Dorsey Medical Terminology 350

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Dorsey school's medical termnology 350

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1.

Gastr-
- A.
  
  Heart
- B.
  
  Kidney
- C.
  
  Stomach
- D.
  
  Nose
- E.
  
  Eyelid
Correct Answer
C. Stomach

Explanation
The word "gastr-" is a prefix that refers to the stomach. The other options in the list, such as "heart," "kidney," "nose," and "eyelid," do not have any direct relation to the prefix "gastr-." Therefore, the correct answer is "stomach."

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Cardi-

Correct Answer
heart

Explanation
The term "cardi-" is a prefix that is derived from the Greek word "kardia" which means "heart". Therefore, the correct answer is "heart".

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3.

-megal

Correct Answer
enlarged
4.

-itis

Correct Answer
inflammation

Explanation
The suffix "-itis" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate inflammation. Inflammation refers to the body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and heat in the affected area. Therefore, the correct answer is "inflammation," as it accurately represents the meaning of the suffix "-itis."

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5.

Dermat-

Correct Answer
skin

Explanation
The term "dermat-" is a prefix that refers to the skin. Therefore, the correct answer is "skin".

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6.

Plast-

Correct Answer
surgical repair
7.

Cerebr-

Correct Answer
brain

Explanation
The word "cerebr-" is a prefix that is commonly used to refer to the brain. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "brain".

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8.

Path-

Correct Answer
disease

Explanation
The given answer "disease" is a possible explanation for the word "path" because a path can refer to a route or course, and in this context, it could be indicating a pathway or route of a disease within the body. Diseases can follow a specific path or route as they progress or spread throughout the body.

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9.

-ectomy

Correct Answer
surgical removal

Explanation
The term "-ectomy" is a suffix commonly used in medical terminology to indicate the surgical removal of a specific body part or tissue. It is derived from the Greek word "ektomē," which means "excision" or "removal." Therefore, the correct answer "surgical removal" accurately describes the meaning of the term "-ectomy."

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10.

Enter-

Correct Answer
intestines
small intestines

Explanation
The correct answer is "intestines, small intestines." The term "intestines" refers to the entire digestive organ, which includes both the small and large intestines. The small intestines are a specific part of the intestines, responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food. Therefore, both terms are correct in describing different aspects of the digestive system.

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11.

-osis

Correct Answer
any condition

Explanation
The suffix "-osis" is used in medical terminology to indicate a condition or a state. It can be added to the end of a word to describe various conditions or diseases. For example, "neurosis" refers to a mental disorder, "thrombosis" refers to the formation of a blood clot, and "osteoporosis" refers to a condition characterized by weak and brittle bones. Therefore, the correct answer "any condition" accurately describes the meaning of the suffix "-osis".

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12.

Aden-

Correct Answer
gland

Explanation
The given answer "gland" is the correct answer because it is the only word that makes sense when the given letters "aden" and "gland" are put together. The other parts of the question, "aden-" and "-gland", are incomplete and do not provide any meaningful context. Therefore, the only logical answer is "gland".

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13.

Angi-

Correct Answer
vessel
14.

-oma

Correct Answer
tumor

Explanation
The suffix "-oma" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a tumor or a mass. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "tumor" as it is a general term used to describe an abnormal growth of cells.

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15.

Nephr-

Correct Answer
kidney
16.

Hepat-

Correct Answer
liver

Explanation
The term "hepat-" is derived from the Greek word for liver, which is "hepar." Therefore, when we see the term "hepat-" in medical terminology, it is referring to the liver. In this case, the correct answer is "liver" because it is the organ associated with the term "hepat-."

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17.

Blephar-

Correct Answer
eyelid

Explanation
The term "blephar-" refers to the eyelid. The prefix "blephar-" is commonly used in medical terminology to describe conditions or procedures related to the eyelid. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "eyelid."

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18.

-ologist

Correct Answer
specialist

Explanation
The word "specialist" is the correct answer because it is a noun that describes a person who is highly knowledgeable or skilled in a specific field or subject. The suffix "-ologist" is commonly used to indicate a person who studies or specializes in a particular branch of knowledge. In this case, the word "specialist" fits the pattern of the suffix and accurately describes someone who has expertise in a specific area.

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19.

Rhin-

Correct Answer
nose

Explanation
The given word "rhin-" is a prefix that means "related to the nose." When combined with the word "nose," it forms the complete word "rhinonose," which is not a commonly used term. Therefore, the correct answer is "nose."

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20.

Gingiv-

Correct Answer
gum
gums

Explanation
The term "gingiv-" refers to the gums. The suffix "-um" is used to indicate a singular form, while the suffix "-s" is used to indicate a plural form. Therefore, "gum" represents the singular form of the word, and "gums" represents the plural form.

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21.

-malacia

Correct Answer
soft
softness

Explanation
The term "malacia" refers to a condition characterized by softness. Therefore, the correct answer is "soft" and "softness" as they directly relate to the meaning of "malacia".

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22.

-ology

Correct Answer

Explanation
The term "-ology" is a suffix used to indicate the study or science of a particular subject. It is derived from the Greek word "logia" meaning "the study of" or "the science of". Many academic disciplines and fields of study use this suffix to denote their area of expertise, such as biology, psychology, and geology. Therefore, "-ology" refers to the study or science of a specific subject.

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23.

