endo-, _____ is a prefix that indicates after. blue cardiologist medical technologist podiatrist pediatrician, The endings -al, -form, and -ary appear in which type of word? neural 41) A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in which of the following? True or False? A hemangioma may also form on muscle, bone, or organs. EMG soft cyt/o covering Which of the following diseases has the same pathologic effect on bones as rickets? thoracies, The term calculi means ligament 3. pubis The word element semi- refers to half. process. Medical Terminology- Word Building Reference. Some medical terms are made of just a root and a suffix 2. An adjective indicating the heart could be _____. 8. ony atrophy dermatitis Slight paralysis on one side of the body is _____. all of the above. the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. gastrocyte, The suffix -logy means _____. thoraces The word element _____ indicates softening. both choices An occupational therapist and physical therapist provide treatments that help restore function. all choices, The endosteum is located _____ a bone. True or False? tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. amphiarthrosis CTD macules Which suffix means a surgical creation of an artificial opening? septum above wheal lordosis The brain is an example of a system. antifungal, Decubitus ulcers are better known as _____. Bradycardia indicates a _____ heart rate. Carbohydrates are ingested in three forms, monosaccharides , disaccharides, and. inter- kinesiologist True or False? The prefix alters the meaning of the medical term. It is a common benign tumor that appears as a birthmark on the skin. Glycorrhea (glyco - rrhea): Glycorrhea is a . small 5) Menarche refers to which of the following? 47) Which of the following words is MISSPELLED? relaxants The zygomatic bone forms the cheekbone. medial fibromyalgia The word element pan- refers to flat. A synonym for the mitral valve is the _____ valve. 24) Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition in which the body produces too much cortisol? no stones Medical terminology A is used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings. scratches The type of muscle that are voluntary in movement is/are _____. dermatitis Suffix definition, an affix that follows the element to which it is added, as -ly in kindly. 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. True or False? creating worms, A noun is a(n) person, place, or thing action word that describes a thing, Which suffix means "resembling"? (Auto-): identifies something as belonging to oneself, occurring within or . Medical Terminology: Prefix = Beginning and is the descriptive part of the word; Root = Middle and is the subject of the word; Suffix = Ending . The prefix _____ means upon. fibromyalgia Which of the following human body cells are the central coordinators for the immune response? atonia stomach the heart. Which of the following is an examination of the abdomen using an endoscope? cuticle myositis A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is: A colostomy results in an artificial opening from the ___________ to the ________________. second degree front distal Trans is a prefix that means across. -graphy The powerhouse of the cells are the _______________? path/o, A noun word root can be made an adjective by adding the suffix _____. The watery fluid within cells is called cytoplasm. -lith mucoid epi-, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? ribs all of the above, _____ refers to new. Suffixes are not always explicitly stated in the definition of a word. DTR pertaining to debridement phren/o, The word element that means before is _____. The suffixes -algia and -dynia have the same meaning. Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice? neither position myel/o maxilla. vertebrectomy. -megaly word root excoriation, A specialist of the integumentary system is a(n) _____. ileum. joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. -cele, The word element _____ indicates excessive fluid in the tissues. bone muscle blood . muci eversion debridement, The technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue is referred to as _____. ptosis True or False? Osteoarthritis is inflammation of the bone (oste/o) and joint. comedo A synarthrotic joint is also referred to as a synovial joint. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like True or False? intra- -ary osteocytes condition of Hematic (hemat-ic): of or relating to blood or its properties. resembling, Which term means pertaining to the heart? -pathy lumbar -ics. -ostomy. pronation. gastrectomy, The plural form of septum is The prefix is "peri" and means "surrounding". carcinomas neither term. to grow adduction. below post- scabies The prefix en-, for example, transforms the noun gulf into the verb . 49) Which of the following spellings is CORRECT? around, The word element that comes at the end of the word is a _____. umbilical arthrodynia meso- Which of the following words means a procedure for removal of a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel? Most medical terms are based on Greek and Latin words. bursalgia Medical coding is dependent upon a solid understanding of medical terminology. none of the above, Suffixes may indicate: True or False? rickets polymorphism -ptosis proximal thoraxes pan- Ex: an/esthet/ist (without feeling physical/specialist or one who practices), -ite fibromyalgia onychomalacia papule, Shingles may be treated with an _____. appendicular. 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. Some sentences contain errors in the use of modifiers. Cephalad refers to movement toward the head. atrophy. -cele distal specialist none of the above, The word element _____ is used to indicate to move away from. Nervous is a type of tissue. 39) Which of the following branches of medicine specializes in the study of the musculoskeletal system? medial True False, True or False? frontal Which of the following disorders refers to the condition in which there is overstretching or tearing of the dense sheet of fascia that supports the arch of the foot? -cele lumbar mandible The prefix is a word element that comes at the beginning of the word. all of the above, The suffix _____ means tumor. -opsy proximal Which of the following statements best describes this condition? -pathy 120 seconds. _____ are agents that relieve pain. umbilicus The suffixes -y and -ics mean practice. Which of the following terms denotes an occlusion of a blood vessel? The __________ closes so that food cannot enter the larynx and trachea. -sis ONE WHO TREATS: Term ato Pain in a joint is referred to as _____. 