Medical Terminology: Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Digestive Roots

last chapers Question Answer What is the correct pronunciation of the medical term VEE-noh-gram venogram? Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the aort (aorta) + ectasia (dilation) = dilation of the aorta medical term aortectasia? a large-diameter vein that gathers blood from the upper The superior vena cava is: portion of the body and returns it to the heart. Which medical term means "an incision into the heart Cardiomyotomy muscle"? Which term means "the voice box"? laryng/o Identify the correct translation for the root pneumat/o. Air or lungs Identify the correct translation for the root phren/o. Diaphragm Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the pleuro (pleura) + dynia (pain) = pain in the pleura term pleurodynia? (membrane surrounding the lungs) Translate the root odont/o. Tooth Translate the root enter/o. Intestines Translate the root proct/o. Anus and rectum Identify the correct pronunciation for the medical term KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram cholecystogram. Which medical term means "incision into the common Choledochotomy bile duct"? Hemothorax Hemothorax breaks into hemo (blood) + Build a medical term that means "blood in the chest." thorax (chest) = blood in the chest. Bradypnea Bradypnea breaks into brady (slow) + pnea Build a medical term that means "slow breathing." (breathing) = slow breathing. Identify the correct translation for the root capn/o. Carbon dioxide Identify the correct translation for the root phren/o. Diaphragm Identify the correct translation for the root or/o. Mouth a condition where the patient ceases to breathe while OSA involves: asleep. Nasal inflammation Rhinitis breaks into rhin (nose) + itis Translate the term rhinitis as literally as possible. (inflammation) = inflammation of the nasal passages. Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the em (in) + py (pus) + ema (condition) = pus inside the chest term empyema? What is the term used to describe hoarseness and Dysphonia literally means "bad voice condition"? Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the rhino (nose) + rrhagia (excessive bleeding) = excessive term rhinorrhagia? bleeding from the nose (another term for nosebleed) tracheo (windpipe) + stomy (creation of an opening) = of an opening in the windpipe Tracheostomy Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the creation breaks into tracheo (trachea/windpipe) + stomy (creation term tracheostomy? of an opening) = creation of an opening in the trachea/windpipe. Which term refers to the main branches from the bronch/o trachea into each lung? Which is the correct translation and definition for the Computed tomography - an imaging procedure using a abbreviation CT? computer to cut Which of the following root is NOT used to refer to the cost/o chest? It is a term that describes the lung. Alvel/o refers to the Which of the following statements is NOT true alveoli. Alveoli is a are part of the lower respiratory regarding the root alveol/o? system. Identify the correct pronunciation for the medical term KOH-lay-SIS-toh-gram cholecystogram. Identify and define the root in the term gingivectomy. Translate the medical term abdominocentesis as literally as possible. Translate the root enter/o. Translate the root stomat/o. What is the correct meaning of the abbreviation N&V? What medical term refers to an abnormal opening between the rectum and the exterior perianal skin? Which of the following statements is true about the abbreviation NPO? Which medical term means "surgical fixation of the liver"? Which medical term means "pain in the intestines"? The left hypochondriac region of the abdomen is in which quadrant of the abdomen? GERD stands for: LFT stands for: GI stands for: PUD stands for: Translate the root vesic/o. Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy. Identify and define the root in the medical term uremia. Why does a urologist deal with both urinary tract problems and male genital problems? Which of the following statements is NOT true about the root prostat/o? Which is NOT a root used to refer to the testicle? orchid/o test/o balan/o orchi/o orch/o Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cystoplegia? Which medical term means "involuntary urination"? Which medical term describes a persistent and painful erection? gingiv - gums Gingivectomy breaks into ROOT: gingivo (gums) + SUFFIX: ec (out) + SUFFIX: tomy (cut) = surgical removal of gum tissue. Abdomen puncture Intestines Mouth Nausea and vomiting Anal fistula It stands for nihil per os and means "nothing by mouth." Hepatopexy Hepatopexy breaks into hepato (liver) + pexy (fixation) = surgical fixation of the liver. Enterodynia Enterodynia breaks into entero (intestine) + dynia (pain) = pain in the intestines. LUQ gastroesophagel reflux Liver function test gastrointestinal peptic ulcer disease Bladder nephr– kidney ur-urine The male reproductive system shares structures with the urinary system. All of these are true. It got its name because of its position in front of the urinary bladder. It breaks into pro (before) + state (stand). It is an organ in the male reproductive tract. It is an organ that surrounds the urethra. balan/o cysto (bladder) + plegia (paralysis) = bladder paralysis Enuresis Priapism Translate the medical term spermatogenesis as literally Sperm creation "spermato-" (Greek sperma, the seed or germ) + "genesis" (the coming into being of something) = as possible sperm(sperm)the coming into being of sperm Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term uretero/pyelo/nephr/itis ureteropyelonephritis into its component parts? Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the vesico (bladder) + cele (hernia)= hernia of the bladder medical term vesicocele? Build a medical term that means "renal pelvis disease." Pyelopathy Translate the medical term vesicotomy. Incision into the bladder Build a medical term that means "surgical removal a Nephroureterectomy kidney and ureter." Which root is used for the external genital organs of a vulv/o Vulv/o stands for vulva, the external genital organs female? of a female. Which root refers to the innermost membrane Amni/o stands for amnion, the innermost membrane covering the fetus? covering the fetus. Which root means "give birth" and focuses on the part/o mother? Translate the root episi/o. Vulva Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term amniorrhea? Which term is also known as colpitis? Which term is characterized by pain during sexual intercourse? The study and treatment of newborns is called: Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term oligohydramnios? Which term refers to a disorder in which the placenta separates form the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus? Translate the medical term antepartum as literally as possible. Which medical term means "inflammation of the perimetrium (tissue on the outside of the uterus; the outer layer of the uterus)"? T/F: Braxton Hicks are the first true labor pains. T/F: An ectopic pregnancy is a potentially dangerous condition where the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to grow outside the uterus. T/F: TSS is a sexually transmitted disease. A metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyperglycemia is known as: Choose the correct translation for the root cortic/o. Choose the correct translation for the roots adren/o, adrenal/o. Identify the correct pronunciation of the term glycolysis. amni/o (amnion) + rrhea (discharge) = discharge of amniotic fluid vaginitis The abbreviations BS and FBS both have to do with: blood sugar. The abbreviations BS (blood sugar) and FBS (fasting blood sugar) both have to do with blood sugar. Translate the medical term adenopathy as literally as possible. Translate the medical term hypoglycemic as literally as possible. Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term acromegaly? Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrine? Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term pancreatolithiasis? Which medical term means "calcium in the urine"? Which medical term means "removal of the thymus"? Which of the following roots means "sugar"? glyc/o gluc/o glucos/o Which of the following roots refer to sex organs? Which of the following statements is true regarding the abbreviation TFT? It is a part of the treatment and therapies that assist in getting a patient euthyroid. It stands for thyroid function test. evaluate the function of the thyroid. An instrument used to measure blood pressure is called a(n): A specialist in drawing blood is called a: A process in which a certain type of white blood cells destroys (or "eats") foreign microorganisms or cell debris is called: Build a medical term that means "blood tumor" and refers to a mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue. dyspareunia dys pareun=painful neonatology oligo (few) +hydr (water) + amnios (amnion) = not enough amniotic fluid abruptio placentae Before birth Perimetritis False True False diabetes mellitus. Outer surface Adrenal gland glai-KAW-lih-sis "Gland disease" Pertaining to low blood sugar acro (extremities) + megaly (abnormally large) = abnormally large extremities endo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream) pancreato (pancreas) + lith (stone) + iasis (presence) = presence of a stone in the pancreas Calciuria Thymectomy all of these gonad/o all of these sphygmomanometer. phlebotomist. phagocytosis. Phagocytosis is a process in which a certain type of white blood cells [phagocytes = phago (eat) + cyte (cell)] destroys (or "eats") foreign microorganisms or cell debris. Hematoma Hematoma breaks into hema (blood) + oma (tumor) = mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue. Build a medical term that means "inflammation of a tonsil." Build a medical term that means "spleen pain." Choose the correct translation of the suffix -penia. Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term lymphangitis. Tonsillitis Translate the term hemorrhage. Translate the term hepatosplenomegaly as literally as possible. Excessive blood loss Hemorrhage breaks into hemo (blood) + rrhage (excessive flow) = excessive blood loss. Liver spleen enlargement hepato (liver) + spleno (spleen) + megaly (enlargement) = enlargement of the spleen and liver What is the correct definition for the abbreviation BMT? Bone marrow transplant Splenalgia Deficiency LIM-fan-JAI-tis leuko (white) + cyt (cell) + osis (condition) = "white cell Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the condition" : abnormal increase in the number of white medical term leukocytosis? blood cells Which root is used to refer to a vein? ven/o Which term comes from the Greek "to pour out," and Ecchymosis refers to a large bruise? Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the hemato (blood) + poiesis (formation) = formation of blood medical term hematopoiesis? cells Identify and define the root in the medical term arterio - artery ROOT: arterio (artery) + SUFFIX: scler arteriosclerosis. (hardening) + SUFFIX: osis (condition). Identify the correct definition for diaphoresis. Profuse sweating Surgical removal of a bulge in a blood vessel Aneurysmectomy breaks into aneurysm (aneurysm) + ec Translate the medical term aneurysmectomy. (out) + tomy (cut) = surgical removal of an aneurysm (a bulge in a blood vessel). Translate the medical term phlebotomy as literally as Vein incision procedure" - the technical term for drawing possible blood What does the abbreviation HTN stand for? Hypertension Which is NOT a root used to refer to vessels? arteri/o all of these angi/o All of these refer to vessels. vascul/o ven/o Which medical term means "inflammation of the blood Vasculitis Vasculitis breaks into vascul (vessel) + itis vessels"? (inflammation) = inflammation of the blood vessels. Which medical term means "the surgical Angioplasty reconstruction of a vessel"? The term venogram is pronounced: VEE-noh-gram Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the angio (vessel) + graph (writing) + y (procedure) = medical term angiography? procedure to describe the blood vessels The force exerted by blood on the wall of blood vessels is: abbreviated BP. determined by both diastolic all of these pressure, pressure exerted called blood pressure An atherosclerosis [athero (fatty plaque) Which term describes a hardening of an artery due to Atherosclerosis + scler (hard) + osis (condition)] is a hardening of an build-up of fatty plaque? artery due to build-up of fatty plaque. It stands for "septum," comes from a Latin word meaning Which statement is true about the root sept/o? "partition or dividing structure," and can refer to any wall dividing two cavities. Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the peri (around) + cardio (heart) + centesis (puncture) = medical term pericardiocentesis? puncture of the tissue around the heart Which root literally means "crown," and refers to the way the blood vessels that supply the heart descend coron/o and support the heart like a crown? when a patients hormone levels are too low they are hormone replacement therapy given ___ what are the 3 importatnt hormones made by the T4, T3, calcitonin thyroid? what are the 2 types of corticosteroids used in the mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids adrenal glands which of the following conditions is a tumor of the thymus ____ is the root for the term pancreatectomy the presence of ketone bodies is normally a sign of untreated or poorly controlled the ____ hormone stimulates the gonads abnormal secretion of the growth hormone from the pituitary can cause the term ______ means to have swollen thyroid glands why endocrine organ is named for its resemblance to a shield and lies in the throat region when the cortex of the adrenal gladn does not make enough cortisol the condition is called ____ insufficiency the signal makers and senders of the endocrine system are called which of the following hormones from the pancrease are competing hormones a _____ body is a substance that increases in the blood as a result of faulty carbohydrate metabolism an enlarged dialated vein towards the surface of the skin is termed as a _____vein spell the term that means "inflammation of the tissue around the heart" a device looking into a blood vessel is an diaphoresis deconstruct the term arteriosclerosis by separaating the roots and the suffix with hyphens setpum a thrombus is different from an embolus in what 2 important ways in this heart problem, the heartcavity is unable to pump all the blood out of itself which valve connects the left ventricle to the aorta the procedure that creates an opening between 2 veins is embolus is when ischemia is when occlusion is when thromus is death of heart muscle tissue is called antiaginal is when antiarrythimc thrombolytic vasoconstriction vasodilator angiorrphapy means suture of a thymoma pancreat diabetes gonadotropin dwarfism and gigantism goiter thyroid adrenocortical insufficiency glands glucagon and insulin ketone varicose vein pericarditis angioscope profuse sweating arterio-scler-osis wall dividing 2 cavities in the heart a thrombus is stationary a thromus is a clot of blood a thrombus is found in circulation congestive cardiomyopathy aortic valve phlebophlebostomy mass of matter present in the blood blockage of blood flow to an organ closing or blockage of a passage a blood clot myocardial infarction helps pain associate with low oxygen to the heart corrects the hearts electrical signals breaks down dangerous accumlations in the heart or blood vessels causes blood vessels to squeeze down raising blood pressure causes blood vessel to enlarge lowering blood pressure vessel