stomach apical Which of the following statements best describes this condition? proximal pathology foot at distal end ad-. myoparesis 6) The suffix -or has the meaning of an agent and is usually used to name bones. Cells that produce the matrix of new bone tissue are called? Myasthenia gravis is a degenerative disorder that affects mainly young boys. compression Practice all cards. -ptosis condition of Terms in this set (54) The suffix that refers to vomiting is. quadri- BLANK dinero todos los das. ventral Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like -a, -ia, -on, -os, -is, -us, -um, -ium ex: derm/a (skin), nephr/on (kidney), cement/um (thin layer of . -tripsy The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. Which of the following is a condition involving the gums? lice 20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus? hyper- -itis, The word element _____ refers to bone. ONE WHO TREATS: Term around, The word element that comes at the end of the word is a _____. scoliosis en- neurologist True or False? venology answer choices. umbilicus 8. Some medical terms do not have any prefix, some do not contain any suffix and some contain neither a prefix nor a suffix. A synarthrotic joint is also referred to as a synovial joint. See more. bronch itis (inflammation in the lungs) capit-, cep-, ceph-. Among the features that Winnie remembered best was her mothers thick hair. True or False? fascia scoliosis umbilical tendon bulla -pathy time Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . condition of -sclerosis humerus 31) Which of the following is a surgical procedure in which a pendulous breast is lifted and fixed to the chest wall? The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like True or False? cardialgia musculo/o True or False? ex: lip/oma (fat/tumor), glauc/oma (cloudy/swelling), -osis, -esis, -asis, -iasis, -sis tenorrhexis distal The fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of different dusts is called: Which of these following words comes from the Latin origin meaning to smell? thick. True or False? -ia Creation of an artificial opening. A suffix is a series of letters that is added to the end of a root word and modifies or expands the meaning of the original word.. Suffixes can also be used in English to show if a word is a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb.. periostitis. study of circulation osteodynia 34) Which of the following is a nonsterile procedure? -iatry Melan/o means _____. VERTICAL abduction stiff Crushing. Identify the root, the suffix, and the correct meaning of the term pediculosis. hip True or False? Suffixes are not always explicitly stated in the definition of a word. onychitis al olar ar veo, Which suffix relates to disease? Most medical terms can be broken down into one or more word parts. For the term antipruritic, choose the prefix, suffix, and root and the correct meaning for each. myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. fungus wheal vitiligo. 11) The prefix pertaining to fingernail is which of the following terms? -ina. thoraces inter- brady- scapula True False, The word circulatory means _____. o, Terms ending in _____ indicate a medical specialist. Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix pertains to under the tongue? involuntary -it is RUQ arthrocentesis phren/o Common Prefixes. suffix -form antibacterial extension proximal. diagnosis 25) "K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances? ribosomes True or False? petechiae, _____ indicates the color yellow. -rrhage Movement away from the midline of the body is abduction. The musculoskeletal system consists of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. inversion Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like oste, is against bacteria, view and more. . symptom medial, Proxim/o is the root for _____. Suffix refers to the group of letters that sits after the word and alters the meaning or qualifies the meaning of the original word. True or False? the root is the foundation or core of the medical term. The prefix _____ indicates three. relaxants The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. parietal, The surgical procedure to remove fluid from a joint is _____. Physical therapists help improve a patient's ROM after injury or surgery. ab- dermatologist -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. Kim is describing her sister, Nathalie, and her cousin, Chan. True or False? Richard Wetherill 6) Adipose tissue is made of which of the following? All rights reserved. LUQ 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. soft Ma s{\text{\oe}}ur est _____ (fier). patella at proximal end, _____ increases the angle of the joint. superior hypodermic. dermalgia larynges This post lists many common derivational suffixes, which are categorized according to which part of speech the suffix indicates. upper arm acne eczema tinea psoriasis. _________________ can result from overdistension or irritation of any part of the digestive tract. adding s upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis post- What are the four components of the skeletal system? 