Question | Answer |
Main types of usable food fuel | Fat carbohydrates protein |
Enlarged liver | Hepatomegaly |
Upper side portions of the abdomen | Hypochondriac |
Lower side portions of the abdomen | Inguinal |
Middle side portions of the abdomen | Lumber |
Middle center portion of the abdomen | Umbilical |
Upper center portion of the abdomen | Epigastric |
Rank the parts of the tooth in order from the outside visible part to the inside | One enamel two Dentine three pulp |
Less common infections include infection of the | Pancreas and liver |
Gets rid of dangerous toxins, stores energy and breaks down fat | Lever |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD | Disease in which exit comes up from the stomach and damages the esophagus |
Gingival hyperplasia | Over formation of gum tissue |
Inflammation of the esophagus | Esophagitis |
Inflammation of the stomach | Gastritis, Gastroenteritis |
Hepat | Liver |
Lapar | Abdomen |
cyst | Bladder |
doch | Duct |
Gingiv | Latin word for gums |
Esophagogastroduedenoscopy 3 structures | Esophagus stomach duedenum |
The term pancreas comes from the two Greek words | Pan and kreas |
When the surgeon creates an opening in the colon | Colostomy |
Hepatitis, liver | |
Hepatitis | Liver |
Pancreatitis | Pancreas |
Peritonitis | Peritoneum |
Sialoadenitis | Salivary glands |
Ileostomy | Creation of opening in the ileum |
Anatomical regions of the right side in order from superior to inferior | 1 right hypochondriac region 2 right lumbar region 3 right inguinal region |
Odontodynia | tooth pain |
odontalgia | Tooth pain |
Anal fistula | Opening between the anus and perianal skin |
glossopathy | Disease of the tongue |
Peritodonitis | Inflammation of region around teeth |
Glossotrichia | Over development of bumps on tongue tongue appears hairy |
Pyloric stenosis | Narrowing of the Narrowing of the sphincter at the base of the tongue |
Stomatomycosis | Fungus condition of the mouth |
Stomatosis | Mouth condition |
Cholelith | Gallostone |
Pancreatolith | Stone in the pancreas |
Procedure for mapping the bile vessels and pancreas | Cholangiopancreatography |
| Stone in the saliva |
Associated with the root jejun | Jejunoileitis and jejunitis |
Record of the bile vessels | Cholangram |
Procedure for mapping the pancreas | Cholecystogram Pancreatography |
Procedure for mapping the bile vessels | Cholangiograph |
Surgical removal of the stomach | Gastrectomy |
Creation of an opening between the stomach and intestines | Gastroenterostomy |
Creation of an opening between the stomach and the jejunum | Gastrojejunostomy |
Surgical fixation of the stomach | Gastropexy |
Surgical reconstruction of the stomach | Gastroplasty |
The root lith,means stone | Common bile duct |
Gingvostomatit* is inflammation of | Gums,mouth |
Bradypnea | Slower than normal breathing |
Organ protrudes thru the wall | |
Spir/o and -Pnea are word parts for- | Breathing |
Hypercapnia | Excessive carbon dioxide |
Hypoxia | Insufficient oxygen |
Insufficient oxygen in the blood | Hypoxemia |
Hyperventilation | Faster than normal breathing |
Tachpnea | Faster than normal breathing |
Hypopnea | Slower than normal breathing |
Rank in order from outermost to innermost | Nose pharynx trachea lung |
A term for nosebleed | Epistaxis |
Apnea | Slower than normal breathing |
Pneum/o | Lung |
Pulmon/o | Lung |
Spirometry | A procedure to measure breathing |
Intubate | To insert a breathing tube |
Palatoplasty | Reconstruction of the palate |
Septoplasty | Reconstruction of a septum |
Laryngectomy | Removal of the larynx |
Adenoidectomy | Removal of the adenoids |
Pneumothorax | Air in the chest |
Deconstruct empyema | Em-py-ema |
Antitussive | A drug that prevents coughing |
Bronchodilator | A drug that expands the walls of the bronchi |
Expectorant | A drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs |
Nebulizer | I machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a cloud or mist that is inhaled by the patient |
