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| “'Cardi' is an example of what word part? “ | ” word root “ |
| ‘"Later/o’ is a word root meaning: “ | ” side “ |
| “_____ ________ is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the vessels. “ | ” blood pressure “ |
| “______ is a hollow space containing body organs. “ | ” cavity “ |
| “______ is expectorated (spit out) matter; phlegm. “ | ” sputum “ |
| “______ is pus in the urine. “ | ” pyuria “ |
| “_______ is pus in the pleural cavity. “ | ” empyema “ |
| “________ is the twisting of the intestine upon itself leading to obstruction. “ | ” volvulus “ |
| “_________ is inflammation of the liver. “ | ” hepatitis “ |
| “_________ is toward the back. “ | ” posterior “ |
| “_________ means pertaining to both sides. “ | ” bilateral “ |
| “__________ is a fungus condition of the ear. “ | ” otomycosis “ |
| “___________ is a surgical repair of the nose. “ | ” rhinoplasty “ |
| “___________ is any disease of the adrenal gland. “ | ” adrenopathy “ |
| “___________ means chewing. “ | ” mastication “ |
| “____________ is the engulfing and eating of bacteria. “ | ” phagocytosis “ |
| “____________ means an abnormal protrusion of the eye. “ | ” exophthalmic “ |
| “A ________ is a blood tumor. “ | ” hematoma “ |
| “A ____________ is an instrument used to examine the bronchi. “ | ” bronchoscope “ |
| “A blockage in the pulmonary circulation caused by a moving blood clot is a(n): “ | ” pulmonary embolism. “ |
| A cancer of the blood-forming tissue in bone, red bone marrow, is: | leukemia |
| “A cancerous tumor of a gland is: “ | ” adenocarcinoma “ |
| “A cataract is: “ | ” a reduction of transparency of the lens. “ |
| “A chronic condition characterized by the inability of the left ventricle to pump enough blood through the body to adequately supply systemic tissues is: “ | ” congestive heart failure. “ |
| A chronic degenerative disease of the brain indicated by hand tremors, rigidity, and shuffling gait is known as: | Parkinson's disease |
| “A chronic skin condition characterized by red lesions with silvery scales is known as: “ | ” psoriasis. “ |
| A chronic, progressive liver disease resulting from hepatic cell failure is: | cirrhosis |
| “A combining form which means abdomen is: “ | ” lapar/o. “ |
| “A combining form which means kidney is: “ | ” nephr/o. “ |
| “A common viral head cold: “ | ” coryza “ |
| “A condition in which there is a lack of rhythm of the heart beat is: “ | ” arrhythmia “ |
| A condition of the lungs characterized by widespread narrowing of the bronchioles and formation of mucus plugs producing symptoms of wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing is: | asthma |
| “A congential defect in which the opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta that allows blood to pass across during fetal circulation before birth, fails to close after birth is known as: | patent ductus arteriosus |
| A disease caused by a bacterium and its toxin, resulting in inflammation of mucous membranes primarily in the mouth and throat, is: | diphtheria |
| “A disturbance or abnormality of the heart's normal rhythmic cycle is known as: “ | ” dysrhythmia. “ |
| “A fast heartbeat is known as: “ | ” tachycardia “ |
| “A hernia or protrusion of the rectum is called a: “ | ” rectocele “ |
| “A localized swelling at the edge of an eyelid caused by obstruction of a meibomian gland is known as: “ | ” chalazion. “ |
| “A loss of blood from circulation is: “ | ” hemorrhage. “ |
| “A malignant carcinoma arising from connective tissue is known as: “ | ” sarcoma. “ |
| “A malignant tumor of glandular epithelial tissue is known as: “ | ” adenocarcinoma. “ |
| “A medical field that emphasizes the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and overall health with an emphasis on preventative medicine is: “ | ” osteopathy. “ |
| “A medication that is used to decrease peristalsis in the GI tract to stop diarrhea is: “ | ” antispasmodic. “ |
| “A nosebleed: “ | ” epistaxis “ |
| “A part of a word that modifies its primary meaning is: “ | ” suffix “ |
| “A pathologist is a physician who studies what? “ | ” disease “ |
| “A physical examination that listens to sounds within the body: “ | ” auscultation “ |
