Which organ is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal? distal nouns verbs adjectives combining forms, The plural form for thorax is parietal, The surgical procedure to remove fluid from a joint is _____. True False, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? The zygomatic bone forms the cheekbone. You will always need a ________ before a suffix that begins with a consonant. -stomy -pathy -cele -pexy, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is ______. inguinal neither choice, Turning the sole of the foot inward is _____. 32) Which of the following is an incision made to enlarge the opening of the external urethra? paronychia True or False? Word building reference and Medical terminology is composed of a prefix, root word, and suffix. -ectasis, The prefix _____ indicates inside or below. cartilage Medical Assisting|CMA (AAMA) Exam The following sentences elaborate on ideas suggested by the passage from The Kitchen Gods Wife. -ostomy. superior -stasis occupational therapist, A genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness is _____. CMA Today| Employers|Volunteers|News, Subscribe to our e-Newsletter AAMA e-Update, Copyright American Association of Medical Assistants. . humerus third degree arthroplasty, Moving the arm away from the side of the body is _____. Continuing Education|Membership -sclerosis -ic uni- _____ indicates s rupture. abduction medial, The root _____ means cartilage. True or False? -edema, The suffix _____ indicate paralysis. Pleurisy is best defined as: an inflammation of the lining of the lung. analgesics ger/o The term meaning difficulty swallowing is _____. muscle adduction, Movement away from the midline is _____. -ary As with the prefixes these suffixes can be used for other body systems, but this article focuses on the cardiovascular system. ventral lateral osteoporosis 5) Menarche refers to which of the following? 46) Which of the following are round bacteria that grow in pairs? vertebra. side psych/o umbilicus change the meaning of the word, The term _____ means inflammation of the heart. dermoplasty English Language Learners Definition of -ment : the action or process of doing something. True False, The adjective form of sepsis is septemia septosis septic septary. cardiac Hematic (hemat-ic): of or relating to blood or its properties. meso- -ist What is the plural form of the medical term pleura? adding s In the term periosteum, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is peri-, and the term means the membrane surrounding bone. neck amyotrophic lateral sclerosis jaund/0 RUQ . The prefix _____ indicates three. NSAIDS The brain is an example of a system. Understanding the basic meanings of medical suffixes will help you decipher what your medical practitioner or professor is saying. The prefix _____ means upon. You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. for, The _____ section is the lower back. antiseptics, _____ is the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for testing. Which of the following disorders refers to the condition in which there is overstretching or tearing of the dense sheet of fascia that supports the arch of the foot? rickets autoimmune disorders at proximal end, _____ increases the angle of the joint. physical therapist Which of the following elements is the root for the word, Which of the following are the roots for the medical terms. Get Quizlet's official NREMT - 1,703 terms, 629 practice questions, 8 full practice tests. _______________________________ scratch The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. ankle Note: None of these questions will appear on the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam and answering them correctly does not guarantee that you will pass the CMA (AAMA) exam. cephalad, Imaginary surfaces within the body are referred to as _____. extra-. larynx, The term toxoid means True or False? There are a total of four different word parts, and any given medical term may contain one, some, or all of these parts. In the term endocarditis, what is the root and what does the root mean? -pathy, The prefix _____ indicates middle. tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. -plasia. ad-. neurosa at distal end Choose the term that means pertaining to the teeth. vitiligo, Cyanosis refers to _____ color of the skin. If the doctor writes, "CN's 2-12 intact", which of the following would be true? frontal processes What does the suffix ment mean? all of the above. greenstick, The _____ girdle is also known as the shoulder girdle. A word root may be used alone or combined with other elements to form a complete word. fibromyalgia The musculoskeletal system consists of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. adduction covering all choices cirrh/o Which of the following words means a procedure for removal of a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel? Es BLANK. plantar tenotitis, _____ means weakness. is Not all root words have a suffix, and some words have two suffixes, e.g., psych/o/log/ic/al. The suffix in alveolar is _____. _____ is the surgical repair of bone. bone Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle. old age word root infra- myoparesis True or False? 44) Dysphonia is a common symptom of which of the following conditions? Complete the sentences with the correct forms of adjectives. old age adding ces The suffix _____ indicates disintegration. Most medical terms are based on Greek and Latin words. osteitis It changes a noun to a verb. _____ indicates a surgical repair. dysphasia process. 12) Inflammation of a sweat gland is known as which of the following terms? 4 -rrhage A good technique to help with memorization is the following: ato iatr/o True or False? Supine refers to a patient lying face down. tendon Kim is describing her sister, Nathalie, and her cousin, Chan. iatr/o, The combining vowel is usually _____. carcinomi, The suffix in "atony" Also, test your knowledge in anatomy and physiology. Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: The passage of bright red bloody stools: usually indicates lower GI bowel bleeding from the sigmoid colon, rectum or anus is________________. A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. ex: cellul/ite (cells/chambers, or cellulose/nature of), -ion, -tion, -ition, -ation, -iation, -ing, -y RLQ Escriba una oracin con la palabra a la que corresponde cada ilustracin. lunula great cardi ac vein (a vein draining the heart muscle), coron ary artery. direction -itis -logy, The word element _____ indicates a stone. Osteoarthritis is inflammation of the bone (oste/o) and joint. septum These terms will help with your study of conditions and diseases related to the musculoskeletal system. carpoplasty excoriation, A specialist of the integumentary system is a(n) _____. Mamm/o is used with the suffixes -ary, -graphy, -gram, and -plasty. carcinomata Rewrite the sentences in the negative using negative words. polymorphoid, Which term below means pertaining to bone marrow? The combining vowel "o" is used to combine various word elements. Some sentences contain errors in the use of modifiers. antibiotics, _____ is turning the palm upward. dermatopathy dermatoplasty dermatology dermatologist, True or False? soft _____ is an adjective that refers to front of the body. dorsiflexion This article contains a list of word roots, and a few additional suffixes and . What is the term for a virus with an RNA core? "She complained of general malaise, dyspnea, and a productive cough; she was expectorating purulent sputum and was febrile." many stones The word element retro- refers to the past. within, If neurosis is singular, then _______ is plural. papules Suffixes have different meanings when used in a medical term than when used in general English words. origins True or False? pubis True or False? Note: None of these questions will appear on the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam and answering them correctly does not guarantee that you will pass the CMA (AAMA) exam. study of circulation EMG LUQ study of lumbar -porosis Nervous is a type of tissue. carpal tunnel syndrome red ends True or False? lateral, The neck is located _____ to the chest. 20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus? adduction. none of the above, The root derm/o refers to _____. bedsores paraplegia, Movement toward the midline is _____. Occupational Analysis of Medical Assistants, After answering all 50 questions, go to the. 13) The prefix meaning outside or outer is which of the following? -sclerosis between Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach? You might alienate\mathit{alienate}alienate your friends if you Edit each sentence to make it correct. extension atrophy Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones? 6 Medical Terminology - Quiz 1 (Ch. Which of the following is an examination of the abdomen using an endoscope? plantaritis at proximal end Which of the following words means pertaining to appearance like a half moon? occipital HORIZONTAL. Like for example, 'able' is a suffix that can be used with the word 'comfort', and together they make 'comfortable', which qualifies the meaning of the original word. scoliosis, General wear and tear on joints may result in _____. True or False? Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this syndrome? To really stretch a metaphor, as the human race needs both male and female reproductive systems in order to survive by creating new life, the medical terms associated with the male reproductive system need both prefixes and suffixes to create new words. 2, &, Chez Nous: Branch Sur le Monde Francophone, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Katherine Mueller, Mary Ellen Scullen, Paula Bouffard, Cole Conlin, Elizabeth Millan, Max Ehrsam, Parthena Draggett, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Mary Ellen Scullen, Helton Circulatory and Respiratory System. Which term below means "pertaining to respiration"? The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. laryices -rrhaphy specialist True or False? The word element semi- refers to half. True or False? It changes an adjective to a noun. antifungal, Decubitus ulcers are better known as _____. 40) A patient with encephalitis is most likely to be treated by which of the following specialists? LUQ melanin decreasing circulation, The suffix _______ means "condition" or "state". erythema extension fibula -ic Fasci/o is a fibrous membrane. the cervical nerves are all functioning normally. -opsy pertaining to circulation The _____ is the kneecap. if the doctor orders a EKG, what part of the body is going to be examined? all choices cardiac -y appendicular. 8) Which of the following is the term for abnormally large breasts in men? above The plural form of the word for armpit is: The singular form of the term that means a wall dividing two cavities as: The singular form of the word for body organ is: Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix means to bring together into a harmonious function? Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. all the above, If vertebra refers to a spinal bone, what is the term for three spinal bones? distal -cele -ist hip, The _____ bones are located on the side of the head above the ears. Word Root Main part or foundation of a word. Turning the palm of the hand down is known as pronation. Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? Only the suffix -itis means inflammation. atrophy -rrhea. It is also called a muscle hernia. The dark pigment present in skin is known as _____. A thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity is an: The cardiovascular system is composed of the: Which words refers to a condition involving blood poisoning? neurologist supination ribosomes scapula BLANK dinero todos los das. both choices atonia atonia ligament -form nouns True False, To change a term ending in us to a plural form, you _________. The largest organ of the body is the skin. fast RUQ papule, Shingles may be treated with an _____. Opuesto de quedar mal. pan- SUFFIX THAT MEANS TUMOR: Definition-OMA: Term. The word Cariology means the study of the heart. 42) A patient who has hypergonadism, prolactinoma, and hirsutism will most likely be referred to which of the following specialists? before Which suffix means a surgical creation of an artificial opening? Which terms means a condition involving tghe nervous system? erythema upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. 19) Which of the following suffixes means "cutting operation"? -graph ROM IE: SPEAK (word root) + ER (suffix) = SPEAKER (complete word) The word root usually refers to a body part. para-, _____ indicates vomiting. Some root words are derived from the Latin or Greek language. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like the suffix that refers to vomiting is, which of the following terms means drainage from the nose, which suffix means abnormal softening and more. ROM a knee True or False? sacrum LimmerEducation. -emesis logy. True or False? smooth con- So, comfort + able = comfortable. True or False? The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat: The correct term for removal of waste products is: A patient has Sjogren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. 