Med Term part 2 Word Scramble

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Question	Answer
What is the correct pronunciation of the medical term venogram?	VEE-noh-gram
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term aortectasia?	aort (aorta) + ectasia (dilation) = dilation of the aorta
The superior vena cava is:	a large-diameter vein that gathers blood from the upper portion of the body and returns it to the heart.
Which medical term means "an incision into the heart muscle"?	Cardiomyotomy
Which term means "the voice box"?	laryng/o
Identify the correct translation for the root pneumat/o.	Air or lungs
Identify the correct translation for the root phren/o.	Diaphragm
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term pleurodynia?	pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura (membrane surrounding the lungs)
Translate the root odont/o.	Tooth
Translate the root enter/o.	Intestines
Translate the root proct/o.	Anus and rectum
Identify the correct pronunciation for the medical term cholecystogram.	KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram
Which medical term means "incision into the common bile duct"?	Choledochotomy
Build a medical term that means "blood in the chest."	Hemothorax Hemothorax breaks into hemo (blood) + thorax (chest) = blood in the chest.
Build a medical term that means "slow breathing."	Bradypnea Bradypnea breaks into brady (slow) + pnea (breathing) = slow breathing.
Identify the correct translation for the root capn/o.	Carbon dioxide
Identify the correct translation for the root phren/o.	Diaphragm
Identify the correct translation for the root or/o.	Mouth
OSA involves:	a condition where the patient ceases to breathe while asleep.
Translate the term rhinitis as literally as possible.	Nasal inflammation Rhinitis breaks into rhin (nose) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the nasal passages.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term empyema?	em (in) + py (pus) + ema (condition) = pus inside the chest
What is the term used to describe hoarseness and literally means "bad voice condition"?	Dysphonia
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term rhinorrhagia?	rhino (nose) + rrhagia (excessive bleeding) = excessive bleeding from the nose (another term for nosebleed)
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the term tracheostomy?	tracheo (windpipe) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the windpipe Tracheostomy breaks into tracheo (trachea/windpipe) + stomy (creation of an opening) = creation of an opening in the trachea/windpipe.
Which term refers to the main branches from the trachea into each lung?	bronch/o
Which is the correct translation and definition for the abbreviation CT?	Computed tomography - an imaging procedure using a computer to cut
Which of the following root is NOT used to refer to the chest?	cost/o
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the root alveol/o?	It is a term that describes the lung. Alvel/o refers to the alveoli. Alveoli is a are part of the lower respiratory system.
Identify the correct pronunciation for the medical term cholecystogram.	KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram
Identify and define the root in the term gingivectomy.	gingiv - gums Gingivectomy breaks into ROOT: gingivo (gums) + SUFFIX: ec (out) + SUFFIX: tomy (cut) = surgical removal of gum tissue.
Translate the medical term abdominocentesis as literally as possible.	Abdomen puncture
Translate the root enter/o.	Intestines
Translate the root stomat/o.	Mouth
What is the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V?	Nausea and vomiting
What medical term refers to an abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin?	Anal fistula
Which of the following statements is true about the abbreviation NPO?	It stands for nihil per os and means "nothing by mouth."
Which medical term means "surgical fixation of the liver"?	Hepatopexy Hepatopexy breaks into hepato (liver) + pexy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the liver.
Which medical term means "pain in the intestines"?	Enterodynia Enterodynia breaks into entero (intestine) + dynia (pain) = pain in the intestines.
The left hypochondriac region of the abdomen is in which quadrant of the abdomen?	LUQ
GERD stands for:	gastroesophagel reflux
LFT stands for:	Liver function test
GI stands for:	gastrointestinal
PUD stands for:	peptic ulcer disease
Translate the root vesic/o.	Bladder
Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.	nephr– kidney
Identify and define the root in the medical term uremia.	ur-urine
Why does a urologist deal with both urinary tract problems and male genital problems?	The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root prostat/o?	All of these are true. It got its name because of its position in front of the urinary bladder. It breaks into pro (before) + state (stand). It is an organ in the male reproductive tract. It is an organ that surrounds the urethra.
