Medical Terminology - Final Exam

The suffix '-penia' is derived from the Greek word 'penia' which means decrease or deficiency. It is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a decrease or deficiency in a specific type of cell or substance.

A pelvimeter is a specific instrument designed for measuring the pelvis accurately. A caliper is typically used for measuring distances between two opposite sides of an object, a sphygmomanometer is used for measuring blood pressure, and a goniometer is used for measuring angles of joints.

The suffix -osis, when used with blood cells, indicates an abnormal condition characterized by an increase in the number of cells.

The correct medical term for rupture is rrhexis, which refers to the tearing or bursting of tissues.

The term -rrhea is used to denote a flow or discharge of a certain substance from the body, such as diarrhea which refers to the flow of loose or watery stools.

The correct answer refers to a condition where an organ or anatomical structure is abnormally positioned or displaced downward.

The suffix -cephaly specifically pertains to the head region anatomically.

The prefix 'epi-' is commonly used to denote 'above' or 'upon' in various scientific and medical terms.

The medical term 'poli/o' refers to a gray color, specifically in relation to the gray matter of the nervous system.

The term 'idiopathic' refers to a disease or condition that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown, different from hereditary, infectious, or autoimmune diseases.

The word 'febrile' is typically used to describe someone who is feverish, experiencing symptoms of a fever. The incorrect answers are not related in meaning to 'febrile'.

The term 'cyt/o' specifically refers to cells, while the other options refer to different types of tissues or structures in the body.

The term 'viscer/o' specifically pertains to internal organs within the body.

The suffix '-megaly' is used to denote enlargement, such as in medical terms like hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver).

The term 'lumb/o' specifically pertains to the loins or lower back region in medical terminology.

The term 'somat/o' in medical terminology specifically refers to the body, not the mind, heart, or soul.

The combining form onych/o specifically refers to nails in medical terminology.

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating beyond what is necessary to regulate body temperature. Increased heart rate, high blood pressure, and excessive hair growth are not symptoms of hyperhidrosis.

Pallor specifically refers to an unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin, often indicative of illness or poor circulation.

The correct term for a surgical fracture of a bone is oste/o/clasis, which specifically refers to the breaking of bone during surgery. Arthrodesis is the surgical fusion of a joint, myelography is a diagnostic imaging procedure used to visualize the spinal cord, and arthroplasty is the surgical repair or replacement of a joint.

The suffix -malacia refers to a softening of a particular part of the body. Therefore, options like 'hardening', 'inflammation', and 'weakening' are incorrect as they do not align with the meaning of the suffix.

The suffix -cele refers to a swelling or hernia, not tumor, infection, or fracture.

The suffix '-gnosis' is derived from the Greek word 'gnosis', which means 'knowledge'. So, the correct answer is 'knowing'. 'Belief', 'ignorance', and 'conjecture' are all related concepts, but do not directly correspond to the suffix '-gnosis'.

The term 'xer/o' is a combining form used in medicine to denote dryness.

Dermatomycosis specifically refers to a fungal infection of the skin, not bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections.

Debridement is a surgical procedure commonly used in wound care to remove dead or damaged tissue in order to promote healing. It is not a type of herbal remedy, non-invasive technique, or heat therapy.

The term 'midsaggital' specifically refers to a plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves, while the incorrect answers describe planes that divide the body in different ways.

The correct answer is 'yellow'. The combining form 'cirrh/o' is commonly associated with the color yellow, such as in medical terms like cirrhosis (a condition where the liver becomes scarred and yellowish in color).