Medical Terminology Quiz review chp 1-3
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What does the suffix '-tomy' signify in medical terminology?

  • Function
  • Incision (correct)
  • Resemble
  • The study of

Which of these prefixes means 'against'?

  • Ab-
  • Anti- (correct)
  • Dia-
  • Pro-

If 'nas' means nose, then what does 'nasal' mean?

  • Pertaining to the nose (correct)
  • Pertaining to the brain
  • Pertaining to the groin
  • Pertaining to the skull

What does the prefix 'multi-' indicate?

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What is the function of the suffix '-logy'?

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Which prefix means 'away, from'?

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If 'andr-' means man, what does 'android' mean?

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What does the root 'cyt/o' signify?

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What does the term 'hemiplegia' mean, given that 'hemi' means half?

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Which of the following suffixes means 'specialist'?

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Which term describes the study of tissues?

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What does the root 'ingui' specifically refer to?

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If a medication is described as an 'analgesic', what specific process it is intended to effect?

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What does the term 'cystoscopy' describe?

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What do the prefixes 'ad-' and 'ab-' respectively mean?

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Which of the following accurately describes the meaning of '-oid'?

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What does the root 'necr' signify in medical terminology?

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What does the combining form 'eti/o' refer to?

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Which of these suffixes means 'forming'?

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The cranial cavity is the space in the skull containing the liver.

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In the term 'cephalic', the root 'cephal' means foot.

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The term 'adipose' refers to tissue that is primarily muscular throughout the body.

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The prefix 'homeo-' in 'homeostasis' indicates diverse.

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The term 'unilateral' describes something that can appear or affect both sides.

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A mammography is a type of brain recording.

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The suffix '-scopy' when added to a root means incision.

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The suffix '-cide' in words such as 'homicide' and 'spermicide' means to heal.

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When a suffix is added to the beginning of a word, it changes the meaning of the word by adding a new element to the beginning of the base word.

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The combining form 'onc/o' refers to bacteria.

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Given that 'chromo' means color, what might 'chromocyte' refer to?

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If 'para-' means beside, alongside, or next to, what could 'paracervical' refer to?

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Given that 'physi/o' means function, what does 'physiological' mean?

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If a procedure is described as a 'laparotomy', and '-tomy' means incision, what other information do we get from the word, knowing 'meso' means middle?

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The term 'microscope' implies an instrument for examining small objects because 'micro-' means small and '-scope' means instrument for examining. Keeping that in mind, what does 'microcytosis' mean?

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If 'path/o' means disease, and 'anti-' means against what does 'anti-pathogenic' likely mean?

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Given that 'dia-' means through, what could 'dialysis' refer to?

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If 'hydr/o' means water, what does the term 'dehydration' mean, knowing 'de' typically means removal or separation?

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If 'ana-' means backward, what is a good interpretation of 'anaplasia'?

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With the knowledge that 'pro-' means before or in front of, explain what is a 'promonocyte'?

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Flashcards

Cranial Cavity

The space inside the skull that holds the brain.

Histology

The study of tissues, their structure, and functions.

Algesia

A condition of pain or suffering.

Nasal

Pertaining to the nose.

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Mammography

A procedure using an instrument to record images of the breast.

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Hemiplegia

Paralysis affecting one half of the body.

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Integumentary

Pertaining to the covering of the body.

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Cystoscopy

Examination of the bladder using an instrument.

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Cide

To kill or destroy.

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Oncology

The study of tumors or cancers.

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Adipose

A word that means pertaining to fatty tissue is throughout the body.

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Homeo-

In the term homeostasis, the prefix homeo- means similar.

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Ambi-

In the term ambilateral, the prefix ambi- means both.

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Proximal

In the term proximal, the root proxim means near the point of origin.

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Suffixes -ician & -ist

The suffixes -ician and -ist both mean: specialist, physician and one who specializes in.

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Suffixes and Word Meaning

When a suffix is added to a new word it: changes the meaning of the word by adding a new element to the end of the base word.

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Inguinal

Pertaining to the groin.