Which is NOT a root used to refer to the testicle? orchid/o test/o balan/o orchi/o orch/o	balan/o
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystoplegia?	cysto (bladder) + plegia (paralysis) = bladder paralysis
Which medical term means "involuntary urination"?	Enuresis
Which medical term describes a persistent and painful erection?	Priapism
Translate the medical term spermatogenesis as literally as possible sperm(sperm)-	Sperm creation "spermato-" (Greek sperma, the seed or germ) + "genesis" (the coming into being of something) = the coming into being of sperm
Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term ureteropyelonephritis into its component parts?	uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term vesicocele?	vesico (bladder) + cele (hernia)= hernia of the bladder
Build a medical term that means "renal pelvis disease."	Pyelopathy
Translate the medical term vesicotomy.	Incision into the bladder
Build a medical term that means "surgical removal a kidney and ureter."	Nephroureterectomy
Which root is used for the external genital organs of a female?	vulv/o Vulv/o stands for vulva, the external genital organs of a female.
Which root refers to the innermost membrane covering the fetus?	Amni/o stands for amnion, the innermost membrane covering the fetus.
Which root means "give birth" and focuses on the mother?	part/o
Translate the root episi/o.	Vulva
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term amniorrhea?	amni/o (amnion) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge of amniotic fluid
Which term is also known as colpitis?	vaginitis
Which term is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse?	dyspareunia dys pareun=painful
The study and treatment of newborns is called:	neonatology
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term oligohydramnios?	oligo (few) +hydr (water) + amnios (amnion) = not enough amniotic fluid
Which term refers to a disorder in which the placenta separates form the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus?	abruptio placentae
Translate the medical term antepartum as literally as possible.	Before birth
Which medical term means "inflammation of the perimetrium (tissue on the outside of the uterus; the outer layer of the uterus)"?	Perimetritis
T/F: Braxton Hicks are the first true labor pains.	False
T/F: An ectopic pregnancy is a potentially dangerous condition where the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to grow outside the uterus.	True
T/F: TSS is a sexually transmitted disease.	False
A metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyperglycemia is known as:	diabetes mellitus.
Choose the correct translation for the root cortic/o.	Outer surface
Choose the correct translation for the roots adren/o, adrenal/o.	Adrenal gland
Identify the correct pronunciation of the term glycolysis.	glai-KAW-lih-sis
The abbreviations BS and FBS both have to do with:	blood sugar. The abbreviations BS (blood sugar) and FBS (fasting blood sugar) both have to do with blood sugar.
Translate the medical term adenopathy as literally as possible.	"Gland disease"
Translate the medical term hypoglycemic as literally as possible.	Pertaining to low blood sugar
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term acromegaly?	acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally large) = abnormally large extremities
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrine?	endo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream)
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pancreatolithiasis?	pancreato (pancreas) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of a stone in the pancreas
Which medical term means "calcium in the urine"?	Calciuria
Which medical term means "removal of the thymus"?	Thymectomy
Which of the following roots means "sugar"? glyc/o gluc/o glucos/o	all of these
Which of the following roots refer to sex organs?	gonad/o
Which of the following statements is true regarding the abbreviation TFT? It is a part of the treatment and therapies that assist in getting a patient euthyroid. It stands for thyroid function test. evaluate the function of the thyroid.	all of these
An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a(n):	sphygmomanometer.
A specialist in drawing blood is called a:	phlebotomist.
A process in which a certain type of white blood cells destroys (or "eats") foreign microorganisms or cell debris is called:	phagocytosis. Phagocytosis is a process in which a certain type of white blood cells [phagocytes = phago (eat) + cyte (cell)] destroys (or "eats") foreign microorganisms or cell debris.
Build a medical term that means "blood tumor" and refers to a mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue.	Hematoma Hematoma breaks into hema (blood) + oma (tumor) = mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue.
Build a medical term that means "inflammation of a tonsil."	Tonsillitis
Build a medical term that means "spleen pain."	Splenalgia
Choose the correct translation of the suffix -penia.	Deficiency
Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term lymphangitis.	LIM-fan-JAI-tis
Translate the term hemorrhage.	Excessive blood loss Hemorrhage breaks into hemo (blood) + rrhage (excessive flow) = excessive blood loss.
