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WorksheetsVocabulary List #11
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which term best describes a condition characterized by an abnormal state when analyzing a diagnosis ending in “-iasis”?
Inflammation of a tissue
Condition of a pathological state
Motion of a body part
Pertaining to a body region
A clinician notes a feature described as “idiopathic.” Which prefix from the list matches this description?
inter- meaning between or among
idio- meaning self-originating
iso- meaning equal or same
infra- meaning beneath or below
In labeling a structure as “ileal,” which root from the list is being applied?
intra- referring to within
iso- referring to sameness
-itis referring to inflammation
ile(o,um)- referring to ileum
A therapist documents “intermuscular coordination.” Based on the prefixes, what does “inter-” indicate here?
Equal activity across muscles
Within a single muscle group
Between or among muscle groups
Beneath a specific muscle
The term “intraarticular injection” is ordered. What does the prefix “intra-” convey in this context?
Beneath the joint capsule
Within the joint cavity
Equal to the surrounding tissue
Between joint spaces
A radiology report mentions an “infraorbital fracture.” Interpreting the prefix, where is the fracture located?
Between the eye and nose
Equal on both sides
Within the eye socket
Beneath the orbit
A lab result describes “isotonic saline.” Which meaning of “iso-” supports this usage?
Motion of dissolved ions
Pertaining to a body fluid
Equal, alike, same
Inflammation of tissues
A chart lists “dermatitis.” Using the suffix list, what does “-itis” signify?
Pertaining to the skin
Condition of abnormal growth
Inflammation of the skin
Motion of skin cells
During gait analysis, “kinesiology” is referenced. Which suffix pair relates to this field’s focus?
-ia, -iasis indicating condition
-ic, -ac indicating pertaining
-kinesis, -kinetic indicating motion
-itis indicating inflammation
When a clinician writes “cardiac,” which suffix meaning is applied by “-ac/-ic”?
Inflammation of heart tissue
Condition of heart disease
Motion of cardiac muscle
Pertaining to the heart
