Medical Terminology Flashcards
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bronch
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bronchus (s), bronchi (pl)
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capn
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carbon dioxide
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laryng
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larynx (voice box)
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ox
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oxygen
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pharyng
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pharynx (throat)
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muc
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mucus
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nas
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nose
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pneum
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lung, air
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pneumon
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lung, air
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pulmon
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lung
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py
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pus
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thorac
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chest, chest cavity
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trache
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trachea (windpipe)
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rhin
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nose
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sinus
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sinus (s), sinuses (pl)
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-ary
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pertaining to
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-rrhea
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flow, discharge
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-centesis
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surgical puncture to remove fluid
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-scope
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instrument used for visual examination
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-eal
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pertaining to
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-scopic
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pertaining to visual examination
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-ectomy
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surgical removal, excision
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-scopy
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visual examination
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-pnea
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breathing
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a-, an-
absence of, without
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-rrhagia
rapid flow of blood
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dys-
difficult, painful, abnormal
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-ia
diseased state, condition of
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-stomy
creation of an artificial opening
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-meter
instrument used to measure
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-thorax
chest, chest cavity
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endo-
within
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hyper-
above, excessive
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cyst
bladder, sac
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hem
blood
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hemat
blood
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lith
stone, calculus
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nephr
kidney
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noct
night
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olig
scanty, few
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pyel
renal pelvis
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-emia
blood condition
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-gram
record, radiographic image
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ureter
ureter
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urethr
urethra
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ren
kidney
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ur, urin
urination, urine, urinary tract
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cervic
cervix or neck
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colp
vagina
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-rrhaphy
suturing, repairing
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-tripsy
surgical crushing
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-pexy
surgical fixation, suspension
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-plasty
surgical repair
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-graphy
process of recording, radiographic imaging
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-iasis
condition
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gynec
woman
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hyster
uterus
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mamm
breast
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mast
breast
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men
menstruation
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metr
uterus
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oophor
ovary
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orchid
testis, testicle
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prostat
prostate gland
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salping
uterine tube (fallopian tube)
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scrot
scrotum
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vagin
vagina
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vas
vessel, duct
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-cele
hernia, protrusion
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-ptosis
drooping, sagging, prolapse
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-rrhexis
rupture
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abdomin
abdomen; abdominal cavity
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an
anus
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append, appendic
appendix
75
chol
gall, bile
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col, colon
colon
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duoden
duodenum
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enter
intestines (the small intestine)
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esophag
esophagus
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gastr
stomach
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lingu
tongue
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or
mouth
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gingiv
gums
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gloss
tongue
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pancreat
pancreas
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peps
digestion
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hepat
liver
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ile
ileum
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phag
swallowing, eating
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proct
rectum
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jejun
jejunum
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lapar
abdomen, abdominal cavity
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rect
rectum
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sigmoid
sigmoid colon
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-algia
pain
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audi
hearing
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blephar
eyelid
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ir: irid
iris
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kerat
cornea (also means "hard, horny tissue)
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myring
eardrum (tympanic membrane)
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ophthalm
eye
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opt
vision
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ot
ear
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retin
retina
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scler
sclera
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tympan
middle ear
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-metry
measurement
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-plegia
paralysis
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adrenal
adrenal gland
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dips
thirst
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crin
to secrete
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thym
thymus gland
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glyc
sugar
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-ism
state of
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thyroid
thyroid gland
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What is the name for an air cavity within the cranial bones that opens onto the nasal cavities?
paranasal sinus
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The passageway for air to the bronchi is the _____.
trachea
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The anatomic structure, commonly known as the voice box, that is identifiable externally by the large bump in the neck (the Adam's apple) is the _____.
larynx
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The word root pneum means _____.
lung or air
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The word root nas means _____.
nose
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The word root pharyng means _____.
pharynx
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The suffix -pnea means _____.
breathing
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The term nasopharyngitis means _____.
inflammation of the nose and pharynx
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The diseased state of the bronchi and lungs characterized by high fever, chills, and coughing is called _____.