Mucolytic | A drug that it’s in the breakdown of mucus |
Tracheostomy | Creation of an artificial opening in the trachea |
Endotracheal intubation | Insertion of a tube inside the trachea |
Tracheotomy | Incision into the trachea |
The E in the abbreviation PE stands for | Embolism |
Apnea | Cessation of breathing |
Tachypnea | Rapid breathing |
Bradypnea | Slow breathing |
Dyspnea | Difficulty breathing |
Orthopnea | Able to breathe only in an upright position |
Roots for carbon dioxide | Carb/o capn/o |
The method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped | CPR |
A term that means an image procedure using a computer to cut and is commonly abbreviated CT | Computed tomography |
The pharynx is used as a pathway for both | Air and food |
Ausculation | Listening |
Capnography | Measurement of blood CO2 |
Spirometry | Measures the strength of breathing |
Ventilation perfusion scan | Measures how effectively oxygen and blood reach different parts of the lung |
Asthma | disease causing episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway |
Emphysema | A disease that causes the alveoli to lose elasticity |
Bronchiolitis | Inflammation of the bronchiole |
Bronchitis | Inflammation of the bronchi |
Phren/o | Brain and diaphragm |
Pneumoconiosis | A lung condition caused by dust |
Pneumonia | A lung condition |
Pulmonary embolism | Blockage in the pulmonary blood supply |
Pulmonary neoplasm | New growth (tumor) in the long |
Dysphonia | Bad voice condition |
Observations that may indicate a respiratory problem | Change in skin color, patient working hard to breathe, and abnormal chest shape |
Cyanosis is a bluish color in the skin caused by insufficient | Oxygen |
Men/o | Menstruation |
Vulvadynia | Condition of pain in the vulva |
Mamm/o | Breast |
Mast/o | Breast |
Fetometry | Measurement of a fetus |
Roots that mean uterus | Uter/o metr/o hyster/o |
A blockage in a ______ be into caused by water is a hydrosalpinx | Fallopian |
The time around birth normally ranging from 28 weeks of pregnancy to 28 days after pregnancy is referred to as | Perinatal |
Episi/o | Vulva |
TVS | Transvagin*l sonography |
TSS | Toxic shock syndrome |
TAH | Total abdominal hysterectomy |
SHG | Sonohysterography |
LEEP | Loop electrosurgical excision procedure |
Metr/o | Uterus |
Antepartum | Just prior to delivery |
Babies head in a downward facing position | Cephalic |
Baby’s bottom or legs nearest to birth canal | Breech |
Postpartum | Just after delivery |
Oligohydramnios | Too little amniotic fluid |
Polyhydramnios | Too much amniotic fluid |
The condition in which the endometrium cells appear to grow outside the uterus | Endometriosis |
-oophoro | Ovary |
Downward displacement of the vagin* | Colpoptosis |
Mammogram | Record of a breast exam |
The correct pronunciation for the word gestation | jes-TAY-shun |
The medical term meaning abnormally small breast | Micromastia |
Hypermastia | Excessively large breasts |
Hypomastia | Abnormally small breasts |
Hysteroptosis | Downward displacement of the uterus into the vagin* |
Sono- in sonohysterography means | Sound |
Amniocentesis is the | Surgical puncture of amnion |
Fet/o | Fetus |
Toc/o | Labor |
A severe life-threatening complication of ________ characterized by seizures is a eclampsia | Pregnancy |
Ovariocentesis | Surgical puncture of an ovary |
Painful sexual intercourse is | Dyspareunia |
Infrequent or light menstrual periods is | Oligomenorrhea |
An incision into the vulva is a | Episiotomy |
Salping/o | Fallopian tube |
Hyster/o | Uterus |
Salping | Tube |
Ectomy | Removal |
Rhin/o | Nose |
Or/o | Mouth |
Cost/o | Rib |
Phren/o | Diaphragm |
Pulmon/o | Lung |
Thorac/o | Chest |
Capn/o | Carbon dioxide |
Spir/o | Breathing |
Atelectasis | Incomplete expansion |
Bradypnea | Slow breathing |
Capnometer | Instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels |
Expectorant | drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs |
Hemoptysis | Coughing up blood |
