What type of surgeon performs spinal injury surgery?
neurosurgeon
Parenteral administration excludes:
D) through the digestive tract
What does opthamology mean?
Study of the eye and its diseases
What does endo mean?
Inside
Which are the two languages from which most medical language is derived?
Latin and Greek
What does odont/o mean?
tooth
Which of the following does not have a suffix meaning pertaining to?
C) neuron
What is the name of an ear, nose and throat specialist?
otolaryngologist
Which of these terms describes substances that readily permit the passage of x-rays?
D) radiolucent
Spell correctly the plural form of the term "petechia"
petechiae
What does calcipenia mean?
a deficiency of calcium
What does chiroplasty mean?
Surgical repair of the hand
What does edema mean?
the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the tissues
Spell correctly the term that means discharge from the ear.
otorrhea
What does osteoid mean?
Resembling bone
What is the name of the instrument that projects an x-ray image on a screen i order for the radiologist to view the activity of an organ in real time?
fluroscope
Spell correctly the term that means examination of the eye.
ophthalmoscopy
What is the term for objective evidence of an illness or disordered function?
sign
Spell correctly the term that means excision of a gland.
adenectomy
Spell correctly the term that means predicted outcome of a disease.
prognosis
Spell correctly the term that means cramp or twitching.
spasm
Spell correctly the term that means instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the heart.
electrocardiograph
Spell correctly the term that means swelling of the eyelid.
blepharedema
What is the surgical crushing of a nerve?
neurotripsy
Which term means the opening into the trachea through which a tube may be inserted?
C) tracheostomy
Loosening of adhesions surrounding a nerve
neurolysis
What is a phagocyte?
B) any cell that can ingest and destroy particulate substances
Which combining form is not matched with the correct color?
B) xanth/o = green
Which of the following is a verb that means to destroy red blood cells and cause them to release hemoglobin?
B) hemolyze
Which of the following is true of the term antineoplastics?
D) it means medications that are used to treat neoplasms
What does pathogenic mean?
B) capable of causing disease
Spell correctly the one word that means treatment of disease with drugs.
pharmacotherapy
Which term means an instrument to measure the head?
B) cephalometer
Which term means characterized by or producing a loss of feeling?
B) anesthetic
Spell correctly the word that means prolaps of the eyelids.
blepharoptosis
Spell correctly the term that means red blood cells.
erythrocytes
Spell correctly a word that means any disease of a gland.
adenopathy
Spell correctly the word that means a drug that relieves pain.
analgesic
In which type of injection is the hypodermic needle placed into the tissue beneath the skin?
D) subcutaneous
What does para- mean?
B) near, beside or abnormal
What does the prefix in addiction mean?
B) to draw toward
Which of the following terms does not contain a prefix that relates to position or direction?
C) precancerous
Which of the following terms does not contain a prefix that relates to position or direction?
B) anhydrous
Spell correctly the term that means underdeveloped external ear.
microtia
Spell correctly the term that means wound or injury
trauma
Spell correctly the term that means located above the kidney.
suprarenal
Which term means a set of symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular disease or condition?
D) syndrome
Which term means affecting the same side of the body?
D) ipsilateral
Spel correctly the term that means double vision.
diplopia
Spell correctly the term for abnormally slow speech.
bradyphasia
How does a midsagittal plane divide the body?
A) equal right and left halves
In which technique does the examiner use the hands to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of a certain body part?
B) palpation
The combining form encephal/o means:
D) brain
To what does somatic refer?
C) the body
What does acrocyanosis mean?
B) a blue color of the extremities
What is another term for fever?
C) pyrexia
What is the term for the region that lies on each side of the unbilical region?
D) lumbar
To what does somatopsychic pertain?
A) the mind and body
What is another name for a dactylogram?
D) fingerprint
Spell correctly the term that means rotation of a joint that allows the hand or foot to turn downward.
pronation
Which aspect is facing forward when the body is in anatomic position?
C) anterior
Which is not true of abdominal paracentesis?
A) it may be used to remove fluid from the chest cavity
Which is the same as the coronal plane?
A) frontal
Which of the following is a heart tracing that is sent by phone?
B) telecardiogram
Spell correctly the term for the technique in which the examiner listens for sounds within the body using a stethoscope.
auscultation
Spell correctly the term for the disorder characterized by enlargement of the extremities.
acromegaly
Which of the following terms pertains to the large internal organs of the body?
A) visceral
Which term means lying down?
