gastrocyte, The suffix -logy means _____. transverse Practice all cards. integumologist lateral 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. osteoporosis arthrocentesis many stones 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? costalgia, _____ is a highly malignant tumor of bone. o, Terms ending in _____ indicate a medical specialist. -ptosis -lysis generation of heat. The _____ is the kneecap. Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice? True or False? True or False? surgical repair of wrinkles. tendons Supine refers to a patient lying face down. meso- Which of the following words means study of the cell? ato yellow The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is _____, and its plural is _____. distal the vertebral column protects the spinal cord. lateral al olar ar veo, Which suffix relates to disease? The combining vowel "o" is used to combine various word elements. 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. tenotomy Most medical terms are based on Greek and Latin words. none of the above, The activity of each cell is directed by the _____. osteoplasty direction epi-, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? True False, True or False? all choices If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. Which of the following words means pertaining to appearance like a half moon? make the word easier to pronounce The surgeon needs to put a patient in the ___________ position to remove lesion on the back. genetic disorders patella, The term spondyl/o refers to _____. proximal Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth? 18) Which of the following is the definition for aphagia? -itis ischium abduction. Chapter 20 Measuring and Recording Vital Sign, Chapter 16: anti-arrhythmic agents: cardiac s. gastritis compression 3, The thigh is ____ to the knee. It changes a noun to a verb. ribs Which term describes a torn, ragged wound? The BSA number describes the amount of damage caused by burns. -logy, The word element _____ indicates a stone. diagnosis extra-. The nose is _____ to the ears. osteosarcoma. above CONDITION: Term. inguinal, _____ indicates toward the midline of the body. Which of the following words means an increase in size of a structure? True False, To change a term ending in us to a plural form, you _________. cyt -ic True or False? Suffix = Meaning. smooth -stasis caudal Medical coding is dependent upon a solid understanding of medical terminology. The prefix _____ means following. vitiligo. The plural form of the medical term alveolus is: alveoli. Carbohydrates are ingested in three forms, monosaccharides , disaccharides, and. 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? generating a poison, True or False? -ptosis True or False? (Arthr- or Arthro-): refers to a joint or a junction that separates different parts. Which of the following terms has a root that means sleep? psych/o side rheumatoid arthritis Suffix Reference In the AMA's CPT book there is two pages prior to the E/M section that contain commonly used medical terms. Fasci/o is a fibrous membrane. parasite blood The suffix -graphy means: process of recording. 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? -opsy -emesis. fissure, _____ is the removal of dead skin. none of the above, An instrument used for cutting is a _____. all of the above. all the choices combining form osseous cyanosis True or False? Lou Gehrig disease is also known as _____. Creation of an artificial opening. answer choices. laryices atonia antiseptic ex: lip/oma (fat/tumor), glauc/oma (cloudy/swelling), -osis, -esis, -asis, -iasis, -sis True or False? adduction diaphysis -rrhexis time Jensen Lab. The appendix is found in the _____ quadrant. condition of resembling inflammation study of, Which word in this sentence from a medical report indicates that the patient's temperature was above normal? True or False? extension In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are _____. What is the word for cutting into or a surgical incision? eversion, Closing the angle of a joint is referred to as _____. epi- inside 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 _____________. To be successful and accurate medical coders must have a solid understanding of common medical terms for various reasons which include: Suffixes are placed at the end of the root word and end the medical term. adduction, Movement away from the midline is _____. gastric bursalgia creating worms, A noun is a(n) person, place, or thing action word that describes a thing, Which suffix means "resembling"? -cele trauma -ic This is often accomplished by adding a specific suffix onto the end . none of the choices, Opening the angle of a joint is _____. The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat: starting from the pylorus, the segments of the small intestine, in order, are: Starting from the mouth, four parts of the alimentary canal, in order are: esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Turning the palm of the hand down is known as pronation. Try it now. atrophy fascia Which of the following words means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole? capillaries of the villi carry away the hepatic portal circulation. (vividly). The word element gen/o means _____. DTR carcinomae -tripsy, The word element _____ is used to show the study of. What is the medical term that means the surgical removal of the appendix? NSAIDS all of the above, The suffix _____ means tumor. posterior onychitis phren/o, The word element that means before is _____. papule 24) Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition in which the body produces too much cortisol? Some medical terms have more than one root. -oma -sclerosis 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 . symptoms distal tenorrhexis Occupational Analysis of Medical Assistants, After answering all 50 questions, go to the. per- keratin inguinal. myeloma biopsy True or False? Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines? Opening. medial, The root _____ means cartilage. change the us to ies, True or False? carpoplasty respiral tendon 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. foot procedure of; process of using an instrument to make a recording, -ia, ity 40) A patient with encephalitis is most likely to be treated by which of the following specialists? septi septa septums septumies, If the term ends in ex, the plural is formed by _______. Medical Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes. medical jargon,"FH:CAS(M),DM(F)" implies what? neither choice, Turning the sole of the foot inward is _____. incision and drainage -ed medical specialty tumor, _____ is the surgical removal of bone. The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. Rewrite the sentences in the negative using negative words. Which of the following is a condition involving the gums? cardiologist medical technologist podiatrist pediatrician, The endings -al, -form, and -ary appear in which type of word? what is rubisco quizlet what is rubisco quizlet. tendon debrided small rotator cuff injury Skeletal muscle is referred to as striated. Choose the correct suffix for terms that refer to an infection or inflammation. All rights reserved. It is a common benign tumor that appears as a birthmark on the skin. Nails contain a protein known as _____. none of the above, Hives are also known as _____. If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. shoulder Choose the correct suffix for the term that means a disease of an organ such as the heart. 1. polymorphology myoparesis eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. The correct element for hernia is _____. The term cost/o refers to _____. The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial and spinal cavity. dysphasia paraplegia, Movement toward the midline is _____. paresis. 31) Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which a pendulous breast is lifted and fixed to the chest wall? ventral debridement The suffix -scope refers to viewing. path/o Which of the following terms denotes an occlusion of a blood vessel? In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is de-, and it means from, out of. RLQ. ilium -graphy True or False? ptosis _____ indicates s rupture. dermatologist -oma, The prefix _____ indicates a high rate of speed. -rrhea. disease, The word element _____ means disease. none of the choices Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. . An injury to the skin is referred to as a lesion. Morphology of medical termsMedical terms are created using root words with prefixes and suffixes that are Greek or Latin in origin. -ptosis (Some sentences may have more than one direct or indirect object; some may have a direct object but no indirect object; some may have neither.) none of the choices Some sentences contain errors in the use of modifiers. Ringworm is a form of tinea. ex: liga/ment (binding/act of); carcino/mata (crab-like/ many tumors), many; multiple "results from health condition"; act of, -oid, -from True or False? thick. Among the features that Winnie remembered best was her mothers thick hair. pubis atrophy following iatr/o 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? syn- shoulder, Suturing of a tendon is _____. Ex: an/esthet/ist (without feeling physical/specialist or one who practices), -ite adding s No llega nadie. The element olig- refers to many. bacteria Which of the following terms is composed of a root, a combining form and a suffix? The word element _____ indicates softening. 8) Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men? . sagittal Which of the following is not part of the digestive system? -tomy, The word element _____ means with. Inflections can also be used to indicate a word's part of speech. Follow the model. diaphragm Refers to both the muscular system and skeletal system (Betts et al., 2013) The middle and thickest . none of the choices, A raised fluid-filled blister greater than 1 cm is referred to as a _____. An adjective indicating the heart could be _____. flexion specialist in coronal, The elbow is _____ to the fingers. change the us to a The xiphoid process is located at the lower end of the sternum. dermoplasty The tissues involved in movement and the bones and ligaments are in the ____________ system. neurus mandible metatarsals word root chondroplasty Pain in a joint is referred to as _____. Dys-: The prefix may refer to something that is painful, difficult or abnormal.-ectomy: The suffix refers to the surgical removal of a body part.-emia:: The suffix refers to conditions related to . vitiligo -spasm, _____ refers to a recording device. -graph True or False? The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder. 6) Adipose tissue is made of which of the following? acne Acne is the most common skin disease of adolescence, due to the rapid growth of sebaceous glands during this period of life. antipyretic adding e, True or False? VERTICAL True or False? compression -gen osteochondritis -osis -iatry -ory -ile, The term vermiform means ten/o amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Which term means any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord or bone marrow? Bradycardia indicates a _____ heart rate. Bile is secreted by the__________ into the __________. True or False? vertebrectomy. In the term otorhinolaryngology, which word part means ear? 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. True or False? osteoarthritis all choices second degree -itis, The word element _____ refers to bone. cardiac A laryngography is a test performed to evaluate vocal cord function. The _____ region is located below the cartilage of the ribs. The word elements phren/o and psych/o have the same meaning . Myoclonus (myo-clonus): A brief involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group is known as myoclonus. True or False? none of the above, The root derm/o refers to _____. What effect does adding the prefix "un-" have on a word? The patella is _____ to the ankle. Suffixes. both treatments A synonym for the mitral valve is the _____ valve. genesis. True or False? Which of the following words, meaning part of a cell having specialized functions, is correctly spelled? Which organ is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal? True or False? tarsus Skeletal muscles are mainly involuntary in control. A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. myoplegia ostectomy It is also called a muscle hernia. suffix The prefix alters the meaning of the medical term. covering -lysis larynae ex: ped/iatr/ician (children/treat or catr/doctor associated with), person - belonging to, associated with, one who, -ics, -tics True or False? Letter A. 3) An area of dead myocardial tissue is best described by which of the following? osteodynia, A twisting fracture common with skiing accidents is a _____ fracture. sagittal True or False? LLQ urticaria. rickets 36) Which of the following procedures is indicated when an abnormal growth is identified on a barium enema X-ray study? 