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Medical language is necessary and useful because: Medical professionals can communicate clearly and quickly with each other using a common language, and patients can be comforted and assured that the medical professional understands their symptoms and is in control of the diagnosis and treatment process.
Medical language is made up of primarily (but not exclusively) of words taken from which two ancient languages? Greek and Latin
A(n) ____ is a word formed by including the name of the person who discovered or invented what is being described. eponym
The root enter/o means: small intestine
Which of the following roots mean the same thing? cardi/o, and vascyl/o
Which of the following prefixes are opposites? Brady-, tachy-
Translate the prefix ante- Before
The prefixes e-. ec-. and ex- all mean: out
Translate the suffix -logy study of
What is the meaning of the suffix -oid? resembling
What is the importance of health records? They contain info crucial to patient care, they contain roadmaps to a patient's health history, and they provide a clearer picture of the best route to take in future treatment of the patient.
The first part of most medical notes that include such information as medical history, duration and quality of the problem, and any exacerbating or relieving factors for that problem is known as the ____ part. subjective
Information such as the patient's physical exam, any laboratory findings and imaging studies performed during the visit would be contained in which part of the diagnostic process? objective
After a healthcare provider has gathered information from the patient and performed any necessary investigations, the healthcare provider then formulates a(n) _____, which could be a diagnosis, identification of the problem, or a differential diagnosis. assessment
The course of action consistent with a health care provider's assessment is known as a(n): plan
A review of systems is: A description of individual body systems in order to discover any symptoms not directly related to the main problem.
PCP refers to the: primary care provider
A symptom that a patient has again and that continues to get worse is called: recurrent; degenerate
A dietician is someone that? Is specially trained in evaluating the nutritional status of a patient and developing an appropriate diet plan.
Translate the root ichthy/o scaly
translate the root xer/o dry
Translate the root rhytid/o Wrinkle
The roots onych/o and ungu/o both mean: nail
which of the following roots mean thick? pachy/o
What root means fat? adip/o, lip/o, steat/o
Which of the follow root pairs both mean hair? pil/o, trich/o
Which root does not mean a color? seb/o
Identify and define the roots in the term leukoderma. leuko(white)+derma(skin)
Identify and define the roots in the terms xanthoderma. xantho(yellow)+derma(skin)
identify and define the roots in the term xeroderma xero(dry)+derma(skin)
Identify and define the roots in the term pachyderma. pachy(thick)+derma(skin)
Identify and define the roots in the term erythoderma. erytho(red)+derma(skin)
what is the correct pronunciation for the term hemathidrosis? heh-mat-ih-DROH-sis
Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term petechia. 2nd syllable: Tee
Indicate which syllable receives the emphasis when pronouncing the term onychia. 2nd syllable: nik
Indicate which syllable recieves the emphasis when pronouncing the term dermopathy. 2ns syllable: Maw
identify the correct breakdown and translation of the term anhidrosis. an(no)+hidr(sweat)+osis(condition)= lack of sweating
which medical term means skin pain? Dermatodynia
Which medical term means loose skin? Dermatolysis
Choose the correct translation for the root lumb/o loin, lower back
Choose the correct translation for the root femor/o femur
which of the following roots describes the fibrous connective tissue that binds muscles together? faci/o
which of the following roots describes the small fulid-filled sac found near the body's joints? burs/o
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cervicodynia cervico(neck)+dynia(pain)=neck pain
which medical term means rib pain? Constalgia
Which medical term means involuntary contraction of the muscle? myospasm
Translate the medical term tibialgia as literally as possible. tibia pain
build a medical term that means "puncture of a joint" arthrocentesis
Translate the medical term myomalacia as literally as possible. muscle softening
Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term osteochondroma into its component parts? osteo/chondr/oma
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term osteoporosis? osteo(bone)+por(pore)+osis(condition)= bone pore condition (loss of bone density)
Build a medical term that means "tendon inflammation." Tendonitis
Build a medical term that means "muscle disease." Myoma
Build a medical term that means "finger inflammation." Dactylitis
Translate the medical term osteocarcinoma as literally as possible. Bone cancer tumor
the abnormal narrowing of the spine is called: Spinal stenosis
Build a medical term that means "incision into facia" Faciotomy
Translate the term bursotomy as literally as possible. Incision into a bursa
Translate the term craniectomy as literally as possible removal of a portion of the skull
Translate the root/suffix asthenia Weakness
Translate the root Tax/o Arrangement, order, cooridnation
Translate the root/suffix paresis Slight or partial paralysis
Translate the root estesi/o feeling, sensation
translate the root gnosi/o know
which root refers to the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord? mening/o, meningi/o
which root refers to the nerve bundle? gangli/o
which root refers to the spinal cord or bone marrow? myel/o
Identify and define the root in the term hypnotic? hypno-sleep
