Medical Terminology Module One Quiz

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What does the combining form eti/o mean?

cause

In the term necrosis, what does the root necr mean?

death

What is the foundation of a word called?

root

What is the process of cutting out called?

excision Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of pallor?

a lack of color Signup and view all the answers

In a SOAP note, the part containing the diagnosis is called what?

assessment Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -ic mean?

pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to move away from the middle?

abduct Signup and view all the answers

In the acronym SOAP, what does the S stand for?

subjective Signup and view all the answers

What does objective information refer to?

symptoms that can be observed or measured Signup and view all the answers

In the word microscope, what does the suffix -scope mean?

instrument for examining Signup and view all the answers

Which term means against a cough?

antitussive Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix anti- mean?

against Signup and view all the answers

In the term mortality, what does the root mortal mean?

human Signup and view all the answers

What is a syllable placed at the beginning of a word called?

prefix Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -centesis mean?

surgical puncture Signup and view all the answers

What does the root format mean?

shaping Signup and view all the answers

In the term antipyretic, what does the root pyret mean?

a fever Signup and view all the answers

When adding a suffix that begins with a consonant to a combining form, what should you do?

Keep the vowel in the combining form and add the suffix Signup and view all the answers

How many grams are there in a kilogram?

1,000 g Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix in heterogeneous mean?

different Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a prefix?

To alter the meaning of a root Signup and view all the answers

The prefix is _______ of a word.

at the beginning Signup and view all the answers

What does the term antipyretic mean?

an agent that is against fever Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of the cause of disease called?

etiology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words means one thousandth of a liter?

milliliter Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix ad- mean?

toward Signup and view all the answers

Gwen needs to use a word that means to lead toward the middle. She writes down abduct. Is this the correct spelling?

False Signup and view all the answers

What does acute mean?

sudden, sharp, and severe Signup and view all the answers

In the terms milligram and milliliter, what does the prefix milli- mean?

one thousandth Signup and view all the answers

What does the term cachexia mean?

condition of ill health Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct spelling for the medical term for profuse sweating?

diaphoresis Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of the word?

root Signup and view all the answers

What is a combination of signs and symptoms occurring together that characterizes a specific disease called?

syndrome Signup and view all the answers

In the term maximal, what does the suffix -al mean?

pertaining to Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct abbreviation for the term otorhinolaryngology?

ENT Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix dis- mean?

apart Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is concerned with the use of chemical agents to treat disease?

chemotherapy Signup and view all the answers

In building medical terms, what is the most often used combining vowel?

O Signup and view all the answers

In the term prophylactic, what does the root prophylact mean?

guarding Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -poiesis mean?

formation Signup and view all the answers

What is a relationship of understanding between two individuals, especially between the patient and the physician, called?

rapport Signup and view all the answers

Charles needs to use a word to describe inflammation of a joint. He writes down arthritis. Is this the correct spelling?

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Key Concepts

The combining form eti/o signifies cause.
In the term necrosis, the root necr denotes death.
The foundation of a word is referred to as the root.
The procedure of removing tissue or an organ is termed excision.
Pallor refers to a lack of color in the skin.
The assessment component of a SOAP note contains the diagnosis.
The suffix -ic indicates pertaining to.
Abduct means to move away from the midline of the body.
The S in the SOAP acronym stands for subjective.
Objective information consists of symptoms that can be observed or measured.
In the word microscope, the suffix -scope indicates an instrument for examining.
The term antitussive describes a substance that works against a cough.
The prefix anti- means against.
The root mortal in mortality refers to a human.
A prefix is a syllable placed at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning.
The suffix -centesis denotes a surgical puncture.
The root format signifies shaping.
In antipyretic, the root pyret means a fever.
When adding a suffix beginning with a consonant to a combining form, keep the vowel in the combining form.
A kilogram is equivalent to 1,000 grams.
The prefix in in heterogeneous means different.
A prefix serves to alter the meaning of the root word.
The term antipyretic describes an agent that works against fever.
The study of the cause of disease is known as etiology.
Milliliter refers to one thousandth of a liter.
The prefix ad- means toward.
The correct term for moving toward the midline is adduct, not abduct.
The term acute indicates a condition that is sudden, sharp, and severe.
The prefix milli- in milligram and milliliter denotes one thousandth.
Cachexia refers to a condition of ill health and malnutrition.
The medically recognized term for profuse sweating is diaphoresis.
The foundation of a word is incessantly its root.
A combination of signs and symptoms indicative of a specific disease is termed a syndrome.
In maximal, the suffix -al means pertaining to.
The abbreviation for otorhinolaryngology is ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat).
The prefix dis- means apart.
Chemotherapy is concerned with using chemical agents to treat disease.
The most commonly used combining vowel in medical terminology is O.
In the term prophylactic, prophylact denotes guarding against disease.
The suffix -poiesis pertains to formation.
Rapport refers to a relationship of understanding, particularly between a patient and physician.
The term arthritis correctly describes inflammation of a joint.

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