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Medical Terminology Flashcards - Chapter 2

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This term means Gland: ________

a)

aden/o

b)

neur/o

c)

my/o

d)

derm/o

2.

This term means Tail or lower part of body: ________

a)

caud/o

b)

cephal/o

c)

ventr/o

d)

dors/o

3.

This term means Cell: ________

a)

cyt/o

b)

neur/o

c)

cardi/o

d)

derm/o

4.

This term means Fat: ________

a)

adip/o

b)

oste/o

c)

my/o

d)

neur/o

5.

This term means Head: ________

a)

cephal/o

b)

cardi/o

c)

derm/o

d)

nephr/o

6.

This term means Front or before: ________

a)

anter/o

b)

poster/o

c)

later/o

d)

dors/o

7.

This term means Cell: ________

a)

-cyte

b)

-blast

c)

-clast

d)

-phage

8.

This term means Within, inside: ________

a)

endo-

b)

exo-

c)

peri-

d)

ecto-

9.

This term means Out of, outside, away from: ________

a)

exo-

b)

endo-

c)

intra-

d)

peri-

10.

This term means Within, inside: ________

a)

end-

b)

exo-

c)

epi-

d)

peri-

11.

This term means Tissue: ________

a)

hist/o

b)

cyt/o

c)

my/o

d)

neur/o

12.

This term means Specialist: ________

a)

-ologist

b)

-itis

c)

-emia

d)

-ectomy

13.

This term means Study or science of: ________

a)

-ology

b)

-phobia

c)

-itis

d)

-graphy

14.

This term means Disease, suffering, feeling, emotion: ________

a)

path/o

b)

derm/o

c)

neur/o

d)

cardi/o

15.

This term means Formation, development, growth: ________

a)

plas/o

b)

cyt/o

c)

my/o

d)

neur/o

16.

This term means Formation, development, growth: ________

a)

plas/i

b)

cyt/o

c)

derm/o

d)

my/o

17.

This term means Disease, suffering, feeling, emotion: ________

a)

-pathy

b)

-logy

c)

-itis

d)

-emia

18.

This term means Formation, development, growth: ________

a)

-plasia

b)

-itis

c)

-ectomy

d)

-algia

19.

This term means Control, maintenance of a constant level: ________

a)

-stasis

b)

-lysis

c)

-phobia

d)

-genesis

20.

This term means Behind or toward the back: ________

a)

poster/o

b)

anter/o

c)

later/o

d)

ventr/o

21.

This term means Control, maintenance of a constant level: ________

a)

static

b)

dynamic

c)

variable

d)

fluctuating

22.

This term means The body cavity that contains the major organs of digestion: ________

a)

abdominal cavity

b)

thoracic cavity

c)

pelvic cavity

d)

cranial cavity

23.

This term means The surgical removal of a gland: ________

a)

adenectomy

b)

nephrectomy

c)

gastrectomy

d)

hysterectomy

24.

This term means Abnormal softening of a gland: ________

a)

adenomalacia

b)

adenopathy

c)

adenosclerosis

d)

adenitis

25.

This term means A malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue: ________

a)

adenocarcinoma

b)

lipoma

c)

osteoma

d)

fibroma

26.

This term means A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue: ________

a)

adenoma

b)

lipoma

c)

sarcoma

d)

melanoma

27.

This term means Abnormal hardening of a gland: ________

a)

adenosclerosis

b)

adenomalacia

c)

adenopathy

d)

adenitis

28.

This term means A change in the structure of cells and in their orientation to each other: ________

a)

anaplasia

b)

hyperplasia

c)

metaplasia

d)

dysplasia

29.

This term means A deviation from what is regarded as normal: ________

a)

anomaly

b)

routine

c)

standard

d)

habit

30.

This term means The defective development or congenital absence of an organ or tissue: ________

a)

aplasia

b)

hyperplasia

c)

dysplasia

d)

metaplasia

31.

This term means Situated in front: ________

a)

anterior

b)

posterior

c)

lateral

d)

inferior

32.

