Medical Terminology Flashcard

Front

What does the prefix "pyret/o" refer to?

Back

Fever

Front

What does the prefix "synovi/o" refer to?

Back

Joint

Front

Which term refers to the act of tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structure?

Back

Percussion

Front

Which term refers to listening to the sounds of the body, typically with a stethoscope?

Back

Auscultation

Front

Which term refers to the visual examination of the body?

Back

Inspection

Front

Which term refers to the method of feeling with the hands during a physical examination?

Back

Palpation

Front

Which term refers to the sense of smell?

Back

Olfaction

Front

What does the term "malignant" refer to?

Back

Cancerous

Front

What does the term "ischemic" refer to?

Back

Lack of blood supply

Front

Which of the following is a method of examining the body by listening to sounds? Olfaction, Percussion, Auscultation, Palpation

Back

Auscultation