Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of a word root in medical terminology?
Which of the following describes the function of a suffix in medical terminology?
Which combining vowel is most commonly used to connect medical terms?
Which of the following statements about combining vowels is true?
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What part of a medical term is added to the beginning and modifies its meaning?
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What is the term used for X-ray imaging of the breast?
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Which term describes inflammation of the breast?
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What procedure involves the removal of an ovary?
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Which term indicates the inner lining of the uterus?
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What does the term 'salpingectomy' refer to?
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What term refers to the surgical procedure for suturing a tendon?
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Which condition is characterized by inflammation of a tendon?
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What is the purpose of an arthrocentesis procedure?
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What does a uric acid test measure?
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Which term describes the enlargement of the spleen?
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What type of imaging involves the use of a radioactive substance to assess bone tissue?
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What does lymphadenopathy refer to?
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Which procedure is performed to remove the adenoids?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Overview
- Word Root: Central meaning of medical terms.
- Suffix: Ending part that modifies the meaning.
- Prefix: Initial part that adds specific context.
- Combining Vowels: Typically 'O', used to connect roots, suffixes, and other roots.
Breast-Related Terms
- mamm/o: Breast
- Mammography: X-ray imaging specifically for the breast.
- mast/o: Breast
- Mastitis: Inflammation of breast tissue.
Uterus-Related Terms
- metri/o: Uterus
- Endometrium: Inner lining of the uterus.
- uter/o: Uterus
- Intrauterine: Occurring within the uterus.
Ovarian Terms
- o/o: Egg
- Oocyte: Immature egg cell.
- oophor/o: Ovary
- Oophorectomy: Surgical removal of an ovary.
Fallopian Tube-Related Terms
- salping/o: Fallopian tube
- Salpingectomy: Surgical removal of a fallopian tube.
- Hysterosalpinography: X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes with contrast.
Tendon-Related Terms
- ten/o: Tendon
- Tenorrhaphy: Suturing of a tendon.
- tendin/o: Tendon
- Tendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon.
Joint-Related Terms
- Arthrocentesis: Procedure for fluid removal from a joint.
- Arthrography: X-ray imaging of a joint.
- Arthroplasty: Surgical repair of a joint.
Bone and Muscle Tests
- Serum Calcium: Blood measurement crucial for bone health.
- Electromyography: Test measuring muscle contraction strength.
- Bone Scan: Evaluation based on radioactive substance uptake in bone.
- Uric Acid Test: Measurement linked to gouty arthritis.
Lymphatic System
- Lymph Nodes: Collections of lymph tissue located throughout the body.
- Thymus: Gland producing lymphocytes for immune function.
- Lymph: Clear fluid circulating in lymphatic vessels.
- Spleen: Organ for blood formation; serves as a source of lymphocytes.
Lymphatic Conditions
- Lymphoma: Malignant growth in lymph nodes or tissue.
- Lymphadenitis: Inflammation of lymph nodes.
- Lymphadenopathy: Disease affecting lymph nodes.
- Lymphangiectasis: Dilation of lymph vessels.
Splenic and Thymic Terms
- splen/o: Spleen
- Splenomegaly: Enlargement of the spleen.
- thym/o: Thymus gland.
- Thymoma: Tumor of the thymus.
Sarcoidosis and Adenoids
- sarc/o: Flesh
- -oid: Resembling
- Sarcoidosis: Inflammatory condition with nodule formation.
- adenoid/o: Adenoid.
- Adenoidectomy: Surgical removal of the adenoids.
Respiratory Terms
- Alveol/o: Alveoli (air sacs)
- Alveolar: Pertains to the alveoli.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of medical terminology. This quiz covers essential concepts like word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and the use of combining vowels. Master the building blocks of medical terms to enhance your understanding of the field.