Excessive carbon dioxide | Hypercarbia |
Laryngitis | Inflammation of the larynx |
Lobectomy | Removal of a lobe |
Palatoplasty | Reconstruction of the palate |
Pectoriloquy | Literally speaking from the chest |
Phrenospasm | Involuntary contraction of the diaphragm |
Pleurisy | Inflammation of a pleura |
Pyothorax | Pus inside the chest |
Rhinorrhagia | Excessive blood flow from the nose |
Spirometry | Procedure to measure breathing |
Thoracentesis | Puncture of the chest |
Tracheostenosis | Narrowing of the trachea |
Identify the correct translation for the root pneumat/o | Air or lungs |
Capn/o | Carbon dioxide |
Identify and define the root in the term pansinusitis | Sinus-sinus |
What is the correct break down in translation of the term empyema | |
| Em(in) + py(pus) + ema(condition) = pus inside the chest |
Translate the term phrenoplegia literally as possible | Diaphragm paralysis |
Pneumohemothorax | Air blood in the chest |
Involuntary contraction of the diaphragm | Phrenospasm |
Instrument for looking at the nose and throat | Nasopharyngoscope |
OSA involves | A condition where the patient ceases to breathe while asleep |
Correct pronunciation for larynGItis | jai |
Syllable receives emphasis when pronounced - bronchoscopy | chos |
Term used to indicate a deficient amount of oxygen in the blood | Hypoxemia |
The passageway for food and air is | The pharynx |
Doctor Who specializes in the study and treatment of the lungs is called | Pulmonologist |
Spitting up blood is called | Hemoptysis |
Breakdown bronchitis | Bronch itis |
Breakdown Phrenospasm | Phreno spasm |
Breakdown hemothorax | Hemo thorax |
Breakdown this dyspnea | Dys pnea |
Breakdown Spirometry | Spiro metry |
Breakdown pneumoconiosis | Pneumo coni osis |
Build a medical term for good breathing | Eupnea |
Removal of a lobe | Lobectomy |
Narrowing of the trachea | Tracheostenosis |
Paralysis of the diaphragm | Phrenoplegia |
Breakdown esophagopharyngolaryngectomy | Esophago pharyngitis laryng ectomy |
Identify the root and definition: nasogastric tube | Gastr - stomach |
Identify the root and definitions: Stomatomycosis | Stomato mouth |
Identify the root and definition: anal fistula | An - anus |
Identify the root and definition: | Colo - colon |
Identify the root and definition: | Jejuno - jejunum |
Identify the correct root and definition: | Sigmoido - sigmoid colon |
Identify the root and definition: | Procto - anus & rectum |
Identify the root and definition: | Chole - bile |
Cyst | Bladder |
Gingiv | Gums |
Or/o | Mouth |
Dent/ | Tooth |
Gastr/o | Stomach |
Lingu/o | Tongue |
Enter/o | Intestines |
Doch/o | Duct |
Sial/o | Saliva |
Celi/o | Abdomen |
Odontoclasis | Breaking of a tooth |
Colovagin*l fistula | Abnormal opening between the colon and the vagin* |
Anastomosis | Creation of an opening |
Sclerosing cholangitis | Inflammation and hardening of the bile vessels (ducts) |
Gingival hyperplasia | Over formation of a gum tissue |
Sialoangiectasis | Over expansion of the salivary vessels |
Gastroparesis | Partial paralysis of the stomach |
Choledochlithiasis | Presence of a stone in the common bile duct |
Pyloric stenosis | Narrowing of the sphincter at the base of the stomach |
Crushing of gallstones | Choleithotripsy |
The left hypochondriac region of the abdomen is in which quadrant of the abdomen | LUQ |
Translate the root sigmoid/o | The portion of the large intestine at the end of the colon before the rectum |
Translate the root an/o | The sphincter or muscle at the end of the intestines that allows for the passage of feces |
Which medical term means gallbladder pain | Cholecystalgia |
A persons belly button is in which region of the abdomen | Umbilical region |
Spermat/o | From Greek, for seed, produced in the testicl*s |
Meat/o | Opening comes from the word meeting to go through and usually refers to the opening of the urethra |
Prostat/o | Urethra the name literally translates as “one that stands before or in front of” |
Balan/o | From Greek for acorn alluding to the shape of its tip |
