Assessment 2 Med Terms PHM 518

Question 1

-ectasis

Answer 1

dilatation

Question 2

ectopic

Answer 2

In an abnormal place or position

Question 3

electr/o

Answer 3

electricity

Question 4

emesis

Answer 4

Vomiting

Question 5

emetogenic

Answer 5

Causing nausea and vomiting

Question 6

endo-

Answer 6

within, inner

Question 7

epi-

Answer 7

upon, over

Question 8

epistaxis

Answer 8

Bleeding from the nose

Question 9

eructation

Answer 9

Burping or belching

Question 10

eso-

Answer 10

inward

Question 11

eu-

Answer 11

normal, good

Question 12

ex-

Answer 12

external, outward

Question 13

exo-

Answer 13

outward

Question 14

extra-

Answer 14

outside of

Question 15

FHx

Answer 15

family history

Question 16

fibr/o

Answer 16

fiber

Question 17

fibrosis

Answer 17

An abnormal thickening or increase in fibrous connective tissues

Question 18

flatulence

Answer 18

Excess gas in the gastrointestinal tract

Question 19

g

Answer 19

gram

Question 20

-gen

Answer 20

that which produces

Question 21

-genesis

Answer 21

produces, generates

Question 22

-genic

Answer 22

producing, produced by

Question 23

gingivitis

Answer 23

Inflammation of the gums

Question 24

gingivo-

Answer 24

gums

Question 25

hematemesis

Answer 25

Vomiting blood

Question 26

hemi-

Answer 26

half

Question 27

hetero-

Answer 27

different

Question 28

hist/o

Answer 28

tissue

Question 29

homo-

Answer 29

same

Question 30

hr

Answer 30

hour

Question 31

Hx

Answer 31

history

Question 32

hyper-

Answer 32

over, above

Question 33

hyperemesis

Answer 33

Excessive vomiting

Question 34

hyperemia

Answer 34

Excess blood flow to an organ

Question 35

hyperplasia

Answer 35

Growth of an organ or tissue due to excess cell proliferation

Question 36

hypo-

Answer 36

under, below

Question 37

hypoxemia

Answer 37

Low oxygen in the blood