ex: sinus/itis (cavity/infection), Pleur/isy (lung covering/inflamed), to express condition of inflammation, infection, -ium, -olus, -iole, -cule, -culus, -cle, -culum, -ellum Turning the soles of the foot outward is referred to as _____. hem A word root may be used alone or combined with other elements to form a complete word. True or False? Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. Nails contain a protein known as _____. Bile is secreted by the__________ into the __________. dermis arthrectomy True False, The adjective form of sepsis is septemia septosis septic septary. all of the above, The suffix _____ means tumor. The term cost/o refers to _____. Which term with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving the liver? ________________ is the inflammation of the pancreas. striation. The antagonist muscle is the one responsible for contraction and movement of a body part. PROCESS OF MEASURING: Term. facing forward, The ankle is located _____ to the knee. Understanding the basic meanings of medical suffixes will help you decipher what your medical practitioner or professor is saying. The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to: Connective. tachy- combining form pre- shoulder Which of the following words means pertaining to appearance like a half moon? distal hemiplegia, Turning the head is a type of _____ movement. hives, A _____ is an overgrowth of scar tissue. antipyretic decreasing circulation, The suffix _______ means "condition" or "state". Suffixes are placed at the end of a word root or word part to modify or vary the meaning. petechiae, _____ indicates the color yellow. -tripsy. Glycoprotein (glyco - protein): A glycoprotein is a complex protein that is linked to one or more carbohydrate chains. medial cuticle physical therapist the cervical nerves are all functioning normally. epicondylitis lateral A structure located above the transverse plane is said to be Medical Terminology General and Respiration, Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: Level XI, Vocabulary from Latin and Greek: A Study of Word Families, Level IX, Latin for the New Millennium: Student Text Level 1, Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots: Level X. -gram -itis -ia -algia, The suffix -sis means _____. 34) Which of the following is a nonsterile procedure? Suffixes in medical terms are common to English language suffixes. 22) Which of the following is the medical term for hair loss? This disease is characterized by bacterial infection of the sebaceous oil glands in the skin. True or False? 7. inguinal LUQ 36) Which of the following procedures is indicated when an abnormal growth is identified on a barium enema X-ray study? Includes tables for review. The combining vowel "o" is used to combine various word elements. Also, test your knowledge in anatomy and physiology. patella old age shoulder blade. arm respiroid carpal tunnel syndrome Muscles are enclosed in a fibrous sheath of _____. fungeal fungoid fungical fungi, The suffix in "atony" is osteomyelitis, The term dactyl/o refers to _____. none of the above, The gallbladder is found in the _____ quadrant. supination antibiotic ribosomes pustule virus, A scabicide is used to kill _____. bacteria, _____ can be used to treat shingles. Suffix: the word part or element attached to the end of a root word to modify its meaning. WHAT IS -METRY: Definition. True or False? -y septum Of the following words, which one means a pathologic death of tissue or cells? myospasm, The type of muscle that is responsible for maintaining posture is/are _____. It is used to precisely describe the human body components, processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology. The inflection -ed is often used to indicate the past tense, changing walk to walked and listen to listened. bone gastric The word element -ism refers to a process. red These pages include full terms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words. The shoulder is _____ to the thumb. 5. Which of the following statements is true about the root of the medical term? medial, The root _____ means cartilage. Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? sutures The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the: Which of the following pairs of words have a root meaning four? 30) A pyloromyotomy is performed in which of the following body systems? muciform pubis epidermis The xiphoid process is located at the lower end of the sternum. Also, test your knowledge in anatomy and physiology. metacarpals ger/o Crushing. acne eczema tinea psoriasis. True False, To change a term ending in us to a plural form, you _________. through, The correct term for an adjective referring to a nerve is _____. disease, The word element _____ means disease. 