Medical Terminology Midterm Review

Define "Otomy"

• Suturing

• Surgical removal

• Surgical opening

• Surgical incision

The definition for hepat/o is which of the following?

• Stomach

• Liver

• Blood

• Kidney

What is the definition of Syndrome

• A set of signs and symptoms

• Set of signs

• Set of symptoms

• A disorder

What does "Idiopathic" mean

• Disease of unknown cause

• Disease of a known cause

Which term refers to the middle or midline?

• Ventral

• Anterior

• Lateral

• Medial

What is the difference between red and yellow bone marrow

• There is no difference

• Yellow makes blood & red does not

• Red makes blood & yellow stores fat

What causes gouty arthritis

• Buildup of urea

• Buildup of bone

• Buildup of fat

Which term means below?

• Inferior
• Superior
• Posterior
• Lateral

Which medical term means to the front?

• Supine
• Anterior
• Lateral
• Inferior

Which cavity includes the heart and lungs?

• Thoracic
• Cranial
• Abdominal
• Retroperitoneal