C) supine
Which term means lying horizontal with the face downward?
C) prone
Spell correctly the term that means from back to front.
posteroanterior
Which term means situated in the middle of the underside?
D) inferomedian
Which term means the abnormal development of tissues or organs?
D) dysplasia
Spell correctly the term for a record produced by electrical impulses of the brain.
electroencephalogram
Spell correctly the verb that describes the action of a hemolysin
hemolyze
What does hypochromia mean?
D) a condition in which the erythrocytes have reduced hemoglobin content.
What is the term for the presence of irregularly shaped erythrocytes in the blood?
B) poikilocytosis
Where is the hemoglobin normally located?
D) in the erythrocytes only
Spell the name of the liquid part of blood that has been treated with an anticoagulatant.
plasma
Which of the following is a general intoxication of the body due to absorption of bacterial toxins?
D) toxemia
Which of the following is a nonspecific defense mechanism?
D) complement
Which of the following is an adjective that means capable of dissolving a thrombus?
C) thrombolytic
Spell correctly the term for relative constancy in the body's internal environment.
homeostasis
Which of the following means the destruction of red blood cells with the liberation of hemoglobin that diffuses into the fluid surrounding the red cells?
B) hemolysis
What is erythropoiesis?
D) production of erythrocytes
Spell correctly the term that means the stoppage of blood flow by coagulation or surgical means
hemostasis
Spell correctly the term for a reduction in the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or both red blood cells and hemoglobin.
anemia
Spell correctly the medical term that means pertaining to illnesses developing without a known cause.
idiopathic
Spell correctly the word that means exaggerated, life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions.
anaphylaxis
spell correctly the medical term that means any disease or disorder of coagulation
coagulopathy
Spell correctly the medical term that means a condition in which erythrocytes are not of equal size
anisocytosis
the term angiectomy means:
C) excision of a blood vessel
What does occlusion mean?
C) obstruction
What is a coronary thrombosis?
B) formation of a blood clot in an artery that supplies blood to the myocardium
What is the record produced by ultrasonography of the heart?
B) an echocardiogram
What is the term for an abnormally low circulating blood volume?
A) hypovolemia
Spell correctly the term that means absence of a heart beat; cardiac arrest
asystole
Spell correctly the term that means increased blood pressure
hypertension
Spell correctly the term that means contraction of the heart
systole
Spell correctly the term meaning insufficient blood flow to an area of the body
ischemia
Spell correctly the term that means a localized dilation or balloning out of the wall of a blood vessel.
aneurysm
Spell correctly the term that means relaxation of the ventricles
diastole
spell correctly the term for excision of the adenoids
adenoidectomy
Which term could be considered the same meaning as angiectasis?
A) vasodilation
Spell correctly the term for a procedure to surgically correct an atrial septal defect.
atrioseptoplasty
Spell correctly the term that means pertaining to the membrane that surrounds the heart
pericardial
Spell correctly the term for a life-threatening condition in which there is inadequate blood flow to the body's tissues, usually associated with inadequate cardiac output, hypotension, and tissue damage.
shock
Spell correctly the term for a localized area of damaged tissue resulting from anoxia.
infarct
Spell correctly the term that means narrowing.
stenosis
Aplasia means a lack of the following?
B) formation
The nasolacrimal duct is a tubular passageway between what two structures?
A) eye and nose
What is a chronic dilation of the bronchi accompanied by infection?
a) bronchiectasis
b) bronchopathy
c) bronchiolitis
d) bronchoscopy
bronchiectasis
What is pleurisy?
B) inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the walls of the chest cavity
What is the location of the oropharynx?
A) behind the mouth
Which of the following is not a form of pneumoconiosis?
C) phrenoptosis
What is the name of the respiratory disorder characterized by destruction of the alveolar walls?
C) emphysema
What is the term for loss of acid by the body, such as may occur in hyperventilation?
B) alkalosis
Which of the following means an absence or deficiency of oxygen in body tissues?
B) anoxia
What is the term of the instrument that measures the amount of air taken in and expelled from the lungs?
spirometer
Where is the tube inserted in an endotracheal intubation?
A) mouth or nose into the windpipe
Which of the following terms does not mean excision of all or part of the lung?
B) pleurectomy
Spell correctly the term that means hoarseness
dysphonia
Spell correctly the term that means airlessness of a lung
atelectasis
Spell correctly the term that means normal breathing
eupnea
Spell correctly the term that means absence of speech
aphasia
Which term means inflammation of the lid-like structure that coverst he larynx during the swallowing of food?
