Medical Terminology Final Flashcards

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The prefix brady- means fast.

False

The spleen and stomach are located in the ________ quadrant.

left-upper

Which sectional view of the body is produced by a slice along the median plane?

sagittal

The combining form ot/o means eye.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which body system receives sensory information and coordinates the body's response?

nervous Signup and view all the answers

Which sectional view of the body is produced by a slice perpendicular to the long axis?

cross-section Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation stands for the body system containing the heart?

CV Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix means drooping?

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Which direction term specifically refers to the belly-side of the body?

ventral Signup and view all the answers

The lumbar region is in the groin.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into left and right portions?

sagittal Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix means excessive, abnormal flow?

-rrhage Signup and view all the answers

The combining form aden/o means gland.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which direction term is the opposite of medial?

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The suffix -ectomy means to surgically repair.

False Signup and view all the answers

Terms ending in -um are pluralized by simply adding an -s to the end of the term.

False Signup and view all the answers

The suffix -scope means instrument for recording.

False Signup and view all the answers

Second-degree burns are characterized by blisters.

True Signup and view all the answers

This condition is commonly called athlete's foot.

tinea pedis Signup and view all the answers

An infection of the skin fold around the nail is called:

paronychia Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical procedure uses cold?

cryosurgery Signup and view all the answers

Pediculosis is a mite infestation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Turning the palm upward is called:

supination Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is used to reduce inflammation?

corticosteroid Signup and view all the answers

Which term means an increase in muscle bulk?

hypertrophy Signup and view all the answers

Which term means that the fracture is protruding through an open skin wound?

compound fracture Signup and view all the answers

In cyanosis the skin turns black.

False Signup and view all the answers

Urticaria is commonly called hives.

True Signup and view all the answers

Lordosis is commonly called humpback.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which surface lesion is a flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface?

macule Signup and view all the answers

Which skin graft procedure uses skin from another species?

xenograft Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is a lice infestation?

pediculosis Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure removes fat from under the skin?

liposuction Signup and view all the answers

Which term means abnormal tone?

dystonia Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is commonly called warts?

verruca Signup and view all the answers

Spinal stenosis means the narrowing of the spinal canal.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical procedure removes the damaged inner lining of an artery?

endarterectomy Signup and view all the answers

Which term means fast heartbeat?

tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

Intraventricular means between the ventricles.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications prevents blood clot formation?

anticoagulant Signup and view all the answers

Inflammation is characterized by redness, pain, swelling and feeling hot to the touch.

True Signup and view all the answers

An embolectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove an aneurysm.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which term means clotting cell?

thrombocyte Signup and view all the answers

Bradycardia means fast heartbeat.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which is the severe itching associated with hives?

urticaria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications dissolves an existing clot?

Thrombolytic agent Signup and view all the answers

Hemostasis means to stop bleeding.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which term means process of recording a vessel?

angiogram Signup and view all the answers

A thrombolytic medication dissolves clots.

True Signup and view all the answers

Myocarditis is inflammation of the sac around the heart.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which term means pertaining to between the atria?

interatrial Signup and view all the answers

Which term means a yellow fatty deposit of lipids in an artery?

plaque Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms means to convert a liquid to a gel or solid?

coagulate Signup and view all the answers

A weakened and ballooned artery is called a(n):

aneurysm Signup and view all the answers

A sphygmomanometer is used for auscultation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which term means enlarged heart?

cardiomegaly Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means drooping of the rectum and anus?

proctoptosis Signup and view all the answers

Spirometry measures lung capacity.

True Signup and view all the answers

An inguinal hernia is found in the:

groin Signup and view all the answers

The medical term for vomiting is:

emesis Signup and view all the answers

Which term means pleural pain?

pleurodynia Signup and view all the answers

TB is the abbreviation for tuberculosis.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms means excessive (deep) breathing?

hyperpnea Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means pertaining to the third section of the small intestines?

ileal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms means air in the chest?

pneumothorax Signup and view all the answers

Incontinence is the inability to control grinding your teeth.

