Cardiovascular System
n the term angiogram, the root angi/o refers to ?
Vessel
In the term monocyte, the prefix mono- refers to ?
One
In the term nasopharynx, the root nas/o refers to ?
Nose
In the term hepatitis, the root hepat/o refers to ?
Liver
In the term endocrinology, the prefix endo- refers to ?
Within
In the term nephrology, the root nephr/o refers to ?
Kidney
In the term ischemia, the suffix -emia refers to ?
Blood condition
In the term leukopenia, the suffix -penia refers to ?
Deficiency
In the term spirometry, the suffix -metry refers to ?
Measurement
In the term malabsorption, the prefix mal- refers to ?
mal- (poor)
In the term diabetes mellitus, the root mellit/o refers to ?
Sweet
In the term polyuria, the prefix poly- refers to ?
Many or excessive
What is the medical meaning of syncope ?
Fainting caused by a sudden drop in blood flow to the brain
What is the medical meaning of septicemia ?
A serious condition in which infection or toxins are present in the bloodstream
What is the medical meaning of mediastinum?
The central compartment of the thoracic cavity located between the lungs
What is the medical meaning of cholelithiasis ?
The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or biliary system
What is the medical meaning of hyperthyroidism ?
A disorder resulting from excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, causing increased metabolic rate and sympathetic activity
What is the medical meaning of hematuria ?
Presence of blood in the urine
In the term transesophageal echocardiogram, what do the prefix trans- and the root esophag/o each mean ?
trans- = through; esophag/o = esophagus
In the term Phagocyte, what do the roots phag/o and the suffix -cyteeach mean ?
phag/o (eat) -cyte (cell)
In the term intubation, what do the prefix in-, the root tub/o, and the suffix -ation each mean ?
in- = into; tub/o = tube; -ation = process
In the term Gastroenteritis, what do the roots gastr/o and enter/o, and the suffix -itis each mean ?
gastr/o =stomach
enter/o = intestine
-itis = inflammation
In the term acromegaly, what do the root acr/o and the suffix -megaly each mean ?
acr/o = extremities
-megaly = enlargement
In the term pyelonephritis, what do the roots pyel/o and nephr/o, and the suffix -itis each mean ?
pyel/o = renal pelvis
nephr/o = kidney
-itis = inflammation
Which term means “the surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery to clear a blockage” ?
Endarterectomy
Which term means “the process of blood cell formation, primarily occurring in the bone marrow” ?
Hematopoiesis
Which term means “monitoring of carbon dioxide concentration in exhaled respiratory gases” ?
Capnography
Which term means “Inflammation of the gallbladder” ?
Colitis
Which term means “a clinical condition caused by prolonged exposure to elevated glucocorticoid levels, either endogenous or exogenous” ?
Cushing syndrome
Which term means “accumulation of waste products in the blood due to kidney dysfunction” ?
Uremia