Nephr/o | Organ responsible for filtering the blood |
Ureter/o | Thick-walled tubes about 10 inches in length that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder |
Pyel/o | Series of tubes that funnel urine out of the kidneys into the ureters and on to the bladder |
Epididym/o | Organ that sits on top of each testicl*, the place where sperm cells complete their final level of development and are stored |
Glomerul/o | From Latin, for a little ball, refers to the little balls of blood vessels inside the kid me that serve as the primary place for filtering the blood to form urine |
UTI | Infection of the urinary tract |
UA | Analysis of the urine |
DRE | Examination of the prostate using a finger inserted into the rectum |
HD | Procedure for removing waste from the bloodstream |
BPH | Non-cancerous over development of the prostate also known as an enlarged prostate |
PKD | Disease characterized by the formation of many fluid filled cysts in the kidney |
BUN | Nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea; it is the product of the breakdown of amino acids for energy |
RP | Image of the renal pelvis produced by injecting a contrast dye from the bladder to the kidney |
SUI | Loss of bladder control caused by the application of external pressure |
VUR | Ab normal flow of urine from the bladder back into the ureters |
GYN | Study of medical issues specific to women |
CS | Delivery of a baby through the incision made in the uterus |
Cx | Opening between the uterus and the vagin* |
CPD | Condition characterized by the inability of the mothers pelvis to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal |
TVS | Imaging procedure using soundwaves omitted from a device inserted in the vagin* |
G | Pregnant |
TAH | Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen usually includes the removal of both ovaries and fallopian tube’s |
VH | Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the vagin* |
BSO | Surgical removal of both ovaries and adjacent fallopian tube’s often performed as part of a total abdominal hysterectomy |
SHG | Procedure using soundwaves to examine the uterus |
Gyn/o | Woman |
Gynec/o | Women |
Perine/o | Region between the genital organs in the anus |
Colp/o | vagin* |
Episi/o | External genital organs of the female |
Vulv/o | External genital organs of a female |
Spir/o | Breathing |
Identify the root and definition: polyadenopathy | Adeno gland |
Identify the root and definition: polyuria | Uria - urine condition |
Identify the root and definition: | Crino- to secrete |
Identify the root and definition: hyperphosphatemia | Emia - blood condition |
Identify the root and definition: thyromegaly | Thyro - thyroid |
Identify the root and definition: pituitary dwarfism | Pituitar - pituitary gland |
Identify the root and definition: exophthalmos | Ophthalmos - eye |
Identify the root and definition: adenomegaly | Adeno - gland |
Identify the root and definition: adenocarcinoma | Adeno - gland |
Identify the root and definition: thyrotoxicosis | Thyro - thyroid |
Identify the root and definition: thyroidotoxin | Thyroido - thyroid |
Pronounce thelarche | Thee - lad - kay |
Pronounce conGENital | Jen |
Pronounce EUthyroid | Yoo |
Syllable emphasis of menarche | Men |
Thyroid/o | Thyroid |
Adrenal/o | Adrenal gland |
Gluc/o | Sugar |
Thym | Thymus |
Aden/o | Gland |
Hypophys/o | Pituitary gland |
Gonad/o | Gonads |
Ket | Ketone body |
-tropin | Stimulating hormone |
Thyroid function tests | TFTs |
Pituitary gigantism | Abnormally tall height caused by over secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland |
Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion | Continuous injection of insulin into the blood from a pump inserted under the skin |
Diabetes Mellitus | Metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyper glycemia |
Metabolism | Breakdown of matter and energy |
Gynecomastia | Development of breast tissue in males |