| “A physician who specializes in the study of the anus and the rectum is called a: “ | ” proctologist “ |
| “A physician who specializes in the study of the endocrine system is known as a/an: “ | ” endocrinologist “ |
| “A prefix that means 'deficient' is: “ | ” hypo- “ |
| A procedure that removes nitrogenous wastes and excess ions from the blood, replacing the normal function of the kidneys, is: | hemodialysis |
| “A procedure using an endoscope modified to view the bladder is: “ | ” cystoscopy. “ |
| “A protrusion of a loop of the small intestine through the abdominal wall in the groin region is a(n): “ | ” inguinal hernia. “ |
| “A radiologic procedure that uses computer imaging to produce three-dimensional images of organs in the chest and abdomen is know as a(n): “ | ” CAT scan. “ |
| “A recording of a procedure in which the electrical events associated with the beating of the heart are evaluated is a(n): “ | ” electrocardiogram. “ |
| “A ringing sound in the ear is called: “ | ” tinnitus “ |
| “A sheet of muscle that divides the thoracic and abdominal cavities: “ | ” diaphragm “ |
| “A smalltriangular area near the base of the bladder is: | trigone |
| “A surgical incision into the skull is: “ | ” craniotomy “ |
| “A surgical puncture of a joint to withdraw or aspirate fluids from the synovial cavity is known as: “ | ” arthrocentesis. “ |
| “A syllable placed at the beginnng of a word is called a/an: “ | ” prefix “ |
| “A term that means no urine production is: “ | ” anuria “ |
| “A therapeutic treatment involving administration of a substance with known toxicity to bacteria is: “ | ” antibiotics. “ |
| “A treatment for cancer using drugs is known as: “ | ” chemotherapy. “ |
| A urine sample that has a fruity, sweet odor may indicate: | diabetes mellitus |
| “A vagotomy is defined as: “ | ” surgical dissection of branches of the vagus nerve which innervates much of the GI tract. “ |
| “A varicose condition of veins in the anus that results in painful swellings is: “ | ” hemorrhoids. “ |
| A viral disease characterized by enlarged lymph nodes, an increased number of monocytes and lymphocytes, sore throat, and fatigue is: | mononucleosis |
| “A word part used to ease pronunciation is: “ | ” combining vowel “ |
| “A/an __________ is an instrument used to measure hearing. “ | ” audiometer “ |
| “Abnormal drainage from the ear is known as: “ | ” otorrhea. “ |
| “All of the following are functions of the digestive system except: “ | ” locomotion “ |
| “All of the following are organs of the respiratory system except: “ | ” tonsils “ |
| “All of the following mean 'pertaining to the abdomen' except: “ | ” ceciac “ |
| “All of the following terms refer to the process of emptying the bladder except: “ | ” urochrome “ |
| “An abnormal fear of high places is known as: “ | ” acrophobia “ |
| “An abnormal sensation of numbness and tingling without an objective cause is known as: “ | ” paresthesia. “ |
| “An abscess is defined as: “ | ” a collection of pus from a localized infection. “ |
| “An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is: “ | ” ascites “ |
| An endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine: | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| “An enlargement of the extremities due to excessive growth hormone after puberty is: “ | ” acromegaly “ |
| “An ileus is: “ | ” an obstruction of the intestine. “ |
| “An immature red blood cell is called: “ | ” erythroblast “ |
| An incapacitating mental disorder indicated by a gross distortion of emotions, incapacity to recognize reality and relate to others, and cope with ordinary demands of daily life is known as: | psychosis |
| “An incomplete expansion of the lung; collapsed lung: “ | ” atelectasis “ |
| “An inflammation of the lungs caused by chronic inhalation of fine particles which leads to the formation of a fibrotic tissue around the alveoli and reduces their ability to stretch with incoming air is: “ | pneumoconiosis |
| “An injury to the skin causing discoloration and swelling without breaking the skin surface is known as: “ | ” contusion. “ |
| “An ultrasound procedure in which a kidney is imaged with the use of soundwaves is: “ | ” nephrosonography. “ |
