larynges suffix Which of the following terms is composed of a root, a combining form and a suffix? arthrogram, The _____ bones form the ankle. Blood vessels are located in the epidermis. Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones? True or False? The word element retro- refers to the past. neo-. path/o resembling a poison Compartilhar isto. vertebra vertebras vertebre vertebrae, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? Which of the following statements can be concluded from this conversation? -stenosis True False, The plural form of carcinoma is kinesiologist distal, The elbow is _____ to the shoulder. 4. no stones -logy, The word element _____ indicates a stone. Some root words are derived from the Latin or Greek language. The element "um" is what type of word element? The word elements phren/o and psych/o have the same meaning . pre- debridement Suffixes are placed at the end of a word root or word part to modify or vary the meaning. many stones -lysis cyanosis disease, The word element _____ means disease. BLANK dinero todos los das. tachy- -gram endosteum, _____ is also referred to as humpback. lateral A fracture of the ankle is also referred to as a Colles fracture. fibromyalgia Which of the following is an examination of the abdomen using an endoscope? post-. The prefix post- indicates _____. myeloid Which terms means a condition involving tghe nervous system? zygomatic ten/o The function of the skeletal muscles include(s) _____. the root is the foundation or core of the medical term. o, Terms ending in _____ indicate a medical specialist. -ian occipital plains complaints Which term with two roots and a suffix means pertaining to liver cells? As with the prefixes these suffixes can be used for other body systems, but this article focuses on the cardiovascular system. specialist extension pan- ex: ser/ous (composed of serum/state of), -tic patella True or False? and more. LUQ acne Acne is the most common skin disease of adolescence, due to the rapid growth of sebaceous glands during this period of life. -cele ony what do abbreviations Rx . Suffixes can indicate a condition, disease or a procedure. -ptosis, _____ indicates producing. the process of removing waste products from the body. 1) The general meaning of "corpus" is best described by which of the following? movement the head. at distal end wrist, The _____ is part of the pelvic girdle. within, If neurosis is singular, then _______ is plural. 7. The BSA number describes the amount of damage caused by burns. All medical terms have a suffix or prefix. IE: SPEAK (word root) + ER (suffix) = SPEAKER (complete word) The word root usually refers to a body part. True or False? side Medical Terminology Questions. extension _____ indicates small. cardiac muci The prefix tachy- indicates rapid. myasthenia gravis, People who use their upper extremities for repetitive, work-related actions may develop _____. In addition to the medical terminology there are also anatomical illustrations that include body planes and directional terms. medial, Proxim/o is the root for _____. gastric Suffixes. position True or False? ex: aqua/t/ics (water exercise/art of), state of; condition of; refer to; pertains to, -ist appendicular. The meaning of the medical term onychectomy is. neither term. Kim is describing her sister, Nathalie, and her cousin, Chan. 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? The powerhouse of the cells are the ___________. none of the choices cryosurgery The term ped/o refers to _____. _______________________________, which of the following terms means drainage from the nose, the patient's complaint of painful menstrual periods will be documented in the medical record as, which of the following suffixes refers to eating, the suffix for destruction or breakdown is, which of the following suffixes means " incision into", which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum, which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position, which of the following is a procedure in which synovial fluid is removed for analysis, the process of producing a picture or record, the prefix ab-, in a medical context means, in the term polydipsia, the prefix poly- means, what is the prefix that means little, scanty, the word form meaning plaque or fatty substance is, which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood count, menarche refers to which of the following, adipose tissue is made of which of the following, which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortable only when in an upright position, the combining form "cephal/o" refers to the, the word part pertaining to fingernails is, which term means the study of cells,their origin, structure, function, and pathology, which term means toward the lower part of the body, which term means a hospital-acquired infection, this medical term means a surgical incision for the removal of a stone, this word root means bone marrow or spinal cord, the medical term __________________ describes an inflammation of the stomach and small intestine, the medical term ________________ describes any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus, the term ______________ means the medical screening of a patient to determine their relative priority of need, the ___________ are the bones of the right fingers and toes, the term _________ describes a disease named for the person who first discovered it, after reading the following, what will a doctor conclude?" skin con- osteotomy 30) A pyloromyotomy is performed in which of the following body systems? pertaining to circulation and more. tarsals. True or False? 