Medical Terminology: Chapters 3 & 4

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Which of the following is an endoscopy that allows viewing inside the abdomen?

Bronchoscopy
Colonoscopy
Laparoscopy (correct)
Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy is the process of viewing the colon.

False (B)

What organ does a colonoscopy specifically examine?

Colon

The process of viewing inside the bronchus is called __________.

bronchoscopy Signup and view all the answers

Match the following endoscopies with their corresponding organs:

Gastroscopy = Stomach Colonoscopy = Colon Bronchoscopy = Bronchus Laparoscopy = Abdomen Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-ac' signify?

pertaining to (D) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'chondral' relates to the stomach.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ous'?

pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

The term 'cutaneous' refers to the _______.

skin Signup and view all the answers

Match the medical term with its meaning:

cardiac = pertaining to the heart gastric = pertaining to the stomach idiopathic = unknown cause cutaneous = pertaining to the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which of these terms means 'pertaining to cartilage'?

chondral (C) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'cardiac' is derived from the root word for heart.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the root word for 'stomach' in medical terminology?

gastr/o Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term referring to the surgical removal of the uterus?

hysterectomy (B), hysterectomy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Arthroplasty refers to a procedure involving the examination of joints.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for a doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of skin conditions?

dermatologist Signup and view all the answers

A ________ is a procedure that allows visualization of the inside of the bronchi.

bronchoscopy Signup and view all the answers

Match the medical terms to their definitions:

cephalgia = Head pain or headache nephrosis = Kidney disease enteritis = Inflammation of the intestines gynecologist = Doctor specializing in women's health Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an increase in the size of an organ or tissue?

hypertrophy (A) Signup and view all the answers

A myelogram is used to visualize the spinal cord.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Name the procedure used for the surgical removal of breast tissue.

mastectomy Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the learning objectives of the chapter?

Pronounce, spell, define, and write medical terms that use prefixes (D) Signup and view all the answers

The chapter includes sections on prefixes that have both the same and opposite meanings.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'a(n)-' signify?

No; not (A) Signup and view all the answers

Name one type of content that may be suppressed from the eBook.

Third party content Signup and view all the answers

This chapter introduces you to the most common __________.

prefixes Signup and view all the answers

The term 'apnea' means not breathing.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the learning objectives with their descriptions:

State the meaning of prefixes = Understanding the definition of each prefix Pronounce and spell medical terms = Correctly articulating and writing terms Identify prefixes with the same meaning = Recognizing prefixes that convey similar concepts Identify prefixes with opposite meaning = Distinguishing prefixes that contrast in meaning Signup and view all the answers

What changes occur in the prefix when the suffix begins with a vowel, as seen in the word 'anuria'?

The prefix 'a-' changes to 'an-' before a vowel. Signup and view all the answers

The condition characterized by no urine being formed in the kidney is called __________.

anuria Signup and view all the answers

Which section is NOT part of the chapter outline?

Understanding Medical Conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the medical term with its definition:

Apnea = Not breathing Anuria = No urine being formed Dysuria = Painful urination Polyuria = Excessive urination Signup and view all the answers

Cengage Learning has the right to remove content due to rights restrictions.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What has editorial review determined about suppressed content?

It does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about learning medical terms is correct?

Writing the term helps ensure correct spelling. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A common method of learning medical terms is by relating them to a picture or thought.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is pronouncing a medical term repeatedly an effective learning strategy?

It helps reinforce memory and improve pronunciation. Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-spasm' refer to?

sudden involuntary muscle contraction (B) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'hemostasis' refers to the process of balancing bodily functions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-stasis' mean?

stable; stopping; controlling Signup and view all the answers

The surgical creation of a new opening in the colon is called a __________.

colostomy Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their definitions:

laryngospasm = sudden muscular spasm of the larynx homeostasis = balanced yet varied state arteriostenosis = narrowing of an artery tracheostomy = surgical creation of a new opening into the trachea Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the suffix '-stenosis'?

narrowing (A) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'tracheotomy' means to cut into the trachea.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hemostasis' specifically refer to?

stopping of bleeding Signup and view all the answers

To cut into the tendon is known as __________.

tenotomy Signup and view all the answers

Match the suffixes with their meanings:

-spasm = sudden involuntary muscle contraction -stasis = stable; stopping; controlling -stomy = surgical creation of a new opening -tomy = to cut; incision Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of '-stomy'?

colostomy (B) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'homeostasis' relates to a balanced yet varied state.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

A narrowing of an artery is called __________.

arteriostenosis Signup and view all the answers

The suffix '-spasm' is associated with which of the following medical terms?

laryngospasm (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Gastroscopy

A medical procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) to examine the inside of the stomach and esophagus.

Colonoscopy

A medical procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) to examine the inside of the colon (large intestine).

Bronchoscopy

A medical procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) to examine the inside of the bronchi (airways in the lungs).

Laparoscopy

A medical procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) to examine the inside of the abdomen (belly).