The following is an alphabetical list of medical prefixes and suffixes, along with their meanings, origin, and an English example. sagittal The brain is an example of a system. biopsy extension podiatrist, The endings -al, -form, and -ary appear in which type of word? digestion cyt/o The suffix -scope refers to viewing. : the state or condition caused by an action. analgesic Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines? suturing. Suffixes are placed at the end of a word root or word part to modify or vary the meaning. Which of the following statements is NOT true of combining vowels? septum genetic disorders Suffixes converts nouns to adverbs. True or False? RLQ, The hands are _____ to the stomach. tenotomy symptom cartilage An adjective indicating the heart could be _____. carcinomata arm tibia, The lower jawbone is referred to as the _____. Which of the following words means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole? epidermis -ectomy The suffix -metry indicates a device for measuring. Arthr/o is the combining form that means _____. origins 37) A patient scheduled for echoencephalography will undergo a study of which of the following? 46) Which of the following are round bacteria that grow in pairs? lateral The prefix pachy means. -rrhea. SUFFIX -IA AT THE END OF A MEDICAL TERM MEANS: Definition. Suffix = Meaning. the patient's mother had heart disease and the patient father had diabetes. The word element pan- refers to flat. eczema 43) Polydipsia, polyuria, good appetite with weight loss, and blurred vision are signs and symptoms of which of the following conditions? the vertebral column protects the spinal cord. 19) Which of the following suffixes means "cutting operation"? SUFFIX THAT MEANS USE OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR VIEWING: Definition-SCOPY: Term. umbilicus Suffixes. (suffix). infra- True or False? ulcer thoracic Only the suffix -itis means inflammation. 7. The diaphragm separates that ___________ and _____________ cavities. -lytic -oid -ium -ectasia, Surgical repair of the aorta is called aorto_____. ileum. suffix septum -sclerosis lice sym- hemiplegia -ptosis True or False? All medical terms must have a prefix, root, and suffix. -porosis antiseptic gastritis The word element _____ indicates softening. reduction strange, out of place. The suffixes linked to it change how the joint is being described. lunula CTD blue . gastric True or False? These muscle spasms occur suddenly and randomly. ptosis -lysis bulla Which of the following is a condition involving the gums? Suffixes are not always explicitly stated in the definition of a word. supination fibula -ian proximal Pain in a joint is referred to as _____. What are the four components of the skeletal system? kinesiologist The myocardium is a smooth muscle. Many prefixes that you find in medical terms are common to English language prefixes. do nothing The bones in the fingers and toes are called phalanges. Treinta y dos + veintiocho= BLANK atrophy The term ped/o refers to _____. petechiae, _____ indicates the color yellow. distal Among the features that Winnie remembered best was her mothers thick hair. muscle Which of the following words means a condition involving vomiting of red blood? What is the term for a virus with an RNA core? the root if the foundation or core of the medical term. pan- Medical Terminology: Prefix = Beginning and is the descriptive part of the word; Root = Middle and is the subject of the word; Suffix = Ending . -ic A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is: A colostomy results in an artificial opening from the ___________ to the ________________. atonia osteosarcoma True or False? You go to see your physician because you have a pain in your arm. 45) Which of the following is a malignant tumor of the eye that is known to be hereditary? abduction, The procedure that records the strength of muscular contractions is _____. -poiesis, The suffix _____ indicates disease. lack of, Which term is made plural by changing the end to "ces"? arthritis -gen The mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to provide the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection, and advocacy for quality patient-centered health care. polymorphous at distal end distal Thrombosis (thromb-osis): Thrombosis is a condition that involves the formation of blood clots in blood vessels. specialist True or False? lumbar Blood vessels are located in the epidermis. Suffixes have different meanings when used in a medical term than when used in general English words. 41) A cystoscope is an instrument used most commonly by a specialist in which of the following? flexion flexion -itis myositis osteocytes ex: cellul/ite (cells/chambers, or cellulose/nature of), -ion, -tion, -ition, -ation, -iation, -ing, -y larynges Which term means any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord or bone marrow? True or False? 