Medical Terminology Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Endo-

Pneum-

Epi-

Micro-

Respir- (correct)

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?

Cervical Signup and view all the answers

The medical term macrocyte means:

Large cell Signup and view all the answers

The medical term unilateral means:

Pertaining to one side of the body only Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

Ovaries Signup and view all the answers

When deconstructing a medical term, the first element you should identify is the:

Suffix Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

Ilia Signup and view all the answers

The elements in the term 'cardiomyopathy' in order are:

A combining form, a combining form and a suffix Signup and view all the answers

Choose the statement that is true of the root of a word.

Every medical term has at least one root Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following suffixes have the same meaning as al?

Ic and ary Signup and view all the answers

Pneumonia has the same meaning as:

Pneumonitis Signup and view all the answers

A myocardial infarct would be evaluated by a:

Cardiologist Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix refers to a doctor with a specialty practice?

-ist Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following suffixes means condition?

-ia Signup and view all the answers

The element known as the combining form:

Is the foundation of a word that provides its meaning Signup and view all the answers

The medical term infusion means:

Intravenous introduction of a substance other than blood Signup and view all the answers

Pick the pair that is the correct plural spelling and definition:

Ganglia - swelling Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these terms is a diagnostic test?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

The definition for the medical term ileum:

Third portion of the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

In the term gastric, what is the suffix and what does the suffix mean?

The suffix is -ic and it means pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements is the root for the word microcyte?

-cyte Signup and view all the answers

A baby born after 42 weeks of gestation is considered to be:

Postmature Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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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