False Signup and view all the answers

Hemoptysis is commonly called a nosebleed.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which term means inflammation of the nose and throat?

nasopharyngitis Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means slow digestion?

bradypepsia Signup and view all the answers

Bronchoscopy is a procedure to examine inside the voice box with a scope.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Four Vital Signs of Body Function are:

temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation stands for a life-threatening condition in babies?

SIDS Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following surgical procedures would remove an abnormal passageway?

fistulectomy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an emergency treatment given to patients when their breathing and heart stops?

CPR Signup and view all the answers

Which term means open or unblocked?

patent Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications improves the ability to cough up mucus?

expectorant Signup and view all the answers

Which term means condition of scanty amount of urine?

oliguria Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means record of the breast?

mammogram Signup and view all the answers

A patient with nephrolithiasis is suffering from:

stones Signup and view all the answers

Which term means kidney stone?

nephrolith Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation is a treatment for kidney stones?

ESWL Signup and view all the answers

A meatotomy is a surgical procedure to enlarge the opening of the ureter.

False Signup and view all the answers

PSA is a blood test for testicular cancer.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means first birth?

primipara Signup and view all the answers

Which term means drooping kidney?

nephroptosis Signup and view all the answers

Which term means surgical fixation of the bladder?

cystopexy Signup and view all the answers

Urinary incontinence is a decrease in the force of the urine stream.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which term means releasing urine from the body?

Micturition, voiding, urination; All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which term means surgical repair of the bladder?

cystoplasty Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means pus in the fallopian tube?

pyosalpinx Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation is a blood test?

BUN Signup and view all the answers

Which term means kidney tumor?

nephroma Signup and view all the answers

Which term means renal pelvis inflammation?

pyelitis Signup and view all the answers

The male reproductive system can also be referred to as the genitourinary system.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which term means pain in the urethra?

urethralgia Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is a kidney infection?

glomerulonephritis Signup and view all the answers

Gynecomastia is the:

breast in males (gets boobs) Signup and view all the answers

Which term means surgical repair of a nerve?

neuroplasty Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?

acromegaly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to having an excessive amount of hair?

hirsutism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Key Concepts

Prefixes and Suffixes:
- "Brady-" indicates slow (opposite of fast).
- "-ptosis" means drooping.
- "-ectomy" signifies surgical removal, not repair.
- "-rrhage" indicates excessive flow.
- "-scope" refers to an instrument for viewing, not recording.
Directional Terms:
- "Ventral" refers to the belly side of the body.
- "Medial" is opposite to "lateral."
Body Systems:
- The nervous system receives and coordinates sensory information.
- Cardiovascular (CV) system contains the heart.
Sectional Views:
- Sagittal divides the body into left and right portions.
- Cross-section is perpendicular to the long axis of the body.

Condition Definitions

Cyanosis: Not black skin; refers to a bluish color due to lack of oxygen.
Urticaria: Commonly known as hives, characterized by raised itchy welts.
Lordosis and Kyphosis: Not interchangeable; lordosis is not humpback.
Hemostasis: Refers to stopping bleeding.

Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures

Cryosurgery: Uses cold to destroy tissue.
Endarterectomy: Removes the inner lining of an artery.
Liposuction: Procedure to remove fat from under the skin.
Embolectomy vs. Aneurysm: Embolectomy removes blood clots, not aneurysms.
Bronchoscopy: Examines the airways using a scope.

Conditions and Treatments

Tinea pedis: Athlete's foot.
Paronychia: Infection around the nail.
Anticoagulants: Prevent blood clot formation.
Thrombolytic agents: Dissolve existing blood clots.

Urinary and Reproductive Terminology

Nephrolithiasis: Kidney stones.
Micturition: The process of urination.
Primipara: Refers to a woman’s first childbirth.
Gynecomastia: Development of breast tissue in males.

Vitals and Measurements

Four vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure.
Spirometry: Measures lung capacity.
Sphygmomanometer: Not for auscultation; used to measure blood pressure.

Common Medical Terms

Plaque: Yellow fatty deposits in arteries.
Acromegaly: Enlargement of bones in head and extremities.
Dystonia: Abnormal muscle tone.
Hirsutism: Excessive hair growth.

Additional Facts

Compound fracture: Bone breaks through the skin.
Nasal pharyngitis: Inflammation of the nose and throat.
Pyelitis: Inflammation of the renal pelvis.

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