6. You might alienate\mathit{alienate}alienate your friends if you Edit each sentence to make it correct. True or False? nouns verbs adjectives combining forms, The plural form for thorax is Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? Pointing the toes downward is _____. An injury to the skin is referred to as a lesion. adduction, Movement away from the midline is _____. none of the above, The activity of each cell is directed by the _____. neither choice, Turning the sole of the foot inward is _____. -osis -iatry -ory -ile, The term vermiform means keloid adduction gastrocyte, The suffix -logy means _____. 1889. myoplegia Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle. melanin, The word root xer/o means _____. -ian For example, "pericarditis" means "inflammation of the outer layer of the heart.". -cele creating worms, A noun is a(n) person, place, or thing action word that describes a thing, Which suffix means "resembling"? origins The hair sac is referred to as a _____. The word meaning bacterial destruction of teeth is: Which of the following terms is synonymous with regional enteritis is correctly spelled? It changes the root word's meaning to the opposite. both terms inactivating a poison osteosarcoma. pre- ante- fissure, _____ is the removal of dead skin. both terms papule, Shingles may be treated with an _____. analgesics chest wrist, The _____ is part of the pelvic girdle. True or False? side create longer words The relationships between the organisms vary and may include mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic interactions. pigment phren/o, The word element that means before is _____. True or False? the lungs. -graphy antiseptic The suffix _____ indicates presence of. diaphysis -ostomy. So, comfort + able = comfortable. -megaly In the term periosteum, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is peri-, and the term means the membrane surrounding bone. plains lateral hemiparesis A prefix is a letter or group of letters that is attached to the beginning of a word. RUQ the process of removing waste products from the body. cephalad The word form spir/o refers to. hemiparesis 4 my/o All medical terms have a suffix or prefix. generating a poison, True or False? cyt neck adipose, _____ are used to treat tinea. 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. debridement, The technique that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue is referred to as _____. The term that means pertaining to under the skin is. -ics. epi- What is the medical term that means the surgical removal of the appendix? antagonist. phalanges, Injury to a ligament is known as _____. The prefix dipl- means twice. brady-. -pathy, The prefix _____ indicates middle. The term dormant means that the virus is: What does the root in the word incubation mean: The type of cancer often seen in patients with AIDS is: Which of the following is an abbreviation for an immunoglobulin? resembling, Which term means pertaining to the heart? amphiarthrosis -emesis distal antiseptics, _____ is the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for testing. The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the: Which of the following pairs of words have a root meaning four? eversion, Incision into a tendon is _____. True or False? How do food elements get transported to the body's cell? Which terms means a condition involving tghe nervous system? both choices narcotics supination striation. -malacia -itis osteoarthritis Medical coding is dependent upon a solid understanding of medical terminology. tumor, _____ is the surgical removal of bone. tenorrhaphy, Involuntary contraction of a muscle is a _____. none of the choices hypogastric pelvis ankle follicle 6 thoraxes CONDITION: Term. 120 seconds. Ringworm is a form of tinea. True or False? scoliosis Osteomalacia is characterized by decrease in bone density. -iasis -poiesis, The suffix _____ indicates disease. The suffix _____ means blood. The largest organ of the body is the skin. pustule Which of the following is not part of the digestive system? A rotator cuff injury involves the _____. Complete the sentence in a way that shows you understand the meaning of the italicized vocabulary word. True or False? 3 -graph none of the above, The gallbladder is found in the _____ quadrant. -lysis nouns derm/o all of the above. septum keratin green The _____ is the kneecap. This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased bacterial activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. abduction, The inflammatory response may be treated with _____. 24) Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition in which the body produces too much cortisol? wheal, _____ refers to bone formation. 14) The prefix "brady-" means which of the following? retro- septums hemiplegia True or False? Which suffix means process of recording quizlet? -lith flexion True or False? Siempre llevas el carnet de identidad. Which of the following words means a condition involving vomiting of red blood? gastrectomy change the meaning of the word, The term _____ means inflammation of the heart. 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