BPA Medical Coding TERMS

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Term: What does the prefix "epi-" mean in medical terminology?
Definition: Above, upon

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Term: Define the term "hematology".
Definition: The study of blood and blood disorders

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Term: What does the root word "neuro-" refer to?
Definition: Nerves or the nervous system

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Term: What is the purpose of "antibiotics" in medicine?
Definition: To treat bacterial infections

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Term: The prefix "tachy-" indicates what type of condition?
Definition: Fast or rapid

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Term: What does "hepatomegaly" mean?
Definition: Enlargement of the liver

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Term: What does the suffix "-oma" indicate in medical terms?
Definition: Tumor or mass

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Term: Define the term "arthroscopy".
Definition: A procedure for viewing the inside of a joint

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Term: What body system is primarily responsible for transporting blood and nutrients throughout the body?
Definition: Circulatory system

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Term: What does "hypoglycemia" mean?
Definition: Low blood sugar levels

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Term: What is the meaning of the prefix "sub-" in medical terminology?
Definition: Below or under

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Term: Define "cyanosis".
Definition: Bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen

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Term: What does "osteoarthritis" affect?
Definition: Joints, particularly due to wear and tear

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Term: What is the function of the urinary system?
Definition: To remove waste and excess water from the body

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Term: Define the term "bradycardia".
Definition: Slower than normal heart rate

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Term: What does the root word "derm-" refer to?
Definition: Skin

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Term: The suffix "-scopy" indicates what type of medical procedure?
Definition: A procedure for viewing or examining

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Term: Define "gastroenterology".
Definition: The study of the stomach, intestines, and associated disorders

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Term: What is "leukopenia"?
Definition: A decrease in white blood cells

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Term: What does "osteoporosis" refer to?
Definition: A condition characterized by weak and brittle bones

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Term: What does the prefix "pseudo-" mean?
Definition: False

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Term: What is "tachycardia"?
Definition: An abnormally fast heart rate

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Term: What does the suffix "-plasty" indicate?
Definition: Surgical repair

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Term: Define the prefix "peri-" in medical terminology.
Definition: Around or surrounding

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Term: What does "hyperthyroidism" mean?
Definition: Excessive activity of the thyroid gland

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Term: What is the main function of the digestive system?
Definition: To break down food and absorb nutrients

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Term: The term "intravenous" means something is administered how?
Definition: Within or through a vein

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Term: Define "encephalitis".
Definition: Inflammation of the brain

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Term: What does the prefix "endo-" mean in medical terminology?
Definition: Within or inside

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Term: What does "cardiomegaly" mean?
Definition: Enlargement of the heart

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Term: What is the role of the lymphatic system in the body?
Definition: To help fight infection and drain excess fluid from tissues

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Term: Define "meningitis".
Definition: Inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

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Term: What does the root "cyt-" refer to?
Definition: Cells

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Term: What does the suffix "-algia" indicate?
Definition: Pain

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Term: What does the prefix "auto-" mean in medical terms?
Definition: Self or own

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Term: Define the term "neoplasm".
Definition: An abnormal growth of tissue, also known as a tumor

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Term: The term "osteomyelitis" refers to inflammation in which part of the body?
Definition: Bone and bone marrow

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Term: What is "renal failure"?
Definition: The inability of the kidneys to function properly

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Term: Define the prefix "inter-" in medical terminology.
Definition: Between or among

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Term: What does the term "hypoxia" mean?
Definition: Low oxygen levels in the tissues

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Term: The suffix "-rrhea" indicates what type of condition?
Definition: Discharge or flow

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Term: What does the prefix "macro-" mean?
Definition: Large or big

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Term: Define the root "thorac-".
Definition: Chest

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Term: What does "angioplasty" refer to?
Definition: Surgical repair of blood vessels

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Term: What is the meaning of the prefix "trans-"?
Definition: Across or through

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Term: Define "dermatitis".
Definition: Inflammation of the skin

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Term: What does "hemiplegia" mean?
Definition: Paralysis of one side of the body

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Term: What body system does neurology focus on?
Definition: Nervous system

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Term: What does the prefix "hemi-" mean in medical terminology?
Definition: Half

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Term: Define the suffix "-ectomy".
Definition: Surgical removal

Flashcard #51
Term: What does "dermatology" study?
Definition: The skin and its diseases

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Term: What is the meaning of the root word "cardi-"?
Definition: Heart

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Term: Which body system is responsible for hormone production?
Definition: Endocrine system

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Term: Define "hyperglycemia".
Definition: High blood sugar levels

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Term: What does the suffix "-itis" indicate?
Definition: Inflammation

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Term: What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
Definition: To facilitate breathing and gas exchange

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Term: "Myalgia" refers to pain in what part of the body?
Definition: Muscles

