Medical Terminology 1st and 2nd Lectures

Terminology 1st Lecture

• Inflammation of lungs: Pneumonia
• Plural of "cervix": Cervixes
• Meaning of "mucous": Sticky fluid
• Meaning of "Entero": Intestine
• Meaning of suffix "-ism": Study of; condition
• "Pulmo" refers to: Lungs
• Medical word for full of nerves: Nervous
• Meaning of "pharyngeal": Pertaining to the throat
• Meaning of "thoracotomy": Incision into the chest
• Meaning of "cost/o": Ribs
• Plural of "lipoma": Lipomata
• Meaning of "Nephro": Kidney
• Meaning of "appendicitis": Inflammation of the vermiform appendix
• Singular of "thoraces": Thorax

Terminology 2nd Lecture

• Cutline dividing the body into right and left halves: Sagittal
• Opposite of "Dextro": Sinistro
• Back and middle: Postero/medial
• Opposite of "Ventral": Dorsal
• Movement towards the midline: Adduction
• Nose to ears: Medial
• Back and side: Postero/lateral
• Membrane around bones: Periosteum
• Beginning of a word: Prefix
• Dividing into anterior and posterior: Coronal plane
• Meaning of "percutaneosous": Through the skin
• Peritoneum between intestinal loops: Mesentry

Terminology 3rd Lecture

• Glosso refers to: Tongue
• Medical terms deal with: Color and function, not name of founder
• Meaning of "gingiva": Gum
• "Reno" refers to: Kidney
• Meaning of "gastritis": Inflammation of the stomach
• Abnormal fear of water: Hydro phobia
• Condition except -ia, -sis, -ous: -ous
• Example of dextrocardio: Position
• Leukocytes mean: White blood cells

Terminology 4th Lecture

• Patient with thrombocytosis takes: Anticoagulant
• Xerostomia is a condition of: Dry mouth
• Scleroderma is characterized by: Hard skin
• Frequent noisy cough symptom: Tracheomalacia
• Pyloric stenosis: Narrowing of pyloric sphincter opening between intestines and stomach
• Tissue perfusion occurs in: Capillaries
• Blood pumped into circulatory system: Systolic pressure
• Arrhythmia means: Abnormal heart rate and rhythm

Terminology 5th Lecture

• Replacing amputated body parts: Prosthesis
• Refers to swelling: Edema
• Indicates swelling: Edema/my/o
• Indicates death: Necrosis
• Transverse hooks for muscle contraction: Rhabdomy
• Blood agglutination causes: Thrombocytosis
• Tumor in humerus muscle: Rhabdomyoma
• Surgical procedure where patient depends only on one kidney: Colectomy
• Study on echoencephalography: Brain
• Refers to eating: Phagia
• Drinking coca-cola may cause: Osteoporosis
• Inflammation of joint: Arthritis

Additional Information (Answers)

• Answers to multiple-choice questions: This section contains a list of answers to questions, organized by lecture number. Note the specific answer letters for each question.

Test your knowledge of medical terminology from the first and second lectures. This quiz covers essential terms related to anatomy, inflammation, and various medical concepts. Perfect for students studying healthcare or medical sciences.