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Cephalic

Pertaining to the skull.

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Suffixes -al, ary, -ic, -ous

Pertaining to.

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What is mammography?

A procedure using an instrument to record images of the breast. It is commonly used to screen for breast cancer.

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What does the suffix -algesia mean?

A condition of pain or suffering. It is the root of many medical terms related to pain.

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What does integumentary mean?

Pertaining to the covering of the body. It refers to the skin, hair, and nails that protect the body.

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What does 'nasal' mean?

Pertaining to the nose. It refers to anything related to the nose, including its structure and function.

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What does the prefix 'ad-' mean?

Means 'toward' and often indicates a direction or movement. It is used in many medical terms related to movement or location.

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What is a suffix in a word?

A syllable placed at the end of a word. It can modify the meaning of the word and create new terms.

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What is adipose?

Pertaining to fatty tissue throughout the body. It refers to the adipose tissue that stores energy and insulates the body.

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What does the suffix '-cide' mean?

Means 'to kill' and is often used in medical terms related to destroying harmful agents.

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What does the suffix '-scope' mean?

Means 'instrument for examining'. It is often used in medical terms related to diagnostic tools.

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What is oncology?

The study of tumors or cancers. It focuses on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.

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Study Notes

Medical Terminology Study Notes

  • Cranial Cavity: The space within the skull that houses the brain.

  • Inguinal: Related to the groin; the root "inguin" means groin.

  • Cephalic: Relating to the head or skull; the root "cephal" means skull.

  • Adipose: Pertaining to fatty tissue throughout the body.

  • Histology: The study of tissues (hist/o).

  • Homeostasis: The state of internal stability (homeo- similar).

  • Ambilateral: Relating to both sides (ambi- both).

  • Proximal: Near the point of origin (proxim-).

  • Analgesics: Medications that relieve pain (-algesia means condition of pain).

  • Nasal: Pertaining to the nose (nas- nose).

  • Mammography: Breast recording (mamm- breast).

  • Hemiplegia: Paralysis or stroke affecting half the body (hemi- half).

  • Integumentary: Pertaining to the covering of the body (integument- covering).

  • Cystoscopy: Bladder examination (cyst- bladder, -scopy examination).

  • -cide: The suffix meaning to kill (as in homicide and spermicide).

  • -al, -ary, -ic, -ous: Suffixes meaning pertaining to.

  • -ician, -ist: Suffixes denoting specialists or physicians who specialize in something.

  • Suffixes: Change the meaning of a word by adding a new element to the end of the base word.

  • onc/o: Combining form meaning tumor.

  • -gnosis: Suffix meaning knowledge.

  • -ant: Suffix meaning forming (as in malignant).

  • -logy: The suffix meaning study of (as in radiology).

  • eti/o: Combining form meaning cause.

  • -scope: Suffix denoting an instrument for examining (as in microscope).

  • necr: Root meaning death (as in necrosis).

  • ad-: Prefix meaning toward.

  • Suffix: A syllable placed at the end of a word.

  • andr-: Combining form meaning man.

  • uni-: Prefix meaning one.

  • -tomy: Suffix denoting incision.

  • -oid: Suffix meaning resemble.

  • physi/o: Combining form relating to function.

  • path/o: Combining form relating to disease.

  • hydr/o: Combining form relating to water.

  • cyt/o: Combining form relating to cell.

  • meso-: Combining form meaning middle.

  • ecto-: Combining form meaning outside.

  • chromo-: Combining form relating to color.

  • ana-: Prefix meaning backward.

  • pro-: Prefix meaning before or in front of.

  • para-: Prefix meaning beside, along side or next to.

  • multi-: Prefix meaning many.

  • micro-: Prefix meaning small.

  • mal-: Prefix meaning bad.

  • dia-: Prefix meaning through.

  • anti-: Prefix meaning against.

  • ab-: Prefix meaning away from.

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Test your knowledge of essential medical terminology covering various body parts and systems. This quiz includes terms related to anatomy, physiology, and medical practices. It's perfect for students in health sciences or anyone looking to refresh their medical vocabulary.

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