Word diff Lesson #10

Question 1

Median Sternotomy

Answer 1

The operation of cutting through the midline of the sternum.

Question 2

mediastinotomy

Answer 2

The operation of cutting into the mediastinue (the mass of tissues and organs separating the two pleural sacs).

Question 3

mental

Answer 3

Pertaining to the mind or chin (mentum).

Question 4

omental

Answer 4

Pertaining to the omentum (a fold of peritoneum extending from the stomach to adjacent organ in the abdominal cavity.

Question 5

metaphysis

Answer 5

The wider part of the extremity of the shaft of a long bone, adjacent to the epipyseal disk.

Question 6

metastasis

Answer 6

The transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected with it (usually referring to malignancy).

Question 7

mucous

Answer 7

Pertaining to or resembling mucus; adjectival form of mucus.

Question 8

mucus

Answer 8

The free slime of the mucous membranes, composed of secretion of the glands.

Question 9

osteal

Answer 9

Bony, osseous.

Question 10

ostial

Answer 10

Pertaining to an ostium (a door or opening; used to designate an opening into a tubular organ or between two distinct cavities).