bronchopneumonia
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Tracheitis is inflammation of the _____.
windpipe
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The medical term literally translated as "abnormal condition of fungus in the nose" is _____.
rhinomycosis
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What is the medical term for the instrument used to measure carbon dioxide?
capnometer
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The medical term for deficient breathing is:
hypopnea
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A(n) _____ is used to perform pulse oximetry, which measures the amount of oxygen in the blood.
oximeter
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Emphysema, which is strongly associated with cigarette smoking, primarily affects which lung structure(s)?
alveoli
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A bronchoscope is an instrument used _____.
for the visual examination of the bronchi
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Life-threatening obstructions of the upper airway may require an emergency incision of the trachea, also known as a _____.
tracheotomy
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Visual examination of the larynx is called _____.
laryngoscopy
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Bronchoscopy is _____.
visual examination of the bronchi
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An early symptom of emphysema is difficulty breathing on exertion. The medical term for difficult breathing is _____.
dyspnea
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The lungs lie within the chest, whose word root is _____.
thorac
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The medical term meaning "pertaining to within the trachea" is _____.
endotracheal
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The medical term for a surgical incision into the chest is _____.
thoracotomy
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Hypoxia is the medical term for ____.
condition of deficient oxygen
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COPD is the abbreviation of _____.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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The plural form of the medical term for an air sac within the lung is _____.
alveoli
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A term meaning "pertaining to mucus": is _____.
mucous
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Hypercapnia, which is _____, is an abnormality that can result from disorders such as emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
the condition of excessive carbon dioxide
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The word root for the throat is _____.
pharyng
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The medical term that describes the creation of an artificial opening into the trachea is _____:
tracheostomy
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The suffix that means "surgical puncture to remove fluid" is _____.
-centesis
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Chronic bronchitis is characterized by a cough and excessive pulmonary secretions. The term pulmonary means _____.
pertaining to the lungs
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Pneumothorax means _____.
air in the chest cavity
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The term _____ means visual examination of the chest cavity.
thoracoscopy
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In the term pyorrhea, the word root is _____, meaning _____, and the suffix is _____, meaning _____.
py, pus; -rrhea, discharge
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The word root meaning sugar is:
glyc
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The adrenal glands are:
paired glands, one of which is located above each kidney
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Secreted by the islets of Langerhans, this hormone reduces blood sugar:
insulin
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A chemical substance secreted by an endocrine gland that is carried in the blood to a target tissue is a(n):
hormone
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Clusters of endocrine tissue found throughout the pancreas are known as:
islets of Langerhans
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This organ, which lies across the upper abdomen, has a role in digestion, as well as in hormone secretion:
pancreas
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The _____ is a lymphatic organ located behind the sternum.
thymus
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One function of the endocrine system is to influence growth, development, and metabolism. true or false
True
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This gland regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
thyroid
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The ______ is called the “master gland” because it produces hormones that stimulate the function of other endocrine glands.
pituitary
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The word root crin means:
to secrete
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In the term endocrine, the prefix means:
within
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The word root for the name of the gland that secretes adrenaline is:
adrenal
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_____ regulation happens slowly but with longer-lasting effects, whereas _____ regulation takes place quickly, with short-term effects.
endocrine system; nervous system
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Thym is the word root for:
thymus
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The sum total of all the chemical processes that take place in a living organism is termed:
metabolism
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The word root acr means:
extremities
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The medical term that means inflammation of the adrenal gland is:
adrenalitis
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Type the word that means enlargement of a gland.
adenomegaly
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The meaning of the medical term acromegaly is:
enlargement of the extremities
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The medical term meaning condition of excessive glucose in the blood is:
hyperglycemia
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The medical term that means condition of excessive thyroid gland activity is:
hyperthyroidism
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The disorder of the thyroid gland whose symptoms include abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs, tremor, nervousness, weight loss, fatigue, and palpitations is:
Graves disease
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The abbreviation for the chronic disease characterized by insufficient insulin production is:
DM
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The medical term that describes a chronic syndrome resulting from a deficiency in the hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex is:
Addison disease
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Type the term that means condition of deficient glucose in the blood.
