Word Roots/Prefix/Suffix
What is the meaning of the Compound Form: Gastr/o
Stomach
What can be caused by Deep Vein Thrombrosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Define what is known as Swayback posture
Lordosis
Antiemetics are prescribed to
Control nausea and vomiting
Dermatomycosis is a
Fungal infection of the skin
What is the meaning of the suffix: -osis
Abnormal Condition
Olfactory nerves reside in what region of the respiratory system
Nasal Cavity
Teeth play what role in the digestive system
Mastication
Acne is a inflammatory disease of what
Sebaceous Glands
What is the meaning of the suffix -scope
Instrument for examining
What is disease of the heart muscle known as?
Cardiomyopathy
Bone destroying cells are known as what
Osteoclasts
What quadrant is the stomach located in?
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
What is the most common type of skin cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma
The compound form hepat/o means what
Liver
Name 2 ways to assist in treating asthma
1. Avoidance of Triggers
2. Brochodialators
3.Mucolytics
What is the common name for: Hallux Valgus
Bunion
What is the involuntary muscle contraction that occur in the GI tract called? (Helps propel food through the GI tract)
Peristalsis
Peri- "Around"
Stalsis- "Constriction/Contraction"
What type of graft comes from one person to another person?
Allograft
Name 2 of the 3 rules when building medical words
1. WR links a suffix that begins with a vowel
2. CF links a suffix that begins with a consonant
3. A CF links to a WR to form a compound word
The purpose of the Left Ventricle is what?
To pump oxygenated blood to the entire body
(Systemic Circulation)
What is the purpose of articular cartilage?
Support/Soft-smooth surface for movement/Cusion,etc
Hematemesis refers to what?
Vomiting of blood from bleeding in the stomach or esophagus
Define what T, N, M mean in the Tumor System of Stagin
T: Tumor
N: Node (Lymph node)
M: Metastasis