Questions and Answers
The distal portion of the small intestine is called the ileum.
True
The medical term for German Measles is rubella.
True
Bacilli are rod shaped bacteria.
True
A patient with a rapid pulse has bradycardia.
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Hypertension is also referred to as high blood pressure.
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OU refers to the right eye.
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Another name for a heart attack is myocardial infarction.
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An erythrocyte is an example of poikilocytosis.
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An example of anisocytosis is a microcyte.
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Gestation is another term for dysmenorrheal.
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The beginning of a word is known as the prefix.
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A suffix is the ending of a word.
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The combining form is the root of the word.
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The most common combining word is 'o'.
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If two combining forms are present, the least important comes first.
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Aden is a headache.
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Carcin is the root of cancer.
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Encephal means neck.
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Cyst means bladder.
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Hepat stands for root of kidney.
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Osteo means bone.
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Flashcards Summary
- Ileum: Distal portion of the small intestine, confirmed as true.
- Rubella: Medical term for German Measles, confirmed as true.
- Bacilli: Rod-shaped bacteria, confirmed as true.
- Tachycardia vs. Bradycardia: Rapid pulse indicates tachycardia, while bradycardia refers to a slow pulse.
- Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, confirmed as true.
- OU: Stands for both eyes, not just the right eye.
- Myocardial Infarction: Another term for a heart attack, confirmed as true.
- Poikilocytosis: Sickle cell is an example, not an erythrocyte.
- Anisocytosis: Microcyte is indeed an example, confirmed as true.
- Gestation vs. Dysmenorrheal: Gestation is not another term for dysmenorrhea.
- Prefix: The beginning of a word, confirmed as true.
- Suffix: The ending part of a word, confirmed as true.
- Combining Form: Defined as the root plus a combining vowel, not just the root.
- Common Combining Vowel: "O" is the most frequently used combining vowel, confirmed as true.
- Combining Forms Order: If two are present, the least important comes first.
- Aden: Refers to gland, not a headache.
- Carcin: Root term for cancer, confirmed as true.
- Encephal: Means brain, not neck.
- Cyst: Refers to bladder, confirmed as true.
- Hepat: Root for liver, not kidney.
- Osteo: Means bone, confirmed as true.
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Test your knowledge of essential medical terminology with this quiz. Topics include anatomy, conditions, and medical vocabulary. Perfect for students in healthcare fields or anyone interested in learning more about medical language.
