Medical Billing Quiz 8 Flashcards

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What is the meaning of the root word 'adrenopathy'?

Heart

Kidney

Adrenal Glands (correct)

Urinary Bladder

What does 'alveolar' mean?

Muscle

Vein

Pharynx

Air Sacs (correct)

What does 'balanitis' refer to?

Liver

Whole Body

Scrotum

Glans Penis (correct)

What is the meaning of 'cerebral'?

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What does 'chondroma' refer to?

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What is the meaning of 'colonoscopy'?

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What does 'coronary' refer to?

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What does 'cystoscopy' mean?

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What does 'duodenal' refer to?

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What is the meaning of 'epidermis'?

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What does 'hepatomegaly' refer to?

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What is the meaning of 'hysterectomy'?

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What does 'intravenous' mean?

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What is the meaning of 'lymphoma'?

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What does 'myositis' refer to?

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What does 'nephritis' refer to?

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What does 'ocular' mean?

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What is the meaning of 'otitis'?

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What does 'pulmonary' refer to?

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What does 'renal' mean?

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What is the meaning of 'scrotal'?

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What does 'pharyngitis' refer to?

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What does 'stomatitis' mean?

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What does 'tendinitis' refer to?

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What is the meaning of 'thrombosis'?

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What does 'vaginitis' mean?

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What is the meaning of 'vasectomy'?

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What does 'vesical' refer to?

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What is the correct abbreviation for 'catheterization'?

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What is the correct abbreviation for 'dysfunctional uterine bleeding'?

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What does 'hepatitis B virus' abbreviate to?

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What is the abbreviation for 'inflammatory bowel disease'?

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What does 'intramuscular' abbreviate to?

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What is the abbreviation for 'laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy'?

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What does 'last menstrual period' abbreviate to?

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What is the correct abbreviation for 'each eye'?

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What does 'pupils equal, round reactive to light and accommodation' abbreviate to?

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What does 'tuberculosis' abbreviate to?

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What is the abbreviation for 'transurethral resection of the prostate'?

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What does 'upper respiratory infection' abbreviate to?

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Study Notes

Medical Terminology and Definitions

Adrenopathy: Refers to conditions affecting the adrenal glands.
Alveolar: Pertains to air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
Balanitis: Inflammation of the glans penis.
Cerebral: Relates to the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain.
Chondroma: A type of benign tumor formed from cartilage.
Colonoscopy: A procedure to examine the colon using a flexible camera.
Coronary: Related to the heart and its blood vessels.
Cystoscopy: A diagnostic procedure for visualizing the urinary bladder.
Duodenal: Pertaining to the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine.
Epidermis: The outermost layer of skin.
Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver, often indicating disease.
Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of the uterus.
Intravenous: Relating to methods of delivering fluids or medications directly into the veins.
Lymphoma: A type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system.
Myositis: Inflammation of muscle tissue.
Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidneys, which can affect their function.
Ocular: Related to the eye.
Otitis: Inflammation of the ear, can be external or internal.
Pulmonary: Referring to the lungs.
Renal: Pertaining to the kidneys.
Scrotal: Related to the scrotum, the pouch of skin containing the testicles.
Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharynx, commonly known as a sore throat.
Stomatitis: Inflammation of the mouth and lips.
Tendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon.
Thrombosis: The formation of blood clots within a blood vessel.
Vaginitis: Inflammation of the vagina.
Vasectomy: A surgical procedure for male sterilization involving the vas deferens.
Vesical: Pertaining to the urinary bladder.

Medical Abbreviations

Catheterization: Abbreviated as "Cath".
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding: Commonly referred to as "DUB".
Hepatitis B virus: Known by its abbreviation "HBV".
Inflammatory bowel disease: Abbreviated as "IBD".
Intramuscular: Noted as "IM".
Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy: Shorthanded to "LAVH".
Last menstrual period: Abbreviated as "LMP".
Each eye: Represented by "OU".
Pupils equal, round reactive to light and accommodation: Shorthanded as "PERRLA".
Tuberculosis: Commonly referred to as "TB".
Transurethral resection of the prostate: Known as "TURP".
Upper respiratory infection: Abbreviated as "URI".

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with Quiz 8 Flashcards focused on essential terms related to medical billing. This quiz features root words and their definitions, covering various anatomical concepts and procedures. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field.