Chapter 1 - Introduction to Medical Terminology Study Guide

Dr. Gutierrez orders an abdominocentesis for Alexi Petrov. What does abdominocentesis mean?

• the surgical repair of a muscle

• the surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid

• the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint

• the surgical suturing of a tendon

Which of these is an example of a symptom?

• rash

• runny nose

• fatigue

• fever

Which is the correct term that means a stomachache?

• gastralgia

• gastritis

• gastromegaly

• gastropathy

What does the suffix -sclerosis mean in the term arteriosclerosis?

• abnormal softening

• tissue death

• abnormal narrowing

• abnormal hardening

Which is an example of an eponym?

• laser

• -itis

• Parkinson's disease

• D/DX

What does a dermatologist treat?

• disorders of the newborn

• disorders of the stomach

• disorders of the skin

• disorders of the heart

What is a syndrome?

• a condition in which one or more body parts are not functioning normally

• a set of signs and symptoms occurring together as part of a specific disease process

• a condition that has a rapid onset, a severe course, and a relatively short duration

• a prediction about the probable course and outcome of a disease

What does the term fissure mean?

• a. a groove or crack-like sore

• b. a torn or jagged wound

• c. a fatty arterial deposit

• d. an abnormal passage

Edema is one of the key indicators of inflammation. What does edema mean?

• swelling

• redness

• heat

• pain

What does the suffix in the term diarrhea mean?

• flow or discharge

• abnormal softening

• inflammation

• abnormal condition