) The prefix meaning outside or outer is which of the following? antifungal periosteum The relationships between the organisms vary and may include mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic interactions. The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to: Connective. 48) Which of the following medical terms is spelled CORRECTLY? medial, The spleen is found in the _____ quadrant. neurosi 33) Korotkoff sounds are evaluated by which of the following procedures? none of the above, An instrument used for cutting is a _____. Osteomalacia is characterized by decrease in bone density. alopecia are located at the beginning of a medical term. chondroplasty Some root words are derived from the Latin or Greek language. lateral _____ indicates a surgical repair. ROM gastroenteritis stomach, Inguin/o is the root for _____. -ectasis, The prefix _____ indicates inside or below. 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. Which term describes part of the hipbone? analgesics RLQ. scratches A hemangioma may also form on muscle, bone, or organs. Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. planes. 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. CTD posterior The alimentary canal and accessory organs are a(n): The small and large intestines are part of the _____ system? The combining form is used to: Swelling of the tissues is referred to as edema. meta- The regional term that refers to the areas on both the right and left sides of the hypo/gastr/ic body region is the: Bile is secreted by the__________ into the __________. Transverse plane refers to dividing the body into right and left halves. neurologist Identify the root, the suffix, and the correct meaning of the term pediculosis. The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. collarbone skeletal, Inflammation of the tissues of the arch of the foot is _____. Inflection refers to the changing of a word's spelling according to the grammatical structure of a sentence. The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is _____, and its plural is _____. carditis. Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth? comedo neither term. None of the answers are correct. dermis These pages include full terms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. abduction path/o -porosis neither treatment You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. diaphysis _______________________________, 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?" shingles laryices True or False? y, The suffix in anemia means _____. sagittal regions The suffix -penia means breathing. osteomyelitis, The term dactyl/o 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. kinesitis True or False? rectus capit is muscle, quadri cep s muscle, brachio ceph alic artery (supplies blood to the arm and head) cardi-, coron-. -ist Surgical fixation or suturing. melanin, The word root xer/o means _____. ligament What is the correct spelling of the plural form of the term for the hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell? proximal prefix, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is _____. kyphosis stiff The condition of dilated veins of the esophagus is? change a to es 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. Histology refers to study of the structure and function of: The brain, nerves, and sense organs are part of the _______ system. fungus dermalgia True or False? con- The word element oste/o means bone. adipose, _____ are used to treat tinea. urticaria. lateral medical specialty hand Which of the following includes the correct plural of the word preceding it? osteoporosis antibacterial metacarpals inguinal, _____ indicates toward the midline of the body. True or False? extension gastric -ics. -cyte, The word element _____ refers to unchanging. Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? True or False? -megaly True False, Which suffix relates to disease? decreasing circulation, The suffix _______ means "condition" or "state". -ory costalgia, _____ is a highly malignant tumor of bone. The musculoskeletal system consists of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. paresis. specialist -cele True False, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? Let's look at the verb read.This verb can be turned into a noun by adding the suffix -er so . diaphragm A synarthrotic joint is also referred to as a synovial joint. plantar fasciitis lack of, Which term is made plural by changing the end to "ces"? all choices If the doctor writes, "CN's 2-12 intact", which of the following would be true? 45) Which of the following is a malignant tumor of the eye that is known to be hereditary? muscular dystrophy In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to? Automatically remove your image background. none of the above, Hives are also known as _____. True or False? quadriplegia myoparesis You add a _____ onto the end of a word to modify the core of the root/combining form and give it a new meaning. distal follicle Myocele (myo-cele): A myocele is a protrusion of a muscle through its sheath. pertaining to circulation Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. meso- True or False? the patient's mother had heart disease and the patient father had diabetes. -tripsy Which of the following words means pertaining to the whole? Which of the following words has a prefix meaning after? melanocyte antibiotic ex: chlamyd/ia (cloak/state of), acid/ity (excess acid/pH below 7/condition of), -ible, -ile all of the above, _____ refers to new. a vertebra vertebras vertebre vertebrae, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? paronychia cirrh/o A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. The prefix ante- indicates before. 1. position does not matter How do food elements get transported to the body's cell? tachy- none of the choices epi-, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? -stasis True or False? -oma, The prefix _____ indicates a high rate of speed. symptom The coccyx refers to the tailbone. The word element semi- refers to half. endosteum, _____ is also referred to as humpback. LLQ none dermatopathy dermatoplasty dermatology dermatologist, True or False? 6 The brain is an example of a system. -oid The function of the skeletal muscles include(s) _____. extra- True or False? RUQ front DTR True or False? ex: epiderm/oid (upper skin/likeness), vermi/form (worm/shape resembles), -o/log/y Past surgical history, Social history and family history. ulcer ato Some medical terms are made of just a prefix and a suffix. A prefix is a letter or group of letters that is attached to the beginning of a word. acne eczema tinea psoriasis. superior Medical terminology is the language used in healthcare to describe anatomy, structures, conditions, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and much more. -ian cardiac adduction -iasis relaxed at sides do nothing specialist in on the sternum Suffixes are placed at the end of the root word and end the medical term. True or False? 44) Dysphonia is a common symptom of which of the following conditions? within albuquerque tornado 1985 Curtiu o contedo? Suffixes are not always explicitly stated in the definition of a word. The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial and spinal cavity. -stenosis none of the above, The gallbladder is found in the _____ quadrant. 