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M Term. quiz #7
the terminology using pre-suff. from chapter 4 quiz #7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| apnea | without breathing |
| anoxia | without oxygen |
| abnormal | not normal |
| abductor | to carry away from the body |
| adductor | draws towards the body |
| adrenal glands | secreting glands |
| anabolism | up apart process casting up |
| analysis | apart, seperation |
| ante cibum | before meals |
| anteflexion | bending forward |
| antepartum | before birth |
| antibiotics | against microorganisms |
| antibody | protect against foreign bodies |
| antigen | substance in body |
| antisepsis | condition against infection |
| antitoxin | antibody acts against toxin |
| autoimmune disease | producing antibodies against own cells |
| bifurcation | splitting in two |
| bilateral | two sides |
| bradycardia | less than normal heart rate |
| catabolism | process of breaking down |
| congenital anomaly | irregular at birth |
| connective | to tie together |
| contraindication | against something |
| contralateral | pertains to opposite side |
| dehydration | lack of water |
| diameter | to measure through |
| diarrhea | to flow through, excessive discharge |
| dialysis | complete seperation |