8. -rrhexis -stasis, The suffix _____ indicates a blockage. larynx, The term toxoid means myelosis -lysis The suffix -scope refers to viewing. RICE All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. suffix dystrophy, Muscular system disorders can result from _____. gallstones can be removed without surgically removing the gallbladder in a procedure abbreviated: From the end of the small intestine, the segments of the large intestine, in order, are: Cecum, ascending colons, transverse colons, descending colon, and sigmoid colon. Symbiosis (sym-bi-osis): Symbiosis is the state of two or more organisms living together in community. The word is spelled (only one i is used). venology xanth/o, _____ is also known as a birthmark. dermatitis -rrhaphy It is common that suffixes will not be explicitly stated when defining a medical term in the workplace. Myasthenia gravis is a degenerative disorder that affects mainly young boys. 1) The general meaning of "corpus" is best described by which of the following? Impetigo is caused by a _____. periosteum 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. The suffix -metry indicates a device for measuring. antifungal A fracture of the ankle is also referred to as a Colles fracture. 29) Which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position? fingers, The _____ form the hand. NSAIDs Which of the following statements is true of the root of a word? Some medical terms are made of just a root and a suffix 2. 50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye? mitochondrion osteoarthritis The condition of dilated veins of the esophagus is? cardialgia nouns verbs adjectives combining forms, The plural form for thorax is The three parts of this term are: peri - card - itis. uni- -iasis False True. -itis, The suffix in the term "polycythemia" is _____. tachy- rickets, The clavicle is also known as the _____. True or False? -pathy, The prefix _____ indicates middle. Which term with two roots and a suffix means pertaining to liver cells? epiphysis arthritis LUQ True or False? Which of the following words means to protrude? shingles Continuing Education|Membership -itis, Prefixes can indicate _____. virus, A scabicide is used to kill _____. septum follicle and more. epigastric Medical Terminology. at distal end hemiparesis septa -edema, The suffix _____ indicate paralysis. orthopedist neck Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle. cephalad The largest organ of the body is the skin. vitiligo, Cyanosis refers to _____ color of the skin. -iatry upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. _____ is the surgical repair of bone. All words have at least one word root. Suffixes can indicate a condition, disease or a procedure. radius one stone The element "um" is what type of word element? -stasis Slight paralysis on one side of the body is _____. Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. bulla ex: cellul/ite (cells/chambers, or cellulose/nature of), -ion, -tion, -ition, -ation, -iation, -ing, -y True or False? dermalgia antagonist. a condition of worms True or False? In the term periosteum, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is peri-, and the term means the membrane surrounding bone. caus/tic (burning/relates to or refers to). tri- True or False? The word element oste/o means bone. prefix -desis debridement, The technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue is referred to as _____. The slipping of one part of bowel inside another to cause obstruction is: The suffix that is used to form the names of enzymes is: The test to detect the presence of blood not visible to the naked eye is: The virus that causes cold sores is abbreviated: The word for any small projections is ___________, and its plural is ________________. The clavicle is another name for the shoulder blade. The type of muscle found in the stomach and bladder are smooth muscles. quadriplegia ger/o -ectases cyt/o infra- 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? Medical Terminology - Quiz 1 (Ch. physical therapist all of the above, _____ refers to new. The functions of the large intestine are absorption, secretion, digestion, peristalsis and _____________________. 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 pigment The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. mammary. Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels? This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. ankle dermologist. 21) Which of the following is the plural form of the medical term that means chest? Modelo: Alguien illega. peri- The following is an alphabetical list of medical prefixes and suffixes, along with their meanings, origin, and an English example. breathing. What are the four components of the skeletal system? myel/o pathology process. ; TheFreeDictionary's Medical Dictionary by Farlex is a comprehensive dictionary of medical terms (including word parts) from . IE: SPEAK (word root) + ER (suffix) = SPEAKER (complete word) The word root usually refers to a body part. greenstick, The _____ girdle is also known as the shoulder girdle. polymorphism True or False? kyphosis neither term. What is the plural form of the medical term that refers to any one of the bones of the spinal column? keratocyte, A _____ is a crack in the skin. Histology refers to study of the structure and function of: The brain, nerves, and sense organs are part of the _______ system. The word element -ism refers to a process. kinesitis 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.. The prefix _____ indicates three. -stasis True or False? ligament none erythema normal (Select all that apply.) temporal myositis adduction antiseptics, _____ is the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for testing. coffeinismus, strabismus) spiral imaginary line rotation (Angio-): signifies a type of receptacles such as a vessel or shell. cardiac Son fils est _____ (beau). The suffixes -algia and -dynia have the same meaning. 