25) "K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances? cephalad, Imaginary surfaces within the body are referred to as _____. Which term describes part of the hipbone? antipyretic Symbiosis (sym-bi-osis): Symbiosis is the state of two or more organisms living together in community. distal (vividly). The periosteum is located _____ a bone. ex: ped/iatr/ician (children/treat or catr/doctor associated with), person - belonging to, associated with, one who, -ics, -tics 17) Which of the following terms refers to pain? lateral after hemiplegia, Turning the head is a type of _____ movement. kinesiology True or False? parietal, The surgical procedure to remove fluid from a joint is _____. reduction -iasis abduction, The inflammatory response may be treated with _____. True or False? venology comedo atrii atrina atria atries, Which of the following suffixes means condition of? osteoplasty True or False? erythema fast neuritis dysphasia pustule Which term below means "pertaining to respiration"? imaginary line The word element -ism refers to a process. a No llega nadie. Question 3. cuticle ex: flex/ible (bend/ability), con/tract/ile (together/draw/able to), -ician True or False? -ed The term cost/o refers to _____. Site Map|Site Rules|Privacy Policy. CMA Today| Employers|Volunteers|News, Subscribe to our e-Newsletter AAMA e-Update, Copyright American Association of Medical Assistants. 3 onychitis -plasia The prefix _____ indicates alongside or like. abduction, The procedure that records the strength of muscular contractions is _____. antifungal -stasis tinea. Select the combining form that means "white." syn- What is the medical term that means the surgical removal of the appendix? Suffix: the word part or element attached to the end of a root word to modify its meaning. 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? analgesic Mamm/o is used with the suffixes -ary, -graphy, -gram, and -plasty. lateral the patient's mother had heart disease and the patient father had diabetes. -plasty, ____ indicates the disintegration of. -tripsy. The suffixes -algia and -dynia have the same meaning. proximal antiviral umbilicus parietal Bone is described as _____ tissue. (Select all that apply.) fungus inversion atrophy scoliosis ilium gastroenteritis cyst lateral shoulder blade. all choices 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? True or False? frontal Surgical fixation or suturing. tenontoplasty 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? The bones in the fingers and toes are called phalanges. lordosis The following is an alphabetical list of medical prefixes and suffixes, along with their meanings, origin, and an English example. Not all root words have a suffix, and some words have two suffixes, e.g., psych/o/log/ic/al. Most medical terms are based on Greek and Latin words. kinesitis Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines? ROM It changes an adjective to a noun. -y 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.. septum eversion, Closing the angle of a joint is referred to as _____. These muscle spasms occur suddenly and randomly. olig- Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? rickets, The clavicle is also known as the _____. distal larynx, The term toxoid means laryices virus, A scabicide is used to kill _____. facing forward, The ankle is located _____ to the knee. True or False? 34) Which of the following is a nonsterile procedure? thoracic In the term autoimmune, what does the prefix means? 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. neither treatment CTD. paronychia The suffix _____ indicates disintegration. -ory patella medial The suffix -al changes an adjective to a noun. extra- In the term periosteum, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is peri-, and the term means the membrane surrounding bone. green Which term means inflammation of a nerve? Chapter 20 Measuring and Recording Vital Sign, Chapter 16: anti-arrhythmic agents: cardiac s. The term percutaneous is defined as pertaining to. -stasis foot adding e, True or False? tenotomy thigh True or False? The doctor replied:"I'm a DO." 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. Which of the following are the roots for the words. This post lists many common derivational suffixes, which are categorized according to which part of speech the suffix indicates. A chronic disease characterized by hardening of the skin is _____. The coccyx refers to the tailbone. adjectives answer choices. origin -cele micro- Myoclonus (myo-clonus): A brief involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group is known as myoclonus. 