Spasm

Correct Answer
involuntary contraction

Explanation
The term "spasm" refers to an involuntary contraction of muscles or organs. This means that the muscles or organs are contracting without the individual's control or intention. Therefore, the correct answer is "involuntary contraction," which accurately describes the nature of a spasm.

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24.

-algia

Correct Answer
pain

Explanation
The term "-algia" is a suffix that is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate pain. It is derived from the Greek word "algos" which means pain. Therefore, when "-algia" is added to the end of a word, it signifies that the person or patient is experiencing pain in that particular area or condition. For example, "arthralgia" refers to pain in the joints, "neuralgia" refers to pain along the course of a nerve, and "myalgia" refers to muscle pain.

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25.

End-

Correct Answer
inside within
inside, within
26.

Hemi-

Correct Answer
half

Explanation
The prefix "hemi-" means "half" in this context. It is commonly used in scientific and medical terms to indicate that something is divided into two equal parts. Therefore, the correct answer is "half".

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27.

-oid

Correct Answer
like
28.

Chole-

Correct Answer
bile
29.

-scop-

Correct Answer
observe

Explanation
The word "scop" refers to the act of observing or watching something. Therefore, the correct answer is "observe".

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30.

Hyster-

Correct Answer
uterus

Explanation
The term "hyster-" is a prefix that refers to the uterus. The word "uterus" is a noun that specifically refers to the female reproductive organ where the fetus develops. Therefore, the correct answer is "uterus" because it directly relates to the term "hyster-" and its meaning.

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31.

-ostomy

Correct Answer
create an opening
to create an opening
create an artifical opening
to create an artifical opening

Explanation
The term "-ostomy" refers to a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the body. This can be done to provide an alternative route for waste elimination or to allow for the drainage of fluid. The correct answer options all convey the same meaning, emphasizing the act of creating an opening, either naturally or artificially.

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32.

Para-

Correct Answer
beside beyond
beside, beyond
33.

-lysis

Correct Answer
loosening destruction
loosening, destruction

Explanation
The suffix "-lysis" in medical terminology refers to the process of loosening or destruction. Therefore, the correct answer is "loosening destruction" or "loosening, destruction" as both options accurately describe the meaning of the suffix.

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34.

Cervic-

Correct Answer
neck

Explanation
The word "cervic-" is a prefix that refers to the neck. Therefore, the correct answer is "neck".

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35.

Chondr-

Correct Answer
cartilage

Explanation
The term "chondr-" is a prefix that refers to cartilage. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "cartilage".

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36.

Cyan-

Correct Answer
blue

Explanation
Cyan is a shade of blue.

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37.

Hem(at)-

Correct Answer
blood

Explanation
The given word "hem(at)-" is a prefix that refers to blood. This is evident from the fact that "hem(at)-" is followed by the word "blood" in the answer. The hyphen after "hem(at)" indicates that it is a prefix, and the word "blood" directly corresponds to the meaning of "hem(at)-". Therefore, the correct answer is "blood".

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38.

Ost-

Correct Answer
bone
39.

Psycho-

Correct Answer
mind
40.

Lip-

Correct Answer
fat
41.

My-

Correct Answer
muscle
42.

Lith-

Correct Answer
stone

Explanation
The prefix "lith-" refers to "stone." This is evident from the given information that "lith-" means "stone." Therefore, the correct answer is "stone."

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43.

Ophthalm-opt-

Correct Answer
eye

Explanation
The given answer "eye" is correct because the root word "ophthalm-opt-" is derived from the Greek word "ophthalmos" which means "eye". The root "ophthalm-opt-" is commonly used in medical terminology related to the eye, such as ophthalmology (study of the eye) and optometry (vision care). Therefore, "eye" is the most appropriate and logical answer based on the given root word.

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44.

Proct-

Correct Answer
anus
45.

Cost-

Correct Answer
rib
46.

-gram

Correct Answer
record

Explanation
The word "record" fits the given pattern "-gram" and is a valid word. It can be used as a noun to refer to a document or piece of information, or as a verb meaning to document or make a note of something. Therefore, "record" is the correct answer.

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47.

Acro-

Correct Answer
extremities

Explanation
The prefix "acro-" means extreme or highest degree, while "extremities" refers to the farthest or outermost parts of something. Therefore, the correct answer "extremities" aligns with the meaning of the prefix "acro-" and represents the concept of extreme or outermost parts.

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48.

Rhexis-

Correct Answer
break burst
break, burst
49.

Carcin-

Correct Answer
cancer

Explanation
The term "carcin-" is a prefix derived from the Greek word "karkinos" meaning "crab" and is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to cancer. Therefore, the correct answer is "cancer" as it directly relates to the term "carcin-".

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50.

Gen-

Correct Answer
original production
original, production

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Dorsey Medical Terminology 350

Gastr-

Cardi-

-megal

-itis

Dermat-

Plast-

Cerebr-

Path-

-ectomy

Enter-

-osis

Aden-

Angi-

-oma

Nephr-

Hepat-

Blephar-

-ologist

Rhin-

Gingiv-

-malacia

-ology

Spasm

-algia

End-

Hemi-

-oid

Chole-

-scop-

Hyster-

-ostomy

Para-

-lysis

Cervic-

Chondr-

Cyan-

Hem(at)-

Ost-

Psycho-

Lip-

My-

Lith-

Ophthalm-opt-

Proct-

Cost-

-gram

Acro-

Rhexis-

Carcin-

Gen-