Pancreatic pseudocyst | Abnormally expanded area in the pancreas resembling a cyst |
Myxedema | Swelling of skin caused by deposits under the skin |
Adrenaline | Hormone secreted by the adrenal gland |
Acromegaly | Abnormal enlargement of the extremities |
Goiter | Swollen thyroid gland |
refers to the overproduction of the thyroid | Hyperthyroidism |
Excessive fat in the blood | Hyperlipidemia |
Hormone | Hormon/o |
Incision into the thyroid | Thyroidotomy |
-uria | Urine condition |
Menarche | Beginning of menstruation |
Adrenal/o adren/o | Adrenal gland |
Cortic/o | Outer surface |
Crin/o | Secrete |
Hypophysitis | Hypophys pituitary |
Hypoglycemic | Hypo/glyc/mic |
Hypercholesterolemia | Hyper (over/excessive) + cholesterol (cholesterol) + emia (blood condition) = excessive cholesterol in the blood |
Abnormal enlargement of a gland | Adenomegaly |
Not opposite conditions | Calciuria, hypercalcemia |
Ketogenic diet | It’s in the production of Ketones in the body and is therefore a high fat low carbohydrate diet to force the body to burn fat instead of sugar |
Abbreviation does not refer to a type of diabetes | CGM |
Three types of blood cells | Platelets and red blood cells and white blood cells |
Function of a red blood cell | Bring oxygen to cells and removes waste |
Function of a white blood cell | Fight infection |
Function of a platelet | Patch up broken blood vessels |
A sphygmomanometer measures | Blood pressure |
Ischemia | Blockage of blood flow to an organ |
Formation of a blood clot sleep in the body most commonly in the leg | Deep vein thrombosis |
PLT | Platelet count |
A person with HSM has | And enlarged liver and spleen |
A person with LAD has | All of these: any disease of the lymph gland, lymphadenodectomy, Noticeably swollen lymph nodes especially in the neck |
The patient has hyperbilirubinemia, which is | Excessive bilirubin in the blood |
Transfusion | The infusion into a patient of blood from another source |
Anticoagulant | Drug that prevents the coagulation a blood |
Aphreresis | General term for a process similar to dialysis that draws blood removing something from it and then returns it to the rest of the blood to the patient |
Phlebotomy | Incision into a vein (another name for drawing blood) |
Antigen | A substance that causes the body to produce antibodies |
Hemostatic | A drug that stops the flow of blood |
Sphygmomanometer | Fancy name for the device used to measure blood pressure |
Septicemia | Septic emia |
Leukocytosis | Leuko cyt osis |
Pancytopenia | Pan cyto penia |
Splenopathy | Any disease of the spleen |
Hepatosplenitis | Inflammation of the liver and spleen |
Splenectopy | Displacement of the spleen sometimes called the floating spleen |
Nephrosplenopexy | Surgical fixation of the spleen and a kidney |
Splenoptosis | Downward displacement or drooping of the spleen |
Splenorrhexis | Rupture of the spleen |
Tonsill/o | Tonsil |
Immun/o | Immune system |
Myel/o | Bone marrow |
Leuk/o | White |
Thromb/o | Clot |
Erythrocyte | Red blood cell |
Reticulocyte | Immature red blood cell |
Thymoma | Tumor of the thymus |
Hypovolemia | Decreased blood volume |
Phlebotomist | Specialist and drawing blood |
Hypoperfusion | Inadequate flow of blood |
Phagocytosis | Blood cells that eat or destroy foreign microorganisms |
BP | Force exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels |
PCI | Alternate treatment for the coronary artery the passes instruments up a patient’s blood vessels into the heart |
CABG | Borrowed piece of blood vessel used to bypass a blocked artery in the heart |
CHF | Heart failure characterized by the heart cavity being unable to pump all the blood out of itself |
MI | Death of heart muscle tissue |
DVT | Formation of a blood clot deep in the body most commonly in the leg |
HTN | High blood pressure |
What is the correct abbreviation for stroke volume | SV |
Which of the following abbreviations is not a diagnostic procedure | NSR |
Pain in the aorta | Aortalgia |
Study of veins | Phlebology |