B) epiglottitis
Spell correctly the term for the disease commonly known as whooping cough.
pertussis
Spell correctly the term for the condition marked by recurrent attacks of dypnea and wheezing.
asthma
spell correctly the term for inflammation of the small branches of the bronchi
bronchiolitis
Spell correctly the term for spitting up of blood
hemoptysis
Which term means the same as nosebleed?
D) epistaxis
Spell correctly the term for an agent that relieves or prevents cough.
antitussive
Spell correctly the term that means runny nose.
rhinorrhea
Which term means the sense of smell?
D) olfaction
Spell correctly the term that means paralysis of the voice box.
laryngoplegia
spell correctly the two word term for the effusion of fluid into the air spaces and tissue spaces of the lungs.
pulmonary edema
Which is not true of pyorrhea?
B) it is the decay of the soft tissue inside the tooth
What is cholecystitis?
a) inflammation of the gall bladder
b) inflammation of the liver
c) infection of the pancreatic duct
d) infection of the submaxillary salivary gland
inflammation of the gall bladder
What is stagnation of the normal movement of food in the intestinal tract called?
C) enterostasis
Which is a condition characterized by splitting of the lips and angles of the mouth?
A) cheilosis
Spell the term for masses of dilated varicose veins in the anal canal
hemorrhoids
Which means surgical formation of an opening into the common bile duct through the abdominal wall?
A) choledochostomy
Spell the term for surgical fixation of the stomach
gastropexy
Which of the following means the presence of a calculus in the salivary ducts or glands?
C) sialolithiasis
Spell the term for vomiting blood
hematemesis
Spell the term that means the prolapse of one part of the intestines into the lumen of an immediately adjoining part.
intussusception
spell the term that means excessive sugar in the blood
hyperglycemia
spell the term that means normal or good digestion
eupepsia
Which of the following tests is used to detect occult blood?
C) guaiac
Which of the following words is another name for the gastrointestinal system?
D) alimentary tract
Which of the following words means the same as a mucous membrane?
A) mucosa
Spell the term that means a congenital absence or closure of a normal body orifice.
atresia
Spell correctly the term for inflammation of a salivary gland
sialadenitis
Spell the term for forming a new opening between the stomach and the tube that leads to the stomach.
esophagogastrostomy
Spell the term for any disease of the tongue
glossopathy
Which term means an opening created by surgical, traumatic, or pathological means between two normally distinct organs or spaces?
A) anastomosis
Spell the term for excision of the gallbladder
cholecystectomy
Which term means cutting of certain nerves to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach?
A) vagotomy
spell the term for an appetite-surpressing drug
anorexiant
Which term means pertaining to a new, abnormal growth?
C) neoplastic
spell the term for a general feeling of ill health
malaise
spell the singular form of the medical term for distended, swollen, knotted veins.
varix
In a kidney transplant, what is the name of the surgery in which the donated kidney is surgically removed from the donor?
D) nephrectomy
Spell the term that means suture of a ureter
ureterorrhaphy
Spell the term that means stricture or narrowing of the urethra
urethrostenosis
Which of the following means surgical connection of one ureter to the other?
B) transureteroureterostomy
Spell the term that means resection of the bladder
cystectomy
Which of the following occurs when the tissues supporting the kidney are weakened by sudden strain or a blow?
C) nephroptosis
Spell the term that means inflammation of the bladder
cystitis
Spell the term that means hardening of the kidney
nephrosclerosis
Spell the term that meansdistention of the kidney with urine, resulting from obstruction of a ureter
hydronephrosis
Spell the term that means a toxic condition associated with renal insufficiency and produced by the retention in the blood of nitrogenous substances normally excreted by the kidney.
uremia
Spell the term that means any disease of the filtering part of the kidney.
glomerulopathy
Spell the term that means herniation of the bladder
cystocele
Spell the term for surgical fixation of the kidney to correct nephroptosis
nephropexy
Spell the term for pus in the urine
pyuria
Spell the term for paralysis of the bladder
cystoplegia
Spell the term for nocturnal bedwetting
enuresis
Spell the term for instrument useo examine the interior of the bladder
cystoscope
Which term means surgical excision of a kidney and its ureter?
A) nephroureterectomy
Spell the term for blood in the urine
hematuria
In which of the following procedures is it psible to remove the uterus without incision of the abdominal wall?
C) colpohysterectomy
What is a hydrocele?