29) Which of the following terms describes surgical fixation of the uterus in a suspended position? proximal Suffix Reference In the AMA's CPT book there is two pages prior to the E/M section that contain commonly used medical terms. Suffix definition, an affix that follows the element to which it is added, as -ly in kindly. True or False? Identify the root, the suffix, and the correct meaning of the term pediculosis. -ia, Which term means "condition of having many shapes"? pustule 3 6. osteoplasty umbilicus within The combining form is used to: ten/o osteotomy Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. The suffixes -y and -ics mean practice. thoracic Glycorrhea (glyco - rrhea): Glycorrhea is a . Opening. -ian -iasis -cele surgical repair of wrinkles. yellow The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. all of the above. myositis ped/o -stasis ex: ped/iatr/ician (children/treat or catr/doctor associated with), person - belonging to, associated with, one who, -ics, -tics oste/o Which of the following statements can be concluded from this conversation? ex: lip/oma (fat/tumor), glauc/oma (cloudy/swelling), -osis, -esis, -asis, -iasis, -sis verbs The stomach is found in the thoracic cavity. What is the correct spelling of the plural form of the term for the hair-like, motile projections from the surface of a cell? To be successful and accurate medical coders must have a solid understanding of common medical terms for various reasons which include: Suffixes are placed at the end of the root word and end the medical term. maintenance of posture Suffixes are not always explicitly stated in the definition of a word. The plural form of the medical term alveolus is: alveoli. ribs True or False? -gen upper arm -ina. antiviral The surgeon needs to put a patient in the ___________ position to remove lesion on the back. Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . The correct element for hernia is _____. All words have at least one word root. rickets, The clavicle is also known as the _____. brady- -iatry The word element dia- refers to across. quadriplegia 120 seconds. 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? chondr/o. Which term means the tissue death of an artery or arteries? o, Terms ending in _____ indicate a medical specialist. umbilical planes. dorsal fibula genesis- -rrhexis none of the above, Hives are also known as _____. -osis NSAIDs A dental calculus is also known as ____________. Blood vessels are located in the epidermis. Which of the following words has a prefix meaning inside? spiral 35) Which of the following is a procedure in which synovial fluid is removed for analysis? True or False? physician or medical treatment osteodynia, A twisting fracture common with skiing accidents is a _____ fracture. ________________ is the inflammation of the pancreas. scleroderma Which two languages have the most impact on the formation and . CONDITION: Term. orthopedist -oma, The prefix _____ indicates a high rate of speed. -stenosis Complete the sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word. Suffixes. True or False? comminuted vitiligo change a noun to an adjective form Most medical terms can be broken down into one or more word parts. Rewrite each sentence on your paper, substituting the proper comparative or superlative form of the modifier in parentheses for the word or phrase in italics. fungus -lysis gastroenteritis 3, The thigh is ____ to the knee. diarthrosis relaxed at sides -it is respiroid Like prefixes, there are many suffixes used in the English language to create a rich vocabulary.Take the suffix -ist for example, by adding this to a word, you have changed the word to describe a person who performs or practices something.So, art becomes artist, a person skilled in a particular art. red myelosis Impetigo is caused by a _____. A patient is diagnosed as having atelectasis. osteosarcoma combining form In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to? True or False? Tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills spaces is known as ________________tissue. muscular dystrophy -stasis pertaining to -pathy CTD. antibiotic tarsals thorai hypodermic. The term cost/o refers to _____. Many prefixes that you find in medical terms are common to English language prefixes. polymorphology The adjective nuclear pertains to a _____. antibiotic Which of the following words means lack of blood supply to a tissue? striation. muscular dystrophy 5. 5, The sacrum consists of ____ fused bones in an adult. neuroses, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? The suffix in the medical term bronchogenic means? What is the name of the bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint? We will classify these word parts as: (1) roots, (2) prefixes, (3 . medical conditions gastrocyte It strengthens the root word's meaning. The word element _____ indicates softening. True or False? RUQ antibacterial Which of the following words means study of the cell? extension hemiparesis peri- 30) A pyloromyotomy is performed in which of the following body systems? A Prefix or suffix Meaning Origin language and etymology Example(s) a-, an-Denotes an absence of, without Ancient Greek -/- (a-/an-), without, not Apathy, Analgia ab-away Latin Abduction Which of the following words, meaning the tube linking the pharynx and the stomach, is correctly spelled? in the appendicular skeleton, The hip consists of _____. True or False? 6 dark, The word root erythr/o means _____. The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. medial -ptosis larynae cyanosis genetic disorders osteocytes Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth? inactivating a poison List and label the direct objects and indirect objects from the following sentences. ab- Of the following words, which one means a pathologic death of tissue or cells? thoracies, The term calculi means prefix hypochondriac venology 27) Which of the following is the term for reconstruction of the eardrum? 3. position does not matter hair, An _____ is an agent that kills bacteria. adduction 33) Korotkoff sounds are evaluated by which of the following procedures? osteoarthritis patella 37) A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following? In the term autoimmune, what does the prefix means? 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