Question 1

​Match each definition with the correct word part.
-dys-

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormal hardening​
B)  ​surgical incision
C)  ​bad, difficult, painful
D)  ​creation of an artificial opening
E)  ​inflammationF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The term ____________________ describes discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus.

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The answer of The term ____________________ describes discomfort due to...

Question 3

The term ____________________ describes any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ describes any abnormal condition...

Question 4

The term ____________________ means the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ means the medical screening...

Question 5

The part of the term which contains the basic meaning of the term is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   combining form​
B)   ​word root
C)   ​prefix
D)   ​suffixE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

This word part means right side.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​dextr/o
B)   ​sinistr/o
C)   ​eu-
D)   ​-ologistE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The word part _____ refers to the renal pelvis, which is part of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​py/o
B)   ​pyr/o
C)   ​pyel/o
D)   ​pre-E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The term ____________________ means pertaining to a virus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ means pertaining to a...

Question 9

Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth?

Accepted Answer

A)   prenatal​
B)   ​perinatal
C)   ​Postnatal
D)   ​virileE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The term ____________________ describes a pounding or racing heart.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ describes a pounding or...

Question 11

A/An ____________________ is the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ____________________ is the surgical creation of...

Question 12

The abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abnormal hardening of the walls of...

Question 13

This term means a surgical incision for the removal of a stone.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​colotomy
B)   ​lithotomy
C)   ​subcostal
D)   ​arthroscopyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A prefix meaning toward, or in the direction of.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ex-
B)   ​ad-
C)   ​in-
D)   ​post-E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
--rrhexis

Accepted Answer

A)  ​excessive bleeding
B)  ​flow or discharge
C)  ​rupture
D)  ​surgical repair
E)  ​surgical suturingF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

​Match each definition with the correct word part.
--otomy

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormal hardening​
B)  ​surgical incision
C)  ​bad, difficult, painful
D)  ​creation of an artificial opening
E)  ​inflammationF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

_____ means an organ or body part that is not working properly.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Abnormal
B)   ​Eupnea
C)   ​Dysfunctional
D)   ​ExudateE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which prefix means between or among?

Accepted Answer

A)   inter-​
B)   ​intra-
C)   ​sub-
D)   ​supra-E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
--ectomy

Accepted Answer

A)  ​abnormal condition
B)  ​deficient
C)  ​excessive
D)  ​pain, suffering
E)  ​surgical removalF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

​Match each definition with the correct word part.
--itis

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormal hardening​
B)  ​surgical incision
C)  ​bad, difficult, painful
D)  ​creation of an artificial opening
E)  ​inflammationF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

Which term describes the time and events surrounding birth?

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This term means a surgical incision for the removal of a stone.

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ --ectomy

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The part of the term which contains the basic meaning of the term is the _____.

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​Match each definition with the correct word part. -dys-

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​Match each definition with the correct word part. --itis

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The abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries is known as ____________________.​

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A prefix meaning toward, or in the direction of.

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ --rrhexis

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The term ____________________ means the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need.

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A/An ____________________ is the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface.

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The term ____________________ describes any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus.

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This word part means right side.

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The word part _____ refers to the renal pelvis, which is part of the kidney.

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Which prefix means between or among?

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The term ____________________ describes a pounding or racing heart.

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​Match each definition with the correct word part. --otomy

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The term ____________________ means pertaining to a virus.

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_____ means an organ or body part that is not working properly.

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The term ____________________ describes discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus.

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