hypoglycemia
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Two common symptoms of diabetes are excessive thirst and excessive urine production. The medical terms for these symptoms are:
polydipsia, polyuria
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The medical term meaning tumor composed of glandular tissue is:
adenoma
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Adenosis means:
abnormal condition of a gland
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The general term for an enlarged thyroid gland is:
goiter
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Diabetes is a chronic disease resulting in insufficient production of insulin. _____ diabetes has a gradual onset and usually occurs in middle-aged or elderly adults.
Type 2
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Type the term that describes the state of an underactive thyroid gland.
hypothyroidism
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Diabetes is a chronic disease resulting in insufficient production of insulin. _____ diabetes has an abrupt onset and occurs primarily in childhood or adolescence.
Type 1
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The medical term that literally translates as blood condition of sugar and refers to blood sugar levels is:
glycemia
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Adrenalectomy is the excision of:
an adrenal gland
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The medical term thyroidectomy refers to the removal of:
the thyroid gland
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FBS is the abbreviation for the medical term for a:
blood test used to determine the amount of sugar in the blood
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Type the medical term that means surgical removal of the thymus gland.
thymectomy
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funnel-shaped reservoir in which urine collects before passing to the ureter
renal pelvis
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The slender tube that receives urine from the kidneys and carries it to the bladder is called the:
ureter
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The hollow muscular organ that temporarily holds urine is the:
urinary bladder
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The meaning of the word root urin is:
urine
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The word root meaning “night” is:
noct
194
The meaning of the word root ureter is:
ureter
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The word part that completes the medical term meaning “inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney,” glomerul/o/_______/itis, is:
nephr
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In the medical term nephrolithiasis, the suffix means:
condition
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The meaning of the suffix -lysis is:
loosening, dissolution, separating
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The meaning of the suffix -tripsy is:
surgical crushing
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In the medical term glycosuria, the suffix means:
condition of urine
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The meaning of the medical term cystitis is
inflammation of the bladder
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The medical term incontinence refers to:
inability to control bladder, bowels, or both
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The meaning of the medical term cystolith is:
a stone in the bladder
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The medical term that means “inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney” is:
pyelonephritis
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The medical term meaning “condition of stones in the ureters” is:
ureterolithiasis
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The medical term nephritis means “inflammation of the:
kidney
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The medical term meaning “surgical repair of the urethra” is:
urethroplasty
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The meaning of the medical term nephrostomy is:
creation of an artificial opening into the kidney
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The medical term meaning “incision of the renal pelvis to remove a stone” is:
pyelolithotomy
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Type the word part that means “condition of blood.”
-emia
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If a patient voids into a receptacle, he or she has:
urinated
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The passage of a catheter into the urinary bladder to withdraw urine is called:
urinary catheterization
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The meaning of the medical term cystogram is:
a radiographic image of the bladder
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The medical term that refers to the visual examination of the bladder is:
cystoscopy
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The word part that completes the medical term meaning “suturing of the meatus,” _____/o/rrhaphy, is:
meat
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If the word root tom means “sectional,” what is the medical term for a sectional radiographic image of the kidney?
nephrotomogram
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The meaning of the medical term anuria is:
absence of urine
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The medical term that means “blood in the urine” is:
hematuria
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The medical term for night urination is:
nocturia
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The medical term pyuria means:
pus in the urine
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The medical term that means “scanty urination” is:
oliguria
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The medical term for the procedure that removes impurities from the blood because the kidneys are no longer able to do so is:
hemodialysis
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The abbreviation of the medical term for multiple routine tests conducted on a urine specimen is:
UA
223
UTI is an abbreviation for the medical term meaning:
infection of one or more organs of the urinary tract
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The medical term for a radiographic image of the kidney is:
nephrogram
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The anatomic structure directly behind the pupil that focuses and bends light is called the:
lens
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The middle layer of the eye is the:
choroid
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Once an image is received by vision receptors in the retina, the _____ carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain.
