Quiz Packet Flashcards
Which of the following is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count?
Leukopenia
The general meaning of “corpus” is
Body
An area of dead myocardial tissue is called
And infarct
The term “lithiasis” means
Abnormal condition of stones
Menarche refers to which of the following?
Beginning of menstruation
Adipose tissue is made of which of the following?
Fat cells
Which of the following terms refers to the ability to breathe comfortably only when in an upright position?
Eupnea
Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts and men?
Gynecomastia
Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose?
Rhinorrhea
The combining form “cephal/o” refers to the
Head
The prefix pertaining to fingernail is
Onych-
Inflammation of the sweat glands is known as
Hidradenitis
The prefix meaning outside or outer is
Exo-
The prefix “brady-“ means
Slow
The patient’s complaint of painful menstrual periods will be documented in the medical record as
Dysmenorrhea