| “An ultrasound procedure that evaluates blood flow in an effort to determine the cause of a localized reduction in blood flow is: “ | ” Doppler sonography. “ |
| “An unusual intolerance of light is known as: “ | ” photophobia “ |
| “An x-ray technique imaging the urinary bladder and ureters is a: “ | ” cystoureterography. “ |
| “Anemia that is caused by an inadequate supply of folic acid is: “ | ” pernicious anemia. “ |
| “Another term for jaundice: “ | ” icterus “ |
| “Cardiac tamponade is: “ | ” acute compression of the heart due to the accumulation of fluid within the pericardial cavity. “ |
| “Chest pain usually caused by an insufficient supply of blood to the heart is: “ | ” angina pectoris. “ |
| “Closing a tendon with sutures is known as: “ | ” tenorrhaphy. “ |
| “Congenital hypothyroidism in children which results in reduced mental development and dwarf-like physical stature is: “ | cretinism |
| “Difficulty in swallowing: “ | ” dysphagia “ |
| “Diseases that are caused by a person's own immune response attacking otherwise healthy tissues are known as: “ | ” autoimmune disorders. “ |
| “DNA which contains genetic material, is the universal acronym for: | deoxyribonucleic acid. |
| “Drooping of the upper eyelid is called: “ | ” blepharoptosis “ |
| “Dryness of the conjunctiva is called: “ | ” xerophthalmia “ |
| “Excessive buildup of ear wax in the external auditory canal is: “ | ” cerumen impaction. “ |
| “Excessive urination “ | ” polyuria “ |
| “Excision of the labyrinth is known as: “ | ” labyrinthectomy. “ |
| “Gingiv/o means: “ | ” gums “ |
| “Hemochromatosis is: “ | ” an inherited disorder that results in an excessive accumulation of iron deposits in the body. “ |
| “Hirsutism is caused by: “ | ” hypersecretion of androgens by the adrenal cortex. “ |
| “Hypercapnia: “ | ” excessive levels of carbon dioxide in the blood “ |
| If a patient presents complaining of lower back pain, the health care provider would do a close assessment of what region? | lumbar |
| If a physician has ordered a lateral chest x-ray, the chest x-ray will be taken from which view? | side |
| In a dorsal recumbent position, the client is lying on his/her: | back |
| “In the anatomic position the palms are: “ | to the front |
| “In the medical term 'colonoscopy'the suffix -scopy means: | “use of an instrument for viewing |
| “In the word 'diameter' | the suffix -meter means: “ |
| “Inflammation and degeneration of a joint is known as: “ | ” arthritis. “ |
| “Inflammation of a nerve is known as: “ | ” neuritis. “ |
| “Inflammation of the eardrum is called: “ | ” myringitis. “ |
| “Inflammation of the pancreas is: “ | ” pancreatitis “ |
| “Inflammation of the pharynx: “ | ” pharyngitis “ |
| “Inflammation of the salivary gland (also known as mumps) is known as: “ | ” sialadenitis “ |
| “Inflammation of the tongue is: “ | ” glossitis. “ |
| Involuntary, rhythmic movements of the eye are known as: | nystagmus |
| “Irritable bowel syndrome is: “ | ” a chronic disease characterized by periodic disturbances of diarrhea and constipation without clear physical damage. “ |
| “Lack of appetite: “ | ” anorexia “ |
| “Muscular wave-like movement to transport GI tract contents through the esophagus and lower GI tract: “ | ” peristalsis “ |
| “One who studies tissues is known as a(n): “ | ” histologist. “ |
| “Otitis media is defined as inflammation of the: “ | ” middle ear. “ |
| “Overgrowth of scar tissue due to excessive collagen formation is called a/an: “ | ” keloid “ |
| “Pain in the bladder: “ | ” cystalgia “ |
| “Parathyroidectomy is removal or excision of: ________. “ | ” one or more parathyroid glands. “ |
| “Phlebitis: “ | ” inflammation of a vein “ |
| “Presence of one or more stones in the kidney is: “ | ” nephrolithiasis. “ |
| “Profuse sweating is called: “ | ” diaphoresis “ |
| “Pulmonary edema is: “ | ” accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and bronchioles. “ |
| “Removal of plaque from an artery: “ | ” endarterectomy “ |
| “Renal pelvis: “ | ” pyel/o “ |
| Repair of a detached retina, in which a portion of the sclera is resected and an implant inserted, is: | scleral buckling |
| “Sideropenia occurs causing deficient production of hemoglobin: “ | ” iron-deficiency anemia “ |
