Medical Terminology Test #2

The second portion of the small intestine whose name means to empty is the?

Jejunum

The organ that produces bile is the ?

Liver

The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the?

Peritoneum

The ring muscles found around the opening between the stomach and duodenum are the?

pyloric Sphincter

the tube that extends from the throat to the stomach and means gullet is the ?

esophagus

the combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean?

mouth

the combining form that means small intestine is ?

enter/o-

the combining form that means rectum and anus is ?

proct/o-

Giardiasis is commonly seen in ?

Children in daycare centers

mal/occlu/sion literally means?

bad/closure/refers

diagnostic term that refers to abnormal condition of having out pouchings in the colon is ?

diverticul/o/sis

The diagnostic term gingivitis means ?

inflammation of the gums

The word parts Litho-, Petro- and Lapio- all mean ?

stones

Periodontitis, Riggs disease and periodontoclasia all refer to

Pyorrhea

The diagnostic term for Chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestine and characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of scar tissue is ?

Crohns Disease

The word part ptyalo- means

mucus, saliva fluid

The diagnostic term for a disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is ?

anorexia nervosa

The diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the liver characterized by the gradual destruction of liver cells is ?

Cirrhosis

The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is ?

Choledocholith/otripsy

The surgical term cheil/orraphy means?

suture of the lips

____ means the procedure of cutting and forming a mouth in the big intestine?

colostomy

The surgical term that means suture of the tongue is ?

glossorrhaphy

The procedural term for Xray filming of the gallbladder is ?

cholecystography

The procedural term that means visual examination of the rectum is ??

proctoscopy

What is a white plate like plaque on the gingiva called ?

leukoplakia

The term proctoscope means?

instrument used for visual examination of the rectum

the procedural term for a series of xray films taken of the stomach and duodenum after barium has been swallowed is ?

Upper GI series

The word part Cholangio- refers to ?

bile duct

The medical term dysphagia means

difficult swallowing or eating

What term describes the grinding teeth

bruxism

the term tapeworm literally means

narrow banded worm

What is the broad fan-shaped peritoneum fold that suspends and encircles the jejunum and ileum to the dorsal wall of the abdomen?

mesentary

Vitamin B2 is also known as

Riboflavin

The term Ascaris in greek literally means :

intestinal worm

An orthodontist is a specialist in

Straightening teeth

The anatomical term Incis/or literally means:

one who cuts in

enteron in greek literally means intestine, but the term usually used in reference to

the small intestine

What is an inflammation of the stomach rugae mucosal wall?

gastritis

The anatomical term gastric rugae literally means

stomach folds

The diagnostic term peptic Ulcer literally means:

digestion : sore

Hepatitis A, B, and C are caused by a :

virus

Hepatitis A is also known as:

Infectious Hepatitis

Hepatitis B is also Known as :

Serum Hepatitis

Hepatitis "___" may be dormant in the body for years before the Signs and Symptoms appear.

C

The diagnostic term dental caries literally means:

refers to tooth cavities

The word parts dento- and donto- both mean:

tooth

The diagnostic term Gastroesophageal reflux disease can also refer to :

heart burn

Peritonitis is the inflammation of :

the peritoneum

the diagnostic term tartar refers to dental

plaque

the diagnostic term colonoscopy to refers to viewing and examining the :

large intestine

The term gustation in Old French means to feel, but actual meaning is :

to taste

Which of the following is a dietary source of Zinc?

Whole Grains

The diagnostic term diverticulosis actually means:

condition of outpouching in the colon rugae or fold

The nutritional term bolus literally means

ball or lump

The nutritional term chyme literally means

choice

Vitamin B1 is also known as

Thiamin

Vitamin Cis also known as:

Ascorbic

The medical term enema literally means :

to inject

Which is the most common type of hernia ?

inguinal

The diagnostic term dys/phonia actually means:

faulty voice

What is an inflammation of the ileum?

Ileitis

The diagnostic term bulim/ia literally means:

refers to/hungry

The diagnostic term anorexia nervosa literally means:

without appetite: caused by a nervous condition

Hyper/cholesterol/emia is a blood condition with a cholesterol level above ________ mg per decl (milligrams/deciliter) in a 20 Y/O

200

The diagnostic term Crohns Disease is also known as:

Chronic regional ileitis

The diagnostic term acute appendicitis actually means:

sudden inflammation of the cecal appendage

The diagnostic term dys/entery literally means :

faulty, difficult, and painful intestines

How is shigellosis diagnosed?

isolating and identifying the Shigella bacterial organism in stool

Which mineral can be sourced from table salt and processed foods?

chloride

The diagnostic term abdominal hernia refers to:

a protrusion through the abdominal wall

the anatomical term alimentary literally means:

to nourish

Which mineral can be sourced from organ meats?

Copper

The diagnostic term Beri/beri refers to _____ and is caused by the lack of thiamine in the diet

body weakness

The diagnostic term pell/agra literally means ___ and is caused by the lack of niacin or niacinamide in the diet

skin/rough

The diagnostic term scurvy literally means ___ and is the lack of vitamin C in the diet

to scratch

the diagnostic term fistula refers to a:

pipe stem-like passageway

A ___ neoplasm is composed of two or more germinal layers

mixed

The diagnostic term Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) refers to :

painful intestines

what is an inflammation of the rectum and anus?

proctitis

The diagnostic term hiatal hernia refers to :

protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm

The word part cele means :

a rupture, hernia, or protrusion

Hepat/oma literally means:

liver/tumor

The term volvulus of the ileum or colon usually refers to which condition?

a twisting

The word parts Ferro- and Sidero- mean:

iron

Cholera literally means :

bile-like flowing

Which of the following is not a salivary gland?

subglossal

A patient who is diagnosed with cholecystitis would have inflammation of what structure ?

gallbladder

Your 5-year-old is "masticating." What is he doing?

chewing

Which organ has both endocrine and digestive functions?

pancreas

A patient has dysentery resulting from shigellosis. What is the literal meaning of dysentery?

faulty and painful/intestine/process of

A patient has steatorrhea associated with their pancreatitis. What is steatorrhea?

fat in the feces

An epilepsy patient is being treated with phenytoin for his seizures. A side effect of this drug is "gingival hyperplasia." This condition is enlargement of the:

gums

after a stroke, a patient can exhibit "dysphagia" . this means that they have difficulty

swallowing

Your patient with diabetes insipidus has "polyuria" and "polydipsia." This means that the patient has increased:

urine volume output and thirst

There are ____ essential body nutrients

six

A female neonate is diagnosed with a volvulus. This means her intestines are:

twisted

The literal term blood/bursting forth/resembles is used to refer to

hemorrhoids

The process of forming urine begins in the:

glomeruli

The tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder are the :

ureters

The muscular, hollow organ that temporarily holds the urine is the :

bladder