Questions and Answers
What does the root word 'phlebo' refer to in medical terminology?
Which of the following prefixes means 'without' or 'absence'?
What does the suffix '-megaly' signify in medical terms?
Identify the correct application of a combining vowel in medical terms.
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Which of the following is a valid medical root word?
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What is the plural form of the term that ends in 'ex'?
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Which of the following terms is correctly pluralized to 'itides'?
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How is the plural form of a term ending in 'us' typically formed?
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Which of the following abbreviations stands for 'Basic Metabolic Panel'?
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What is the plural form for a medical term ending in 'y'?
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Which of these terms would correctly change from 'is' to plural?
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What is the correct plural of the term ending in 'on'?
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Which abbreviation refers to 'Adrenocorticotropic Hormone'?
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How do terms that end in 'nx' become plural?
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What term is used to describe the study of blood?
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Which of the following terms corresponds to the abbreviation 'HIV'?
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For a term ending in 'um', how is the plural typically formed?
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Which abbreviation refers to 'Prostate Specific Antigen'?
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Which suffix is used to form the plural of a term ending in 'is'?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminologies Overview
- Medical terms often derived from Greek and Latin.
- Each medical term consists of a root word, prefix, and suffix.
Root Words
- Define the core meaning of the medical term.
- Common examples include:
- Colo - colon
- Phlebo - vein
- Hemat - blood
- Aero - air
Prefixes
- Located at the beginning of a term, modifying meaning.
- Examples include:
- a-/an - without or absence
- Hyper - increased or above normal
- Poly - many
- Pre - before
Suffixes
- Positioned at the end of a term, providing additional meaning.
- Examples include:
- -megaly - enlargement
- -uria - urine condition
- -emia - blood condition
- -ostomy - creating an opening
Combining Vowels
- Used when a suffix starts with a consonant to ease pronunciation, typically the letter "O."
- Does not alter root word meaning.
- Example: Hemat + logy = hematology (study of blood).
Pluralization Rules
- Different endings require specific plural forms:
- "-a" changes to "-e"
- "-is" changes to "-es"
- "-ex/ix" changes to "-ices"
- "-on" changes to "-a"
- "-um" changes to "-a"
- "-us" changes to "-i"
- "-itis" changes to "-itides"
- "-nx" changes to "-nges"
- "-y" changes to "-ies"
- "-x" changes to "-ces"
Laboratory Testing Abbreviations
- A comprehensive list of frequently used abbreviations:
- A1A - Alpha-1 Antitrypsin
- A1c - Hemoglobin A1c
- ABG - Arterial Blood Gas
- BMP - Basic Metabolic Panel
- CBC - Complete Blood Count
- CRP - C Reactive Protein
- HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Important Abbreviation Examples
- Hormonal and metabolic tests:
- ACTH - Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- GH - Growth Hormone
- TSH - Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- Enzyme and protein levels:
- CK - Creatine Kinase
- LDH - Lactate Dehydrogenase
- PSA - Prostate Specific Antigen
Vitamins and Minerals
- Common abbreviations:
- B12 - Vitamin B12
- Fe - Total Iron
- Zn - Zinc
Blood Components
- Key terms for blood components:
- RBC - Red Blood Cell
- WBC - White Blood Cell Count
- Hct - Hematocrit
Additional Testing Terms
- Specialized tests and conditions:
- PAP - Pap Smear
- VDRL - Syphilis Test
- AFB - Acid Fast Bacillus
Studying Medical Terminology
- Familiarize with root words, prefixes, and suffix systems.
- Understand and apply pluralization rules to medical terms.
- Recognize common laboratory abbreviations and their significance in medical practice.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the basic components of medical terminology, including root words, prefixes, and suffixes. Participants will learn to identify and properly use these terms in medical practice, enhancing their understanding of language in healthcare. This foundational knowledge is essential for any healthcare professional.