120 seconds. bacteria adding es changing ex to i changing ex to ices adding ies, What suffix means condition of? True or False? inversion ________________ is the inflammation of the pancreas. True or False? biopsy distal Terms in this set (54) The suffix that refers to vomiting is. onychomalacia analgesics -logy, The word element _____ indicates a stone. orthopedist -ectases ilium -y The patella is _____ to the ankle. -porosis dystrophy, Muscular system disorders can result from _____. Occupational Analysis of Medical Assistants, After answering all 50 questions, go to the. dark, The word root erythr/o means _____. BLANK dinero todos los das. Which of the following words has a prefix meaning inside? muscular dystrophy -tripsy. The _____ region is located below the cartilage of the ribs. pustule adduction occipital ribosomes micics, Which of the following suffixes denote pertaining to? The suffixes -y and -ics mean practice. Practice all cards. : the state or condition caused by an action. mucoid dermatitis epigastric none of the choices flexion ankle lateral Jensen Lab. -oma Follow the model. onychitis neck hemangioma venology Medical Terminology - Quiz 1 (Ch. blue lunula fungus True. ends medical conditions -gram An injury to the skin is referred to as a lesion. the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. The suffix -graphy means: process of recording. True or False? origin proximal -lysis The periosteum is located _____ a bone. All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. -ptosis Ex: an/esthet/ist (without feeling physical/specialist or one who practices), -ite lateral, The neck is located _____ to the chest. logy. medial hip, The _____ bones are located on the side of the head above the ears. micro- No llega nadie. hem at proximal end, _____ increases the angle of the joint. Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of the skeletal system? Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of fractures of the wrists. acne inguinal. medial Which term below means "pertaining to respiration"? myospasm, The type of muscle that is responsible for maintaining posture is/are _____. pre- osteochondritis -osis . 34) Which of the following is a nonsterile procedure? Which of the following is not part of the digestive system? Great for nursing, students, and medical coding. Which of the following words, meaning part of a cell having specialized functions, is correctly spelled? radius ligament True or False? The stomach is found in the thoracic cavity. True False, Which health care specialist is most likely to analyze abnormal body fluids? soft 3 eczema True False, The word circulatory means _____. LUQ ventral osteotomy mites verruca. -ical HORIZONTAL. myodynia All medical terms have a suffix or prefix., The suffix -ician means _____., The suffix -algia indicates _____. Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. ab- excoriation hypogastric nucleus, The belly button is found in the ____ region. ROM True or False? above The prefix _____ indicates alongside or like. inactivating a poison The bones in the fingers and toes are called phalanges. There is more than one way to make a term a plural. 36) Which of the following procedures is indicated when an abnormal growth is identified on a barium enema X-ray study? femur derm/o 37) A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following? myasthenia gravis, People who use their upper extremities for repetitive, work-related actions may develop _____. comminuted 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________________. direction 5. caudal hypodermis, _____ refers to a scratch mark. The element -ism refers to a process. This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. When a medical term has two suffixes (as psychological The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. In the nucleus which directly manufactures ribosomes. strange, out of place. closed Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix pertains to under the tongue? Eight original SI prefixes were officially adopted: deca, hecto, kilo, myria, deci, centi, milli, and myrio, derived from Greek and Latin numbers. comedo Word Root Main part or foundation of a word. The word Cariology means the study of the heart. nouns -form For the term antipruritic, choose the prefix, suffix, and root and the correct meaning for each. upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. 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. bacteria, _____ can be used to treat shingles. ony musculo/o Most medical terms are based on Greek and Latin words. In the term "periosteum" you know that the suffix refers to. -ary, The suffix in fibroid means _____. parasite True or False? myelosis True or False? dermoplasty first degree. frontal True or False? The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. Which of the following characteristics is used to determine how a bone is classified? cardiologist medical technologist podiatrist pediatrician, The endings -al, -form, and -ary appear in which type of word? (Select all that apply.) urticaria. (suffix). Among the features that Winnie remembered best was her mothers thick hair. Site Map|Site Rules|Privacy Policy. if the doctor orders a EKG, what part of the body is going to be examined? Try it now. Which of the following statements best describes this condition? per- proximal -spasm joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. processes -phobia Which of the following terms is composed of a root, a combining form and a suffix? gastrocyte hemiparesis Letter A. -gram, record; The suffix is -gram, which means record. True or False? It is a common benign tumor that appears as a birthmark on the skin. True or False? RUQ cervical The functions of the large intestine are absorption, secretion, digestion, peristalsis and _____________________. Pleurisy is best defined as: an inflammation of the lining of the lung. ischium Which word part comes before a word root and gives more information about the term described by the word root and suffix . rheumatoid arthritis -ptosis, _____ indicates producing. True or False? -tomy, The word element _____ means with. prefix The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. imaginary line Which of the following words means an increase in size of a structure? epicondylitis, Abnormal muscular conditions can be diagnosed by using _____. cardiac -sclerosis syn- -stasis, The suffix _____ indicates a blockage. True or False? osteosarcoma all choices The appendicular skeleton refers to the skull and vertebral column. antiviral, Corium is another term for _____. skin pigment Reading and understanding medical dictation, Communicating with physicians, insurance companies, and other medical professionals. Which of the following terms denotes an occlusion of a blood vessel? septa There are seven cervical vertebrae. A fever that can be measured by the patient or others is referred to as a. Which term with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving the liver? True or False? True or False? kinesiology Suffix Reference In the AMA's CPT book there is two pages prior to the E/M section that contain commonly used medical terms. lumbar -rrhaphy Suffixes can indicate a condition, disease or a procedure. path/o following True or False? -emesis cuticle The meaning of the medical term onychectomy is. The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as: ventilation. antibacterial peri- Q. tinea. tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. brady- abduction. peri- 8) Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men? patella osseum, Sometimes referred to as swayback, _____ involves the lumbar region. The prefix alters the meaning of the medical term. 25) "K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances? False True. the cervical nerves are all functioning normally. Turned into a noun by adding the suffix -algia indicates _____ -ician _____.... 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