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HIT110 Final Review

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Which abbreviation is used to identify a laboratory test that is performed on blood?​ BUN
What is the meaning of the combining form cerebr/o?​ cerebrum
​What is the meaning of the prefix an-? ​lack of; without
Which suffix means partial paralysis?​ paresis
​What is the meaning of the term neurectomy? ​surgical excision of a nerve or nerve fibers
​Which abbreviation refers to a procedure that is performed to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid? LP
​Which term correctly represents the plural form of atrium? atria
​Which term correctly represents the plural form of apex? apices
Which body plane is also called the horizontal plane?​ transverse
Which organ is lined by the endocardium?​ heart
True or false? The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left portions. True
​The term pallor is used to describe ____________________ of the skin. paleness
​Which term refers to an instrument used for cutting skin? dermatome
what prefix means cancer? carcin-
What term refers to scratch? excoriation
What term means beneath , or below? hypo
​Which suffix means tumor, or swelling? oma
Which word root means sweat? hidr/o
​The shaft of a long bone is also called the ____________________. diaphysis
​What is the meaning of the term subluxation? an incomplete dislocation
What term means softening of the cartilage? chondromalacia
What is the meaning of the word root orth/o? straight
What word root means hand bones? metacarp/o
What is the meaning of the word root crani/o? skull
What word element refers to skeletal muscle? rhabdomy/o
What is the meaning of the term myalgia? muscle pain
​What is the meaning of the suffix -asthenia? ​without feeling or sensation
​Which suffix means destruction, or break down? lysis
Which root refers to renew? rhabd
​Which movement is an example of dorsiflexion? ​pointing the foot upward toward the leg
Which root means chest? pector
​Which root means constrict? stalsis
True or false? Atrophy refers to an abnormal increase in the size of an organ or tissue. False
Which term refers to a graphic record of the electrical activity of the heart?​ electrocardiogram
​Which abbreviation refers to a condition involving rapid atrial contractions that begin and end suddenly, usually at a rate of between 150 and 240 beats per minute? PAT
What is the meaning of the term myopathy?​ ​muscle disease
What is the meaning of the term ischemia?​ ​deficient or decreased blood supply to a body part
What is the meaning of the term myocardial?​ ​pertaining to the heart muscle
What is the meaning of the suffix -sclerosis? hardening
Which event occurs during diastole? The ventricles relax.
What is the meaning of the word root ather/o?​ fatty, yellowish plaque
​What is the meaning of the word thrombus? blood clot
True or false? A sphygmomanometer is an instrument that is used to measure blood pressure. True
​Which condition is characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of monocytes? mononucleosis
Which suffix means protein? globin
Which word element means stopping or controlling? stasis
What is the meaning of the prefix inter? between
Which cells release histamine and heparin? basophils
Which term refers to any substance that causes disease? pathogen
​What is the meaning of the word root poikil/o? varied; irregular
Which term means white blood cell? leukocyte
What is the meaning of the word root phag/o? to eat; swallow
Which word root means clotting? coagul
What is the meaning of the term thoracentesis? surgical puncture into the chest or thorax to withdraw fluid
What is the meaning of the term atelectasis? incomplete expansion, usually of the lung
Which condition means inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose, or a common cold? coryza
What is the meaning of the term hypoxemia? deficient or decreased oxygen in the blood
Which term means material coughed up from the lungs? sputum
Which term means excessive or increased breathing? hyperpnea
Which term refers to an absence or lack of normal oxygen in the blood? anoxia
Which word root means incomplete? atel
Which instrument is used to measure breathing activity or lung volumes. spirometer
What is the meaning of the suffix-capnia? carbon dioxide
What is the meaning of the suffix ptysis? spitting
What is the meaning of the prefix eu? normal
Which suffix means sound? phonia
What is the meaning of the combing form naso/o nose
True or false? Internal respiration is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the cells and the blood. True
Which abbreviation is used to indicate a disease that involves the reflux or moving backward of gastric contents into the esophagus? GERD
What is the function of a laparoscopic procedure? endoscopic visualization and examination of the abdominal ad pelvic cavities
What is the definition of cirrhosis? chronic disease of the liver characterized by destruction of liver cells
Which term means gas in the digestive tract? flatus
Which term refers to the protrusion of all or part of an organ through a wall or cavity. hernia
Which condition involves chronic inflammation of the ileum characterized by intestinal wall ulcerations and scar tissue formation? Chron's disease
What does the term masticate mean? to chew
What is the meaning of the combining form ling/o tongue
What is the meaning of the suffix lithiasis? presence of stones
Which word element means backward , or located behind? retro
Which suffix means surgical puncture? centesis
What is the meaning of the combining form proc/to rectum
What is the meaning of the root lip? fat
Which term means surgical removal of a kidney? nephrectomy
Which diagnostic procedure involves measuring and recording bladder pressure during filling and emptying of the bladder? cystometrography
Which term means absence of urine? anuria
What is the meaning of the suffix uria? urine
Which abbreviation refers to when a patient is not taking insulin for diabetes mellitus? NIDDM
Which term means a narrow structure connecting two parts? isthmus
What is the meaning of the term adenomegaly? enlarged adrenal glands
What is the meaning of the suffix crine? secrete
Which word root means poison? toxic/o
What is the meaning of the word root natr/i? sodium
What is the meaning of the word root kal/i? potassium
Which action is performed during a suprapubic prostatectomy? All or part of the prostate gland is surgically removed through an incision just above the public bone
Which condition involves a malignant tumor of one or both testes? testicular carcinoma
what is the meaning of the term priapism? abnormal, painful, prolonged penile erection not related to sexual arousal
Which prefix means through? trans
Which prefix means none? nulli
Which term refers to a fertilized ovum? zygote
Which term refers to an inflammation or infection of the inner ear? labyrinthitis
Which condition is commonly called cross-eyed? estropia
What is the meaning of the term presbyopia? impaired vision due to aging
Which combining form means two, or double ? dipl/o
Which suffix means drooping? ptosis
Which condition is commonly called pink eye? conjunctivitis
What is the term to identify the first bowel movement? meconium
What is the meaning of the suffix ence? state of
Which term identifies a congenital defect of the cranium with herniation of brain tissue? encephalocele
What is the term for involuntary bedwetting? enuresis
What is the term for a specialist for aging (older) people? gerontologist
Which root means old age? sen
What is the meaning of the root tussis? cough
What laboratory test measures the level of acid phosphatase, which is an enzyme present in the prostate cells and in the blood? PSA
_____ are the medical specialists that specialize in disorders and treatment of the nervous system. neurologist
This part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. central nervous system(CNS)
This is the general term for any disease of the muscle. myopathy
This is the term for narrowing of a passage way. stenosis
ADLs is the abbreviation for.. activities of daily living
This is the medical term for the thigh bone femur
This condition causes soft and flexible bones due to calcium deficiency. osteomalacia
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