Question 1

Write the correct abbreviation for liter:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct abbreviation for liter:...

Question 2

The prefix in diagnosis means :

Accepted Answer

A) around. 
B) through. 
C) many. 
D) alongside. 
A) around. 
B) through. 
C) many. 
D) alongside.

Question 3

The foundation of a word is the:

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A) combining vowel. 
B) combining form. 
C) root. 
D) prefix. 
A) combining vowel. 
B) combining form. 
C) root. 
D) prefix.

Question 4

Write the correct abbreviation for family practice:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct abbreviation for family practice:...

Question 5

A relationship of understanding between two individuals,especially between the patient and the physician,is called:

Accepted Answer

A) empathy. 
B) afferent. 
C) apathy. 
D) rapport. 
A) empathy. 
B) afferent. 
C) apathy. 
D) rapport.

Question 6

The combining forms in the term otorhinolaryngology mean:

Accepted Answer

A) eye,ear,and throat. 
B) nose,eye,and ear. 
C) ear,nose,and larynx. 
D) eye,ear,and nose. 
A) eye,ear,and throat. 
B) nose,eye,and ear. 
C) ear,nose,and larynx. 
D) eye,ear,and nose.

Question 7

In the term maximal,the suffix -al means :

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A) pertaining to. 
B) condition. 
C) process. 
D) forming. 
A) pertaining to. 
B) condition. 
C) process. 
D) forming.

Question 8

To lead away from the middle is called ________.

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The answer of To lead away from the middle is...

Question 9

The suffix -poiesis means :

Accepted Answer

A) spitting. 
B) prolapse. 
C) before. 
D) formation. 
A) spitting. 
B) prolapse. 
C) before. 
D) formation.

Question 10

Write the correct meaning for GYN:

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The answer of Write the correct meaning for GYN:...

Question 11

In the acronym SOAP,the S stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) suggestion. 
B) subject. 
C) social history. 
D) subjective. 
A) suggestion. 
B) subject. 
C) social history. 
D) subjective.

Question 12

The prefix meaning above,beyond,or excessive is ________.

Accepted Answer

hyper-,sup

Question 13

Divide and label the medical word antiseptic and give the meaning.

Accepted Answer

anti-/sept/-ic (anti- = against / sept =

Question 14

Give the three guidelines that help with the building and spelling of medical words.Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

1.If the suffix begins with a vowel,drop

Question 15

The suffix -centesis means :

Accepted Answer

A) surgical puncture. 
B) surgical incision. 
C) surgical excision. 
D) surgical repair. 
A) surgical puncture. 
B) surgical incision. 
C) surgical excision. 
D) surgical repair.

Question 16

The term febrile means :

Accepted Answer

A) pertaining to fever. 
B) forming a disease. 
C) condition of heat. 
D) process of becoming ill. 
A) pertaining to fever. 
B) forming a disease. 
C) condition of heat. 
D) process of becoming ill.

Question 17

Divide and label the medical word diaphoresis and give the meaning.

Accepted Answer

dia-/-phoresis (dia- = through

Question 18

The medical term that means pertaining to fever is:

Accepted Answer

A) pyrogenic. 
B) thermometer. 
C) antipyretic. 
D) febrile. 
A) pyrogenic. 
B) thermometer. 
C) antipyretic. 
D) febrile.

Question 19

The branch of medicine concerned with the aging process is:

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A) geriatrics. 
B) geriatrician. 
C) geratic. 
D) gerontologist. 
A) geriatrics. 
B) geriatrician. 
C) geratic. 
D) gerontologist.

Question 20

A patient's physical medical record officially belongs to the:

Accepted Answer

A) patient. 
B) family members. 
C) healthcare provider. 
D) insurance company. 
A) patient. 
B) family members. 
C) healthcare provider. 
D) insurance company.

Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology

Write the correct abbreviation for liter:

The prefix in diagnosis means :

The foundation of a word is the:

Write the correct abbreviation for family practice:

A relationship of understanding between two individuals,especially between the patient and the physician,is called:

The combining forms in the term otorhinolaryngology mean:

In the term maximal,the suffix -al means :

To lead away from the middle is called ________.

The suffix -poiesis means :

Write the correct meaning for GYN:

In the acronym SOAP,the S stands for:

The prefix meaning above,beyond,or excessive is ________.

Divide and label the medical word antiseptic and give the meaning.

Give the three guidelines that help with the building and spelling of medical words.Give an example of each.

The suffix -centesis means :

The term febrile means :

Divide and label the medical word diaphoresis and give the meaning.

The medical term that means pertaining to fever is:

The branch of medicine concerned with the aging process is:

A patient's physical medical record officially belongs to the:

Suffixes

Prefixes

Organization of the Body

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Digestive System

Cardiovascular System

Blood and Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses: the Ear

Special Senses: the Eye

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Oncology

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Mental Health

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