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Term: What does the prefix "poly-" mean?
Definition: Many or excessive

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Term: What does "angiogenesis" refer to?
Definition: The formation of new blood vessels

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Term: Define the suffix "-stasis".
Definition: Stopping or controlling

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Term: What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?
Definition: Under, below, or deficient

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Term: Define "nephrology".
Definition: The study of the kidneys and their diseases

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Term: What does "osteopathy" focus on?
Definition: The diagnosis and treatment of bone disorders

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Term: What is "arrhythmia"?
Definition: An abnormal heart rhythm

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Term: The suffix "-graphy" indicates what kind of procedure?
Definition: The process of recording or imaging

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Term: What does "cardiovascular" refer to?
Definition: Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

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Term: Define "hepatectomy".
Definition: Surgical removal of part or all of the liver

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Term: What is "dysphagia"?
Definition: Difficulty swallowing

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Term: What does "oncology" study?
Definition: Tumors and cancers

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Term: Define "cholecystectomy".
Definition: Surgical removal of the gallbladder

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Term: What does "hemorrhage" mean?
Definition: Excessive bleeding

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Term: The prefix "contra-" means what?
Definition: Against or opposite

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Term: What does "gastrostomy" refer to?
Definition: Creating an opening into the stomach

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Term: Define "encephalopathy".
Definition: Disease or disorder of the brain

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Term: What does the root "phleb-" refer to?
Definition: Veins

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Term: What is the purpose of "antipyretics" in medicine?
Definition: To reduce fever

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Term: What is "myocardial infarction" commonly known as?
Definition: Heart attack

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Term: Define "cyanosis" in terms of its root.
Definition: Refers to the blue color due to lack of oxygen in blood

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Term: The prefix "iso-" indicates what in medical terminology?
Definition: Equal or same

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Term: What does the suffix "-lysis" mean?
Definition: Breakdown or destruction

Flashcard #81
Term: Define "rhinoplasty".
Definition: Surgical repair or reshaping of the nose

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Term: What does "polymyositis" mean?
Definition: Inflammation of many muscles

Flashcard #83
Term: What does "hematoma" refer to?
Definition: A localized collection of blood outside blood vessels

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Term: What does the prefix "circum-" mean?
Definition: Around

Flashcard #85
Term: Define "osteopenia".
Definition: A condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal

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Term: What does the root "myel-" refer to?
Definition: Bone marrow or spinal cord

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Term: What is the function of "diuretics"?
Definition: To promote urine production

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Term: What does the suffix "-pexy" mean?
Definition: Surgical fixation

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Term: Define the prefix "ambi-".
Definition: Both

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Term: What does "splenomegaly" mean?
Definition: Enlargement of the spleen

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Term: What does the term "necrosis" refer to?
Definition: The death of cells or tissue

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Term: What is "pneumothorax"?
Definition: The presence of air in the pleural cavity causing lung collapse

Flashcard #93
Term: Define the root "lapar-".
Definition: Abdominal wall or abdomen

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Term: What does "hemodialysis" refer to?
Definition: A procedure to remove waste products from the blood

Flashcard #95
Term: Define "hyperplasia".
Definition: Increase in the number of cells, leading to tissue enlargement

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Term: What does the prefix "retro-" mean in medical terms?
Definition: Behind or backward

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Term: What does "thrombophlebitis" mean?
Definition: Inflammation of a vein with clot formation

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Term: Define "colonoscopy".
Definition: Visual examination of the colon

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Term: What does the prefix "mal-" mean?
Definition: Bad or poor

Flashcard #100
Term: What does the root "onc-" refer to?
Definition: Tumor or mass

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Term: Define "arthralgia".
Definition: Joint pain

Flashcard #102
Term: What is "polyuria"?
Definition: Excessive urination

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Term: What does "hepatitis" mean?
Definition: Inflammation of the liver

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Term: Define "pericarditis".
Definition: Inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart

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Term: What does the prefix "micro-" mean?
Definition: Small

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Term: What does "bronchoscopy" refer to?
Definition: Viewing the airways using a bronchoscope

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Term: Define the term "vasoconstriction".
Definition: Narrowing of blood vessels

Flashcard #108
Term: What does "cerebrovascular accident" refer to?
Definition: A stroke

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Term: What does the root "cephal-" mean?
Definition: Head

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Term: Define "pneumonia".
Definition: Infection of the lungs

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Term: What does the prefix "bi-" mean?
Definition: Two

Flashcard #112
Term: Define "hemiparesis".
Definition: Weakness on one side of the body

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Term: What does "gastrectomy" refer to?
Definition: Surgical removal of part or all of the stomach

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Term: What does "nephrectomy" mean?
Definition: Surgical removal of a kidney

Flashcard #115
Term: Define the suffix "-penia".
Definition: Deficiency