| “Study of the stomach is the definition of what medical term? “ | ” gastrology “ |
| “Surgical excision of part of a vertebra as part of treatment for a herniated disk is: “ | ” laminectomy. “ |
| “Surgical removal of the voice box: “ | ” laryngectomy “ |
| “Surrounding the urinary bladder: “ | ” perivesical “ |
| “The _____ is the opening in the center of the iris. “ | ” pupil “ |
| “The ________ is the first portion of the small intestine. “ | ” duodenum “ |
| “The _________ gland produces an internal secretion. “ | ” endocrine “ |
| “The __________ acts as a lid to cover the opening to the larynx during swallowing: “ | ” epiglottis “ |
| “The absence of pigment in skin is called: “ | ” albinism “ |
| “The abused client comes to the emergency room with multiple purplish patches on the skin caused by leaking blood vessels. The health care worker would chart that the client has multiple: “ | ” ecchymoses. “ |
| The center of thought, personality, emotions, and sensory perception is the: | cerebrum |
| The central portion of the thoracic cavity, between the lungs, is a space called the: | mediastinum |
| “The client complains of a sensation of dizziness. The health care worker should chart that the client is experiencing: “ | ” vertigo. “ |
| “The client has paralysis on one side of the body. The chart would show that the client has: “ | ” hemiplegia. “ |
| “The client is having difficulty voiding after surgery and the nurse notes that the bladder is full. Abnormal accumulation of urine in the bladder resulting from an inability to void is known as: “ | ” urinary retention. “ |
| “The client is taking a medication with a potential side effect of ataxia. The client should be observed for: “ | ” inability to coordinatemuscles while executing a voluntary movement “ |
| “The client reports that he has to get up twice a night to urinate. The health care worker should chart that the client has: “ | ” nocturia. “ |
| “The client's x-ray showed an abnormal enlargement (hypertrophy) of the heart. This client has: “ | ” cardiomegaly. “ |
| “The combining form ‘acoust’ means: “ | ” hearing. “ |
| “The combining form ‘myc/o’ means: “ | ” fungus. “ |
| “The combining form ‘somat/o’ means: “ | ” the body. “ |
| “The combining form 'calc/i' means: “ | ” calcium “ |
| “The combining form 'enter/o' means: “ | ” intestine “ |
| “The combining form 'kal/i' means: “ | ” potassium “ |
| “The combining form which means lens is: “ | ” phac/o. “ |
| “The combining form 'xer/o' means: “ | ” dry “ |
| “The condition 'stricture' refers to: “ | ” abnormal narrowing “ |
| “The creation of a new opening into the colon is called: “ | ” colostomy “ |
| “The definition of encephalitis is: “ | ” inflammation of the brain. “ |
| “The definition of myelitis is: “ | ” inflammation of the spinal cord. “ |
| “The definition of polycystic kidney is: “ | ” a kidney condition characterized by many polyps. “ |
| “The definition of stapedectomy is: “ | ” excision of the stapes to restore hearing. “ |
| “The definition of the medical term arthropathy is: “ | ” disease of a joint “ |
| “The definition of the medical term lithotripsy is: “ | ” surgical technique that crushes stones “ |
| “The definition of the suffix ‘-malacia’ is: “ | ” softening. “ |
| “The dilation of a blood vessel supplying the brain is known as: “ | ” cerebral aneurysm. “ |
| “The elderly patient fractured her hip and needs a hip replacement. She will be scheduled for an: “ | ” arthroplasty. “ |
| “The external ear or auricle is also known as: “ | ” pinna. “ |
| “The external opening of the urethra is the: “ | ” meatus “ |
| “The foundation of a word is the: “ | ” word root “ |
| “The general term for a disease of the eye is: “ | ” ophthalmopathy. “ |
| The health care provider conducts an interview and assessment to discover the cause of the client's disease, which is its ________. | etiology |
| “The inability to breathe in other than an upright position: “ | ” orthopnea “ |
| “The inability to breathe: “ | ” apnea “ |
| “The inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis is: “ | ” pyelonephritis “ |
| “The initial letter or letters of each successive part or major part of a compound term forms a/an: “ | ” acronym “ |
