Unit 1

Question 1

What is the definition of this medical term:

ab-

Answer 1

Away from

Question 2

What is the definition of this medical term:

ad-

Answer 2

Toward

Question 3

What is the definition of this medical term:

-ation

Answer 3

Process, condition

Question 4

What is the definition of this medical term:

-algia

Answer 4

Pain

Question 5

What is the definition of this medical term:

angi/o

Answer 5

Vessel (blood)

Question 6

___: the removal of one or more upper levels of skin due to being scraped or by the application of friction to the skin. The resulting wound can be painful since it exposes underlying tissue and nerves to air and foreign substances.

Answer 6

Abrasion

Question 7

___: an accumulation of pus within the tissues of the body as a result of the body’s defensive resistance against an infection. White blood cells surround the infection and create the accumulation of pus. Deep infections in the body can cause serious injury to internal organs and tissues.

Answer 7

Abscess

Question 8

___: sudden and relatively severe onset of a disease or disease symptoms that then subside within a short period of time. This sudden onset of symptoms can be indicative of numerous conditions and illnesses.

Answer 8

Acute

Question 9

___: ability to walk

Answer 9

Ambulatory

Question 10

___: extreme immune system response to an allergen that is rapid in onset and can potentially be fatal.

Answer 10

Anaphylaxis

Question 11

___: hemoglobin or red blood cell levels that are lower than normal.

Answer 11

Anemia

Question 12

___: the function or immobility of a joint as a result of trauma, surgery, bone fusion or disease

Answer 12

Ankylosis

Question 13

___: medication that counteracts the actions and properties of another

Answer 13

Antagonist

Question 14

___: also known as an irregular heartbeat, it is the interruption of a heart rhythm

Answer 14

Arrhythmia

Question 15

___: without symptoms

Answer 15

Asymptomatic