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The word element ITIS means

  • condition
  • inflammation (correct)
  • soft
  • malignant

The combining form CYANO means:

  • painful
  • condition
  • blue (correct)
  • extremities

The combining form CYSTO means:

  • kidney
  • heart
  • bladder (correct)
  • none of the above

The suffix CENTESIS refers to:

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The suffix which means PAIN is:

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The suffix which means INFLAMMATION is:

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Enlargement of the heart is called:

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What is the medical term for 'headache"?

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What is the medical term for excessive vomiting?

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What is the medical term for enlargement of the kidney?

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A common word for 'sternum' is:

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The medical term for 'German measles' is:

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Hepatitis is inflammation of the:

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'Bradycardia' is:

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Remission refers to:

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The urinary system is composed of the:

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A term meaning into a vein is:

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Under the skin is a term meaning:

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Inflammation of the joint and bone is referred to as:

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A malignant tumor is referred to as:

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A myoma is a:

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A tumor that is non-progressive and not life threatening is considered:

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Anterior:

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The opposite of superficial is:

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Lying on the stomach is referred to as:

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A patient with a rapid pulse has:

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Tissues are composed of

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An allergy is:

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An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called a(n).

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Infection is referred to

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An abnormal increase in red cells is called:

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The medical term for nose bleed is:

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The word part which means joint is:

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The word part nephro means:

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The suffix which means discharge or flow is:

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Osteolysis means:

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Encephal means:

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The abbreviation for blood pressure is:

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The abbreviation for urine culture is:

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Relapse refers to a:

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Hysteropathy refers to:

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Paralysis of the lower limbs and at varying degrees of the lower trunk is called:

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A condition characterized by frequent liquid stools:

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A condition characterized by alternating periods of constipation and diarrhea:

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A critical illness resulting in the sudden cessation of kidney function is known as:

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A bulge in an artery caused by a weakening of its wall is

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A deficiency of either red blood cells, or hemoglobin, or both is

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An excess of potassium in the blood

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An excess of sodium in the blood is

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Resistance to disease or infection is

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Inflammation of the brain is referred to as

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In medical terminology, the suffix of a word is

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The relaxation phase of the heart is called the

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Which of the following can lead to an increase in the level of enzymes present in the circulation?

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What does the suffix "-stasis" mean?

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A general lack of appetite is called:

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The suffix "-emia" refers to:

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Three diseases that are transmitted only by direct contact with blood or body fluids are:

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A body temperature over 105°F (fever) is called:

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Which of the following would be considered a subjective finding?

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Which of the following would be considered an objective finding?

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The prefix "bi-" means:

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The combining form dips/o means:

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The three levels of infection control, from the lowest to the highest, are:

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The abbreviation meaning "two times a day" is:

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Dysuria is:

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The medical abbreviation for "immediately" is:

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Which of the following suffixes refers to breathing?

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The prefix "post-" means:

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The part of the small intestine that connects with the stomach is the:

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Flashcards

ITIS

A suffix meaning inflammation.

CYANO

A combining form meaning blue.

CYSTO

A combining form meaning bladder.

CENTESIS

A suffix referring to puncture.

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ALGDIA

A suffix that means pain.

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MEGALOCARDIA

Enlargement of the heart.

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CEPHALALGIA

The medical term for headache.

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HYPEREMESIS

Excessive vomiting in medical terms.

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NEPHROMEGALY

Medical term for enlargement of the kidney.

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RUBELLA

Medical term for German measles.

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HEPATITIS

Inflammation of the liver.

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BRADYCARDIA

Slow heart rate, medically termed.

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REMISSION

Lessening of symptoms in a medical context.

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URINARY SYSTEM

Composed of kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra.

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INTRAVENOUS

Term meaning into a vein.

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HYPODERMIC

Term meaning under the skin.

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OSTEOARTHRITIS

Inflammation of the joint and bone.

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CARCINOMA

A malignant tumor.

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MYOMA

Tumor of the muscle.

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BENIGN TUMOR

A non-progressive and non-life threatening tumor.

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ABNORMAL RED CELL INCREASE

Erythrocytosis refers to this condition.

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EPISTAXIS

The medical term for nosebleed.

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ARTHRO

Word part meaning joint.

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NEPHRO

Word part meaning kidney.

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ORRHEA

Suffix meaning discharge or flow.

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OSTEOLYSIS

Means dissolving of bone.

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ENCEPHAL

Word part that refers to the brain.

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ANEMIA

A deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.

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HYPERKALEMIA

Excess of potassium in the blood.

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HYPERNATREMIA

Excess of sodium in the blood.

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IMMUNITY

Resistance to disease or infection.

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