Chap. 1 Introduction To Medical Terminology (MC)

Which term means the surgical repair of a nerve? a. myorrhexis b. myorrhaphy c. neurorrhaphy d. neuroplasty

The phalanges are part of the small intestines. a. True b. False

The combining form leuk/o means red.

The term describing the time and events surrounding birth is ______.

Which prefix means under, less, or below? a. supra- b. sub- c. hyper- d. hypo-

The term meaning pertaining to a virus is ______.

The substance secreted by the mucous membranes is called mucus. a. True b. False

Which term means the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need for treatment? a. acronym b. triage c. remission d. trauma

An eponym is a disease, structure, operation or procedure named for the person who discovered or described it first a. True b. False

Which suffix means abnormal softening? a. -sclerosis b. -malacia c. -stenosis d. -megaly

Inflammation of the appendix is known as .

If the singular term ends in -us, the plural is usually formed by changing the ending to ______.

If the singular term ends in -a, the plural is usually formed by changing the ending to ______.

The medical term ______ describes an inflammation of the stomach.

Arterionecrosis is the abnormal softening of the walls of an artery or arteries. a. True b. False

The term meaning above or outside the ribs is ________.

The abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries is called _______.

The term meaning wound or injury is _______.

A fever is considered to be a ______.

The term meaning pain in a joint or joints is _______.

A/an _______ is the surgical removal of the appendix.

A laceration is a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury. a. True b. False

The formation of pus is called ______.

The process of recording a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium is known as ______.

A ______ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin.

An infection is the invasion of the body by a disease-producing organism. a. True b. False

An inflammation of the stomach and small intestine is known as _______.

The term ______ means pertaining to a virus.

A/An ______ diagnosis is also known as a rule out.

A colostomy is the surgical creation of an artificial opening between the colon and the body surface. a. True b. False

Lower-than-normal blood pressure is called _______.

An erythrocyte is commonly known as a red blood cell. a. True b. False

A/An ________ is an abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body.

After a lifetime of smoking and poor diet, Colin developed abnormal hardening of the walls of his arteries. This condition is called:

A disease, structure, operation, or procedure, named for the person who discovered or described it first is:

Pain in a joint or joints is called:

The surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface is known as:

The medical term for pain in the stomach is:

The Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act is often referred to as "HIPAA." This is an example of a(n):

Cynthia fainted as a result of lower-than-normal blood pressure. What was the cause of her fainting?

Higher-than-normal blood pressure is known as:

If something is situated between, but not within, the parts of a tissue, it is said to be:

Ringworm is an example of an abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus, also known as:

Otorhinolaryngology is the study of:

After running a marathon, Ted experiences palpitations. This means he has a(n):

Suturing together the ends of a severed nerve is known as:

Franklin D. Roosevelt was confined to a wheelchair due to a viral infection of the gray matter of his spinal cord, also known as:

An examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts is called:

The surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface.

Suturing together the ends of a severed nerve.

The abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries.

Any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus.

An inflammation of the stomach.

Higher-than-normal blood pressure.

Pain in a joint or joints.

Lower-than-normal blood pressure.

A gray whale performs a pole dance.

King Arthur and his knights sit at the round table eating elbow macaroni.

Abby Normal's arrow missed. Her injured brother cried "Oh, sis!"

A fish in a tank eats algae from the glass — with each bite, the algae screams in pain.

A coal miner suffers from constipation.

A caffeinated child is increasingly wild.

You lift a pirate's eyepatch. "Your eye is swollen," you tell him. He nods. "Aye, 'tis."

A rhinoceros has a human nose.

A salamander sings opera into a mushroom microphone.

A teary-eyed artist is painting a huge red heart fed by purple arteries.

An acronym is a word that __________.

Hypotension is defined as __________.

Palpitation is defined as __________.

Otorhinolaryngology is the study of __________.

A colostomy is the surgical creation of an artificial __________.

Arteriosclerosis is the __________ of the walls of an artery or arteries.

Palpation is an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the __________ of certain body parts. 1.) texture 2.) size 3.) location 4.) all of the above

Poliomyelitis is a __________ of the gray matter of the spinal cord.

Arthralgia means pain in __________.

Neurorrhaphy is suturing together the ends of a __________.

The term hypertension refers to __________.

Mycosis describes any abnormal condition or disease caused by __________.

Interstitial means __________ the parts of a tissue.

An eponym is a disease, structure, operation, or procedure named for __________.

The term gastralgia means pain in the __________.

The suffix -gram means the process of producing a picture or record. a. True b. False

A surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove excess fluid is known as _______.

An eponym is a disease, structure, operation, or procedure named for the person who discovered or described it first. a. True b. False

The combining form arthr/o means joint. a. True b. False

Which term means a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease? a. differential diagnosis b. prognosis c. syndrome d. diagnosis

The medical term for inflammation of the appendix is _______.

The combining form poli/o means gray. a. True b. False

The medical term _______ describes any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus.

Clue: pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery

Which term means the surgical repair of a nerve? a. neurorrhaphy b. neuroplasty c. myorrhaphy d. hemorrhage

Clue: The study of disorders of the newborn

The ileum is part of the hip bone. a. True b. False

The medical term for the frequent flow of loose or watery stools is ______.

A localized response to an injury or the destruction of tissues is known as _______.

The study of the ears, nose, and throat is known as ______.

The medical screening of patients to determine their priority of need and the proper place of treatment is called ______.

The suffix -necrosis means tissue death. a. True b. False

Greg Brewster is scheduled to have his tonsils removed. The medical term for this procedure is a/an ______.

The term meaning pertaining to a virus is _______.

The term describing the time and events surrounding birth is ______.

Gastrosis means pertaining to the stomach. a. True b. False

Which combining form means plaque or fatty substance? a. arteri/o b. arthr/o c. -plasty d. ather/o

Which term means the rupture of a muscle? a. myoplasty b. myorrhaphy c. myopathy d. myorrhexis

The combining form pyel/o means fever or fire. a. True b. False

Which term means a wound or injury? a. laceration b. trauma c. triage d. lesion