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term dysphasia? dys(bad)+phas(speaking)+ia(condition)= Bad speaking condition
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term encephalalgia? encephal(brain)+algia(pain)= brain pain
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hydrophobia? hydro(water)+phobia(excessive fear)= fear of water
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myelocele? myelo(spinal cord)+cele(hernia)= hernia of the spinal cord
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term polyneuritis? poly(many)+neur(nerve)+itis(inflammation)= inflammation of multiple nerves
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myelodysplasia? myelo (spinal cord)+dys(bad)+plas(movement)+ia(condition)= defective formation of the spinal cord
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cerebrotomy? cerebro(brain)+tomy(incision)=Incision into the brain
build a medical term that means head pain cephalodynia
build a medical term that means nerve pain neuralgia
build a medical term that means bad feeling or sensation dysesthesia
build a medical term that means large head condition marcocephaly
Translate the root/suffix astenia weakness
translate the root tax/o arrangement, order, coordination
translate the root/suffix paresis slight or partial paralysis
translate the root esthesi/o feeling/sensation
translate the root gnosi/o know
which root refers to the membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord? mening/o or meningi/o
which root refers to the nerve bundle? gangli/o
which root refers to the spinal cord or bone marrow? myle/o
Identify and define the root in the term hypnotic hypno-sleep
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term dysphasia? dys(bad)+phas(feeling)+ia(condition)
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term encephalagia? encephal(brain)+algia(pain)
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hydrophobia? hydro(water)+phobia(excessive fear)
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myelocele? Myelo(spinal cord)+cele(hernia)
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term polyneuritis? poly(many)+neur(nerve)+itis(inflammation)
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myelodysplasia? myelo(spinal cord)+dys(bad)+plas(formation)+ia(condition)
which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cerebrotomy? cerebro(brain)+tomy(incision)
build a medical term that means "head pain" cephalodynia
build a medical term that means nerve pain neuralgia
build a medical term that means bad feeling or sensation dysesthesia
build a medical term that means large head condition macrocephaly
translate the root lacrim/o tear
translate the root salping/o as it is related to the ear. Eustachian tube
which root refers to the part of the skull behind the ear? mastoid/o
Identify and define the roots in the medical term bepharoconjuctivitis blepharo; eyelid, conjunctiv; conjunctiva
identify and define the roots in the medical term sclerokeratitis kerat, cornea; sclero, sclera
build a medical term that means "over vision condition" hyperopia
build a medical term that means "discharge from the ear" otorrhea
translate the medical term keratalgia as literally as possible cornea pain
translate the medical term xerophthalmia as possible dry eyes
which of the following terms refers to ear pain? otodynia
which of the following are problems or complaints related to the inner ear? tinnitus, vertigo
build a medical term that means "an instrument for looking at the retina." retinoscope
Build a medical term that means "abnormal hardening of the lens." PHACOSCLEROSIS
build a medical term that means "ear wax condition" ceruminosis
build a medical term that means "abnormal softening of the cornea," Keratomalacia
Translate the term optokinetic as literally as possible pertaining to eye movement
crying or the formation of tears, is known as lacrimation
build a medical term that means inflammation of the eyelid blepharitis
build a medical term that means inflammation of the conjunctiva conjunctivitis
Choose the correct translation for the roots adren/o, adrenal/o adrenal gland
choose the correct translation for the root cortic/o outer surface
choose the correct translation for the root crin/o secrete
which of the following word parts means "stimulating hormone" -tropin
Which of the following means sugar gluco, glucoso, glyco
which of the following roots refer to sex organs GONADO
identify and define the root in the medical term hypoparathyroidism thyroid
which medical term means pain in a gland adenalgia
which term means thyroid tumor and is another name for a goiter thyrocele
which medical term means hormone that stimulates the gonads? gonadotropin
which medical term means "abnormal enlargement of a gland"? adrenomegaly
which medical term means ketone body condition, a condition characterized by elevated levels of ketone bodies in the blood? ketosis
which medical term means over thyroid condition, overproduction by the thyroid? hyperthyroidsim
which medical term means "inflammation of the thyroid"? thyroiditis
which medical term means removal of the thymus thymectomy
which word part refers to the bloods ability to form clots? coagulo
which root refers to bone marrow myelo
which root is used to refer to the thymus? thymo
which root is used to refer to a vein? veno
choose the correct translation of the root phlebo vein
choose the correct translation of the root hemato blood
choose the correct translation of the suffix -penia deficiency
translate the term hemorrhage excessive blood loss
translate the term splenodynia as literally as possible spleen pain
translate the term hypersplenism as literally as possible over spleen condition
translate the term hyperlipidemia as literally as possible over fat blood condition