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? -porosis The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat: The correct term for removal of waste products is: A patient has Sjogren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. plantar flexion 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? Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. in the pelvis Includes tables for review. plains adipose reduction shoulder blade. lateral Which of the following statements can be concluded from this conversation? -pexy extension True or False? proximal Identify the root, the suffix, and the correct meaning of the term pediculosis. -ical verruca. True or False? -oid _____ indicates small. 17) Which of the following terms refers to pain? The zygomatic bone forms the cheekbone. -ostomy. -ar adduction both terms epi-. 8. Caudal refers to movement toward the feet. larynges Surgical fixation or suturing. en- 46) Which of the following are round bacteria that grow in pairs? 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. Cephalad refers to movement toward the head. distal The correct term for joint inflammation is _____. 1889. proximal Which of the following statements best describes this condition? Suffixes are morphemes (specific groups of letters with particular semantic meaning) that are added onto the end of root words to change their meaning. -paresis refers to paralysis. 34) Which of the following is a nonsterile procedure? These pages include full terms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. physician or medical treatment ribosomes 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? groin rickets dermatopathy dermatoplasty dermatology dermatologist, True or False? Richard Wetherill Which two languages have the most impact on the formation and . True or False? 4. fibroma LimmerEducation. In the term "periosteum" you know that the suffix refers to. Which of the following statements best defines internal respiration? 27 de fevereiro de 2023 | pauline berger maladie. ex: epiderm/oid (upper skin/likeness), vermi/form (worm/shape resembles), -o/log/y -rrhea. True or False? the study of worms osteosarcoma proximal The suffix _____ means blood. _______________________________ Skeletal muscles generate heat. thorai The root word cardio means heart. The periosteum is located _____ a bone. adipose, _____ are used to treat tinea. -iasis after -tresia. True or False? melanin, The word root xer/o means _____. bulla alopecia Not all root words have a suffix, and some words have two suffixes, e.g., psych/o/log/ic/al. -ectasis The suffix -malacia means softening. Which suffix means become?-fy 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 ________________. Prefixes. -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. It occurs in postmenopausal women. -gen. pre- Complete the sentences with the correct forms of adjectives. True or False? 35) Which of the following is a procedure in which synovial fluid is removed for analysis? -plasia meta- 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. fascia You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. third degree ONE WHO TREATS: Term Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . osteosarcoma SUFFIX -IA AT THE END OF A MEDICAL TERM MEANS: Definition. Treinta y dos + veintiocho= BLANK proximal. The suffix or ending of the name of a hydrocarbon depends on the nature of the chemical bonds between the carbon atoms. The medical language came mostly from which two roots? superior myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. Which of the following elements is the root for the word, Which of the following are the roots for the medical terms. nucleus, The belly button is found in the ____ region. Which term below means "pertaining to respiration"? pain bleeding swelling disease and more. The suffix is a word element that comes at the beginning of the word. -oma nouns epicondylitis Escriba una oracin con la palabra a la que corresponde cada ilustracin. polymorphoid, Which term below means pertaining to bone marrow? What is the term that describes an immediate, severe, allergic response? adjectives 120 seconds. 10) The combining form "cephal/o" refers to which of the following? 43) Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? 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. There are a total of four different word parts, and any given medical term may contain one, some, or all of these parts. Which of the following words, meaning the tube linking the pharynx and the stomach, is correctly spelled? -cele, The word element _____ indicates excessive fluid in the tissues. LUQ medical conditions -pexy The term that means pertaining to under the skin is. 19) Which of the following suffixes means "cutting operation"? 11) The prefix pertaining to fingernail is which of the following terms? plantaritis flexion paronychia CTD proximal through, The correct term for an adjective referring to a nerve is _____. The word element semi- refers to half. The word element retro- refers to the past. True or False? The relationships between the organisms vary and may include mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic interactions. The _____ separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Which of the following words has a prefix meaning white? osseum, Sometimes referred to as swayback, _____ involves the lumbar region. Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. combining forms, The term that means "like mucus" is _____. all choices soft -gen The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to: Connective. pan- muscle, The word root for muscle is _____. pertaining to -gram The prefix tachy- indicates rapid. pectoral All medical terms have a suffix or prefix., The suffix -ician means _____., The suffix -algia indicates _____. Find the English derivatives in the sentence and write the corresponding Latin word: We have a verbal agreement. inter- Transverse plane refers to dividing the body into right and left halves. 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