| “The inner portion of the kidney is the: “ | ” medulla “ |
| “The lab test showed that the client's calcium levels were low. This client has: “ | ” hypocalcemia. “ |
| “The medical suffix that means view of is: “ | ” -opsy. “ |
| “The medical term ‘dysuria’ means: “ | ” difficulty or pain in urination. “ |
| “The medical term ‘ureterostenosis’ means: “ | ” condition of a narrowed ureter. “ |
| “The medical term arteriology means: “ | ” study of arteries “ |
| “The medical term bradykinesia means: “ | ” abnormally slow movement. “ |
| “The medical term 'endocrine' refers to glands which secrete “ | ” within the body “ |
| “The medical term for a headache is: “ | ” cephalalgia “ |
| “The medical term for a toothache is: “ | ” dentalgia “ |
| “The medical term for abnormal condition of a gland is: “ | ” adenosis. “ |
| “The medical term for abnormally large red blood cells is: “ | ” macrocytosis. “ |
| “The medical term for any disease of the ear is: “ | ” otopathy. “ |
| “The medical term for coughing up and spitting out blood originating from the lungs is: “ | ” hemoptysis “ |
| “The medical term for earache is: “ | ” otodynia “ |
| “The medical term for farsightedness is: “ | ” hyperopia. “ |
| “The medical term for gas trapped in the GI tract or released through the anus: “ | ” flatus “ |
| “The medical term for impaired hearing is: “ | ” paracusis. “ |
| “The medical term for indigestion is: “ | ” dyspepsia. “ |
| “The medical term for inflammation of the bladder is: “ | ” cystitis “ |
| “The medical term for muscle weakness is: “ | ” myasthenia “ |
| “The medical term for normal vision is: “ | ” emmetropia “ |
| “The medical term for pain in the arm is: “ | ” brachialgia “ |
| “The medical term for persistently high blood pressure is: “ | ” hypertension. “ |
| “The medical term for pertaining to below a reference point is: “ | ” inferior. “ |
| “The medical term for rapid breathing: “ | ” tachypnea “ |
| “The medical term for surgical fixation of the spleen is: “ | ” splenopexy. “ |
| “The medical term for the loss of the ability to eat is: “ | ” aphagia “ |
| “The medical term for total hearing loss is: “ | ” anacusis. “ |
| “The medical term for vomiting is: “ | ” emesis “ |
| “The medical term for whooping cough is: “ | ” pertussis “ |
| “The medical term hypopnea means: “ | ” shallow breathing. “ |
| “The medical term meaning ‘pertaining to the stomach’ is: “ | ” gastric “ |
| “The medical term meaning 'pertaining to below the liver' is: “ | ” subhepatic “ |
| “The medical term meaning 'pertaining to the arteries and veins' is: “ | ” arteriovenous “ |
| “The medical term tracheotomy means: “ | ” incision into the trachea. “ |
| “The medical term tympanoplasty means: “ | ” surgical repair of the tympanic membrane. “ |
| “The medical term which literally means to be seized by sleep is: “ | ” narcolepsy “ |
| “The medical term which means deficient levels of oxygen in the blood is: “ | ” hypoxemia. “ |
| “The medical term which means difficulty breathing is: “ | ” dyspnea. “ |
| “The medical term which means eyestrain is: “ | ” asthenopia. “ |
| “The normal color of urine is: “ | ” yellow to amber “ |
| The organ that is responsible for the production of bile, the recycling of red blood cell components, and the removal of toxins from the blood is the: | liver |
| “The pale area at the proximal end of the nail is the: “ | ” lunula. “ |
| “The paraplegic must exercise his muscles daily to prevent muscle wasting or: “ | ” atrophy “ |
| “The parts of a cell that perform many of its functions such as construction of molecules and release of energy are known as: “ | ” organelles. “ |
| “The patient complains of headache and nausea. The health care provider should chart these: “ | ” symptoms. “ |
| “The patient has an injury on his shin. The nurse should check the circulation distal to the point of injury. The nurse should check circulation in the: “ | ” foot. “ |
| “The patient is scheduled to have a diagnostic procedure that records the electrical impulses of the brain. This is a(n): “ | ” electroencephalography. “ |
| “The patient presents with trauma to his arm. The health care provider should carefully assess what region? “ | ” brachial “ |
