Word Parts
Excessive, increased
Specify word part
hyper-
prefix
What is known as the identification of a disease?
Diagnosis
What is area of the abdomen around the belly button known as?
Umbilical region
What is known as the study of cells?
Cytology
Which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
Midsagittal
Out of
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Ex-, exo-
Prefix
What type of condition has a rapid onset?
Acute
What is known as the study of the function within the body?
Physiology
Which body plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?
Frontal or coronal plane
Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs and is known as the chest cavity?
Thoracic cavity
To, toward
Specify word part
Ad-
Prefix
What is known as the prediction of a probably course and outcome of a disease?
Prognosis
Which type of tissue has the ability to contract and relax?
Muscle tissue
Define hyperplasia
Enlargement of an organ or tissue due to an abnormal increase in the number of cells within the tissue
Abnormal hardening
Abnormal softening
Need both for full credit
-sclerosis
-malacia
Rupture
Specify word part
-rrhexis
suffix
What is known as objective evidence of a disease?
Sign
Which layer of the peritoneum lines the cavity wall?
Parietal peritoneum
Which type of tissue forms glands and is the protective covering for internal and external body surfaces?
Epithelial tissue
Which directional term means more towards the midline?
Medial
Surgical suturing
Specify word part
-rrhaphy
suffix
The term ____ means between, but not within, the parts of a tissue.
Interstitial
Which term refers to the groin?
Inguinal
What is a malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue?
Adenocarcinoma
Which type of infection occurs within a hospital or clinical setting?
Nosocomial infection