Chapter 1 part 3

Question 1

ab

Answer 1

away from, negative, absent

Question 2

dextr/o

Answer 2

right side

Question 3

macro

Answer 3

large abnormal size or long

Question 4

megal/o

Answer 4

large, great

Question 5

pre

Answer 5

before

Question 6

ad

Answer 6

toward, to, in the direction of

Question 7

sinistr/o

Answer 7

left side

Question 8

in

Answer 8

in, into, not, without

Question 9

olig/o

Answer 9

scanty, few

Question 10

post

Answer 10

after, behind

Question 11

inter

Answer 11

between

Question 12

super, supra

Answer 12

above or excessive

Question 13

supracostal

Answer 13

above or outside the ribs

Question 14

end

Answer 14

within

Question 15

ather/o

Answer 15

plaque or fatty substance

Question 16

oma

Answer 16

tumor

Question 17

myc/o

Answer 17

fungus

Question 18

myelopathy

Answer 18

any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord

Question 19

myopathy

Answer 19

disease of muscle tissue

Question 20

mucous

Answer 20

specialized membranes that line body cavities

Question 21

mucus

Answer 21

fluid secreted by the mucous membranes

Question 22

ologist

Answer 22

specialist

Question 23

ology

Answer 23

study of

Question 24

fistula

Answer 24

abnormal passage usually between 2 internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body

Question 25

differential diagnosis

Answer 25

aka rule out is an attempt to determine which one of several diseases is causing signs and symptoms that are present

Question 26

ileum

Answer 26

last and longest portion of the small intestine

Question 27

ilium

Answer 27

part of the hip bone

Question 28

tendinitis

Answer 28

inflammation of the tendon related to overuse

Question 29

malaise

Answer 29

general discomfort or uneasiness that is often the first indication of an infection

Question 30

exudate

Answer 30

fluid such as pus. that leaks out of an infected wound

Question 31

palpation

Answer 31

exam technique in which the examiners hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency and location of certain body parts

Question 32

palpitation

Answer 32

pounding or racing heart

Question 33

pyel/o

Answer 33

renal pelvis which is part of the kidney

Question 34

py/o

Answer 34

pus

Question 35

pyoderma

Answer 35

any acute inflammatory pus forming bacterial infection

Question 36

pyr/o

Answer 36

fever or fire

Question 37

pyrosis

Answer 37

heartburn

Question 38

supination

Answer 38

act of rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is forward or upward

Question 39

suppuration

Answer 39

formation or discharge of pus

Question 40

viral

Answer 40

pertaining to a virus

Question 41

virile

Answer 41

having the nature, properties or qualities of an adult male