25) "K" is the chemical symbol for which of the following substances? coccyx tarsals proximal Which of the following words has a prefix meaning inside? Myocele (myo-cele): A myocele is a protrusion of a muscle through its sheath. cardiac This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. True or False? Modelo: Alguien illega. Nervous is a type of tissue. -stomy -pathy -cele -pexy, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is ______. The main purpose of these word parts is to modify the existing explanation of a word without changing it. antibiotics, _____ is turning the palm upward. neurosa keratin Which term with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving the liver? A chronic disease characterized by hardening of the skin is _____. Inflections can also be used to indicate a word's part of speech. _____ indicates a surgical repair. umbilical the study of worms True or False? Kinesalgia, A common treatment for muscular injuries is _____. proximal A hiccup is an example of a myoclonus. con- superior polymorphology epigastric Glycoproteins are assembled in the cell's endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi complex . bone muscle blood . gastroenteritis before True or False? within In the term electrocardiogram, the suffix is _____, which means _____. sprain flexion ex: ped/iatr/ician (children/treat or catr/doctor associated with), person - belonging to, associated with, one who, -ics, -tics not a stone, Which of these is NOT a suffix meaning "like" or "resembling"? a condition of worms 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. adduction Suffixes add a description to a word root. decreasing circulation, The suffix _______ means "condition" or "state". _______________________________ The word element dia- refers to across. The term pruritic refers to a scab. 49) Which of the following spellings is CORRECT? Which of the following words has a prefix meaning white? Which of the following terms is composed of a root, a combining form and a suffix? It changes a noun to a verb. chest flexion physician or medical treatment Read these instructions before taking this practice exam. The surgeon needs to put a patient in the ___________ position to remove lesion on the back. adding s oste/o Select the combining form that means "white." para-, _____ indicates vomiting. excoriation -gram Fractures are most commonly treated with _____. -pnea melanoma Cephalad refers to movement toward the head. Which of the following is an examination of the abdomen using an endoscope? True or False? The appendicular skeleton refers to the skull and vertebral column. This means that the patient: The movement of gases into and out of the lungs is known as: The plural form of the medical term alveolus is: an inflammation of the lining of the lung. The suffixes -ac, -ic, and -ory are just a few used to compose an adjective form of the term. hemangioma Write a sentence telling the prices of three things you have in your locker. The following sentences elaborate on ideas suggested by the passage from The Kitchen Gods Wife. endo-, _____ is a prefix that indicates after. None of the answers are correct. -ptosis Now, it's time to find out what comes in between these word parts. umbilicus True or False? scratch resembling a poison In this way, inflections are used to show grammatical categories such as tense , person, and number. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Which term means the study of skin? Which of the following words means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole? -desis The plural form of the medical term alveolus is: alveoli. Lou Gehrig disease is also known as _____. septums x-ray Osteoarthritis is inflammation of the bone (oste/o) and joint. osteotomy diaphysis shoulder, Suturing of a tendon is _____. -iasis 4 arthrogram, The _____ bones form the ankle. tenoplasty parietal The suffix -penia means breathing. The stomach is found in the thoracic cavity. antibacterial myeloma surgical stitching of a wound or____was required to treat the child's laceration to the head. ex: ser/ous (composed of serum/state of), -tic -pathy, The prefix _____ indicates middle. neuroses, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the: Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? True or False? extension Medical terminology is the language used in healthcare to describe anatomy, structures, conditions, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and much more. pain bleeding swelling disease and more. All words have at least one word root. Glycoprotein (glyco - protein): A glycoprotein is a complex protein that is linked to one or more carbohydrate chains. respiral netgear cm1000v2 vs cm1000 . ia, Medical Terminology Review Sheet 13 Spring 20, Medical Terminology from Head to Toe Chapters, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Mary Ellen Scullen, Chez Nous: Branch Sur le Monde Francophone, Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, Katherine Mueller, Mary Ellen Scullen, Paula Bouffard, Bill VanPatten, Stacey Weber-Feve, Wynne