B) a collection of fluid, especially in the scrotum
What is orchiotomy?
B) incision and drainage of a testicle
What is surgically removed in a circumcision?
D) prepuce
What is the term for an unusual condition in which tissue more or less resembling endometrium is present in abnormal locations usually within the abdominal cavity?
C) endometriosis
What is the term for inflammation of the muscular substance of the uterus?
A) myometritis
Which of the following is a grave condition of pregnancy-induced high blood pressure?
A) eclampsia
Which of the following is likely to result in loss of blood supply to a testicle?
B) testicular torsion
Which of the following terms involves inflammation of a testicle?
D) orchiepididymitis
Spell the two word term for the condition called hemolytic disease of the newborn.
erythroblastosis fetalis
Spell the term that means constriction of the prepuce at the opening so that it cannot be retracted over the glans penis
phimosis
Spell the term that means anastomosis of the ends of the severed vas deferens
vasovasostomy
Spell the two word term that means premature detachment of a placenta
abruptio placentae
Which term means constricting, severing, or crushing both uterine tubes?
D) tubal ligation
Spell the term for the condition that is corrected by hysteropexy
hysteroptosis
Spell the term for surgical fixation of an ovary
oophoropexy
Spell the term that means outside the usual place
ectopic
Spell the term for undescended testicle
cryptorchidism
Dystrophy means any disorder arising from which of the following?
B) poor nutrition
Osteoarthropathy means any disease of what structures?
D) bones and joints
What are metatarsals?
A) bones between ankle and the toes
What does tarsoptosis mean?
D) prolapse of the ankle
What does vertebrochondral pertain to?
C) vertabrae and adjacent cartilage
What is ankylosing spondylitis?
D) a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affects the spine
What is arthroclasia?
A) artificial breaking of a stiff joint to provide movement
What is being repaired in tenomyoplasty?
D) muscles and tendons
What is meant by a herniated disk?
C) rupture of cartilage between adjoining vertebrae
What is sternoschisis?
D) congenital fissure of the breastbone
What term means any disease of the joints?
C) arthropathy
Spell the term that means suture of a muscle
myorrhaphy
Spell the term that means excision of a segment of the skull
craniectomy
Spell the term that means a decrease in size of an organ or tissue
atrophy
Spell the term for the procedure used to record the response of a muscle to electrical stimulation
electromyography
Spell the term for the joint inflammatory condition that is also called degenerative joint disease
osteoarthritis
Spell the term for surgical immobilization of the spine
spondylosyndesis
Spell the term for rotation that turns the palm of the hand backward
pronation
Spell the term for muscle weakness
myasthenia
Spell the term for inflammation of the bone including the marrow
osteomyelitis
Spell the term for excision of the tailbone
coccygectomy
Spell the term for an instrument used to cut bone
osteotome
Spell the term for an agent that alleviates pain of the joints
antiarthritic
Spell the term for a hereditary metabolic disease resulting from hyperuricemia and is also a form of acute arthritis
gout
Spell the term for a condition in which the joint is stiff
ankylosis
Spell the term for a benign cystic mass occuring on a tendon, sometimes on the back of a wrist
ganglion
Spell the term for pertaining to the heelbone
calcaneal
Spell the term for fusion of a joint
arthrodesis
Spell the term for between the shoulderblades
interscapular
Difficult, poorly articulated speech, usually caused by damage to a central or peripheral motor nerve is called
C) dysarthria
Spell the term that means on or outside the dura mater
epidural
Spell the term that means surgical creation of a communication between the nasal cavity and the lacrimal sac
dacryocystorhinostomy
Spell the term for an acute viral disease that attacks the gray matter of the spinal cord and parts of the brain
poliomyelitis
Spell the term for an irrational fear of heights
acrophobia
Spell the term for any disease involving the brain and spinal cord
encephalomyelopathy
Spell the term for a hernial protrusion of parts of the meninges and spinal cord through a defect in the vertebral column
meningomyelocele
What is the term for a brief interruption of blood flow to the brain that sometimes precedes a stroke?
C) transient ischemic attack
Where is the mass of blood located in a subdural hematoma?
D) between two of the meninges
Which of the following is the term for inflammation of the mucous membrane that forms the lining of the eye?