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. wheal, _____ refers to bone formation. When cell becomes cellular, it functions as a(n): Which word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring in cells? specialist in dermatitis recorded hypogastric CMA Today| Employers|Volunteers|News, Subscribe to our e-Newsletter AAMA e-Update, Copyright American Association of Medical Assistants. The __________ closes so that food cannot enter the larynx and trachea. antiviral umbilical 5) Menarche refers to which of the following? ptosis 45) Which of the following is a malignant tumor of the eye that is known to be hereditary? post- lateral Question 3. The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as: ventilation. inter- antiviral pertaining to antiseptic ex: ped/iatr/ician (children/treat or catr/doctor associated with), person - belonging to, associated with, one who, -ics, -tics -oma covering MRI, Medications used to reduce muscle spasms are _____. -tripsy epigastric True or False? -iasis vitiligo, Cyanosis refers to _____ color of the skin. third degree rickets, The clavicle is also known as the _____. osseum, Sometimes referred to as swayback, _____ involves the lumbar region. True or False? laryices abduction, The inflammatory response may be treated with _____. -gram occipital The prefix en-, for example, transforms the noun gulf into the verb . 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 corium, A wart is an example of a _____. True or False? 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? yellow, An allergic reaction that is characterized by the eruption of pale red elevated patches is _____. apical Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? adduction Le gusta planear y construir caminos y puentes. tenotomy osteosarcoma inter-. Jensen Lab. rotation -stasis 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________________. arthrogram, The _____ bones form the ankle. parietal cyt/o micics, Which of the following suffixes denote pertaining to? _____ are agents that relieve pain. regions pertaining to orthopedist True or False? -iatry the head. The type of muscle that are voluntary in movement is/are _____. -ia polymorphism at proximal end prescription, treatment, history and symptoms, In medical jargon, what are PMH, PSH , SH and FH, past medical history. . If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. both choices antifungal LUQ Medical terminology list of root words, prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations, along with dictionary meanings, course book glossary, online quiz, examples terms for body parts and diseases. adjectives True or False? The appendix is found in the _____ quadrant. lordosis -ist Word Root Main part or foundation of a word. corium dark, The word root erythr/o means _____. ato 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? antiviral appendicular. analgesic We will classify these word parts as: (1) roots, (2) prefixes, (3 . Gastr is an example of a combining form. 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. This post lists many common derivational suffixes, which are categorized according to which part of speech the suffix indicates. In the term macrophage, what does the prefix refer to? wrist, The _____ is part of the pelvic girdle. polymorphoid, Which term below means pertaining to bone marrow? True or False? thoracic lateral A chronic disease characterized by hardening of the skin is _____. above proximal. Which of the following terms referring to the shaft of a long bone is spelled correctly? Glycorrhea (glyco - rrhea): Glycorrhea is a . -cele adduction 47) Which of the following words is MISSPELLED? Which of the following words means study of the cell? cyanosis Which of the following statements is true? 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. neural The prefix tachy- indicates rapid. Mast/o and mamm/o mean breast. There is more than one way to make a term a plural. muscular dystrophy The relationships between the organisms vary and may include mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic interactions. logy. This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. antiseptics, _____ is the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for testing. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Which term means the study of skin? adduction lateral Swelling of the tissues is referred to as edema. The word form atop/o means. osteoporosis combining forms, The term that means "like mucus" is _____. syn- Name the combining form which means voice box? -spasm, _____ refers to a recording device. brady-. tinea. venous venial venile venic, What does the suffix in the word intracranial mean? The meaning of the medical term onychectomy is. The word form spir/o refers to. vitiligo -pnea para-, _____ indicates vomiting. coronal, The center point for the abdominal quadrants is _____. symptoms alopecia -ary ex: ser/ous (composed of serum/state of), -tic List and label the direct objects and indirect objects from the following sentences. Common Prefixes. change the us to i True or False? The epigastric refers to the quadrant above the stomach. excoriation bronch (i)-. myositis scapula 11) The prefix pertaining to fingernail is which of the following terms? Impetigo is caused by a _____. Which of the following diseases has the same pathologic effect on bones as rickets? -ptosis. front If you really want to be able to talk about the male reproductive system, it's time to learn the necessary medical terminology. SUFFIX THAT MEANS USE OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR VIEWING: Definition-SCOPY: Term. nouns lacking a poison Which of the following elements is the root for the word, Which of the following are the roots for the medical terms. The first General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) approves the 8 prefixes for use. An exaggerated, abnormal reaction to an allergen is called a(n) ________ reaction. What term does your physician note in your medical chart as the reason for your visit? It strengthens the root word's meaning. fibromyalgia muscle, The word root for muscle is _____. -rrhaphy normal all of the above. The layers of a tooth, from the hardest to softest are: The largest internal organ in the body is the: The interior space of a tube- like structure is called a _______________. -ics. The hair sac is referred to as a _____. True False, True or False? Lou Gehrig disease is also known as _____. fingers, The _____ form the hand. tarsals 39) Which of the following branches of medicine specializes in the study of the musculoskeletal system? antibiotics, _____ is turning the palm upward. antifungal 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? -ist zygomatic 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 hypodermis, _____ refers to a scratch mark. 3 Prefix. Suffix Reference In the AMA's CPT book there is two pages prior to the E/M section that contain commonly used medical terms. both terms The prefix pachy means. Osteoarthritis is inflammation of the bone (oste/o) and joint. brady- It changes an adjective to a noun. shoulder -sclerosis Osteomalacia is characterized by decrease in bone density. periostitis. proximal atrophy around per- bacteria vertebrectomy. olig- plantar tenotitis, _____ means weakness. The suffix _____ indicates disintegration. _______________________________ The periosteum is located _____ a bone. BLANK dinero todos los das. The bones in the fingers and toes are called phalanges. LLQ green _____ indicates a surgical fixation procedure. The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial and spinal cavity. strange, out of place. Which of the following human body cells are the central coordinators for the immune response? 48) Which of the following medical terms is spelled CORRECTLY? paronychia Nervous is a type of tissue. proximal The correct element for hernia is _____. dermalgia EMG many stones scratch It means inflammacarditis - tion of the heart (muscle). septumes, True or False? -stomy vitiligo. The suffixes -y and -ics mean practice. larynges extension Proximal refers to something far from the point of origin. Starting from the mouth, four parts of the alimentary canal, in order, are: Esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The suffix -scope refers to viewing. cephalad, Imaginary surfaces within the body are referred to as _____. hypogastric, The _____ plane divides the body into right and left sides. 23) Which of the following terms is used to describe a lateral curvature of the spine? study of circulation VERTICAL Eti/o-The combining form that means "cause of (disease)" is: . caudal thoracic 6. meso- Which term means inflammation of a nerve? True or False? This article contains a list of word roots, and a few additional suffixes and . all of the choices, The structure that connects muscle to bone is _____. Great for nursing, students, and medical coding. What are the four components of the skeletal system? ex: dermat/ology (process of the science or study of the/skin), process of the study of, science of, or knowledge of, -oma Read this selection: A patient has Sjgren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. True or False? fascia onychomalacia neurosi adipose abduction No llega nadie. lumbar plains adding e, True or False? Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of the skeletal system? diaphragm The suffix _____ means blood. Only the suffix -itis means inflammation. -rrhea. Some medical terms do not have any prefix, some do not contain any suffix and some contain neither a prefix nor a suffix. shingles gastrocyte, The suffix -logy means _____. -graphy at distal end -tresia. It changes a noun to a verb. See more. 31) Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which a pendulous breast is lifted and fixed to the chest wall? meta- thoraces True or False? Compro todos los das. coccyx The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder. osteitis -it is Most medical terms can be broken down into one or more word parts. myasthenia gravis spiral -lytic -oid -ium -ectasia, Surgical repair of the aorta is called aorto_____. The prefix is "peri" and means "surrounding". Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. What is the plural form of the medical term pleura? 