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EMR: Med Term Final
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| body plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions | transverse plane |
| inter- | between |
| -osis | abnormal condition |
| patell/o | relating to the patella |
| this part of the medical term usually indicates the procedure, condition, disorder, or disease | suffix |
| this part of the medical term usually indicated location, time, number, or status | prefix |
| what does supracostal mean | above the ribs |
| pain in the joint(s) | arthralgia |
| edema is one of the key indicators of inflammation. what does edema mean? | swelling |
| meaning of the term diagnosis | the identification of a disease |
| every medical term must have a .... | word root |
| the blue discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen in the blood is known as .... | cyanosis |
| the term that describes a pounding or racing heart is .... | palpitation |
| Greg sustained sudden, severe wounds during his auto accident The EMS team referred to the injuries as .... | trauma |
| the act of rotating the arm so that the palm is turned upward is known as .... | supination |
| the term meaning a surgical incision into the heart is a .... | craniotomy |
| the medical term meaning enlargement of the liver is .... | hepatomegaly |
| the medical term that is an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts is .... | palpation |
| the cavity where the major organs of the digestive system is located in the .... | abdominal cavity |
| the study of the functions of the structures of the body is .... | physiology |
| sub- | below |
| -algia | pain |
| what kind of tissue is adipose tissue? | muscle |
| retro- | behind |
| the term the means bone inflammation is .... | osteitis |
| a physician treats disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles | orthopedists |
| pertaining to the formation of blood cells | hematopoietic |
| myel/o | bone marrow; spinal cord |
| -malacia | abnormal softening |
| -plasty | surgical repair |
| the term that means the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need is .... | triage |
| the medical term that means pain in the stomach is .... | gastralgia |
| a term that means the invasion of the body by a disease-producing organism is a .... | infection |
| the localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues is .... | inflammation |
| accidental cut or torn or jagged wound is called .... | laceration |
| the formation of pus .... | suppuration |
| prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disorder .... | prognosis |
| what is the medical term for the belly button? | umbilicus |
| this body plane divides the body into equal left and right halves is .... | midsagittal plane |
| the clavicle is located superior to the sternum. what does superior mean? | above |
| opposite of medial .... | lateral |
| what does the medical term dorsal mean? | in the back of the body |
| this body plane divides the body into anterior & posterior portions .... | frontal |
| where is the hypogastric region located? | below the stomach |
| what does the suffix in the term hypertrophy mean? | development |
| what is another name fr the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions? | coronal |
| in the term "homeostasis," what does the combining form home/o mean? | constant |
| what cavity are the organs of the excretory system located? | pelvic cavity |
| where is the bladder in relation to the heart? | inferior |
| what tissue forms a protective covering for all the internal and external surfaces of the body? | epithelial tissue |
| post- | toward the back |
| supra- | above |
| intra- | within |
| -ectomy | surgical removal |
| posterior | the back |
| ventral | the front |
| cephalic | toward the head |
| proximal | nearest the midline |
| distal | furthest the midline |
| medial | towards the midline |
| the study of the body's structures | physiology |
| another name for autopsy | postmortem examination |
| what tissue contains cells with the specialized ability to react to stimuli and to conduct electrical impulses? | connective tissue |
| which region does the term inguinal refer? | groin |
| muscle tissue contain cells with the specialized ability to ___ and ___. | contract; relax |
| the region that is located near the inward curve of the spine (lower back) is called the ____ region. | lumbar |
| the space formed by the hip bones is the ___ cavity. | pelvic |
| the directional term that means situated nearest the beginning of a body structure is ____. | proximal |
| the region below the ribs is called the ___ region. | hypochondriac |
| the membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within the abdominal cavity is called the ____. | visceral |
| the medical term that means inflammation of the peritoneum is ___. | peritonitis |
| the vertical plane that divides the body in unequal left and right portions is ___. | sagittal |
| the four tissue types: | 1. connective 2. muscle 3. nerve 4. epithelial |
| what is homeostasis? | the constant control of the body's environment |
| ex/o | outside |
| caud/o | disease |
| crani/o | head |
| adip/o | fat |
| -pathy | disease |
| inferior | front |
| lateral | side |
| cephal/o | head |
| -plasia | formation; growth |
| what does word root in the term hematopoietic mean? | blood |
| what is a physician specialized in treating foot disorders? | podiatrist |
| term for a disorder affecting the cartilage .... | chondromalacia |
| a bone is crushed or splintered in which type of fracture is this? | comminuted |
| a patient scheduled for a laminectomy will be having surgery on which body part? | spine |
| which type of fracture causes an open wound? | compound |
| the condition that is an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone | osteomyelitis |
| a person with this condition has below average bone density | osteopenia |
| another term for cheekbones | zygomatic bones |
| a common sports injury | stress fracture |
| the bones that form the upper part of the jaw | maxillary bones |
| bone that is known as the kneecap | patella |
| the only movable bone of the skull | mandible |
| abnormal softening of the cartilage | chrondromalacia |
| the bones that make up the spinal column are the ____. | vertebral column |
| the visual examination of the literal structure of a joint is known as ____. | arthroscopy |
| the term that means originating within an individual is ____. | autologous |
| a break in which the bone has been twisted apart is called a ____. | spiral |
| chord/o | cartilage |
| femur/o | femur |
| -intra | within |
| -scopy | examination |
| scoli/o | bent, curved outward |
| orth/o | relating to joint, muscle, bones |
| -penia | deficiency |
| -clasia | close |
| -dynia | pain, suffering |
| -trophy | formation |
| -inter | between |
| -genic | congenital |
| -desis | tie together |
| -poietic, -poiesis | formation |
| dys- | without |
| per- (peri-) | around |
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