optic nerve
228
The pigmented muscular structure that allows light to pass through is the:
iris
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The innermost layer of the eye, which contains the vision receptors, is the:
retina
230
This structure forms the outer protective layer of the eye:
sclera
231
The medical term that means “inflammation of the eyelid” is:
blepharitis
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The medical term for a defective curvature of the refractive surface of the eye is:
astigmatism
233
The meaning of the medical term cataract is:
clouding of the lens of the eye
234
Glaucoma is:
an eye disorder caused by optic nerve damage
235
The medical term for farsightedness is:
hyperopia
236
The meaning of the medical term keratoplasty is:
surgical repair of the cornea (corneal transplant)
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The medical term for the instrument used to measure (the curvature of) the cornea is:
keratometer
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The medical term for the surgical procedure used to remove part of the iris is:
iridectomy
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LASIK is an acronym for the procedure used to _____ the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea.
reshape
240
Which instrument is used to examine the interior of the eye?
ophthalmoscope
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The eardrum is also called the:
tympanic membrane
242
The bones of the middle ear that carry sound vibrations are the:
ossicles
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The _____ is connected to the oval window in the middle ear.
cochlea
244
The _____ equalize(s) air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum.
Eustachian tube
245
The ossicles are the incus, the stapes, and the _____.
malleus
246
A physician who studies and treats disorders of the ear, nose, and throat is an:
otorhinolaryngologist
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The abbreviation of the medical term referring to the inflammation of the middle ear is:
OM
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Type the term for discharge from the ear.
otorrhea
249
A ringing or buzzing sound in your ear is called:
tinnitus
250
Myringoplasty is:
surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
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Type the term that means “surgical repair of the middle ear.”
tympanoplasty
252
The medical term that refers to an instrument used to measure hearing is:
audiometer
253
The meaning of the medical term otoscope is:
instrument used for visual examination of the ear
254
Surgical incision of the tympanum to relieve the pressure and buildup of fluid is called:
myringotomy
255
The small sac-like structure that stores bile is called:
gallbladder
256
The _____ performs the swallowing action that passes food from the mouth into the esophagus
pharynx
257
The ileum is the:
third portion of the small intestine
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The first section of the colon that leads away from the cecum is called the:
ascending colon
259
The word root enter means:
small intestine
260
The word root gloss means:
tongue
261
The word root meaning digestion is:
peps
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The organ that stores and churns food so that it can be broken down further for absorption in the small intestines is the:
stomach
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The _____, _____, and ____ are accessory organs of the digestive system.
gallbladder, liver, and pancreas
264
The word root phag means:
swallowing
265
Which disease involves chronic inflammation of the ileum and cobblestone ulcerations?
Crohn's disease
266
What is the abbreviation for the disease characterized by the abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus?
GERD
267
The medical term for an inflamed liver is:
hepatitis
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Type the medical term that means inflammation of the gallbladder.
cholecystitis
269
The medical term that means tumor of the liver is:
hepatoma
270
What does the term gingivitis mean?
inflammation of the gums
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Type the term that means enlarged liver:
hepatomegaly
272
The medical term that means pertaining to the stomach and the esophagus is:
gastroesophageal
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The protrusion or rupture of an organ through the body wall that normally contains it is called:
hernia
274
A tumor like growth extending outward from a mucous membrane is called:
polyp
275
The medical term meaning inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers is:
ulcerative colitis
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Type the term that means painful or difficult swallowing.
dysphagia
277
Varicose veins in the rectal area are called:
hemorrhoids
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An open sore that develops on the inside lining of the esophagus, stomach or upper portion of the small intestine (duodenum) is called:
peptic ulcer
279
The diagnostic procedure in which a series of radiographic images is taken of the large intestine after a barium enema has been administered rectally is abbreviated:
BE
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A series of radiographic films taken of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum after the patient swallows barium is called:
upper GI series
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The visual examination of the entire colon is called:
colonoscopy
282
Which organ(s) are removed during a cholecystectomy?
