Final Flashcards
A ___ , such as laser is a word formed from the initial letter or letters of the major parts of a compound term.
Acronym
___ is the material within the cell membrane that is not part of the nucleus.
Cytoplasm
___ is the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together.
Crepitation
-rrhexis
Rupture
Tax/o
Coordination
Ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o
Tendon
Ton/o
Tone, tension, stretching
Tri-
Three
The form of ___ known as LDL is harmful because it contributes to plaque build up in the arteries.
Cholesterol
A/An ___ is a medication that kills or damages cells.
Cytotoxic Drug
The diagnostic test ___ is also known as sleep study.
Polysomnography
The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ___.
Peristalsis
A/An ___ is a surgical incision into the urethra for relief of a stricture.
Urethrotomy
A radio graphic study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium is known as ___.
Myelography
What guarantees repayment for financial losses resulting from an employee’s act or failure to act?
Bonding insurance