Wong, An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Workbook. tachy- Swelling of the tissues is referred to as edema. -tripsy. True or False? vertebra. Nails contain a protein known as _____. prefix, The correct term for an adjective referring to the stomach is _____. Ringworm is a form of tinea. regions adding es changing ex to i changing ex to ices adding ies, What suffix means condition of? 6. facial proximal LLQ. temporal debrided The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder. Anatomical position is used to indicate direction or location. Letter A. 3. lumbar pelvis analgesics ante- vertebra vertebras vertebre vertebrae, What is the correct plural form of the word larynx(the medical term for the voice box)? antipyretic antifungal Suffix: the word part or element attached to the end of a root word to modify its meaning. para- abduction. In the nucleus which directly manufactures ribosomes. shoulder blade. Which of the following statements is true? LUQ EMG Medical Assisting|CMA (AAMA) Exam See more. The word form spir/o refers to. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like oste, is against bacteria, view and more. The suffix or ending of the name of a hydrocarbon depends on the nature of the chemical bonds between the carbon atoms. study of circulation extension comedo neurology mandible Hematic (hemat-ic): of or relating to blood or its properties. condition of Turning the soles of the foot outward is referred to as _____. caudal True or False? True or False? post- The suffixes -ician and -ist can both mean a medical specialist. none of the choices Which term means the tissue death of an artery or arteries? If the term ends in -ix, adding -es will make it plural. occupational therapist, A genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness is _____. brady- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Inflammation of the covering around the bone is ______. upper leg, The patella is ____ to the hip. adduction uni- e A suffix that is added to a root or combining form that produces a medical term that describes a symptom or sign of a disease process is: Which of the following terms is spelled correctly? (Auto-): identifies something as belonging to oneself, occurring within or . recorded Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of fractures of the wrists. periosteum -emia extra- 8. PROCESS OF MEASURING: Term. Initially, all prefixes were represented by lowercase symbols. Which of the following words means stopping the flow of bile? 33) Korotkoff sounds are evaluated by which of the following procedures? _____ refers to the groin area. at proximal end change the meaning of the word, The term _____ means inflammation of the heart. adjectives acne 30) A pyloromyotomy is performed in which of the following body systems? WHAT IS -METRY: Definition. Which of the following words means a band of fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to other bones? ________________ is the inflammation of the pancreas. The suffix -itis refers to inflammation. Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle. The class of burns that results in blisters and erythema is the _____. -ar True or False? -rrhaphy lateral True or False? epi- Acceptez son invitation, mais dites-lui quavant il faut que vous fassiez dautres choses. oblique first degree. . the head. -oid Votre partenaire vous propose de faire certaines choses. -pathy inguinal. True or False? meso- Medical terminology A is used in the field of medicine, and clinical settings. Refers to both the muscular system and skeletal system (Betts et al., 2013) The middle and thickest . lateral In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning: the prefix is de-, and it means from, out of. Which of the following words means pertaining to the whole? -itis specialist in Which of the following statements can be concluded from this conversation? imaginary line -gen. striation. fissure, _____ is the removal of dead skin. distal, The elbow is _____ to the shoulder. The word root arteri/ refers to arteries. neurologist, The physician uses a patient's signs and symptoms to determine the _____. inguinal. 24) Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition in which the body produces too much cortisol? What does the suffix ment mean? genesis- ossification Read this selection: A patient has Sjgren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. Terms in this set (54) The suffix that refers to vomiting is. stomach, Inguin/o is the root for _____. True False, True or False? myoparesis _____ are agents that relieve pain. 4) The term "lithiasis" is best described by which of the following? tarsals. Opening. CMA Today| Employers|Volunteers|News, Subscribe to our e-Newsletter AAMA e-Update, Copyright American Association of Medical Assistants. The relationships between the organisms vary and may include mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic interactions. You will always need a ________ before a suffix that begins with a consonant. inter- osteoporosis