This term means The study of the structures of the body: ________

a)

anatomy

b)

physiology

c)

biology

d)

pathology

33.

This term means Toward the lower part of the body.

a)

caudal

b)

cranial

c)

anterior

d)

superior

34.

This term means Toward the head.

a)

cephalic

b)

caudal

c)

distal

d)

ventral

35.

This term means The spread of a disease through contact with blood or other body fluids contaminated with blood.

a)

bloodborne transmission

b)

airborne transmission

c)

vector-borne transmission

d)

foodborne transmission

36.

This term means Any disease transmitted from one person to another either directly or by indirect contact with contaminated objects.

a)

communicable disease

b)

hereditary disease

c)

degenerative disease

d)

congenital disease

37.

This term means A genetic structure located within the nucleus of each cell.

a)

chromosome

b)

ribosome

c)

mitochondrion

d)

lysosome

38.

This term means The material located within the cell membrane that is not part of the nucleus.

a)

cytoplasm

b)

nucleus

c)

cell wall

d)

mitochondria

39.

This term means Situated farthest from the midline or beginning of a body structure.

a)

distal

b)

proximal

c)

medial

d)

superior

40.

This term means An abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth.

a)

congenital disorder

b)

infectious disease

c)

autoimmune disorder

d)

degenerative disease

41.

This term means Back of the body or organ.

a)

dorsal

b)

ventral

c)

lateral

d)

anterior

42.

This term means Abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs.

a)

dysplasia

b)

aplasia

c)

hyperplasia

d)

metaplasia

43.

This term means Referring to the ongoing presence of a disease, such as the common cold, within a population, group, or area.

a)

endemic

b)

epidemic

c)

pandemic

d)

sporadic

44.

This term means Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

a)

endocrine glands

b)

exocrine glands

c)

sebaceous glands

d)

salivary glands

45.

This term means A sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific population group or area.

a)

epidemic

b)

pandemic

c)

endemic

d)

quarantine

46.

This term means The region located above the stomach.

a)

epigastric region

b)

hypogastric region

c)

umbilical region

d)

iliac region

47.

This term means The study of the causes of diseases.

a)

etiology

b)

pathology

c)

anatomy

d)

physiology

48.

This term means Glands that secrete chemical substances into ducts leading either to other organs or out of the body.

a)

exocrine glands

b)

endocrine glands

c)

lymph nodes

d)

adrenal glands

49.

This term means Produces symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified.

a)

functional disorder

b)

infectious disease

c)

congenital anomaly

d)

autoimmune disorder

50.

This term means A pathological condition caused by an absent or defective gene.

a)

genetic disorder

b)

infectious disease

c)

autoimmune response

d)

metabolic syndrome

51.

This term means A group of hereditary bleeding disorders in which a blood-clotting factor is missing.

a)

hemophilia

b)

anemia

c)

leukemia

d)

thrombosis

52.

This term means The microscopic study of the structure, composition, and function of tissues.

a)

histology

b)

cytology

c)

anatomy

d)

physiology

53.

This term means A physician who specializes in the care of older people.

a)

geriatrician

b)

pediatrician

c)

cardiologist

d)

neurologist

54.

This term means The processes through which the body maintains a constant internal environment.

a)

homeostasis

b)

photosynthesis

c)

metabolism

d)

osmosis

55.

This term means The enlargement of an organ or tissue because of an abnormal increase in the number of cells in the tissues.

a)

hyperplasia

b)

atrophy

c)

necrosis

d)

metaplasia

56.

This term means The incomplete development of an organ or tissue usually due to a deficiency in the number of cells.

a)

hypoplasia

b)

hyperplasia

c)

atrophy

d)

metaplasia

57.

This term means The region of the abdomen that is located below the stomach.

a)

hypogastric region

b)

epigastric region

c)

umbilical region

d)

lumbar region

58.

This term means a general increase in the bulk of a body part or organ that is due to an increase in the size, but not in the number, of the cells in the tissues. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

hypertrophy

b)

hyperplasia

c)

atrophy

d)

metaplasia

59.