32) Which of the following is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra? Which of the following are the roots for the words. medial, The spleen is found in the _____ quadrant. bulla Write a sentence telling the prices of three things you have in your locker. bedsores Suffixes. In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is de-, and it means from, out of. -pexy Which of the following words has a prefix meaning white? ex: lip/oma (fat/tumor), glauc/oma (cloudy/swelling), -osis, -esis, -asis, -iasis, -sis Symbiosis (sym-bi-osis): Symbiosis is the state of two or more organisms living together in community. This section shows the building of several . The word Cariology means the study of the heart. extra-. muci Bone is described as _____ tissue. In the nucleus which directly manufactures ribosomes. relaxants none of the above, The root derm/o refers to _____. -rrhaphy A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is: A colostomy results in an artificial opening from the ___________ to the ________________. A slowly progressing form of liver inflammation is: Alcoholism is the most common cause of scarring of the liver, known as. -rrhexis A rotator cuff injury involves the _____. symptom the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface. path/o, A noun word root can be made an adjective by adding the suffix _____. o, Terms ending in _____ indicate a medical specialist. time Inflection refers to the changing of a word's spelling according to the grammatical structure of a sentence. larynges larynae laryices lari, What is the correct way to refer to more than one atrium (the upper chamber of the heart)? nucleus, The belly button is found in the ____ region. -itis, Prefixes can indicate _____. True or False? acne Acne is the most common skin disease of adolescence, due to the rapid growth of sebaceous glands during this period of life. -sis The patella is _____ to the ankle. -gen The element -ism refers to a process. In the term neonatology, the suffix is . -emia You will always need a ________ before a suffix that begins with a consonant. The term _____ indicates toward the back. 40) A patient with encephalitis is most likely to be treated by which of the following specialists? the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. upper arm Which terms means a condition involving tghe nervous system? proximal small Hematocyte (hemato- cyte ): a cell of the blood or blood cell. in the appendicular skeleton, The hip consists of _____. True False, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? Which of the following statements best describes this condition? lesion 37) A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following? no stones peri- The _____ is the kneecap. atonia _________________ can result from overdistension or irritation of any part of the digestive tract. The xiphoid process is located _____. Anatomical position is used to indicate direction or location. 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? Creation of an artificial opening. Blood vessels are located in the epidermis. True or False? incision and drainage -scope -ic narcotics True or False? erythema increasing circulation mammary. Not all root words have a suffix, and some words have two suffixes, e.g., psych/o/log/ic/al. Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach? What is the plural form of the medical term that refers to any one of the bones of the spinal column? podiatrist, The endings -al, -form, and -ary appear in which type of word? True or False? fascia endo-, _____ is a prefix that indicates after. the heart. In the term endocarditis, what is the root and what does the root mean? True or False? 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. Prefixes. Most medical terms are based on Greek and Latin words. Surgical fixation or suturing. (Select all that apply.) -ary, The suffix in fibroid means _____. -ostomy. True or False? -gram, record; The suffix is -gram, which means record. These terms will help with your study of conditions and diseases related to the musculoskeletal system. ankle True or False? comminuted, Lack of vitamin D may result in _____. Consider the combining forms and root words as you would the stomach they break the word down into its most useful component. change a to es If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. Cells that produce the matrix of new bone tissue are called? vertebra. False True, The plural form of carcinoma is carcinomas carcinomata carcinomi carcinomae, What word means fungus-like? 17) Which of the following terms refers to pain? -emesis. LLQ none of the choices none of the choices Which of the following is a condition involving the gums? The _____ region is located below the cartilage of the ribs. -ptosis phalanges, Injury to a ligament is known as _____. endosteum, _____ is also referred to as humpback. neither choice, Turning the sole of the foot inward is _____. lateral Which of the following terms has a root that means sleep? True or False? intra- 3 hemothorax extension ; Understanding Medical Words by MedlinePlus provides a concise introduction to medical terminology and several quizzes. frontal gastroenteritis Which of the following is the chemical symbol for iron? paraplegia True or False? do nothing adduction. True or False? -opsy -gen. The powerhouse of the cells are the _______________? -cele -lysis Which of the following words means to protrude? micro- mucoid The process of drawing air into the lungs. 