Involuntary contraction of a blood vessel | Vasospasm |
Vessel stone | Angiolith |
Inflammation of the arteries | Arteritis |
CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft |
Fatty plaque creation | Atherogenesis |
Inflammation of the veins | Phlebitis |
Veno | Vein |
Identify and define the root in the medical term aortolith | Aorto aorta |
Pronounce venogram | VEE-noh-gram |
Phlebotomy | “Vein incision procedure” the technical term for drawing blood |
Translate the medical term cardiotonic as literally as possible | “Heart tone agent” the drug that increases the strength of heart contractions |
What is the correct definition for ASD? | A flaw in the septum that divides the two upper chambers or atria of the heart |
What are the three main types of cells in the blood | Erythrocytes leukocytes and thrombocytes |
Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term lymphangitis | LIM-fan-JAI-tis |
Hepatosplenomegaly | Liver spleen enlargement |
Tonsillectomy | Surgical removal of a tonsil |
Hematoma | Blood tomorrow and refers to a massive blood with them at organ, cavity, or tissue |
Which term comes from the Greek to pour out and refers to a large bruise | Ecchymosis |
An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called | Sphygmomanometer |
Pronounce PHImosis | Fih |
Pronounce nePHROlogy | Fraw |
Pronounce CYStospasm | Sis |
Pronounce spermiCIDE | Sahyd |
Testicular carCInoma | Sih |
NephrOgram | Oh |
Syllable emphasis - Pyuria | Ur |
Syllable emphasis - cystogram | Cys |
Pronounce CYStodynia | Sis |
Pronounce orCHIdoptosis | Kih |
Pronounce nePHRALgia | Fral |
Pronounce balanoRRHEA | Ree-ah |
Pronounce ureteroCELE | Seel |
Pronounce DIUResis | Dai-yur |
Pronounce vas deFERENS | Fer-enz |
Pronounce ORCHepididymitis | Or-kee |
NEPHROhypertrophy | Neh-froh |
Pronounce orchiOpathy | Aw |
Pronounce renal ISCHemia | Ih-skee |
Pronounce DIURetic | Dai-yur |
Cyst | Bladder |
REN/o | Kidney |
Vesic/o | Bladder |
Which of the following statements is NOT true about glomerul/o | It is the basic working unit of the kidney |
Involuntary urination | Enuresis |
Translate nephrohypertrophy | “Kidney over nourishment condition” overdevelopment of the kidney |
Medical term that means “downward displacement of the bladder” | Cystoptosis |
What is the abbreviation used by medical professionals to refer to the kidneys ureters and bladder | KUB |
Balan/o | Penis |
Pronounce oliGOmenorrhea | Goh |
Pronounce amnioRRHEA | Ree-ah |
Pronounce LEUKOrrhea | Loo-koh |
Pronounce DYSmenorrhea | Dis |
Pronounce amnioCENtesis | Sin |
Pronounce hysterosalpinGOgram | Goh |
Pronounce GYnecologist | Gai |
Pronounce hypermasTIA | Tee-ah |
Pronounce gyneCOlogy | Kaw |
Pronounce adenocarCInoma | Sih |
Pronounce cerviCItis | Sai |
Pronounce salpinGItis | Jai |
Pronounce OOPHORitis | Oh-aw-for |
Pronounce plaCENTAE | Sin-tee |
Pronounce cerviCECtomy | Sek |
Pronounce hysterosalpinGECtomy | Jek |
Pronounce episiORRHAPHY | Or-ah-fee |
Pronounce salpinGO-oophorectomy | Goh |
Hyster/o | Uterus |
Toco | Labor |
Chorio | Chorion |
Amnion | Amnion |
Hyster/o | Uterus |
Salping/o | Fallopian tube |
Oophor | Ovary |
Identify and definine root: endometriosis | Metr uterus |
Identify and define root : oophorectomy | Oophor ovary |
Identify and define root : sonohysterography | Hystero uterus |
Identify and define root : pelvicephalometry | Pelvi pelvis |
Identify and define root : episiotomy | Episio vulva |
Identify and define root : lactorrhea | Lacto milk |
Amastia | Absence of breasts |
Hysterocele | Hernia of the uterus |
Urethrocele | Hernia or prolapse of the urethra into the vagin* |
Amniorrhea | Discharge of amniotic fluid |
Pyosalpinx | Blockage in a Fallopian tube caused by pus |
Teratoma | Ovarian cyst containing skin and sometimes hair, teeth, bone, or cartilage |
Adenocarcinoma of the breast | Glandular tumor in the breast |
Colpocysitis | Inflammation of the vagin* and urinary bladder |
Metrocolpocele | Hernia of the uterus and prolapse into the vagin* |