| “The patient with glaucoma underwent an incision into his iris with a laser to allow the aqueous humor to drain from the anterior chamber. This is known as: “ | ” iridotomy. “ |
| “The patient's skin had a yellowish coloration. The health care provider should chart that the skin: “ | ” was jaundiced. “ |
| “The physician has prescribed a medication to relieve the patient's pain. The nurse should prepare to give a(n): “ | ” analgesic. “ |
| “The pituitary gland is also known as the: “ | ” hypophysis “ |
| “The plural form of calculus is: “ | ” calculi “ |
| “The plural of 'atrium' is: “ | ” atria “ |
| “The prefix ‘brady-’ means: “ | ” slow. “ |
| “The prefix ‘meta’ means: “ | ” after or change. “ |
| “The prefix ‘syn-’ means: “ | ” together. “ |
| “The prefix bi- means: “ | ” two “ |
| “The prefix -endo means: “ | ” within “ |
| “The prefix 'olig-' means: “ | ” few |
| “The prefix which means normal or good is: “ | ” eu-. “ |
| “The pregnant client will soon deliver a baby head first. This presentation is known as: “ | ” cephalic. “ |
| “The process of dissolving a blood clot is: “ | ” thrombolysis. “ |
| “The process whereby the genetic structure is changed is called: “ | ” mutation “ |
| “The ring of smooth muscle that forms the colored part of the eye is the: “ | ” iris. “ |
| “The shaft of a long bone is called a/an: “ | ” diaphysis “ |
| “The singular form of the term axillae is: “ | ” axilla “ |
| “The singular form of the word bacteria is: “ | ” bacterium “ |
| “The site of gas exchange between lungs and blood: “ | ” alveoli “ |
| “The spreading of cancer cells from the primary tumor is known as: “ | ” metastasis. “ |
| “The structural and functional unit of the kidney is the: “ | ” nephron “ |
| “The structure(s) that join the kidneys to the urinary bladder is the: “ | ” ureters. “ |
| “The study and medical practice of the nervous system is: “ | ” neurology. “ |
| “The study of the stomach and the intestine is: “ | ” gastroenterology “ |
| “The suffix ‘-cele’ means: “ | ” hernia or protrusion. “ |
| “The suffix ‘-opia’ means: “ | ” vision. “ |
| “The suffix ‘-trophy’ means: “ | nourishment, development |
| “The suffix _____ means 'the study of'. “ | ” -logy “ |
| “The suffix -crit means: “ | ” to separate “ |
| “The suffix '-dynia' means: “ | ” pain “ |
| “The suffix -dynia means: “ | ” pain “ |
| “The suffix -itis means: “ | ” inflammation “ |
| “The suffix -pathy means: “ | ” disease “ |
| “The suffix -pnea means: “ | ” breathing “ |
| “The suffix '-tripsy' means: “ | ” surgical crushing “ |
| “The suffix which means condition of is: “ | ” -osis. “ |
| “The suffix which means incision or surgical cut into is: “ | ” -tomy. “ |
| “The suffix which means surgical fixation or fusion is: “ | ” -desis. “ |
| “The suffix(es) meaning 'pertaining to' is/are: “ | ” all of the above “ |
| The surgical creation of an opening into the colon, by way of the abdominal wall is a(n): | colostomy |
| “The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called: “ | ” thyroidectomy “ |
| “The surgical incision into the abdomen is: “ | ” laparotomy “ |
| “The surgical puncture of the chest for aspiration of fluid: “ | ” thoracocentesis “ |
| “The term for the chamber that joins the semicircular canals and the cochlea and contains sensory receptors that respond to changes in body position for equilibrium is: “ | ” vestibule. “ |
| “The term meaning 'abnormal tissue development' is: “ | ” dysplasia “ |
| “The term which describes localized (confined to a place of origin) tumor growth is: “ | ” carcinoma in situ “ |
| “The term which means the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall: “ | ” cystopexy “ |
| “The thin film of neurons in the back of the eye that contains photoreceptors known as rods and cones is the: “ | ” retina. “ |
| “The thin inner lining of the heart is the: “ | ” endocardium. “ |
| “The thin sheet of cells that covers the anterior surface of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid is the: “ | ” conjunctiva. “ |
| The use of radioactive iodine to treat a disease of the thyroid gland, such as a thyroid tumor, is: | radioiodine therapy |
| “The valve that channels blood to flow in one direction from the left atrium to the left ventricle is the: “ | ” mitral or bicuspid valve. “ |