5) It does not matter whether the suffix -alis or -aris is used to express relation to the noun. change a noun to an adjective form nouns verbs adjectives combining forms, The plural form for thorax is In addition to the medical terminology there are also anatomical illustrations that include body planes and directional terms. What effect does adding the prefix "un-" have on a word? debridement in the shoulder girdle physician or medical treatment -tomy, The word element _____ means with. -megaly True or False? 38) Which of the following physicians specializes in treating patients with diseases of the liver? 50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye? Complete the sentences with the correct forms of adjectives. Get Quizlet's official NREMT - 1,703 terms, 629 practice questions, 8 full practice tests. -logy distal, The vertebral column is divided into _____ sections. The word elements phren/o and psych/o have the same meaning . condition of study of pertaining to None of the answers is correct. True or False? lacking, A word that means pertaining to a vein is _____. myoparesis tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. stomach, Inguin/o is the root for _____. True or False? maxilla. condition of antagonist. The suffix in alveolar is _____. True or False? While the suffixes -eal, -ary, and -ic all mean pertaining to, the medical term that means pertaining o the breast is mammary. All words have at least one word root. Medical Assisting|CMA (AAMA) Exam 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. Which two languages have the most impact on the formation and . all choices, The endosteum is located _____ a bone. All medical terms have a suffix or prefix. soft -plasty -graphy -rrhaphy -rrhexis, If septum is singular, then _______ is plural. True or False? Which of the following statements best defines internal respiration? septi septa septums septumies, If the term ends in ex, the plural is formed by _______. umbilical The suffix -scope refers to viewing. -al. analgesics around, The word element that comes at the end of the word is a _____. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis As with the prefixes these suffixes can be used for other body systems, but this article focuses on the cardiovascular system. Choose the correct suffix for terms that refer to an infection or inflammation. -edema, The suffix _____ indicate paralysis. 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. -cyte, The word element _____ refers to unchanging. fibula old age LUQ osteotomy ribs 7) Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position? The suffix in the medical term bronchogenic means? -tome -iasis 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. soft English Language Learners Definition of -ment : the action or process of doing something. fungus cervical mucal 3, The thigh is ____ to the knee. relaxed at sides epi-, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite. lunula A good technique to help with memorization is the following: poly Carbohydrates are ingested in three forms, monosaccharides , disaccharides, and. umbilicus -ia, Which term means "condition of having many shapes"? The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. proximal : the state or condition caused by an action. -lith REST. biopsy what is rubisco quizlet what is rubisco quizlet. 25) "K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances? The _____ is the end of the long bone. a True or False? phren/o The coccyx refers to the tailbone. -stasis position does not matter 4. all of the above. Let's look at the verb read.This verb can be turned into a noun by adding the suffix -er so . Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines? abduction. In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. -stenosis All rights reserved. myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. netgear cm1000v2 vs cm1000 . arm -pathy none of the choices, Opening the angle of a joint is _____. transverse Which of the following words means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole? proximal, Directional terms help describe _____. musculo/o True or False? bursalgia neither term. excision of a nail. -itis True or False? Which of the following singular and plural forms are both correct? _____ indicates small. psoriasis Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? planes. uni- neurus Suffixes can indicate a condition, disease or a procedure. neuritis none of the choices, A raised fluid-filled blister greater than 1 cm is referred to as a _____. Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? cartilage -ical Richard Wetherill scoliosis, General wear and tear on joints may result in _____. patella extension black myelism, The word part -iatr/o means _____. The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. follicle osteosarcoma -ptosis The suffixes linked to it change how the joint is being described. 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 eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. True or False? abduction The prefix _____ indicates three. dysphasia A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. The word element dia- refers to across. -iasis The alimentary canal and accessory organs are a(n): The small and large intestines are part of the _____ system? 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