ony dorsal fibromyalgia Which of the following terms denotes an occlusion of a blood vessel? fasciitis True False, The plural form of carcinoma is dorsiflexion. green 21) Which of the following is the plural form of the medical term that means chest? the heart. distal osseum, Sometimes referred to as swayback, _____ involves the lumbar region. keloid Which of the following statements is true about the root of the medical term? through, The correct term for an adjective referring to a nerve is _____. time -porosis Impetigo is caused by a _____. The word for a crescent-shaped cartilaginous structure in the knee is _____, and its plural is _____. A fever that can be measured by the patient or others is referred to as a. To translate a medical term, start with the _____ first. -iasis The word element that refers to an instrument to view is _____. at proximal end, _____ increases the angle of the joint. (Arthr- or Arthro-): refers to a joint or a junction that separates different parts. lordosis dysphasia my/o pan- none of the above, An instrument used for cutting is a _____. antiseptic, _____ is an abnormal redness of the skin. scoliosis endosteum, _____ is also referred to as humpback. iatr/o, The combining vowel is usually _____. none of the above, The gallbladder is found in the _____ quadrant. -gram, record; The suffix is -gram, which means record. The prefix _____ indicates three. if the doctor orders a EKG, what part of the body is going to be examined? neither term. suffix Test your knowledge in medical terminology by answering these questions. 9) Which of the following terms means drainage from the nose? urticaria. dermatitis ato MRI, Medications used to reduce muscle spasms are _____. dermalgia The prefix alters the meaning of the medical term. adduction pubis y. Mamm/o is used with the suffixes -ary, -graphy, -gram, and -plasty. dermis 48) Which of the following medical terms is spelled CORRECTLY? True or False? psoriasis IE: SPEAK (word root) + ER (suffix) = SPEAKER (complete word) The word root usually refers to a body part. diarthrosis The combining vowel "o" is used to combine various word elements. quadri- lari, Which of the following does NOT mean "condition of"? zygomatic covering. 1, Ch. antiviral ad-. Which of the following are the roots for the words. excoriation transverse In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to? lesion -ist proximal. integumologist shoulder both terms soft ex: lip/oma (fat/tumor), glauc/oma (cloudy/swelling), -osis, -esis, -asis, -iasis, -sis fibula ligament The suffix -al changes an adjective to a noun. mucoid peri- Glycopexis (glyco - pexis): Glycopexis is the process of storing sugar or glycogen in body tissues. narcotics i vitiligo. ony A prefix is a letter or group of letters that is attached to the beginning of a word. Dys-: The prefix may refer to something that is painful, difficult or abnormal.-ectomy: The suffix refers to the surgical removal of a body part.-emia:: The suffix refers to conditions related to . iatr/o A hemangioma may also form on muscle, bone, or organs. True False, Which suffix indicates the term is an adjective? False True. Choose the correct suffix for the term that means a disease of an organ such as the heart. The suffix -scope refers to viewing. none of the above, The activity of each cell is directed by the _____. SPF is a common abbreviation seen on suntan lotions. The condition of dilated veins of the esophagus is? True False, To change a term ending in us to a plural form, you _________. 47) Which of the following words is MISSPELLED? -ectasis, The prefix _____ indicates inside or below. The prefix tachy- indicates rapid. The suffix _____ means origin. The layers of a tooth, from the hardest to softest are: The largest internal organ in the body is the: The interior space of a tube- like structure is called a _______________. Turning the palm of the hand down is known as pronation. muci What effect does adding the prefix "un-" have on a word? The shoulder is _____ to the thumb. Choose the term that means pertaining to the teeth. myodynia acne Acne is the most common skin disease of adolescence, due to the rapid growth of sebaceous glands during this period of life. True or False? The word meaning bacterial destruction of teeth is: Which of the following terms is synonymous with regional enteritis is correctly spelled? True or False? -cele Also, test your knowledge in anatomy and physiology. condition of Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this syndrome? micics, Which of the following suffixes denote pertaining to? Of the following words, which one means a pathologic death of tissue or cells? Which term describes an examination technique involving the hands? tinea. Great for nursing, students, and medical coding. fast hypogastric -graph osseous Occupational Analysis of Medical Assistants, After answering all 50 questions, go to the. Which of the following words means treatment of obesity? _____ indicates small. origin By putting these terms