| “The word root ‘dacry’ means: “ | ” tear. “ |
| “The word root ‘myel’ means: “ | ” bone marrow. “ |
| “The word root ‘orth’ means: “ | ” straight. “ |
| “The word root ‘rhin’ means: “ | ” nose. “ |
| “The word root 'pachy' means: “ | ” thick “ |
| “The word root 'phag' means: “ | ” eat or swallow “ |
| “The word root 'presby' means: “ | ” old “ |
| “The word root that means color is: “ | ” chrom. “ |
| “The word root that means nail is: “ | ” onych. “ |
| “The word root which means breathe is: “ | ” spir. “ |
| “The word root which means sensation or perception is: “ | ” esthesi. “ |
| “The word root for 'head' is: “ | ” cephal/o “ |
| “Urine is held in the bladder: “ | ” urinary retention “ |
| Urine is secreted and travels through the organs in this orger | kidneys, uterers, bladder, urethra |
| Visual examination of the abdominal cavity with an instrument that includes a camera, fiber optics, and long flexible tube is a: | laparoscopy |
| “Vitiligo is defined as a: “ | ” condition in which a loss of pigment-producing cells results in whitish areas of skin. “ |
| “What abdominal region is just below the cartilage of the ribs? “ | ” hypochondriac “ |
| “What combining form means flesh or muscle? “ | ” sarc/o “ |
| “What condition is also known as bedwetting? “ | ” enuresis “ |
| “What is a suffix meaning pertaining to? “ | ” al “ |
| “What is a suffix that means measure? “ | ” -meter “ |
| “What is part of the viscera of the abdominal cavity? “ | ” liver “ |
| “What is the definition of the medical term ‘osteitis’? “ | ” inflammation of the bone “ |
| “What is the definition of the medical term intrahepatic? “ | ” pertaining to within the liver “ |
| “What is the definition of the suffix ‘-scopy’? “ | ” study of instruments “ |
| “What is the meaning of the prefix ‘ab’? “ | ” away from “ |
| “What is the medical term for movement toward the body midline? “ | ” adduction “ |
| “What is the medical term that means pertaining to the stomach and liver? “ | ” gastrohepatic “ |
| “What medical term means disease-related death of tissue? “ | ” necrosis. “ |
| “What prefix means above or excessive? “ | ” hyper- “ |
| “What prefix means all or entire? “ | ” pan- “ |
| “What suffix means an abnormal reduction in number? “ | ” -penia “ |
| What suffix means formation, cause, or produce? | -gen |
| “What word parts make up the medical term arthroscopy? “ | word root, combining vowel, suffix |
| When a medical term is constructed from word parts, its definition usually starts with the definition of the: | suffix |
| “Which blood cells perform the role of preventing fluid loss following an injury by releasing proteins that result in the formation of blood clots through coagulation? “ | ” platelets “ |
| “Which combining form means curved? “ | ” scoli/o “ |
| “Which combining form means joint? “ | ” arthr/o “ |
| “Which endocrine gland is known as the ‘master gland’ due to the control it maintains over other glands? “ | ” pituitary gland “ |
| “Which is a segment of the large intestine? “ | ” cecum “ |
| “Which is NOT a type of muscle tissue? “ | ” nerve “ |
| “Which medical term has two word roots? “ | ” osteoarthritis “ |
| “Which medical term is an example of an acronym? “ | ” AIDS “ |
| “Which of the following is an endoscopic examination? “ | ” bronchoscopy “ |
| “Which part is located in the inner ear? “ | ” cochlea “ |
| Which prefix means up, toward, or apart, or to build up? | ana- |
| “Which structure of the respiratory system arises from the trachea and divides to form extensive branching within the lungs? “ | ” bronchi “ |
| “Which suffix means recording? “ | ” -gram “ |
| “Which suffix means 'small'? “ | ” -elle “ |
| “Which term means the surgical repair of the tube extending from the bladder to the exterior of the body? “ | ” urethroplasty “ |
| Which type of joint allows the most movement between bones and occurs in the knee, elbow, wrist, and shoulder? | synovial |
| “Which word root means fat? “ | ” ather “ |
| “Which word root means gland? “ | ” aden “ |
| “White blood cells that fight infection by phagocytizing unwanted foreign particles are: “ | ” neutrophils. “ |
| “Wilm's tumor is an example of a(n): “ | ” eponym. “ |
