Question 1

Oste/o/chondr/itis is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  suffix that begins with a consonant. 
B)  simple word. 
C)  compound word. 
D)  medical word containing a prefix. 
E)  word with only one word element. 
A)  suffix that begins with a consonant. 
B)  simple word. 
C)  compound word. 
D)  medical word containing a prefix. 
E)  word with only one word element.

Question 2

The combining vowel e is commonly used to form medical words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the word thermometer, meter is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  adjective. 
B)  prefix. 
C)  combining form. 
D)  compound word. 
E)  suffix. 
A)  adjective. 
B)  prefix. 
C)  combining form. 
D)  compound word. 
E)  suffix.

Question 4

In the terms bronchi and fungi, the i is pronounced

Accepted Answer

A)  "ah." 
B)  "ee." 
C)  "eye." 
D)  "ay." 
E)  "eh." 
A)  "ah." 
B)  "ee." 
C)  "eye." 
D)  "ay." 
E)  "eh."

Question 5

Which element is a word root?

Accepted Answer

A)  nephr 
B)  nephro 
C)  nephros 
D)  nephrotomy 
E)  tomy 
A)  nephr 
B)  nephro 
C)  nephros 
D)  nephrotomy 
E)  tomy

Question 6

Which element is commonly used for ease of pronunciation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Combining form 
B)  Combining vowel 
C)  Prefix 
D)  Suffix 
E)  Word root 
A)  Combining form 
B)  Combining vowel 
C)  Prefix 
D)  Suffix 
E)  Word root

Question 7

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-inflammation

Accepted Answer

A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro- 
A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 8

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-without, not

Accepted Answer

A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro- 
A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 9

Vowels marked with a macron (-) indicate a

Accepted Answer

A)  short sound. 
B)  stress. 
C)  silent letter. 
D)  long sound. 
E)  diphthong. 
A)  short sound. 
B)  stress. 
C)  silent letter. 
D)  long sound. 
E)  diphthong.

Question 10

The term stomat/itis means

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation of the stomach. 
B)  inflammation of the liver. 
C)  inflammation of the face. 
D)  inflammation of the mouth. 
E)  inflammation of the skin. 
A)  inflammation of the stomach. 
B)  inflammation of the liver. 
C)  inflammation of the face. 
D)  inflammation of the mouth. 
E)  inflammation of the skin.

Question 11

Which element is located at the beginning of a medical word?

Accepted Answer

A)  Word stem 
B)  Combining vowel 
C)  Suffix 
D)  Prefix 
E)  Combining form 
A)  Word stem 
B)  Combining vowel 
C)  Suffix 
D)  Prefix 
E)  Combining form

Question 12

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-kidney

Accepted Answer

A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro- 
A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 13

Match the word elements with their meanings.
-joint

Accepted Answer

A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro- 
A) arthr/o 
B) dermat/o 
C) gastr/o 
D) muscul/o 
E) nas/o
F)nephr/o
G)stomat/o
H)-cyte
I)-itis
J)-oma
K)-megaly
L)an-
M)-ia
N)intra-
O)poly-
P)post-
Q)sub-
R)retro-

Question 14

Pronunciation guidelines are included on the inside back cover of the textbook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In medical terms, ch (as in cholera) is usually pronounced

Accepted Answer

A)  "chal." 
B)  "cha." 
C)  "k." 
D)  "aitch." 
E)  "see." 
A)  "chal." 
B)  "cha." 
C)  "k." 
D)  "aitch." 
E)  "see."

Oste/o/chondr/itis is an example of a

The combining vowel e is commonly used to form medical words.

In the word thermometer, meter is a(n)

In the terms bronchi and fungi, the i is pronounced

Which element is a word root?

Which element is commonly used for ease of pronunciation?

Match the word elements with their meanings. -inflammation

Match the word elements with their meanings. -without, not

Vowels marked with a macron (-) indicate a

The term stomat/itis means

Which element is located at the beginning of a medical word?

Match the word elements with their meanings. -kidney

Match the word elements with their meanings. -joint

Pronunciation guidelines are included on the inside back cover of the textbook.

In medical terms, ch (as in cholera) is usually pronounced

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

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Exam 1: Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Oste/o/chondr/itis is an example of a

The combining vowel e is commonly used to form medical words.

In the word thermometer, meter is a(n)

In the terms bronchi and fungi, the i is pronounced

Which element is a word root?

Which element is commonly used for ease of pronunciation?

Match the word elements with their meanings. -inflammation

Match the word elements with their meanings. -without, not

Vowels marked with a macron (-) indicate a

The term stomat/itis means

Which element is located at the beginning of a medical word?

Match the word elements with their meanings. -kidney

Match the word elements with their meanings. -joint

Pronunciation guidelines are included on the inside back cover of the textbook.

In medical terms, ch (as in cholera) is usually pronounced

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

Filters