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? plantar tenotitis, _____ means weakness. at distal end jaund/0 and more. change a to es : the state or condition caused by an action. The xiphoid process is located _____. medical specialty The surgeon needs to put a patient in the ___________ position to remove lesion on the back. above The word element dia- refers to across. cyanosis epigastric medial, The spleen is found in the _____ quadrant. Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? The class of burns that results in blisters and erythema is the _____. The tissues involved in movement and the bones and ligaments are in the ____________ system. . The suffix _____ means blood. Which of the following words means pertaining to appearance like a half moon? amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Inflammation of the covering around the bone is ______. myositis True or False? True or False? Medical Terminology Questions. papules The meaning of the medical term onychectomy is. Which of the following is not part of the digestive system? pre- pan- poly Transverse plane refers to dividing the body into right and left halves. The medical language came mostly from which two roots? both terms Fractures are most commonly treated with _____. integumologist both treatments -rrhaphy The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial and spinal cavity. The plural form of the medical term alveolus is: alveoli. Tx, Hx and Sx mean? radius pre- shoulder, Suturing of a tendon is _____. neuritis The common root hemat/o refers to blood. None of the answers are correct. The word is spelled (only one i is used). Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of fractures of the wrists. -stasis -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. surgical stitching of a wound or____was required to treat the child's laceration to the head. Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of the skeletal system? lateral True or False? study of circulation femur -kinesia means stationery. -pathy, The prefix _____ indicates middle. The prefix tachy- indicates rapid. Initially, all prefixes were represented by lowercase symbols. plantar flexion 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. True or False? arm lacking, A word that means pertaining to a vein is _____. polymorphous 33) Korotkoff sounds are evaluated by which of the following procedures? The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder. micics, Which of the following suffixes denote pertaining to? tendons ex: ser/ous (composed of serum/state of), -tic In this way, inflections are used to show grammatical categories such as tense , person, and number. True or False? old age To translate a medical term, start with the _____ first. groin collarbone -ectomy pustule 5. Suffixes. 26. adduction tenorrhexis flexion capillaries of the villi carry away the hepatic portal circulation. ex: alve/olus (cavity/small), bronch/iole (bronchi-like/small), -ize, -ate meso- Which of the following statements is true about the root of the medical term? Swelling of the tissues is referred to as edema. True or False? RLQ, The hands are _____ to the stomach. dermatologist 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? lateral 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________________. The prefix post- indicates _____. hypochondriac In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. The coccyx refers to the tailbone. upper arm Bone is described as _____ tissue. medial acne eczema tinea psoriasis. Treinta y dos + veintiocho= BLANK osteotomy -ic Richard Wetherill normal This disease is characterized by bacterial infection of the sebaceous oil glands in the skin. proximal on the sternum The suffix -malacia means softening. do nothing bone Kyphosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. -itis 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. between Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth? -y Site Map|Site Rules|Privacy Policy. osteodynia, A twisting fracture common with skiing accidents is a _____ fracture. PROCESS OF MEASURING: Term. smooth True or False? hypodermic. Which of the following terms refers to one of two bony prominences near the head of the femur? Some medical terms contain two or more roots and no suffixes or prefixes. 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? fourth degree NSAIDS in the shoulder girdle 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 An exaggerated, abnormal reaction to an allergen is called a(n) ________ reaction. True or False? The diaphragm separates that ___________ and _____________ cavities. adding s gastr/o. slow Which of the following words means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole? Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. myodynia Suffix definition. Which of the following characteristics is used to determine how a bone is classified? proximal. Which of the following terms has a root that means sleep? x-ray 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. coccyx -ia, Which term means "condition of having many shapes"? antiviral, Corium is another term for _____. -poiesis, The suffix _____ indicates disease. 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. change the meaning of the word, The term _____ means inflammation of the heart. antiseptic, _____ is an abnormal redness of the skin. What term does your physician note in your medical chart as the reason for your visit? atonia -spasm, _____ refers to a recording device. -ory -ptosis, _____ indicates producing. CMA Today| Employers|Volunteers|News, Subscribe to our e-Newsletter AAMA e-Update, Copyright American Association of Medical Assistants. 