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Which of the following words means pertaining to above the stomach?
Which of the following words means pertaining to above the stomach?
- Hypergastric
- Epigastric (correct)
- Perigastric
- Hypogastric
- Endogastric
Which of the following is a root that means to breathe?
Which of the following is a root that means to breathe?
- Endo-
- Pneum-
- Epi-
- Micro-
- Respir- (correct)
Sudden blockage of an artery is called:
Sudden blockage of an artery is called:
- Infarction (correct)
- Reflux
- Pneumothorax
- Intravenous
- Reflex
Which of these terms can be applied to two different sites on the body?
Which of these terms can be applied to two different sites on the body?
The medical term macrocyte means:
The medical term macrocyte means:
The medical term unilateral means:
The medical term unilateral means:
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
When deconstructing a medical term, the first element you should identify is the:
When deconstructing a medical term, the first element you should identify is the:
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
The elements in the term 'cardiomyopathy' in order are:
The elements in the term 'cardiomyopathy' in order are:
Choose the statement that is true of the root of a word.
Choose the statement that is true of the root of a word.
Which of the following suffixes have the same meaning as al?
Which of the following suffixes have the same meaning as al?
Pneumonia has the same meaning as:
Pneumonia has the same meaning as:
A myocardial infarct would be evaluated by a:
A myocardial infarct would be evaluated by a:
Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice?
Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice?
Which of the following suffixes means condition?
Which of the following suffixes means condition?
The element known as the combining form:
The element known as the combining form:
The medical term infusion means:
The medical term infusion means:
Pick the pair that is the correct plural spelling and definition:
Pick the pair that is the correct plural spelling and definition:
Which one of these terms is a diagnostic test?
Which one of these terms is a diagnostic test?
The definition for the medical term ileum:
The definition for the medical term ileum:
In the term gastric, what is the suffix and what does the suffix mean?
In the term gastric, what is the suffix and what does the suffix mean?
Which of the following elements is the root for the word microcyte?
Which of the following elements is the root for the word microcyte?
A baby born after 42 weeks of gestation is considered to be:
A baby born after 42 weeks of gestation is considered to be:
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Medical Terminology Flashcards Insights
- Epigastric: Refers to the region above the stomach.
- Root Meaning for Breath: Respir- is the root that signifies breathing.
- Artery Blockage: A sudden blockage is referred to as infarction.
- Ischemic Pronunciation: Correct pronunciation is is-KEY-mik.
- Cervical Applicability: The term cervical can refer to two different sites on the body.
- Macrocyte Definition: Macrocyte indicates a large cell.
- Unilateral Meaning: Signifies something pertaining to one side of the body only.
- Correct Spelling: The term ovaries is spelled correctly.
- Medical Term Breakdown: The first element to identify when deconstructing is the suffix.
- Correct Spelling: Ilia is the correctly spelled term.
- Cardiomyopathy Structure: Comprised of a combining form, a combining form, and a suffix.
- Roots in Medical Terms: Every medical term contains at least one root.
- Suffix Meaning: Suffixes -ic and -ary share the same meaning.
- Pneumonia Equivalent: Pneumonitis is synonymous with pneumonia.
- Specialist Evaluation: A cardiologist evaluates myocardial infarcts.
- Doctor Specialty Suffix: The suffix -ist indicates a doctor with a specialty.
- Condition Suffix: The suffix -ia denotes a medical condition.
- Combining Form Definition: A combining form is the fundamental element that provides a word's meaning.
- Infusion Meaning: Refers to intravenous induction of a substance other than blood.
- Correct Plural: The correct plural of ganglion is ganglia, which means swelling.
- Diagnostic Test: Electrocardiogram serves as a diagnostic test for heart function.
- Ileum Definition: Defines the third portion of the small intestine.
- Gastric Suffix Meaning: The suffix -ic signifies pertaining to in the word gastric.
- Microcyte Root: The root in microcyte is -cyte, referring to a cell.
- Postmature Definition: A baby born after 42 weeks of gestation is termed postmature.
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