MT Chp 5

Front

A suffix that means rupture

Back

-rrhexis

Answer explanation

The suffix '-rrhexis' specifically means rupture, making it the correct choice. The other options do not relate to rupture: '-paresis' means weakness, '-cele' refers to a hernia, and '-dynia' indicates pain.

Front

suffix that means pain

Back

-dynia

Answer explanation

The suffix '-dynia' specifically means 'pain', making it the correct choice. The other options do not denote pain: '-cele' refers to a hernia, and '-rrhexis' indicates rupture.

Front

combining form that means coordination or order

Back

tax/o

Answer explanation

The combining form 'tax/o' refers to coordination or order, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Front

A prefix that means around is ________.

Back

circum-

Answer explanation

The prefix 'circum-' means 'around', making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning: 'dorsi-' relates to the back, '-asthenia' refers to weakness, and 'ad-' means 'toward'.

Front

A prefix that means back is ________.

Back

dorsi-

Answer explanation

The prefix 'dorsi-' means 'back' in anatomical terms, as seen in words like 'dorsal.' The other options do not convey the meaning of 'back.' Therefore, 'dorsi-' is the correct choice.

Front

Scarlett is studying medical terminology and comes across a suffix that means weakness. What is the suffix?

Back

-paresis

Answer explanation

The suffix '-paresis' refers to weakness or partial loss of strength, making it the correct choice. The other options do not denote weakness: '-kinesia' relates to movement, '-plasty' to surgical repair, and '-rrhexis' to rupture.

Front

suffix that means sensation

Back

-esthesia

Answer explanation

The suffix '-esthesia' refers to sensation or perception. It is commonly used in medical terminology to describe various sensory functions, making it the correct choice for the question about sensation.

Front

combining form that means joint

Back

articul/o

Answer explanation

The combining form 'articul/o' specifically means 'joint'. The other options do not relate to joints: '-dynia' refers to pain, 'tax/o' relates to arrangement, and 'circum-' means around.

Front

What is the prefix that means toward?

Back

ad-

Answer explanation

The prefix 'ad-' means 'toward' or 'to'. It is commonly used in words like 'advance' and 'adduct'. The other options do not convey this meaning.

Front

suffix that means hernia, swelling, or protrusion

Back

-cele

Answer explanation

The suffix '-cele' specifically refers to a hernia, swelling, or protrusion. Other options like '-dynia' relate to pain, '-paresis' to weakness, and '-rrhexis' to rupture, making '-cele' the correct choice.