Translate the term hepatosplenomegaly as literally as possible.	Liver spleen enlargement hepato (liver) + spleno (spleen) + megaly (enlargement) = enlargement of the spleen and liver
What is the correct definition for the abbreviation BMT?	Bone marrow transplant
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term leukocytosis?	leuko (white) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "white cell condition" : abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells
Which root is used to refer to a vein?	ven/o
Which term comes from the Greek "to pour out," and refers to a large bruise?	Ecchymosis
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hematopoiesis?	hemato (blood) + poiesis (formation) = formation of blood cells
Identify and define the root in the medical term arteriosclerosis.	arterio - artery ROOT: arterio (artery) + SUFFIX: scler (hardening) + SUFFIX: osis (condition).
Identify the correct definition for diaphoresis.	Profuse sweating
Translate the medical term aneurysmectomy.	Surgical removal of a bulge in a blood vessel Aneurysmectomy breaks into aneurysm (aneurysm) + ec (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of an aneurysm (a bulge in a blood vessel).
Translate the medical term phlebotomy as literally as possible	Vein incision procedure" - the technical term for drawing blood
What does the abbreviation HTN stand for?	Hypertension
Which is NOT a root used to refer to vessels? arteri/o angi/o All of these refer to vessels. vascul/o ven/o	all of these
Which medical term means "inflammation of the blood vessels"?	Vasculitis Vasculitis breaks into vascul (vessel) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the blood vessels.
Which medical term means "the surgical reconstruction of a vessel"?	Angioplasty
The term venogram is pronounced:	VEE-noh-gram
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term angiography?	angio (vessel) + graph (writing) + y (procedure) = procedure to describe the blood vessels
The force exerted by blood on the wall of blood vessels is: abbreviated BP. determined by both diastolic pressure, pressure exerted called blood pressure	all of these
Which term describes a hardening of an artery due to build-up of fatty plaque?	Atherosclerosis An atherosclerosis [athero (fatty plaque) + scler (hard) + osis (condition)] is a hardening of an artery due to build-up of fatty plaque.
Which statement is true about the root sept/o?	It stands for "septum," comes from a Latin word meaning "partition or dividing structure," and can refer to any wall dividing two cavities.
Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pericardiocentesis?	peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the tissue around the heart
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?	coron/o
when a patients hormone levels are too low they are given ___	hormone replacement therapy
what are the 3 importatnt hormones made by the thyroid?	T4, T3, calcitonin
what are the 2 types of corticosteroids used in the adrenal glands	mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
which of the following conditions is a tumor of the thymus	thymoma
____ is the root for the term pancreatectomy	pancreat
the presence of ketone bodies is normally a sign of untreated or poorly controlled	diabetes
the ____ hormone stimulates the gonads	gonadotropin
abnormal secretion of the growth hormone from the pituitary can cause	dwarfism and gigantism
the term ______ means to have swollen thyroid glands	goiter
why endocrine organ is named for its resemblance to a shield and lies in the throat region	thyroid
when the cortex of the adrenal gladn does not make enough cortisol the condition is called ____ insufficiency	adrenocortical insufficiency
the signal makers and senders of the endocrine system are called	glands
which of the following hormones from the pancrease are competing hormones	glucagon and insulin
a _____ body is a substance that increases in the blood as a result of faulty carbohydrate metabolism	ketone
an enlarged dialated vein towards the surface of the skin is termed as a _____vein	varicose vein
spell the term that means "inflammation of the tissue around the heart"	pericarditis
a device looking into a blood vessel is an	angioscope
diaphoresis	profuse sweating
deconstruct the term arteriosclerosis by separaating the roots and the suffix with hyphens	arterio-scler-osis
setpum	wall dividing 2 cavities in the heart
a thrombus is different from an embolus in what 2 important ways	a thrombus is stationary a thromus is a clot of blood a thrombus is found in circulation
in this heart problem, the heartcavity is unable to pump all the blood out of itself	congestive cardiomyopathy
which valve connects the left ventricle to the aorta	aortic valve
the procedure that creates an opening between 2 veins is	phlebophlebostomy
embolus is when	mass of matter present in the blood
ischemia is when	blockage of blood flow to an organ
occlusion is when	closing or blockage of a passage
thromus is	a blood clot
death of heart muscle tissue is called	myocardial infarction
antiaginal is when	helps pain associate with low oxygen to the heart
antiarrythimc	corrects the hearts electrical signals
thrombolytic	breaks down dangerous accumlations in the heart or blood vessels
vasoconstriction	causes blood vessels to squeeze down raising blood pressure
vasodilator	causes blood vessel to enlarge lowering blood pressure
angiorrphapy means suture of a	vessel

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