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as: ventilation. psoriasis arthrocentesis Lou Gehrig disease is also known as _____. psych/o all of the above. The word element -ism refers to a process. podiatrist, The endings -al, -form, and -ary appear in which type of word? In the term endocarditis, what is the root and what does the root mean? 25) "K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances? pelvis analgesics Myasthenia gravis is a degenerative disorder that affects mainly young boys. The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. none of the choices Which of the following words has a prefix meaning inside? neurosi nucleus, The belly button is found in the ____ region. pertaining to True or False? tendon eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. fasciitis 28) Colporrhaphy is the repair of which of the following? 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. Occupational Analysis of Medical Assistants, After answering all 50 questions, go to the. It changes an adjective to a noun. True or False? Past surgical history, Social history and family history. kinesitis -cyte, The word element _____ refers to unchanging. tumor, _____ is the surgical removal of bone. Physical therapists help improve a patient's ROM after injury or surgery. Impetigo is caused by a _____. -graph dark, The word root erythr/o means _____. below eversion, Closing the angle of a joint is referred to as _____. 3 Prefix. change the us to i True False, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? abduction, The procedure that records the strength of muscular contractions is _____. inguinal, _____ indicates toward the midline of the body. -logy -iasis adding es changing ex to i changing ex to ices adding ies, What suffix means condition of? True or False? all of the choices, The structure that connects muscle to bone is _____. chondroplasty The word element gen/o means _____. Which of the following statements is not a complication: Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? septumes, True or False? 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? cirrh/o hypo-, The prefix _____ indicates beyond. ischium septum larynges larynae laryices lari, What is the correct way to refer to more than one atrium (the upper chamber of the heart)? 1889. _____ refers to the groin area. True or False? Opuesto de quedar mal. 43) Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? adduction True False, The adjective form of sepsis is septemia septosis septic septary. LUQ Prefixes. antifungal onychitis inguinal. osteochondritis a protein that forms connective tissue. arthrectomy You might alienate\mathit{alienate}alienate your friends if you Edit each sentence to make it correct. rickets umbilicus You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. if the doctor orders a EKG, what part of the body is going to be examined? myospasm, The type of muscle that is responsible for maintaining posture is/are _____. Mast/o and mamm/o mean breast. Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. change a noun to an adjective form decreasing circulation, The suffix _______ means "condition" or "state". True or False? Difference between a prefix and a suffix. 5) It does not matter whether the suffix -alis or -aris is used to express relation to the noun. atrophy para-, _____ indicates vomiting. LLQ -oma 4. The suffix for destruction or breakdown is, The word form meaning plaque or fatty substance is, The word form for horny, cornea, or a corn is. 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 . This post lists many common derivational suffixes, which are categorized according to which part of speech the suffix indicates. coffeinismus, strabismus) abduction superior Medical terminology is the language used in healthcare to describe anatomy, structures, conditions, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and much more. what is rubisco quizlet what is rubisco quizlet. The term ped/o refers to _____. The _____ region is located below the cartilage of the ribs. -ptosis sagittal tenotomy neurologist, The physician uses a patient's signs and symptoms to determine the _____. corium Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? ilium ROM NSAIDs BLANK dinero todos los das. Blood vessels are located in the epidermis. . dermis Osteomalacia is characterized by decrease in bone density. abduction. kinesiology True False, Which health care specialist is most likely to analyze abnormal body fluids? both terms ex: sinus/itis (cavity/infection), Pleur/isy (lung covering/inflamed), to express condition of inflammation, infection, -ium, -olus, -iole, -cule, -culus, -cle, -culum, -ellum consultation -plasia True or False? 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. ato position does not matter alopecia True or False? The prefix ante- indicates before. y, The suffix in anemia means _____. flexion The word meaning bacterial destruction of teeth is: Which of the following terms is synonymous with regional enteritis is correctly spelled? lack of, Which term is made plural by changing the end to "ces"? ossification -ist -tripsy. 7) Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position? How do food elements get transported to the body's cell? -lysis muscle, The word root for muscle is _____. acne Acne is the most common skin disease of adolescence, due to the rapid growth of sebaceous glands during this period of life. atrii atrina atria atries, Which of the following suffixes means condition of? -malacia ony none of the choices change the us to a vitiligo myelology neuroses, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? Siempre llevas el carnet de identidad. paraplegia, Movement toward the midline is _____. thoracic 7) The suffix -ismus has two meanings: dependence or character of disease (e.g. none of the above, Hives are also known as _____. shoulder 36) Which of the following procedures is indicated when an abnormal growth is identified on a barium enema X-ray study? word root. _____ indicates small. comedo origin combining form mites epiphysis larynges 34) Which of the following is a nonsterile procedure? foot True or False? antibacterial relaxed at sides True or False? The suffix -scope refers to viewing. movement A fever that can be measured by the patient or others is referred to as a. prescription, treatment, history and symptoms, In medical jargon, what are PMH, PSH , SH and FH, past medical history. -cele, If the term ends in a, the plural is formed by _______. anti-malarials none of the above, An instrument used for cutting is a _____. The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is _____, and its plural is _____. ventral At a party, a doctor asked a nurse:" are you an RN or an LPN?" infra- diaphysis True or False? The powerhouse of the cells are the ___________. muscular dystrophy Ringworm is a form of tinea. hemiplegia verbs all choices i 32) Which of the following is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra? True or False? -lysis condition of resembling inflammation study of, Which word in this sentence from a medical report indicates that the patient's temperature was above normal? peri- Suffix Reference In the AMA's CPT book there is two pages prior to the E/M section that contain commonly used medical terms. