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  1.  The endocrine system consists of glands in organs. Using hormones, the system helps to maintain homeostasis. What does “-crine” stand for in endocrine?

secretion

100

  1. “After anesthesia, the patient will not remember a thing”. What does “-esthesia” mean? 

sensation

100

What is an osteoclast used for?

breaking a bone

100

Arthrodesis is when_____

a joint is fused, or bound together

100

Which suffix means “toward”?

-ad

200

  1. “She has a hysterectomy scheduled for tomorrow. What does “-ectomy” mean?

removal of

200

  1. “This product is known for being bactericidal”. The suffix “-cidal” is also known as?

destroying

200

A leukocyte refers to a _____, while leukocytosis refers to the _____

cell; condition of cell

200

Telangiectasia is the _____ of the capillaries, which often causes a spidery appearance.

dilation

200

What is the suffix used to describe the term “separate”?

-crit

300

Most commonly, angioedema affects the eyes and the lips. What does “-edema” mean?

swelling

300

  1. When lymphoblasts are formed in large quantities, they produce a form of leukemia. What does “-blast” mean?

immature

300

On CT the plasm can often have a “cerebriform” appearance which has been reported to be very specific. What does the suffix “-form” mean?

shape

300

  1. The term “cytoclasis” can be defined as  _____ of the cells. 

breaking

300

What is the suffix that means “skin”?

-derma

400

  1. The two suffixes “-dynia” and “-algia” mean the same thing. Example words include: fibromyalgia and cardiodynia. What do the suffixes mean? 

pain

400

“This allergen is what causes your shortness of breath”. What does the suffix “-gen” mean in “allergen”?

produced

400

Emphysema is where the lungs allow enlarged air space in connective tissue. In the term ”emphysema”, the suffix “-ema” refers to a/the _____ of the lungs

condition

500

  1. “A bronchocele has formed in the lungs”. Another word for “bronchocele” is “bronchial mucocele”. In this example, what does the suffix “-cele” mean? 

hernia

500

  1. What does the suffix mean in the word “anemia”?

blood

500

Myasthenia Gravis causes _____ of the skeletal system.

weakness

500

“Hyperemesis” refers to an increased amount of _____

vomiting