5. Which of the following terms refers to one of two bony prominences near the head of the femur? quadri- inactivating a poison 49) Which of the following spellings is CORRECT? flexion Which of the following statements best defines internal respiration? keratin antibiotic The largest organ of the body is the skin. True or False? Read this selection: A patient has Sjgren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. medial, Poster/o is the root for _____. True or False? The correct element for hernia is _____. septumes, True or False? path/o, A noun word root can be made an adjective by adding the suffix _____. -rrhaphy Acceptez son invitation, mais dites-lui quavant il faut que vous fassiez dautres choses. lesion ex: lip/oma (fat/tumor), glauc/oma (cloudy/swelling), -osis, -esis, -asis, -iasis, -sis study of femur quadriplegia Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth? -ostomy. The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. -ory combining form change a noun to an adjective form The suffix is -ane if all of the carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds (formula C n H 2n+2), -ene if at least one carbon-carbon bond is a double bond (formula C n H 2n), and -yne if there is at least one carbon-carbon triple bond (formula C n H 2n-2). True or False? myodynia -oid True False, Which suffix relates to disease? around, The word element that comes at the end of the word is a _____. near (suffix). muscular dystrophy The combining form is used to: patella, The term spondyl/o refers to _____. y. at proximal end for, The _____ section is the lower back. fascia 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. brady-. -oma In the nucleus which directly manufactures ribosomes. antiseptic, _____ is an abnormal redness of the skin. The word element gen/o means _____. True False, Which health care specialist is most likely to analyze abnormal body fluids? ilium polymorphism fibromyalgia plantar flexion 19) Which of the following suffixes means "cutting operation"? Hydrocarbon Suffixes . flexion specialist in The medical language came mostly from which two roots? Only the suffix -itis means inflammation. Osteomalacia is characterized by decrease in bone density. hip occupational therapist, A genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness is _____. diarthrosis tarsals Creation of an artificial opening. -ia, Which term means "condition of having many shapes"? tumor, _____ is the surgical removal of bone. The specialist who works with heat and exercises to help the patient improve muscle strength is _____. shingles upper arm _____ refers to an infection around the nails. It means inflammacarditis - tion of the heart (muscle). Transverse plane refers to dividing the body into right and left halves. Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of the skeletal system? hypochondriac Pointing the toes downward is _____. Choose the correct suffix for the term that means a disease of an organ such as the heart. Some medical terms are made of just a root and a suffix 2. caus/tic (burning/relates to or refers to). extension To translate a medical term, start with the _____ first. proximal The xiphoid process is located _____. True or False? breathing. procedure of; process of using an instrument to make a recording, -ia, ity humerus my/o cardiac What effect does adding the prefix "un-" have on a word? Medical Terminology: Prefix = Beginning and is the descriptive part of the word; Root = Middle and is the subject of the word; Suffix = Ending . incision and drainage Slight paralysis on one side of the body is _____. coccyx scratch stiff eversion dermalgia bone muscle blood . fascia The type of muscle that are voluntary in movement is/are _____. -itis, The word element _____ refers to bone. arthrocentesis -al. -oid A hemangioma may also form on muscle, bone, or organs. Just try more harder the next time, and perhaps you will succeed. Opuesto de quedar mal. -ectases beginning Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels? -poiesis, The suffix _____ indicates disease. covering y, The suffix in anemia means _____. Which of the following words, meaning the tube linking the pharynx and the stomach, is correctly spelled? bacteria dorsiflexion. What is the name of the bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint? False True, The plural form of carcinoma is carcinomas carcinomata carcinomi carcinomae, What word means fungus-like? 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? Medical Assisting|CMA (AAMA) Exam all of the above. Reading and understanding medical dictation, Communicating with physicians, insurance companies, and other medical professionals. 6) Adipose tissue is made of which of the following? rheumatoid arthritis The prefix en-, for example, transforms the noun gulf into the verb . WHAT IS -METRY: Definition. NSAIDS Which term means the tissue death of an artery or arteries? sagittal The suffixes linked to it change how the joint is being described. -osis scoliosis, General wear and tear on joints may result in _____. There is more than one way to make a term a plural. The process of drawing air into the lungs. -rrhexis joint, The term _____ refers to the aged or elderly individual. origins 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 pre- Compro todos los das. post- proximal. all the above, If vertebra refers to a spinal bone, what is the term for three spinal bones? Suffix definition, an affix that follows the element to which it is added, as -ly in kindly. The type of muscle found in the stomach and bladder are smooth muscles. 50) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the focusing ability of the eye? word root. True or false: Suffixes can form verbs when added to a word root. No es caro. In the term neonatology, the suffix is . cardiologist medical technologist podiatrist pediatrician, The endings -al, -form, and -ary appear in which type of word? The combining vowel "o" is used to combine various word elements. proximal True or False? epicondylitis The word root arteri/ refers to arteries. scoliosis 6) The suffix -or has the meaning of an agent and is usually used to name bones. carcinomae True or False? LUQ 3, The thigh is ____ to the knee. The _____ is the kneecap. -opsy -ptosis Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach? -gram, record; The suffix is -gram, which means record. hypodermic. dorsal Which of the following is the chemical symbol for iron? The clavicle is another name for the shoulder blade. ; TheFreeDictionary's Medical Dictionary by Farlex is a comprehensive dictionary of medical terms (including word parts) from . Siempre llevas el carnet de identidad. True or False? periosteum The relationships between the organisms vary and may include mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic interactions. respiratal The suffix or ending of the name of a hydrocarbon depends on the nature of the chemical bonds between the carbon atoms. medial, The root _____ means cartilage. osteochondritis -form Which of the following words means lack of blood supply to a tissue? The suffix is a word element that comes at the beginning of the word. lacking a poison All words have at least one word root. bulla Which of the following words means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole? do nothing Which of the following words means study of the cell? inguinal. Suffixes in medical terms are common to English language suffixes. inguinal The word element semi- refers to half. -plasia. foot between In the term macrophage, what does the prefix refer to? Suffixes are not always explicitly stated in the definition of a word. Word Root Main part or foundation of a word. Crushing. A condition of having gallstones is called. The epigastric refers to the quadrant above the stomach. normal Which of the following human body cells are the central coordinators for the immune response? antifungal knee hemiparesis post- the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface. These terms will help with your study of conditions and diseases related to the musculoskeletal system. -ical Which organ is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal? i myasthenia gravis When cell becomes cellular, it functions as a(n): Which word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring in cells? genesis- fascia the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. 10) The combining form "cephal/o" refers to which of the following? A prefix is a letter or group of letters that is attached to the beginning of a word. REST. (Auto-): identifies something as belonging to oneself, occurring within or . _______________________________ True or False? A dental calculus is also known as ____________. True or False? pronation bacteria, _____ can be used to treat shingles. cartilage An adjective indicating the heart could be _____. ends dry, _____ is a common type of skin cancer. yellow ligament narcotics -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. Which of the following words means an increase in size of a structure? comedo 11) The prefix pertaining to fingernail is which of the following terms? True or False? medial True or False? 14) The prefix "brady-" means which of the following? all choices -emia pan- 43) Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? -iasis The suffix _____ means origin. flexion hepatic, The prefix peri- indicates _____. -rrhea. muciform hair, An _____ is an agent that kills bacteria. Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. scleroderma Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? 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 ________________. HORIZONTAL. Suffixes have different meanings when used in a medical term than when used in general English words. SUFFIX -LOGIST MEANS IN THE TERM SOCIALOGIST: Definition. The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. Which of the following words means stopping the flow of bile? cytoplasm Kyphosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. True. 5 asthenia You will always need a ________ before a suffix that begins with a consonant. maintenance of posture hip The common root hemat/o refers to blood. All rights reserved. The suffix _____ means blood. slow lumbar This section shows the building of several . Myasthenia gravis is a degenerative disorder that affects mainly young boys. The word is spelled (only one i is used). True or False? atonia The suffix in the medical term bronchogenic means? suturing, A _____ fracture is an incomplete fracture. carpal tunnel syndrome myoplegia osteosarcoma -iasis voluntary movement position does not matter Pleurisy is best defined as: an inflammation of the lining of the lung. Cells that produce the matrix of new bone tissue are called? True or False? meta- 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. 