Suffixes
The suffix itis means
inflammation
The state of equilibrium within the internal environment of the body is called
homeostasis
The midsagittal plane divides the body into
right and left halves
A stethoscope would be used to perform which part of the physical examination?
auscultation
The front of the body is known as the anterior or ________ section.
ventral
The suffix graphy means
process of recording.
Chrystal is seen by her doctor for a rash that has developed on her arms this is an example of a
sign
The coronal plane divides the body into
front and back, anterior and posterior
This is the term for the general observation of the patient as a whole
inspection
A disease having no identifiable or confirmed cause.
idiopathic
The suffix cyte means
cell
Any change in the normal structure or function of the body is ________.
disease
The transverse plane divides the body into
superior and inferior or top and bottom
This is the gentle application of the hands to a specific structure of the body to determine tenderness, size and symmetry
palpation
The medical specialty that deals with the blood.
hematology
The suffix pathy means
disease
The opposite direction from distal is ________.
proximal
This region contains the gallbladder
right hypochondriac region
This is the light tapping of a body structure with the hand or fingers to assess the presence or absence of fluids
percussion
A patient's symptoms are defined as acute if they occur ________.
suddenly, are onset and severe
The suffix tripsy means
crushing
The medical term for predicting the course of a disease and its probable outcome is
prognosis
Most of the stomach, some of the liver, and some of the large and small intestines are in this quadrant
Left upper quadrant
What tool might I use to examine my patient's eyes?
Ophthalmoscope, Otoscope
A complete, living entity capable of independent existence is called a(n)
organism