together, you can better comprehend a condition or treatment. The term percutaneous is defined as pertaining to. The dark pigment present in skin is known as _____. Let's look at the verb read.This verb can be turned into a noun by adding the suffix -er so . neither choice, Turning the sole of the foot inward is _____. The prefix post- indicates _____. The hair sac is referred to as a _____. True or False? umbilicus True or False? RUQ -ory The prefix _____ means upon. trauma ex: hypnot/ize (sleep/acts like), im/person/ate (not/human/acts like), act like, use, subject to, make into, refer to, -ma (-mata), -men (-mina), -ment, -ure Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? shoulder nucleus, The belly button is found in the ____ region. -sis A slowly progressing form of liver inflammation is: Alcoholism is the most common cause of scarring of the liver, known as. ventral ilium knee A fracture of the ankle is also referred to as a Colles fracture. peri- eversion one stone arthroplasty, Moving the arm away from the side of the body is _____. -ic 4. 20) Which of the following is the CORRECT spelling for the plural of bronchus? thorai bursalgia 10) The combining form "cephal/o" refers to which of the following? 1. phren/o Introduction to Medical Terminology. cyst adduction fungus Hematocyte (hemato- cyte ): a cell of the blood or blood cell. bacteria anti-malarials osteoarthritis in the pelvis Which of the following words means an increase in size of a structure? -y hem occipital cardiologist medical technologist podiatrist pediatrician, The endings -al, -form, and -ary appear in which type of word? _____ is the surgical repair of bone. Which of the following words means lack of blood supply to a tissue? osteosarcoma 5. all of the above. Compartilhar isto. medial -ory change a noun to an adjective form 3, The thigh is ____ to the knee. 5) Menarche refers to which of the following? -paresis refers to paralysis. post- adjectives REST. hip, A hamstring injury involves the _____ muscles. kinesiology 5, The sacrum consists of ____ fused bones in an adult. True or False? the most commonly used combining vowel is "u" followed by "i.". thick. orthopedist Which suffix means process of recording quizlet? Which term describes a torn, ragged wound? adduction. True or False? -al. The suffix -iatry indicates one who specializes. scleroderma old age -stasis coronal, The center point for the abdominal quadrants is _____. lumbar 38) Which of the following physicians specializes in treating patients with diseases of the liver? Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth? no stones True or False? -iasis dermis myasthenia gravis, The study of muscular motion is _____. However, suffix usually refers to a derivational, or lexical suffix, which is attached to a word to change its function, either to another part of speech or to the same part of speech but with a distinct meaning. jaund/0 Paralysis of all four extremities is referred to as _____. en- gastric study of arthrectomy arthrocentesis -plegia, The upper outer regions of the abdomen are referred to as _____ region. compression _____ indicates a surgical fixation procedure. _________________ can result from overdistension or irritation of any part of the digestive tract. An exaggerated, abnormal reaction to an allergen is called a(n) ________ reaction. Suffix definition, an affix that follows the element to which it is added, as -ly in kindly. In the term "periosteum" you know that the suffix refers to. For example, "pericarditis" means "inflammation of the outer layer of the heart.". abscesses gastrectomy radius It is also called a muscle hernia. 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 arm lordosis adipose, _____ are used to treat tinea. vertebrectomy. The _____ is the kneecap. all of the above, The suffix _____ means tumor. Medical Terminology Questions. ankle y, The suffix in anemia means _____. This disease is characterized by bacterial infection of the sebaceous oil glands in the skin. How do food elements get transported to the body's cell? cryosurgery corium, A wart is an example of a _____. -pathy In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are _____. BLANK dinero todos los das. logy. lateral Medical terminology list of root words, prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations, along with dictionary meanings, course book glossary, online quiz, examples terms for body parts and diseases. Medical Terminology - Quiz 1 (Ch. eczema, The _____ is the inner layer of skin. True or False? Lisez la phrase et dites si elle est vraie ou fausse. True False, The word circulatory means _____. stiff True or False? Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to above the stomach? study of True or False? plains There are four types of muscle tissue. The word element retro- refers to the past. intra- 44) Dysphonia is a common symptom of which of the following conditions? analgesics (Select all that apply.) 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