Exam 1: The Structure of Medical Language

Which is the plural form of apex?

Which word means "pertaining to the muscle"?

The plural of the word bronchus is ________.

Which of the following statements about prefixes is TRUE?

Prefixes and suffixes modify or clarify the meaning of a medical word.

The combining form enter/o- means "________."

All of the following combining forms are related to structures located in the head or neck EXCEPT ________.

Which word parts do you need to build a medical word that means "condition of a fast heart"?

Which word parts do you need to build a medical word that means "medical treatment for the mind"?

List the five separate language skills that are critical to communicate in medical language.

The suffix -ation means ________.

Which of the following statements concerning prefixes is FALSE?

The suffix -graphy means ________.

The combining form for uterus is ________.

The combining form append/o- means "appendix;small structure hanging from a larger structure."

The prefix post- means ________.

HIPAA assures the patient that his or her medical information is ________.

To change a singular Latin noun that ends in -um into its plural form,you change the -um to -us.

Which of the following pairs shows a MISSPELLED plural noun?

The suffix -pathy means ________.