Vesicovagin* fistula | Abnormal opening between the urinary bladder and the vagin* |
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia | Abnormal growth of cervical cells |
Nat/o | Birth |
Ovar/o | Ovary |
Identify the root and define: vaginitis | Vagin vagin* |
Identify the root and define: dystocia | Toc labor |
Colp/o | vagin* |
Episi/o | Vulva |
Lact/o | Milk |
Metr/o and hyster/o | Uterus |
Oophor/o | Ovary |
Salping/o | Fallopian tube |
Teratogenic and teratology both deal with | Birth defects |
Correct definition for the abbreviation IVF | The fertilization of an egg done in a test tube |
Correct pronunciation cholecystogram | KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram |
Incision into the common bile duct | Choledochotomy |
Correct pronunciation venogram | VEE-noh-gram |
Correct breakdown of aortectasis | Aort(aorta) + ectasia(dilation)=dilation of the aorta |
Superior vena cava | A large diameter vein that gathers blood from the upper portion of the body and returns it to the heart |
Medical term means “an incision into the heart muscle” | Cardiomyotomy |
“The voice box” | Laryng/o |
Pneumat/o | Air or lungs |
Phren/o | Diaphragm |
Correct breakdown of pleurodynia | Pleuro(lung)+dynia(pain)=pain in the pleura(membrane surrounding the lungs) |
Odont/o | Tooth |
Enter/o | Intestines |
Proct/o | Anus and rectum |
Build a medical term that means blood in the chest | Hemothorax |
Build a medical term that means slow breathing | Bradypnea |
Capn/o | Carbon dioxide |
Translate the term rhinitis is literally as possible | Nasal inflammation |
What is the term used to describe hoarseness and literally means bad voice condition | Dysphonia |
What is the correct breakdown and translation of the term rhinorrhagia | Rhino(nose)+rrhagia(excessive bleeding)=excessive bleeding from the nose (another term for nosebleed) |
What is the correct breakdown in translation of the term tracheostomy | Tracho(windpipe)+ stomy( creation of an opening)= creation of an opening in the wind pipe |
Which term refers to the main branches from the trachea into each lung? | Bronch/o (bronchus) |
Which is the correct translation of definition for the abbreviation CT? | Computed tomography-an imaging procedure using a computer to cut |
Which of the following route is not used to refer to the chest | Cost/o (means rib) |
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the root alveol/o? | It is a term that is part of the upper respiratory system |
Identify the correct pronunciation for the medical term cholecystogram | KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram |
Identifying to find a root in the term gingivectomy | Gingiv-gums |
Translate the medical term abdominocentesis as literally as possible | Abdomen puncture |
Translate the root enter/o | Intestines |
Translate the root stomat/o | Mouth |
What is the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V? | Nausea and vomiting |
What medical term refers to an abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin? | Anal fistula |
Which of the following statements is true about the abbreviation NPO? | It stands for nihil per os and means “nothing by mouth” |
Which medical term means “surgical fixation of the liver”? | Hepatopexy |
Which medical term means “pain in the intestines”? | Enterodynia |
The left hypochondriac region of the abdomen is in which quadrant of the abdomen? | LUQ |
GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux |
LFT | Liver function test |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
PUD | Peptic ulcer disease |
A metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyperglycemia is known as | Diabetes Mellitus |
Choose the correct translation for the root cortic/o | Outer surface |
Choose the correct translation for the roots adren/o and adrenal/o | Adrenal gland |
Identify the correct pronunciation of the term glycolysis | glai-KAW-lih-sis |
The abbreviation is BS and FBS both have to do with | Blood sugar |
