Medical Terminology - Exam #1

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1. Aden/o

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The term aden/o specifically refers to glands in medical terminology.

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2. What is the meaning of the medical term 'arthr/o'?

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The term 'arthr/o' specifically refers to joints in the body.

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3. The prefix bi/o in biology commonly refers to?

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The prefix 'bi/o' in biology denotes the concept of life, as in biochemistry, biometrics, etc.

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4. What is the meaning of carcin/o?

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The correct term 'carcin/o' refers to cancerous growths. The incorrect options have no relevance to the term.

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5. What does the term cardi/o refer to?

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The term cardi/o specifically refers to the heart in medical terminology.

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6. What is the medical term 'cephal/o' refer to?

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The medical term 'cephal/o' specifically refers to the head in anatomical terminology.

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7. What is the term for the largest part of the brain?

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The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain responsible for higher brain functions such as thinking, memory, and voluntary actions.

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8. What is the medical term for 'crin/o'?

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The term 'crin/o' in medical terminology refers to secretion or the production and release of a substance.

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9. Cyst/o

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The term 'cyst/o' specifically refers to the urinary bladder in medical terminology.

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10. What does the combining form cyt/o refer to?

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The combining form cyt/o specifically refers to cells in medical terminology.

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11. What does the combining form derm/o, dermat/o refer to?

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The combining form derm/o, dermat/o specifically relates to the skin. It is commonly used in medical terminology to denote skin-related conditions or structures.

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12. What do the combining form electr/o refer to?

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The combining form electr/o refers to electricity, the other options are related but not the exact meaning of electr/o.

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13. What is the meaning of the combining form encephal/o?

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The combining form encephal/o specifically refers to the brain, not the liver, heart, or stomach. It is important in medical terminology for referring to brain-related conditions and structures.

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14. What is the function of the entero- in the human body?

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The entero- is a prefix referring to the small intestine in the human body.

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15. What is the meaning of the combining form 'erythr/o'?

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The combining form 'erythr/o' is derived from the Greek word for red, which is reflected in its usage in medical terminology to denote red blood cells or red blood color.

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16. What does the combining form 'gastr/o' refer to?

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The combining form 'gastr/o' specifically refers to the stomach, as in terms like gastritis (inflammation of the stomach) or gastroenterologist (a doctor specializing in the stomach and intestines). It does not relate to the liver, heart, or kidney.

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17. What does the term 'glyc/o' refer to in medical terminology?

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In medical terminology, the term 'glyc/o' specifically refers to sugar. This prefix is commonly used when referring to glucose levels or disorders related to sugar metabolism.

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18. What is the meaning of the combining form 'gnos/o'?

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The combining form 'gnos/o' specifically relates to knowledge, while the other options refer to senses such as sight, hearing, and taste.

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19. What is the term 'gynec/o' commonly refer to in medical terminology?

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The term 'gynec/o' is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to women specifically.

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20. What does the combining form hem/o, hemat/o refer to?

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The combining form hem/o, hemat/o specifically refers to blood in medical terminology.

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21. Hepat/o

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The term 'hepat/o' refers to the liver, not the heart, kidney, or brain.

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22. What does the combining form 'lapar/o' refer to?

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The combining form 'lapar/o' specifically refers to the abdomen, not the brain, heart, or knee. Terminology related to the abdomen would include words like laparoscopy or laparotomy.

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23. What does the combining form leuk/o refer to?

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The combining form leuk/o specifically refers to the color white, often used in medical terminology to denote white blood cells or other white components in the body.

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24. What is the meaning of the root word 'nephr/o'?

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The root word 'nephr/o' is specifically related to the kidney.

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25. Which term is represented by the combining form neur/o?

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The combining form neur/o specifically pertains to nerves in the nervous system.

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26. What does the prefix onc/o typically refer to in medical terminology?

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The prefix 'onc/o' is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to tumors or cancerous growths.

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27. The term 'ophthalm/o' is related to which part of the body?

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The term 'ophthalm/o' specifically refers to the eye, making it the correct answer out of the options provided.

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28. What does the combining form oste/o refer to?

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The combining form oste/o specifically refers to bone. It is commonly used in medical terminology related to bones.

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29. What does the combining form path/o refer to?

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The combining form 'path/o' specifically refers to disease. This is commonly used in medical terminology to denote a diseased or abnormal condition.

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30. What does 'psych/o' refer to?

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The term 'psych/o' specifically relates to the mind, encompassing cognitive processes, emotions, and consciousness. While the brain plays a role in mental processes, 'psych/o' does not refer to the physical organ itself.

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Aden/o
What is the meaning of the medical term 'arthr/o'?
The prefix bi/o in biology commonly refers to?
What is the meaning of carcin/o?
What does the term cardi/o refer to?
What is the medical term 'cephal/o' refer to?
What is the term for the largest part of the brain?
What is the medical term for 'crin/o'?
Cyst/o
What does the combining form cyt/o refer to?
What does the combining form derm/o, dermat/o refer to?
What do the combining form electr/o refer to?
What is the meaning of the combining form encephal/o?
What is the function of the entero- in the human body?
What is the meaning of the combining form 'erythr/o'?
What does the combining form 'gastr/o' refer to?
What does the term 'glyc/o' refer to in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of the combining form 'gnos/o'?
What is the term 'gynec/o' commonly refer to in medical terminology?
What does the combining form hem/o, hemat/o refer to?
Hepat/o
What does the combining form 'lapar/o' refer to?
What does the combining form leuk/o refer to?
What is the meaning of the root word 'nephr/o'?
Which term is represented by the combining form neur/o?
What does the prefix onc/o typically refer to in medical terminology?
The term 'ophthalm/o' is related to which part of the body?
What does the combining form oste/o refer to?
What does the combining form path/o refer to?
What does 'psych/o' refer to?
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