Unit 3

Question 1

What is the definition of this medical term:

diplo-

Answer 1

Double

Question 2

What is the definition of this medical term:

dys-

Answer 2

Painful, difficult

Question 3

What is the definition of this medical term:

ecto-

Answer 3

Outside

Question 4

What is the definition of this medical term:

endo-, intra-

Answer 4

Inside

Question 5

What is the definition of this medical term:

epi-

Answer 5

Upper, above

Question 6

___: the rupture of blood underneath the skin; also known as bruising

Answer 6

Ecchymosis

Question 7

___: abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues or body cavities causing swelling or distention of the affected parts.

Answer 7

Edema

Question 8

___: the recording and interpreting of the electrical activity of the heart and measures the actions of the heart for abnormalities

Answer 8

Electrocardiography

Question 9

___: the occlusion of blood flow by a blood clot which can result in stroke or heart attack

Answer 9

Embolism

Question 10

___: an instrument consisting of two fiber optic lines, one which lights up the body cavity and the other which carries the image of that body cavity back

Answer 10

Endoscope

Question 11

___: skin redness

Answer 11

Erythema

Question 12

___: the cause of a specific disorder or disease

Answer 12

Etiology

Question 13

___: the relapse of a chronic condition

Answer 13

Exacerbation

Question 14

___: parts of the body that are located away from the trunk. Includes the arms and legs

Answer 14

Extremities