Medical Terminology- Chapter1 -suffix

The correct answer for -centesis is surgical puncture, which refers to a procedure of using a needle to puncture a body cavity for aspiration or drainage.

The suffix -clasis is used to refer to breaking or surgical fracture, not joining together, removal, or formation.

The suffix -desis refers to binding or fixation, especially in the context of bones or joints. It is commonly used in medical terminology to describe surgical procedures or conditions related to stabilization.

The term '-ectomy' is used in medical terminology to indicate the surgical removal or excision of a specific body part or tissue.

The term '-lysis' refers to the process of separation or destruction, while the other options do not specifically relate to separation or destruction.

The correct suffix used to indicate fixation of an organ is -pexy. This suffix is commonly used in medical terminology to describe surgical procedures that involve fixing an organ in place.

The correct term for surgical repair is -plasty. -scopy is used for visual examination, -ectomy is used for surgical removal, and -graphy is used for imaging.

The correct medical term for stitching a wound is -rrhaphy, not -centesis, -plasty, or -otomy. -centesis refers to a surgical puncture for aspiration or drainage, -plasty refers to surgical repair or reconstruction, and -otomy refers to cutting into a part of the body.

The term '-stomy' is a medical suffix used to denote a surgical procedure involving forming an opening in the body. It is commonly used in terms such as 'gastrostomy' for creating an opening in the stomach.

The suffix -tome is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to instruments used for cutting or incising.

The correct answer 'tomy' is used to denote a surgical procedure involving incisions. The suffix '-ectomy' is used for surgical removal, '-plasty' is used for surgical reconstruction, and '-scopy' is used for endoscopic procedures.

The correct medical term for crushing is -tripsy. -ectomy refers to surgical removal, -plasty refers to surgical repair, and -rrhaphy refers to surgical suturing.

The correct answer is '-gram' which is a suffix used to denote a record of writing. The incorrect answers do not accurately represent the relationship between 'record' and 'writing'.

The correct answer refers to a device used for recording data or information.

In the English language, the suffix '-graphy' is commonly used to refer to the process of recording. For example, photography involves recording images, biography involves recording someone's life story, and cartography involves recording maps.

The suffix -meter often denotes an instrument used for measuring a particular quantity or parameter.

The correct term used to describe the act of measuring is '-metry', as in words like geometry (measurement of shapes) or barometry (measurement of air pressure). The incorrect answers do not accurately reflect the act of measuring.

The suffix -scope is commonly used to denote an instrument for examining, such as a microscope or telescope.

The suffix -scopy is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a visual examination of a specific body part or system.

The correct medical terminology for pain is typically indicated by the suffixes -algia or -dynia. These suffixes can be added to various body parts or conditions to specify the type of pain being experienced.

The suffix "-cele" in medical terminology refers to a hernia or swelling, not inflammation, pain, or infection.

The suffix -ectasis refers to the dilation or expansion of a structure or part of the body. It is commonly used in medical terminology to describe conditions such as bronchiectasis (dilation of the bronchi) or telangiectasia (dilation of blood vessels).

Edema is the medical term for swelling, caused by excess fluids trapped in your body's tissues. It can occur throughout the body and is usually noticed in the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or legs.

The suffix -emia is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to a condition related to the blood.

The correct answer is -gen or -genesis, as these suffixes are commonly used to denote the process of forming, producing, or origin. The suffix -sis typically refers to a condition or state, -logy refers to the study of a subject, and -phobia refers to an irrational fear.

The suffix -iasis is commonly used in medical terminology to denote 'abnormal condition'. Unlike -itis which represents inflammation, -iasis specifically refers to an abnormal or diseased state.

The suffix -malacia is used in medical terminology to indicate a condition of softening in a particular part of the body. Therefore, the correct answer is 'softening'. The incorrect answers are 'hardening', 'strengthening', and 'weakening', which do not reflect the correct meaning of the suffix -malacia.

Enlargement means to make something larger, while meagly means small or inadequate. Shrinkage is the opposite of enlargement, as it means to become smaller. Expansion and growth are related terms but not direct opposites of enlargement.

The suffix -oma is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a tumor, while the other options do not have the same association with this suffix.