D) conjunctivitis
Which of the following terms means radiology of the spinal cord after injection of a contrast medium into the submarachnoid space
B) myelography
Spell the term that means paralysis of one side of the body
hemiplegia
Spell the term for a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the skull
hydrocephalus
Spell the term for an instrument to test hearing
audiometer
Spell the term for an opacity on or in the lens or capsule of the eye, often impairing vision or causing blindness
cataract
Spell the term for loosening of adhesions surrounding a nerve or destruction of a nerve
neurolysis
Spell the term meaning within the spinal canal
intrathecal
Spell the term that means recording the electrical activity of the brain
electroencephalography
Spell the term for any condition that renders a particular treatment improper or undesirable
contraindication
Spell the term for hardening of the brain
encephalosclerosis
Spell the term that means incision of the lacrimal sac
dacryocystotomy
Heliotherapy is treatment that uses which of the following:
B) sunlight
What does diaphoresis mean?
a) tumor of a sweat gland
b) excessive perspiration
c) the breaking down of tissue by toxins
d) a substance that is released by injured cells
excessive perspiration
Which irregularly shaped skin lesion is characteristic of hives?
A) wheal
What does the term keratoma mean?
A) a horny growth
What is another term for a boil?
C) furuncle
What is onychomycosis?
B) a disease of the nails due to a fungus
What is pyogenesis?
D) formation of pus
What is the term for ulceration of tissue?
A) erosion
What is urticaria?
A) an allergic skin reaction
Which term means an abnormal growth of hair in an unusual place?
C) trichosis
Spell the term that means physical sanding of the skin to remove tattoos or scars
dermabrasion
Spell the term that means inflammation of a sweat gland
hidradenitis
Spell the term that means any dry condition
xerosis
Spell the term that means removal of wrinkles and tightening of the skin of the face
rhytidoplasty
Spell the term that means redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes
erythema
Spell the term that means greater than normal amount of bile pigment in the skin
jaundice
Spell the term that means a torn, jagged wound
laceration
Spell the term for tiny red or purple spots appearing on the skin as a result of tiny hemorrhages
petechiae
Spell the term for the type of treatment that uses cold temperatures.
cryotherapy
Spell the term for removal of foreign material and dead or contaminated tissue from an infected or traumatic lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed
debridement
Spell the term for medicinal particles suspended in air or a gas
aerosol
Spell the term for a sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar caused by excessive collagen during tissue repair
keloid
Spell the term for a highly metastatic, pigmentated neoplasm of the skin
melanoma
Spell the term for a falling away of tissue in layers
exfoliation
Spell the term for a benign, fatty tumor
lipoma
Spell the term that means through or across the skin
transdermal / transcutaneous
Spell another name for a wart
verruca
Why is the hypophysis so named?
C) because it grows under the cerebrum
Which of the following is the master gland?
C) pituitary
What does the term goiter mean?
A) an enlarged thyroid
Which type of gland has ducts and empties its secretion onto an internal or external surface?
D) exocrine
What does hypogonadism mean?
D) decreased functional activity of the gonads
How does one refer to the organ or structure toward which the effects of a hormone are directed?
B) a target gland
Hyperinsulinism results in which of the following?
D) hypoglycemia
Which is the glandular lobe of the pituitary?
C) adenohypophysis
Which hormone of the adenohypophysis does not stimulate another gland?
A) melanocyte stimulating hormone
In which of the following ways do the adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis differ?
A) neurohypophysis does not synthesize hormones
Somatotropin is produced by which of the following:
B) pituitary
Spell the term that means producing masculine characteristics
androgenic
Spell the term for a condition of ill health, malnutrition and wasting
cachexia
Spell the term for abnormal hairiness
hirsutism
What causes myxedema?
A) hypothyroidism in adults
Spell the term for the chemical secretions of the endocrine glands.
hormones
Which of the following has both an endocrine and exocrine function?
D) pancreas
Spell the term for the condition caused by increased secretion of growth hormone in adults
acromegaly
Spell the term for the hormone that stimulates the body's growth.
somatotropin
Which of the following is a disorder that is caused by an inadequate secretion or release of antidiuretic hormone?
C) diabetes insipidus
Spell the term meaning excessive development of the male breast
gynecomastia
Which of the following can be caused by hyperpituitarism?
A) giantism
Spell the term meaning cancer derived from glandular tissue
adenocarcinoma
Spell the term meaning increased blood calcium
hypercalcemia
Spell the term that means abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
exophthalmos
Spell the term that means any disease of the thyroid
thryopathy
Thyrotoxicosis is caused by which of the following?
D) hyperthyroidism
Which of the following is a probable approach to treating hyperthyroidism?