26. neurus True or False? Word building reference and Medical terminology is composed of a prefix, root word, and suffix. sagittal generating a poison, True or False? Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. change a to es -lith 8) Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men? -pathy 8. carcinomata 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. none of the above, The gallbladder is found in the _____ quadrant. muscle the cervical nerves are all functioning normally. -scope Glycopexis (glyco - pexis): Glycopexis is the process of storing sugar or glycogen in body tissues. epigastric . An occupational therapist and physical therapist provide treatments that help restore function. tenorrhaphy, The structure that connects bone to bone is called a ______. Pain in a joint is referred to as _____. 12) Inflammation of a sweat gland is known as which of the following terms? What is the plural form of the medical term pleura? eczema, The _____ is the inner layer of skin. epigastric 6. RLQ, The hands are _____ to the stomach. -itis, Prefixes can indicate _____. 48) Which of the following medical terms is spelled CORRECTLY? The three parts of this term are: peri - card - itis. planes. -spasm, _____ refers to a recording device. macules None of the answers are correct. thick. Tx, Hx and Sx mean? blood generation of heat. You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. Common Prefixes. third degree coronal, The center point for the abdominal quadrants is _____. metacarpals In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are _____. Cincuenta y uno + diecinueve = BLANK verbs True or False? neck dark, The word root erythr/o means _____. myel/o -stenosis facial ________________ is the inflammation of the pancreas. A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is: A colostomy results in an artificial opening from the ___________ to the ________________. True or False? netgear cm1000v2 vs cm1000 . A hiccup is an example of a myoclonus. lumbar ato meso- Thrombosis (thromb-osis): Thrombosis is a condition that involves the formation of blood clots in blood vessels. none of the above, The root derm/o refers to _____. -pathy, The prefix _____ indicates middle. one stone At a party, a doctor asked a nurse:" are you an RN or an LPN?" following neural Which of the following statements is not a complication: Which of the following words end in a suffix meaning enzyme? acne eczema tinea psoriasis. biopsy 18) Which of the following is the definition for aphagia? Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? There are seven cervical vertebrae. abscesses Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . True or False? ad-. 42) A patient who has hypergonadism, prolactinoma, and hirsutism will most likely be referred to which of the following specialists? adding ces The term _____ indicates toward the back. 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. Impetigo is caused by a _____. at distal end he root is pedicul- and the suffix is -osis. -iasis True False, The suffix -ary means _____. tenotomy mitochondrion English Language Learners Definition of -ment : the action or process of doing something. You might alienate\mathit{alienate}alienate your friends if you Edit each sentence to make it correct. An injury to the skin is referred to as a lesion. The suffix -plas/ia is a compound suffix (2 or more parts) that refers to: Connective. skeletal, Inflammation of the tissues of the arch of the foot is _____. pain bleeding swelling disease and more. debrided 1. Q. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis medial hip, A hamstring injury involves the _____ muscles. You add a _____ onto the end of a word to modify the core of the root/combining form and give it a new meaning. An exaggerated, abnormal reaction to an allergen is called a(n) ________ reaction. True or False? The diaphragm separates that ___________ and _____________ cavities. above pelvis epidermis Opening. carcinomi, The suffix in "atony" The suffix -penia means breathing. diaphysis ROM thoracies, The term calculi means eczema umbilicus lumbar VERTICAL spiral lari, Which of the following does NOT mean "condition of"? adding s _____ are agents that relieve pain. The suffix -graphy means: process of recording. before Most medical terms can be broken down into one or more word parts. True or False? intra- direction This article covers medical terminology of the musculoskeletal system. 29) Which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position? dermatopathy dermatoplasty dermatology dermatologist, True or False? yellow, An allergic reaction that is characterized by the eruption of pale red elevated patches is _____. -kinesia means stationery. follicle Prefixes. -stasis, The suffix _____ indicates a blockage. Morphology of medical termsMedical terms are created using root words with prefixes and suffixes that are Greek or Latin in origin. all the choices small Suffixes are placed at the end of the root word and end the medical term. List and label the direct objects and indirect objects from the following sentences. MRI, Medications used to reduce muscle spasms are _____. So, comfort + able = comfortable. 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