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of adjectives. voluntary hypogastric, The _____ plane divides the body into right and left sides. Name the combining form which means voice box? True or False? stomach, Inguin/o is the root for _____. meso- The word for a thin layer of tissue covering a structure is __________, and its adjective form is _____________. analgesics. Lisez la phrase et dites si elle est vraie ou fausse. epicondylitis cephalad debrided 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? condition of fibula coronal, The center point for the abdominal quadrants is _____. The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to: Connective. the head. ex: lip/oma (fat/tumor), glauc/oma (cloudy/swelling), -osis, -esis, -asis, -iasis, -sis Refers to both the muscular system and skeletal system (Betts et al., 2013) The middle and thickest . -stasis, The suffix _____ indicates a blockage. excision of a nail. ex: liga/ment (binding/act of); carcino/mata (crab-like/ many tumors), many; multiple "results from health condition"; act of, -oid, -from 22) Which of the following is the medical term for hair loss? Which of the following statements is true? a In general, the prefix or root word will refer to the body part in question, and the suffix refers to a procedure, condition, or disease of that body part. xanth/o, _____ is also known as a birthmark. True or False? The dark pigment present in skin is known as _____. fascia True or False? tinea. _______________________________ the most commonly used combining vowel is "u" followed by "i.". Supine refers to a patient lying face down. suffix wheal, _____ refers to bone formation. There are seven cervical vertebrae. True or False? Bile is secreted by the__________ into the __________. Creation of an artificial opening. The nose is _____ to the ears. quadri- Understanding the basic meanings of medical suffixes will help you decipher what your medical practitioner or professor is saying. gastric voluntary movement Crushing. path/o Kim is describing her sister, Nathalie, and her cousin, Chan. genesis- True or False? wrist, The _____ is part of the pelvic girdle. polymorphoid, Which term below means pertaining to bone marrow? What is the term for a virus with an RNA core? Skeletal muscles are mainly involuntary in control. osteoarthritis cyst adipose If the doctor writes, "CN's 2-12 intact", which of the following would be true? Read this selection: A patient has Sjgren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. True or False? The term meaning difficulty swallowing is _____. blood Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? REST. True or False? 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? adding e, True or False? This article contains a list of word roots, and a few additional suffixes and . Which of the following statements best defines internal respiration? inversion 3) An area of dead myocardial tissue is best described by which of the following? parasite -itis, The suffix in the term "polycythemia" is _____. red neck HORIZONTAL. (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.) beginning 27 de fevereiro de 2023 | pauline berger maladie. adjectives Let's briefly recap the word elements that make up medical terms. Word building reference and Medical terminology is composed of a prefix, root word, and suffix. Which of the following terms is composed of a root, a combining form and a suffix? In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to? brady-. RICE make the word easier to pronounce True or False? 5 The element -ism refers to a process. fascia 37) A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following? 50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye? epicondylitis my/o Preview. arthroplasty, Moving the arm away from the side of the body is _____. inside lateral Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . True False, The plural form of carcinoma is respiroid -itis hem Turning the palm of the hand down is known as pronation. lumbar 9) Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose? Some root words are derived from the Latin or Greek language. pustule foot para- are located at the beginning of a medical term. True or False? symptom In addition to the medical terminology there are also anatomical illustrations that include body planes and directional terms. 3 scratch scleroderma distal The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. excoriation What is the correct spelling of the plural form of the term for the hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell? dermis Which term means the tissue death of an artery or arteries? Cincuenta y uno + diecinueve = BLANK 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 ________________. Compartilhar isto. What is the medical term that means the surgical removal of the appendix? antagonist. muscular dystrophy nouns verbs adjectives combining forms, The plural form for thorax is -emia The element "um" is what type of word element? dorsiflexion symptoms All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. Votre partenaire vous propose de faire certaines choses. For example, "pericarditis" means "inflammation of the outer layer of the heart.". SPF is a common abbreviation seen on suntan lotions. 14) The prefix "brady-" means which of the following? Which of the following singular and plural forms are both correct? narcotics 5, The sacrum consists of ____ fused bones in an adult. respiral suturing. The suffix -graphy means: process of recording. 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