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Med 100

Medical Terminology

QuestionAnswer
Which word means pertaining to the whole? Holistic(ho-LIS-tik)
Union of a sperm and egg is known as: fertilization (FER-til-eye-ZAY-shun)
Which word means an increase in the size of a structure? hypertrophy (hy-per-trophy)
which word with a prefix, root, and suffix means to bring together into a harmonious function? coordinate (ko-OR-din-ate)
Histology refers to study structure and function of: tissues (TISH-you)
the brain,nerves, and sense organs are part of the_________ system. nervous
which word means study of the cell? cytology (SIGH-tol-oh-gee)
Which word meaning part of a cell having specialized functions is correctly spelled? organelle (OR-gah-nell)
which term means a condition involving the nervous system? Parkinson disease (Par-kin-son diz-EEZ)
the word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous(carta-leg-a-nes)structure in the knee is ______ and its plural is ___________. meniscus(meh-NISS-kuss), menisci(meh-NISS-key)
a rule for changing capsule into an adjective might be: drop the -e and add -ar.
when cell become cellular, it functions as a(n): adjective
which word means pertaining to the physical and chemical processes occurring in cells? metabolic (met-ah-BOL-ik)
which word has a prefix meaning dividing? blastocyst (BLAST-tos-sist)
the word element that means condition is: ism
which word forms the adjective by adding -ular? cell, molecule
a group of specialized cells that manufacture unique materials around them is a(n): tissue
which word with a root and suffix refers to a condition involving blood poisoning? septicemia (sep-tih-SEE-mee-ah)
a thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity would be termed a(n): membrane
the word hormone comes from the Greek meaning: set in motion
which word means within the cell? intracellular
which word means a bone-producing cell? osteoblast
which word has a root meaning bone? osteocyte
LUQ(left upper quadrant) is an abbreviation referring to: an abdominal quadrant
a tracheostomy is an opening into the______used to treat______. windpipe;breathing difficulties
a synonym for coronal is: frontal
the opposite of distal is: proximal
which word means pertaining to or nearer to the tail? caudal
a transplantation of living tissue is termed a(n): graft
septicemia results from_____in the blood causing_____. microorganisms; an infection
Pertaining to al, ac, ar, and ary
not, without, into a
away from ab
abdomin/o abdomen
ability competence
ablat take away
able capable of
abort fail at onset, expel nonviable fetus
abbsorpt to swallow, take in
ac toward
acea condition, redemy
acetyl acetyl
acid/o acid, low pH
acin grape
acous hearing
acr/o, acro peak, extremity, highest point
acromi/o acromion
act to do, perform, performance
Each nucleus contains a nucleolus, a small dense body composed of RNA and protein. It manufactures ribosomes that migrate through the nuclear membrane pores into the cytoplasm.what best decribes the ribosomes? Ribosomes function in the cytoplasm
which word, meaning shaped like a cross is correctly spelled cruciate
the term for lying flat on the belly is ______and its Latin meaning is ______. prone; bending forward
Posterior means _____and its opposite to______. situated behind; anterior
which word hass a prefix meaning below? hypogastric (Hypo)
which word means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones? ligament
which word means pertaining to or nearer the head? cephalic
the RUQ (right upper quadrent) is located______to the RLQ (right left quadrent) superior
the diaphragm seperates the ____and _____cavities. abdominal; thoracic
when anatomic descriptions r used,its assumed the bodys in the anatomical position. the body is standing erect with the feet flat on the floor,face & eyes are facing forward,& arms are at the sides with palms facing forward.decribe anatomical position? toes and palms are anterior
the brain is located in the: cranial cavity
the frontal plane divides the body into______and _______portions anterior; posterior
a synonym for transverse plane is: horizontal plane
which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach? epigastric (epi)
the source of hereditary characteristics is termed: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
which word has a prefix meaning around? periosteum (peri)
the integumentary system is composed of the: skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands
which term is not a part of the digestive system? lymph nodes
the cardiovascular system is composed of the" heart and blood vessels
the nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are parts of the____system respiratory
a synonym for posterior is: dorsal
telling a patient to assume the prone position is the same as saying: "Lie down on your belly"
the center of the abdomen is the: umbilical region
which term means a procedure involving the windpipe? tracheostomy
the source of hereditary characteristics is abbreviated____and is packed in densely coiled bodies scalled_____. DNA; chromosomes
a class of food substances based on amino acids is termed: proteins
anabolism results from_____of complex substances in the cell from______. build up; simpler substances
which term has a word from the latin meaning glass? in vetro
several tissues work together to carry out specific functions in a(n): organ
which word means pertaining to the urine? urinary
which word meaning a combination of carbohydrate and protein is correctly spelled? glycoprotein
which word has a suffix meaning body? chromosome
tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills spaces is known as _____tissue connective
a synonym for kneecap is patella
nervous tissue is found in______and______ the brain; spinal cord
which term, with a root and a suffix, refers to a specialist who studies tissues? histologist
the medial in medial ligament stands for: middle
which word has a suffix meaning action? coordinate
digestion occurs in the____ and____. stomach; small and large intestines
a chemical formed in one tissue or organ and carried by the blood to stimulate or inhibit another tissue or organ is termed a(n):P hormone
the correct order for the organs of the urinary system is: kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
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