translate the term lymphadenectomy surgical removal of a lymph node
translate the term tonsillectomy surgical removal of a tonsil
build a medical term that means "blood tumor" and refers to a mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue hematoma
build a term that means lymph deficiency lymphopenia
which root literally means "crown," and refers to the way the blood vessels that supply the heart descend and support the heart like a crown, corono
translate the root phlebo vein
translate the root athero fatty plaque
identify and define the root in the medical term venospasm veno meaning vein
oppressive pain in the chest caused by irregular blood flow to the heart is called angina pectoris
identify the correct definition for diaphoresis profuse sweating
translate the term phlebalgia as literally as possible vein pain
which medical term means tissue around the heart pericardium
translate the medical term angiosclerosis hardening of a blood vessel
translate the medical term vasospasm as literally as possible involuntary contraction of a blood vessel
which medical term means vein incision specialist and refers to a person who draws blood? phlebotomist
a murmur is an abnormal heart sound
translate the term myocarditis inflammation of the heart muscle
translate the term angioedema as literally as possible vessel swelling
which medical term means inflammation of the blood vessels? vasculitis
which of the following roots pertains to the process of respiration? oxo
which term means the voice box laryngo
which term means the throat, the pathway used by both food and air pharyngo
which term means windpipe tracheo
which term refers to the main branches from the trachea into each lung broncho
identify the correct translation for the root naso nose
identify the correct translation for the root phreno diaphragm
translate the term pneumohemothorax air and blood in the chest
translate the term spirometry procedure to measure breathing
translate the term bronchiogenic carcinoma cancerous tumor origination in the bronchi
translate the term tonsillitis as literally as possible tonsil inflammation
translate the term rhinitis as literally as possible nasal inflammation
translate the term pneumonectomy as literally as possible lung removal
build a medical term that means "slow breathing" bradypnea
build a medical term that means "chest pain" thoracalgia
which of the following roots is part of the lower gastrointestinal tract? entero
what root refers to the large intestine? colono
what root refers to the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs? peritoneo
translate the root stomato mouth
translate the root odonto tooth
translate the root entero intestines
translate the root procto anus and rectum
translate the medical term eupepsia as literally as possible good digestion condition
which medical term means pain in the intestines enterodynia
which medical term means "excessive vomiting" hyperemesis
which medical term means "gallbladder pain" cholecystalgia
translate the medical term stomatosis as literally as possible mouth condition
translate the medical term gastromalacia as literally as possible softening of the stomach
translate the medical term gastroparesis as literally as possible partial paralysis of the stomach
which medical term means "specialist in the stomach and intestines"? gastroenterologist
which medical term means "procedure for looking at the end of the colon, before the rectum begins"? ` sigmoidoscopy
which medical term means "inflammation of the tube that connects the mouth and stomach" esophagitis
which medical term means "surgical fixation of the liver" hepatopexy
what is the medical term used for the surgical reconstruction of the mouth? stomatoplasty
what is the correct translation and definition of the abbreviation FOBT? fecal occult blood test, a test of the feces to discover blood not visibly apparent
Which root is used to refer to the bladder? cyst/o
Which root is used to refer to the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder? ureter/o
Translate the root ren/o kidney
translate the root vesic/o bladder
which is not a root used to refer to the testicle? balan/o
which is a root that refers to sperm? sperm/i
Identify and define the root in the medical term orchidotomy? testicle- orchido
Build a medical term that means pain in the kidney nephralgia
Build a medical term that means painful urination urodynia
which medical term means involuntary urination enuresis
Which medical term describes a persistent and painful erection? Priapism
Translate the medical term ureterocele as literally as possible ureter hernia
translate the medical term spermatogenesis as literally as possible sperm creation
which medical term means "Kidney condition" nephrosis
Build a medical term that means an instrument for examining the opening of the urethra? meatoscope
which root is used for the external genital organs of a female? vulv/o
Which root is used for the region between the female genital organs and the anus? perine/o
Which root comes from the latin word meaning basin or washtub and refers to the shape of the bones that make up the structure? pelv/i
which root comes from the greek for month and refers to the standard 28 day recurrence of menstrual cycles? men/o
which root refers to the innermost membrane covering the fetus? amni/o
which root refers to the outer membrane covering the fetus and connects the fetus to the wall of the uterus? chori/o
Which root means give birth and focuses on the mother? part/o
Which root means to be born and focuses on the baby? nat/o
translate the root colp/o vagina
translate the root episi/o vulva
the roots mast/o and mammo/ both mean: breast
the roots gyn/o and gynec/o mean woman
translate the root lact/o milk
the roots metr/o and hyster/o both mean: uterus
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