gallbladder
283
The surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity is called:
abdominocentesis
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The meaning of the medical term ileostomy is the creation of an artificial opening _____.
into the ileum
285
The surgical reduction of gastric capacity to effect significant weight loss in extremely obese individuals is called:
bariatric surgery
286
The medical term for an artificial opening in the stomach is:
gastrostomy
287
The instrument used for visual examination of the abdominal cavity is:
laparoscope
288
The radiographic examination of the common bile ducts and the pancreatic ducts with contrast media, fluoroscopy, and endoscopy is called:
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
289
The primary male sex organs are called:
testes
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The substance composed of sperm and secretions of the prostate, seminal vesicles, and other glands is called:
semen
291
The epididymis is
a coiled tube atop each testis
292
The structure that encircles the upper end of the urethra is called the:
prostate gland
293
The duct carrying sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is called the:
vas deferens
294
The meaning of the word root orchi is:
testis, testicle
295
The word part that completes the medical term meaning “creation of artificial openings between ducts,” _____/o/______/o/stomy, is:
vas
296
If vesicul is the word root meaning “seminal vesicle,” the medical term that means “inflammation of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles” is:
prostatovesiculitis
297
The meaning of the medical term prostatocystitis is “inflammation of the:
prostate gland and the bladder
298
Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection is called:
erectile dysfunction
299
A noncancerous condition characterized by enlarged sections of the prostate gland is called:
benign prostatic hyperplasia
300
The meaning of the medical term vasectomy is:
excision of a duct
301
The medical term for surgical removal of successive pieces of prostate gland tissue is:
transurethral resection of the prostate gland
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The meaning of the medical term digital rectal exam is:
finger palpation of the prostate gland through the rectum
303
The abbreviation STD stands for:
sexually transmitted disease
304
The suffix that means “to rupture” is:
rrhexis
305
BPH is the abbreviation for:
benign prostatic hyperplasia
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The anatomic term for female egg cells (plural) is:
ova
307
The muscular pear-sized, pear-shaped organ that lies in the pelvic cavity (except during pregnancy) is called the:
uterus
308
The endometrium is the
inner lining of the uterus
309
The word root salping means:
uterine tube
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The word part that completes the medical term meaning “visual examination of the uterus (uterine cavity),” _______/o/scopy, is:
hyster
311
The word part that completes the medical term meaning “excision of an ovary,” _______/ectomy, is:
oophor
312
The word part that completes the medical term meaning “surgical repair of the vagina,” _______/o/plasty, is
colp
313
In the medical term amenorrhea, the word root means:
menstruation
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Type the five-letter word root that means “woman.”
gynec
315
The medical term that means “rapid flow of blood from the uterus at menstruation” is:
menorrhagia
316
The meaning of the medical term salpingitis is “inflammation of the:
uterine tube
317
The meaning of the medical term oophoritis is “inflammation of the:
ovary
318
The meaning of the medical term dysmenorrhea is:
painful menstrual discharge
319
The medical term hysteroptosis is also called:
uterine prolapse
320
The medical term endometriosis means:
abnormal condition where endometrial tissue grows in various areas in the pelvic cavity
321
The medical term salpingocele means:
herniation of a uterine tube
322
The meaning of the medical term hysteropexy is:
surgical fixation of the uterus
323
The medical term meaning “excision of the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries” is:
hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
324
The meaning of the medical term mammoplasty is:
surgical repair of the breast
325
The medical term referring to radiographic imaging of the breast is:
mammography
326
Type the medical term that means “abnormal condition of fungus in the vagina.”
vaginomycosis
327
The medical term for vaginal prolapse is:
colpoptosis
328
What is the abbreviation of the medical term referring to inflammation of the female pelvic organs?
PID
329
Another name for a fibroid tumor is a myoma. true or false
true
