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What does the suffix '-ectomy' indicate in medical terms?

  • Enlargement
  • Inflammation
  • Surgical removal (correct)
  • Flow or discharge

Which of the following medical terms combines two roots and a suffix correctly?

  • Hepatitis
  • Locomotionitis
  • Gastroenteritis (correct)
  • Chondr/o/sclerosis

What does 'Hepatosplenomegaly' refer to?

  • Softening of the spleen
  • Enlargement of the liver and spleen (correct)
  • Surgical removal of the liver
  • Inflammation of the liver

In the term 'Chondromalacia', which part indicates a problem with cartilage?

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Which of the following correctly identifies the combining forms used in medical terminology?

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Which suffix refers specifically to pain?

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What does the suffix -ectomy signify?

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Which suffix indicates a procedure involving examination or inspection?

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Which suffix conveys the idea of binding or fixation in a surgical context?

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The suffixes -ic, -ac, -ar, and -al all denote what?

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What is the purpose of a combining vowel in medical terminology?

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In the term 'gingivitis', what does the root 'gingi' refer to?

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Which of the following medical terms indicates a person specialized in skin diseases?

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What does the suffix '-itis' generally indicate in medical terminology?

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What is the meaning of the root 'pancreat' in the term 'pancreatitis'?

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What does the suffix '-itis' indicate in medical terminology?

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Which suffix would you use to indicate a condition stemming from the presence of stones in the kidney?

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When referring to the fear of water in medical terms, which suffix is appropriately used?

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Which of the following terms indicates a condition related to the softening of cartilage?

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-sclerosis' in medical terms?

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What is the correct combined form of the medical term for inflammation of the stomach and intestines?

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In the medical term 'Hepatosplenomegaly', what does 'Megaly' signify?

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Which of the following medical terms is analyzed incorrectly regarding its roots?

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Which term represents the study of the nervous system?

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What does the combining vowel in medical terminology typically link?

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Combining Form

A combining form is a root word or a word part that is combined with other root words to create a larger word.

Thermometer Combining

The combination of therm/o (heat) and meter (to measure) creates thermometer

Gastroscope Combining

Gastr/o (stomach) and scope (to examine) combines to form gastroscope.

Combining Vowel

A combining vowel, usually 'o,' joins combining forms.

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Medical Term Analysis

Medical terms are broken down into their root words and combining forms, making them easier to understand.

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Word Root

The main part of a medical word, usually describing a body part and derived from Greek or Latin.

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Prefix

Added to the beginning of a medical term to modify its meaning, indicating location, quantity, or condition.

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Suffix

Added to the end of a medical term to modify its meaning, often related to a procedure, condition, or specialty.

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Pancreat/itis

Inflammation of the pancreas.

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-itis

Inflammation of a body part.

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-oma

Tumor or growth in a body part.

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-osis

Condition or disease related to a body part or function.

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-pathy

A disease or disorder related to a specific organ or system.

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-emia

Presence of a substance in the blood.

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Root + Suffix

This rule applies when a suffix begins with a vowel. The root word is directly followed by the suffix, forming a new medical term. For example, Tonsil/itis means inflammation of the tonsils.

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Combined Form (Root/o) + Suffix

This rule comes into play when a suffix starts with a consonant. The root word is modified by adding 'o' (combining vowel) before attaching the suffix. Example: hepat/o/megaly means enlargement of the liver.

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Combined Form (Root/o) + Root + Suffix

This is used to create medical terms referring to multiple body parts. The root words are joined by 'o' (combining vowel) followed by the suffix. Example: Gastr/o/enter/itis means inflammation of the stomach and intestine.

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What does '-itis' mean?

'Itis' is a suffix denoting inflammation. It's commonly used in medical terms like Arthritis (inflammation of joints) and Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestines).

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-ectomy

Surgical removal or excision of a body part.

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What does the suffix '-ic/-ac/-ar/-al' mean?

These suffixes indicate 'pertaining to' or 'related to' a specific body part or system.

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