Chapter 3 Quiz 5 Medical Terminology

What does the suffix in the sentence mean? Random suffix

100

1. Angiostenosis, angiospasm, and angiostalsis all have the same meaning. What do the suffixes of these three terms mean?

narrowing, contraction

200

-somnia

sleep

300

1. Exotropia is a type of strabismus (misaligned eyes). What does the suffix in “exotropia” mean? Other example words with the suffix include: anatrophic, neurotropy. 

turning

Fill in the blank/random suffix

100

-stomy

opening

300

Angiorrhexis occurs whenever a blood vessel _____

ruptures

What does the suffix in the sentence mean?

100

 A craniotomy is performed to visualize a portion of the brain. What does the suffix in “craniotomy” mean?

cutting operation

200

Muscle atrophy is commonly seen after experiencing severe burns. What does the suffix in “atrophy” mean?

nutrition

300

A cranioschisis is a developmental birth defect in which the cranium fails to close completely, so that the brain is exposed to the amnios and eventually degenerates, causing anencephaly. What does the suffix in “cranioschisis” mean?

splitting

Fill in the blank/random suffix

100

-uria

urine

200

An osteotome is an/a _____ used on/for bones.

cutting instrument

300

-stasis

stopping/constant

What does the suffix mean?

100

-scope/-scopy

instrument used for observing

300

-stat/-static

agent used to maintain state