WorksheetsChapter 1 Review: Introduction to Med Term
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which combining form means nerve?
gastr/o
hepat/o
arthr/o
neur/o
____ is any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues or organs
Melanosis
Leukocyte
Ileum
Ilium
The medical term for surgical repair (with sutures) of a muscle is _____
myorrhaphy
neuroplasty
myoplasty
mucous
Which prefix means between or among?
inter-
intra-
sub-
supra-
A word part meaning large, abnormal size, or long.
micro/
hypo
macro-
hyper-
A prefix meaning toward, or in the direction of.
ad-
ab-
anti-
sub-
The suffix _____ means the process of producing a picture or record.
-gram
-graphy
-scopy
-ology
Which word part means abnormal softening?
-megaly
-malacia
-stenosis
-necrosis
This term is an adjective that means pertaining to the heart.
cranium
cardiac
otolaryngology
mucus
The part of the term which contains the basic meaning of the term is the (a) .
combining form
word root
prefix
suffix
This word part means either bone marrow or spinal cord.
myel/o
myc/o
my/o
poli/o
This word part means right side.
dextr/o
sinistr/o
eu-
-ologist
Inflammation of the appendix is known as (a) .
pyelitis
tonsillectomy
appendicitis
gastrodynia
In the term otorhinolaryngology, which word part means ear?
laryng/o
-ology
ot/o
rhin/o
Which term describes the time and events before birth?
prenatal
perinatal
postnatal
virile
Which combining form means white?
cyan/o
erythr/o
leuk/o
melan/o
Match each definition with the correct word part.
surgical repair
-plasty
excessive bleeding
-rrhage
surgical suturing
-rrhaphy
flow or discharge
-rrhea
rupture
-rrhexis
Match each definition with the correct word part.
bad, difficult, painful
dys-
inflammation
-itis
creation of an artificial opening
-ostomy
incision
-otomy
abnormal hardening
-sclerosis
Match each definition with the correct word part.
pain, suffering
-algia
surgical removal
-ectomy
excessive
hyper-
deficient
hypo-
abnormal condition
-osis
Define the term 'hypertension'.
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Abnormally low blood pressure.
Irregular heartbeat.
Low blood sugar.
Define the term 'hypotension'.
Abnormally low blood pressure.
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Normal blood sugar level.
Irregular heart rhythm.
Define the term 'inflammation'.
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
A process by which the body produces antibodies to fight viruses.
A condition where the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue.
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Define the term 'laceration'.
A deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.
A mild headache.
A type of bone fracture.
A viral infection.
Define the term 'lesion'.
A region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, or tumor.
A type of cell that helps in blood clotting.
A hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.
A process by which plants make their own food.
The term meaning pain in a nerve or nerves is:
laryngitis
neuralgia
melanosis
myelitis
The term hemorrhage means loss of a large amount of what in a short amount of time?
bone marrow
blood
muscle
melanin
Which suffix means to remove fluid?
scopy
plasty
ectomy
centesis
