Med Term Mid-Year Review

phlebitis

inflammation of a vein is called

patella

the medical term for the kneecap is the

mycosis

which term means any disease caused by a fungus?

trachea

which of the following is part of the upper respiratory tract?

angioplasty

which of the following is a procedure in which a small balloon on the end of a catheter is used to open a partially blocked coronary artery?

spasmodic torticollis

a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side is called

hemolytic

which form of anemia is characterized by red blood cells being destroyed faster than the bone marrow can replace them?

arterial

which term means within an artery?

ankylosed joints allow for slight movement in adults

which of the following statements is FALSE?

false

true/false: a vasoconstrictor is a drug that enlarges blood vessels.

fascia

the term which means a band of connective tissue that envelopes, separates, or binds together muscles or groups of muscles is

spasm

a cramp in the muscles may be called

pathology of the heart

cardiomyopathy refers to

adduction

which term means to move toward the midline?

anabolism

which term refers to the building up of body cells and substances from nutrients.

wheezing

a breathing sound that is caused by an airway that is partially obstructed is

alveoli

the medical term for the air sacs in your lungs is

cyanosis

which of the following terms means clue discoloration of the skin due to lack of blood flow in the vasculature?

avascular necrosis

an area of bone that becomes necrotic due to diminished blood flow is known as

sinoatrial (SA) node

which of the following is known as the pacemaker of the heart?

homeostasis

the process of maintaining a relatively constant internal environment is known as

inflammation of a tendon

tendinitis is

cystic fibrosis

a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged abnormally thick mucus is

tracheostomy

the permanent or temporary placement of a tube through a surgically created opening into the trachea is a

adenoids

the nasopharyngeal tonsils are known as

costochondritis

which term means an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum?

pertaining to the hips

the term iliac means

absorption

the mouth is responsible for which part of the digestive process?

excess fluid around the lung

what does a pleural effusion refer to?

both are false

1. a combining form is usually a constant, such as the letter s.
2. when two roots are linked, the combining form is usually added to the second root.

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Which is correct regarding the two statements above?

polyphagia

the medical term for excessive hunger is

suffix

which of the following word parts usually indicates a procedure, condition, disorder or disease?

false

true/false: bones are soft and can bend easily.

food allergy

an immune system reaction that can occur after consuming a particular food is called

false

true/false: hypertension is the overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit.

hemorrhagic stroke

the type of stroke that results when there is a brain bleed is called

lumpectomy

the surgical removal of only the cancerous tissue and a margin of surrounding normal tissue is called a

gastroenteritis

an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and the intestines is

smooth muscle is known as visceral muscle

which statement about smooth muscle is true?

palpation

an examination technique in which the examiner’s hands are used to feel certain body parts for texture, size, location and consistency is called

craniotomy

a surgical incision into the skull is a

ab-

which of the following prefixes means “away from”?

arterial stenosis

the narrowing of an artery is known as

antigens

molecular traces on the surface of pathogens/foreign substances that stimulate an immune response is called

connective tissue

which type of tissue gives rise to a sarcoma?

malaise

which of the following terms describes general discomfort or uneasiness that is often the first indication of an infection or other disease?

cytotoxic

a chemotherapeutic agent that is defined as the use of natural or synthetic substances such as drugs or vitamins to reduce the risk of developing cancer is

peristalsis

which term describes a series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction?

hemostasis

which term means to control bleeding?

it enable the body to move forward?

which of the following statements is true about the appendicular skeleton?

epiglottis

the structure that prevents food from entering the lungs is called the

sarcopenia

which of the following terms describes a disorder of the muscles that means the loss of muscle, mass, strength, and function related to aging?

osteochondroma

which term describes a benign bony protection covered with cartilage?

hardening of the joints

the term ankylosis refers to

red blood cell

the term erythrocyte refers to

\-rrhea?

which of these suffixes requires the use of the combining vowel?

the sternocleidomastoid muscle is named for its action on the head and neck.

which of the following is correct regarding how a muscle is named?

adenocarcinoma

which term means a carcinoma derived from glandular tissue?

skeletal

which type of muscle tissue is voluntary?

carcinoma in situ

when a tumor has not yet invaded nearby tissues it is called

lying face down

a patient in the prone position would be found

supination

which term means rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is upward?

frontal

which body plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

leukopenia

which term describes any situation in which the total number of leukocytes in the circulating blood is less than normal?

achilles

which tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel?

adenectomy

the surgical removal of a gland is called

thrombocytopenia

a condition in which the person has a low platelet count is called

malignant

which terms means harmful, tending to spread, becoming progressively worse, and life-threatning?

infarction

a condition in which there a restricted blood flow to part of the body causing insufficient supply of oxygen to those tissues is called

laryngoplegia

paralysis of the larynx is called

pyrosis

heartburn, or the discomfort due to regurgitation of the stomach acid upward into the esophagus, is also known as

trachea

a sac or cavity in any body is called

arthroplasty

the procedure describing total joint replacement is

hemiparesis

a slight weakness affecting one side of the body is

cholecystalgia

which term means pain in the gallbladder?

dorsal

which body cavity protects the spinal cord?

dyspnea

abnormal or difficulty breathing is known as

both statements are true

1. the skeletal system provides support and shape to the body
2. the muscular system holds the body erect

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Which statements are true?

rhinorrhea

the medical name for a runny nose is

ELISA

which test is used to CONFIRM an HIV diagnosis?

pulmonary function test

a group of tests used to determine lung function by measuring airflow in known as

regurgitation

the return of swallowed food to the mouth is

contracture

the tightening or shortening of tendons, fascia, or ligaments around a joint that prevents range of motion is called

tracheotomy

which term describes an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below the blockage?

gastrectomy

a surgical procedure involving the intestines is

metastasis

a tumor that has spread beyond its original site is called

bradycardia

which term describes abnormally slow heartbeat

nitroglycerin

which of the following is a vasodilator that dilates the blood vessels to the heart and can relieve pain of angia?

tax/o

the combining form meaning coordination is

\-pathy

which suffix can be used to describe a disease or pathology?

\-centesis

which suffix means a surgical procedure to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes?

paraplegia

paralysis of both lower extremities is known as

epistaxis

a bloody nose is medically called

atrophy

a condition in which there is a loss of muscle mass is

varicella zoster

which viral infection is commonly known as chickenpox?

osteoporosis

a marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity which commonly occurs in post menopausal women is called

bradypnea

the medical term for slow breathing

lymphedema

which term means an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the legs and ankles that occurs when veins or lymph vessels do not drain properly?

visceral pleura

the inner layer of the pleura surrounding each lung is called

integumentary system

which body system protects the body against invasion from bacteria, and aids in regulating body temperature and water content?