This term means unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

iatrogenic illness

b)

prophylactic treatment

c)

placebo effect

d)

idiopathic disease

60.

This term means an illness without known cause. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

idiopathic disorder

b)

congenital disorder

c)

infectious disorder

d)

hereditary disorder

61.

This term means illness caused by a living pathogenic organism such as bacteria and viruses. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

infectious disease

b)

genetic disorder

c)

autoimmune disease

d)

nutritional deficiency

62.

This term means the vertical plane that divides the body, from top to bottom, into equal left and right halves. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

midsagittal plane

b)

coronal plane

c)

transverse plane

d)

oblique plane

63.

This term means the fused double layer of the parietal peritoneum that attaches parts of the intestine to the interior abdominal wall. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

mesentery

b)

omentum

c)

ligamentum teres

d)

falciform ligament

64.

This term means the direction toward or nearer the midline. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

medial

b)

lateral

c)

distal

d)

superior

65.

This term means relating to the groin; refers to the entire lower portion of the abdomen including the groin. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

inguinal

b)

axillary

c)

cervical

d)

thoracic

66.

This term means a disease acquired in a hospital or clinical setting. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

nosocomial infection

b)

congenital disorder

c)

autoimmune disease

d)

genetic mutation

67.

This term means inflammation of the peritoneum. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

peritonitis

b)

gastritis

c)

hepatitis

d)

nephritis

68.

This term means the multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within the abdominal cavity. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

peritoneum

b)

pleura

c)

meninges

d)

pericardium

69.

This term means the space formed by the hip bones that contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory systems. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

pelvic cavity

b)

thoracic cavity

c)

cranial cavity

d)

abdominal cavity

70.

This term means a disease outbreak occurring over a large geographic area, possibly worldwide. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

pandemic

b)

epidemic

c)

endemic

d)

outbreak

71.

This term means a genetic disorder in which the essential digestive enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase is missing. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

phenylketonuria

b)

cystic fibrosis

c)

sickle cell anemia

d)

hemophilia

72.

This term means situated in back or on the back part of an organ. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

posterior

b)

anterior

c)

lateral

d)

superior

73.

This term means situated nearest the midline or beginning of a body structure. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

proximal

b)

distal

c)

lateral

d)

inferior

74.

This term means the study of the functions of the body structures. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

physiology

b)

anatomy

c)

pathology

d)

histology

75.

This term means located behind the peritoneum. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

retroperitoneal

b)

intraperitoneal

c)

subcutaneous

d)

submucosal

76.

This term means unspecialized cells that renew themselves for long periods of time through cell division. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

stem cells

b)

red blood cells

c)

neurons

d)

muscle cells

77.

This term means the horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

transverse plane

b)

sagittal plane

c)

coronal plane

d)

oblique plane

78.

This term means the cavity that surrounds and protects the heart and the lungs; also known as the chest cavity. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

thoracic cavity

b)

abdominal cavity

c)

pelvic cavity

d)

cranial cavity

79.

This term means the spread of a disease due to the bite of a vector capable of transmitting that disease. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

vector-borne transmission

b)

airborne transmission

c)

contact transmission

d)

food-borne transmission

80.

This term means the pit in the center of the abdominal wall that marks where the umbilical cord was attached before birth. What is it called?

a)

umbilicus

b)

sternum

c)

clavicle

d)

epiglottis

81.

This term means refers to the front or belly side of the body or organ. Fill in the blank: __________

a)

ventral

b)

dorsal

c)

lateral

d)

posterior

82.

This word means toward the lower part of the body; away from the head

(a)  

83.

This word means abnormal development of cells, tissues, or organs:

(a)  

84.

This word means inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity:

(a)  

85.

This word means the state of internal balance and stability in the body:

(a)  

86.

This word means closer to the origin, attachment point, or center of the body:

(a)  

87.

This word means the belly button or navel:

(a)  

88.

This word means toward the head:

(a)  

89.

This word means surgical removal of a gland:

(a)  

90.

This word means the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers abdominal organs:

(a)  

91.

This word means the study of tissues:

(a)  

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