Chapter 1 Basic Word Structure: Words And Definitions

Question 1

Adenoma

Answer 1

Tumor originating in gland

Question 2

Adenitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the gland

Question 3

Arthritis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the joints

Question 4

Biology

Answer 4

Study of life

Question 5

Biopsy

Answer 5

Process of viewing, living tissue is removed and viewed under a microscope

Question 6

Carcinoma

Answer 6

Cancerous tumor. They form from epithelial cells that line the internal organs and cover the outside of the body

Question 7

Cardiology

Answer 7

Study of the heart

Question 8

Cephalic

Answer 8

Pertaining to the head

Question 9

Cerebral

Answer 9

Pertaining to the cerebrum which is the largest part of the brain

Question 10

Cerebrovascular accident

Answer 10

Stroke

Question 11

Cystoscope

Answer 11

Tool to visually examine the urinary bladder

Question 12

Dermal

Answer 12

Pertaining to the skin

Question 13

Electrocardiogram

Answer 13

(EEG) Record the electricity of the brain

Question 14

Enteritis

Answer 14

Inflammation of the intestines

Question 15

Erythrocyte

Answer 15

Red blood cells

Question 16

Gastroscopy

Answer 16

Process of visually examining the stomach

Question 17

Diagnosis

Answer 17

Complete knowledge of patients condition

Question 18

Prognosis

Answer 18

Prediction (before knowledge) that is made after the diagnosis. It forecast the outcome of treatment

Question 19

Gynecologist

Answer 19

A specialist on women and women’s disease

Question 20

Hemoglobin

Answer 20

Protein in red blood cells called erythrocytes that helps carry oxygen In the blood

Question 21

Hematoma

Answer 21

Mass or collection of blood under the skin.commonly called a bruise or “black and blue “mark

Question 22

Hepatitis

Answer 22

Inflammation of the liver

Question 23

Laparotomy

Answer 23

Incision of the abdomen

Question 24

Leukocyte

Answer 24

White blood cell

Question 25

Nephrectomy

Answer 25

Cutting out the kidney

Question 26

Neurology

Answer 26

Study of the nervous system and nerve disorders

Question 27

Oncologist

Answer 27

Physician specializing in the study and treatment of cancerous tumors

Question 28

Ophthalmoscope

Answer 28

Instrument to visually examine the eyes

Question 29

Osteoarthritis

Answer 29

Inflammation of bones and joints

Question 30

Pathologist

Answer 30

Specialist in the study of disease

Question 31

Psychosis

Answer 31

Abnormal condition of the mind ; a serious mental disorder that involves loss of normal perception of reality

Question 32

Renal

Answer 32

Pertaining to the kidney

Question 33

Rhinitis

Answer 33

Inflammation of the nose

Question 34

Sarcoma

Answer 34

Cancerous (malignant) tumor of connective tissue , such as bone , muscle, fat, or cartilage

Question 35

Thrombocyte

Answer 35

Clotting cell; a platelet

Question 36

Thrombosis

Answer 36

Abnormal condition of clot formation

Question 37

Neural

Answer 37

Pertaining to nerves

Question 38

Arthralgia

Answer 38

Pain in joints

Question 39

Leukocyte

Answer 39

White blood cells

Question 40

Gastrectomy

Answer 40

Excision of the stomach

Question 41

Leukemia

Answer 41

Cancerous white blood cells in bone and blood marrow

Question 42

Arthrogram

Answer 42

X-ray of joints

Question 43

Neuralgia

Answer 43

Condition of nerve pain

Question 44

Gastric

Answer 44

Pertaining to the stomach

Question 45

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 45

Higher than normal level of parathyroid hormone in the blood

Question 46

Gastroenteritis

Answer 46

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines

Question 47

Neurologist

Answer 47

Specialist of nerves

Question 48

Nephrology

Answer 48

Study of the kidney and it’s disease

Question 49

Nephrosis

Answer 49

Abnormal condition of the kidney

Question 50

Leukocytosis

Answer 50

Abnormal condition of white blood cells

Question 51

Neurotomy

Answer 51

Incision of a nerve

Question 52

Anemia

Answer 52

Deficiency of hemoglobin and or in number of red blood cells

Question 53

Autopsy

Answer 53

Viewing and examining of a dead body to determine cause of death

Question 54

Dysentery

Answer 54

Condition of painful intestines