prefixes/suffixes
The suffix meaning inflammation of
What is "itis"
This body plane divides the body into right and left sides
What is sagittal
GERD
What is gastro esophageal reflux disease
Curvature of the spine
What is scolioisis
The "pn" in the word pneumonia is pronounced like what letter?
What is the letter N
The prefix meaning bone
What is osteo
This body cavity divides the anterior and posterior
what is the coronal
This procedure entails the use of a long scope to examine the esophagus, stomach and small intestine
What is a gastroscopy
Inflammation of the joints
What is arthritis
The short hand abbreviation "c/o"
The prefix of prostatectomy
What is "removal of"
This body cavity protects the lungs
What is the thoracic cavity
Slow heart beat
bradycardia
A softening and weakening of the bones due to vitamin D deficiency called rickets is also known by this name when occurring in adults
What is osteomalacia
The acronym TSH
What is thyroid stimulating hormone
Root meaning joint
What is "arthr/o"
This body region lies along the midline over the umbilicus
What is the umbilical region
A gland that secretes hormones which regulate metabolism
What is the thyroid gland
A bone disorder characterized by a collagen deficiency, blue sclera and brittle bones
What is osteogenesis imperfecta
The type of metabolism in which body substances are made; the building phase of metabolism
anabolism
This root means vertebra
What is "spondyl/o"
This separates the thoracic and abdominal body cavities
What is the diaphragm
Bulging eyes, weight loss and lump in neck
What are symptoms of hyperthyroidism
What is a PRECURSOR to osteoporosis, known as lower than average bone density caused by an imbalance between osteoblasts and osteoclasts?
What is osteopenia
Produces seminal fluid
What is the prostate