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.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>nervous</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>cross-section</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation stands for the body system containing the heart?

<p>CV</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix means drooping?

<p>-ptosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>ventral</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lumbar region is in the groin.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plane divides the body into left and right portions?

<p>sagittal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which suffix means excessive, abnormal flow?

<p>-rrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

The combining form aden/o means gland.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which direction term is the opposite of medial?

<p>lateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix -ectomy means to surgically repair.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The suffix -scope means instrument for recording.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Second-degree burns are characterized by blisters.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

This condition is commonly called athlete's foot.

<p>tinea pedis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>paronychia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical procedure uses cold?

<p>cryosurgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pediculosis is a mite infestation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Turning the palm upward is called:

<p>supination</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is used to reduce inflammation?

<p>corticosteroid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means an increase in muscle bulk?

<p>hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>compound fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cyanosis the skin turns black.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Urticaria is commonly called hives.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lordosis is commonly called humpback.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>macule</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which skin graft procedure uses skin from another species?

<p>xenograft</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is a lice infestation?

<p>pediculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure removes fat from under the skin?

<p>liposuction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means abnormal tone?

<p>dystonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is commonly called warts?

<p>verruca</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spinal stenosis means the narrowing of the spinal canal.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>endarterectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means fast heartbeat?

<p>tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Intraventricular means between the ventricles.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications prevents blood clot formation?

<p>anticoagulant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means clotting cell?

<p>thrombocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bradycardia means fast heartbeat.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the severe itching associated with hives?

<p>urticaria</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications dissolves an existing clot?

<p>Thrombolytic agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hemostasis means to stop bleeding.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means process of recording a vessel?

<p>angiogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

A thrombolytic medication dissolves clots.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Myocarditis is inflammation of the sac around the heart.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means pertaining to between the atria?

<p>interatrial</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>plaque</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>coagulate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

A sphygmomanometer is used for auscultation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means enlarged heart?

<p>cardiomegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means drooping of the rectum and anus?

<p>proctoptosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spirometry measures lung capacity.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

An inguinal hernia is found in the:

<p>groin</p> Signup and view all the answers

The medical term for vomiting is:

<p>emesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means pleural pain?

<p>pleurodynia</p> Signup and view all the answers

TB is the abbreviation for tuberculosis.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>hyperpnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>ileal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms means air in the chest?

<p>pneumothorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

Incontinence is the inability to control grinding your teeth.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hemoptysis is commonly called a nosebleed.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means inflammation of the nose and throat?

<p>nasopharyngitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means slow digestion?

<p>bradypepsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Four Vital Signs of Body Function are:

<p>temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>SIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>fistulectomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>CPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means open or unblocked?

<p>patent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>expectorant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means condition of scanty amount of urine?

<p>oliguria</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means record of the breast?

<p>mammogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

A patient with nephrolithiasis is suffering from:

<p>stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means kidney stone?

<p>nephrolith</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation is a treatment for kidney stones?

<p>ESWL</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

PSA is a blood test for testicular cancer.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means first birth?

<p>primipara</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means drooping kidney?

<p>nephroptosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means surgical fixation of the bladder?

<p>cystopexy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means releasing urine from the body?

<p>Micturition, voiding, urination; All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means surgical repair of the bladder?

<p>cystoplasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term means pus in the fallopian tube?

<p>pyosalpinx</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation is a blood test?

<p>BUN</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means kidney tumor?

<p>nephroma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means renal pelvis inflammation?

<p>pyelitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means pain in the urethra?

<p>urethralgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is a kidney infection?

<p>glomerulonephritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gynecomastia is the:

<p>breast in males (gets boobs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means surgical repair of a nerve?

<p>neuroplasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>acromegaly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>hirsutism</p> 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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