Master 9-15

Question 1

anter/o

Answer 1

anterior; front; before

Question 2

adhesion-

Answer 2

abnormal joining of parts

Question 3

tetra-

Answer 3

four

Question 4

apex-

Answer 4

the pointed extremity of a conical structure

Question 5

acidosis

Answer 5

excessive acidity of body fluids, due to an accumulation of acids or an excessive loss of bases

Question 6

leuk/o

Answer 6

white

Question 7

cyan/o

Answer 7

blue

Question 8

analgesia-

Answer 8

absence of the normal sensation of pain

Question 9

di-

Answer 9

two

Question 10

aphagia-

Answer 10

inability to swallow

Question 11

melan/o

Answer 11

black

Question 12

dors/o

Answer 12

back

Question 13

adduction-

Answer 13

movement toward the midline

Question 14

anaerobic-

Answer 14

living in the absence of oxygen

Question 15

caud/o

Answer 15

tail

Question 16

adenoidectomy-

Answer 16

excision of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids)

Question 17

later/o

Answer 17

pertaining to the side

Question 18

ventr/o

Answer 18

pertaining to the front side of the body

Question 19

super/o

Answer 19

situated above something; higher

Question 20

anoxemia-

Answer 20

insufficient oxygenation of the blood

Question 21

anaphylaxis-

Answer 21

an immediate allergic reaction to a foreign substance

Question 22

nulli-

Answer 22

none

Question 23

pariet/o

Answer 23

pertaining to the wall of the cavity

Question 24

abruptio

Answer 24

a tearing away from

Question 25

intern/o

Answer 25

within; on the inside

Question 26

anastomosis-

Answer 26

the surgical connection of two tubular structures

Question 27

infer/o

Answer 27

beneath; lower

Question 28

anemia-

Answer 28

reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells

Question 29

chlor/o

Answer 29

green

Question 30

anoxia-

Answer 30

without oxygen

Question 31

extern/o

Answer 31

exterior

Question 32

viscer/o

Answer 32

body organs

Question 33

dist/o

Answer 33

away from center

Question 34

aphasia-

Answer 34

inability to speak

Question 35

medi/o

Answer 35

pertaining to the middle

Question 36

adenectomy-

Answer 36

excision of a gland

Question 37

abrasion-

Answer 37

scraping away a portion of the skin or mucous membrane

Question 38

abscess-

Answer 38

a localized collection of pus in any part of the body

Question 39

anesthetic-

Answer 39

an agent that produces anesthesia

Question 40

cephal/o

Answer 40

head

Question 41

bi-

Answer 41

twice; double

Question 42

tri-

Answer 42

three

Question 43

anatomy-

Answer 43

the branch of science dealing with the structure or organisms

Question 44

mono-

Answer 44

single

Question 45

arrhythmia-

Answer 45

irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat

Question 46

appendectomy-

Answer 46

surgical removal of the appendix

Question 47

amenorrhea-

Answer 47

absence or suppression of menstruation

Question 48

abduction

Answer 48

movement away from midline

Question 49

erythr/o

Answer 49

red

Question 50

peripher/o

Answer 50

away from the center

Question 51

quad- & quadra-

Answer 51

four

Question 52

uni-

Answer 52

one

Question 53

amputation-

Answer 53

removal of limb

Question 54

anomaly-

Answer 54

deviation from normal

Question 55

primi-

Answer 55

first

Question 56

aerobic

Answer 56

living only in the presence of oxygen

Question 57

proxim/o

Answer 57

towards the center point

Question 58

alkalosis-

Answer 58

excessive alkalinity of body fluids due to an accumulation of bases or an excessive loss of acids

Question 59

xanth/o

Answer 59

yellow

Question 60

apnea-

Answer 60

temporary cessation of breathing

Question 61

adnexa

Answer 61

accessory parts of a structure

Question 62

anesthesia-

Answer 62

partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness

Question 63

aneurysm-

Answer 63

localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel

Question 64

multi-

Answer 64

many; much

Question 65

central

Answer 65

situated at or pertaining to center

Question 66

poster/o

Answer 66

posterior; back; situated behind

Question 67

poly-

Answer 67

many; much