Translate the medical term adenopathy as literally as possible | Gland disease |
Translate the medical term hypoglycemic is literally as possible | Pertaining to low blood sugar |
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term acromegaly? | Acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally large) =abnormally large extremities |
Which is the correct breakdown in translation of the medical term endocrine | Endo (inside) + (crime) secretion = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream) |
What is the correct break down in translation of the medical term pancreatolithiasis? | Pancreato (pancreas) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of a stone in the pancreas |
Which medical term means calcium in the urine? | Calciuria |
Which medical term means removal of the thymus | Thymectomy |
Which of the following to roots means sugar | Glucos/o gly/o gluc/o - all of these |
Which of the following to roots referred to sex organs | Gonad/o |
Which of the following statements is true regarding the abbreviation TFT | All of these- It stands for thyroid function test, it is a part of the treatment and therapy is that assist in getting a patient euthyroid |
Vesic/o | Bladder |
Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy | Nephr-kidney |
Identifying and define the route in the medical term uremia | Ur-urine |
Why does a urologist deal with both urinary tract problems and male genitalia problems | The male reproductive system share structure is with the urinary system |
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the route prostat/o? | All of these |
Which is NOT a root used to refer to the testicl* | Balan/o |
Which is the correct breakdown in translation of the medical term cystoplegia | Cysto (bladder) + plegia (paralysis) = bladder paralysis |
Which medical term means involuntary urination | Enuresis |
Which medical term describes a persistent and painful erection | Priapism |
Translate the medical terms spermatogenesis is literally as possible | Sperm creation |
Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term ureteropyelonephritis into its component parts | Uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis |
Which is the correct break down a translation of the medical term vesicocele | Vesico (bladder) + cele (hernia) =hernia of the bladder |
Build a medical term that means renal pelvis disease | Pyelopathy |
Translate the medical term vesicotomy | Incision into the bladder |
Build a medical term that means surgical removal of a kidney and ureter | Nephrouretectomy |
Which root is used for the external genital organs of a female | Vulv/o |
Which root refers to the inner most membrane covering the fetus | Amni/o |
Which root means “give birth” and focuses on the mother | Part/o |
Episi/o | Vulva |
What is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term amniorrhea | Amnio (amnion) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge of the amniotic fluid |
Which term is also known as colpitis | Vaginitis |
Which term is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse | Dyspareunia |
The study and treatment of newborns is called | Neonatology |
Which is the correct break down and translation of the medical term oligohydramnios | Oligo (few) + hydr (water) + amnion (amnion) = Not enough amniotic fluid |
Which term refers to a disorder in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus | Abruptio placentae |
Translate the medical term antepartum as literally as possible | Before birth |
Which medical term means inflammation of the perimetrium (tissue on the outside of the uterus; the outer layer of the uterus) | Perimetritis |
Braxton Hicks are the first true labor pains | False |
An ectopic pregnancy is a potentially dangerous condition where the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to grow outside the uterus | True |
TSS is a sexually transmitted disease | False |
Choose the correct translation of the suffix -penia | Deficiency |